Killer 7
| Killer 7 | |
| Developer(s) | Capcom |
| Publisher(s) | Capcom |
| Designer(s) | Shinji Mikami |
| Release date | July 6, 2005 |
| Genre | Action, Adventure |
| Mode(s) | Single player |
| Rating(s) | ESRB: Mature (M) |
| Platform(s) | GameCube, PlayStation 2 |
Killer 7 is a video game developed and published by Capcom for the Nintendo GameCube and the PlayStation 2 and the last game in the exclusive "Capcom 5" deal with Nintendo. Due in mid-2005, Killer 7 is a highly anticipated title for its mysterious plot, stylish cel-shaded graphics, and un-orthodox gameplay.
The game is being directed by Suda 51, produced by Shinji Mikami and written by Goichi Suda. Shinji Mikami is well known in Japan for his stylish use of cel-shading. While the details of the game are few and far between, it remains one of the most highly anticipated GameCube titles.
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Concept
The title revolves around Harman Smith, a 70 year old assassin in a wheelchair. The much ballyhooed twist is Harman's diagnosis with multiple personality disorders. Unlike most artistic presentations of multiple personalities, Harman does not just think he is someone else, he actually takes on the physical appearance and abilities of his personalities in the game.
Gameplay
Supposedly a track based first-person shooter, Killer 7 is said to have 10 levels, with an average of 2 hours of gameplay each. Very little is known about the details.
Story
Shinji Mikami has been quoted saying, "Me and Goichi Suda [the writer] are fond of plotlines that are "Open Ended", and what I mean by that is, when you first play the game you will think, 'What-Just happened?' and it's not until you watch it all again that you say, 'Oh, he was talking about this thing or event here, or he was referring to THAT person' and it's not until then that the plot starts to make sense. These are very complex, very involving stories that you don't usually see in video games these days." Given the previous quote and the many other mysteries floating around, it is likely that the very little plotline information available, will turn out to be incorrect.
Staff
- Director: Suda 51
- Producer: Shinji Mikami
- Writer: Goichi Suda
In other games
- The Killer7 is a Magnum weapon in Capcom's Resident Evil 4 for the Nintendo GameCube, an obvious reference to the upcomming Killer 7 game.