Resident Evil has reclaimed its position as a leading force in the horror gaming realm. After a period of uncertainty in the early to mid-2000s, the developer, Capcom, steered Resident Evil back on track with the release of RE7 in 2017. Since then, the series has steadily re-established its prominence in the industry. Many fans are likely acquainted with Shinji Mikami, the original creator and director of Resident Evil. Mikami played a pivotal role in shaping RE until 2010, when he departed from Capcom to establish Tango Gameworks. Under his vision, the studio's next project was the psychological horror/thriller, The Evil Within, in 2014, which inevitably drew comparisons to RE.

Following the release of The Evil Within 2 in 2017, Mikami's subsequent venture with Tango, Ghostwire: Tokyo, arrived in 2022 with relatively modest fanfare. However, similar to its recent game, Hi-Fi Rush, GW:T gradually gained recognition as a sleeper hit post-launch. Ghostwire: Tokyo was lauded for its inventive concepts and innovative gameplay, resonating positively with the horror genre. In this context, Resident Evil shares several parallels with GW:T and presents compelling reasons to draw inspiration from it for the forthcoming RE installment.

Embracing Ghostwire: Tokyo's Influence on Resident Evil 9

Incorporating Japanese Supernatural Folklore in Ghostwire: Tokyo

Ghostwire: Tokyo derives its design from Japan's rich history of supernatural narratives and entities. The spectral