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The Last of Us inspired Resident Evil 7's course correction because the devs "wanted the critical acclaim other games were garnering," ex-Capcom senior dev says

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Resident Evil 7: Biohazard
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Resident Evil 7: Biohazard
Genres · fps
Release · Jan 24, 2017
Developer · Capcom Development Division 1
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The Last of Us
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The Last of Us
Active · 2013–2025
Latest · The Last of Us Part II
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762 articles 207 writers 13 games
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Active · 1985–2026
Latest · Onimusha: Way of the Sword
Top genres · adventure, fps, fighting
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Role · Developer / Publisher
Active · 1988–2026
Latest · GridBeat!
Top genres · sports, fps, fighting
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