Hello loyal killer7 fans!

It’s been a while, but we come to you today with a major update for killer7! In this update we have implemented a large number of quality of life improvements and fixed various past issues. Here are a few highlights!

The videos of killer7 have been updated based on the GameCube videos and updated so that they hopefully play smoother!

• remastered all videos based on the original GameCube videos
  
• all videos now use webm instead of ogv

Various changes have been made in order to improve the general graphic performance to give you all a better visual experience.

• more reload animations now use 60fps
  
• added MSAA support (it can be enabled in the config tool)
  
• added framerate limiter support (it can be configured in the config tool)
  
• upscaled more fonts
  
• upscaled more textures
  
• added BC7 texture support
  
• enabled DPI awareness to allow proper 4K resolutions (please disable custom DPI overrides!)

A quick character select option has been added for those using gamepads.

• added a "Quick Character Select" option when playing with the gamepad
  - defaults to Left Trigger
  - configurable in the config tool

• junctions can now be selected faster when using the mouse
  
• it's now possible to select all skills in the TV menu when using the mouse
  
• Kess Bloodysunday's cutscenes are now skippable
  
• replaced fixed Xbox button references with dynamic button glyphs
  - properly displays customized buttons
  - added support for keyboard and mouse buttons
  
• removed references to the "Memory Card" when saving or loading
  
• the config tool now checks for incorrect duplicate bindings
  
• added DualShock 4 & DualSense support

• fixed the rendering of characters at junctions (they no longer appear red)
  
• various fixes when using a monitor with a refresh rate greater than 60hz
  - mouse aiming was too slow
  - certain animations were too fast
  
• fixed the Handsomemen death particle effect
  
• fixed a rare legacy crash during the "Susie in dryer" scene
  
• fixed text errors in various subtitles and memos
  
• fixed a legacy bug in the Ulmeyda boss fight
  
• fixed a graphical bug when quitting the game during the Curtis boss fight
  
• Hopper7 mode now displays Camelia's weak spot
  
• fixed a rare random crash when opening the ingame menu
  
• fixed an audio bug when (un)plugging headphones
  
• fixed a legacy graphical glitch when battling using Kevin
  
• fixed mouse issues when they had a high polling rate
  
• various optimizations

We hope that you all enjoy these improvements and continue to enjoy killer7!

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We are happy to announce that English subtitles have been added to the latest update for killer7, available now through the Steam® launcher. To add on to the excitement, killer7 is today's Daily Deal at 10% off!

Subtitles can be enabled through the "Configure" menu when starting the game from the library, or in-game by pressing F11. Previously unavailable on the original console release, we are proud to bring this fan-requested quality-of-life change to make killer7 accessible to all fans!

Silencing “Heaven’s Smile” never sounded so sweet! Relive the visceral experience of killer7 from your screen to your speakers with the official digital soundtrack!

Spanning multiple genres including rock, techno, and jazz, this eclectic assembly of 71 tracks stylishly captures the unique essence of killer7, from its colorful cast of characters to the odd world they inhabit.

Along with the original MP3 renderings, lossless (FLAC) versions of these tracks have also been added today to this remastered soundtrack. This will be available to all previous and future purchases of this soundtrack, so new and old fans alike can enjoy an enriched listening experience fitting for this diverse collection of music.

The killer7 digital soundtrack is available now on Steam. Now, let’s dance.

Dive deep into the world of killer7 with the game's creator himself: Goichi Suda, a.k.a. SUDA51! The mastermind behind this classic action thriller shares his insights and inspiration while playing through killer7 in this exclusive and exciting video!

As co-founder and vice president of Engine Software, Ruud van de Moosdijk is no stranger to the challenges of adapting to an ever-changing game industry. With a career spanning over 20 years, his current endeavors find him face-to-face with an ambitious and monstrous project: porting the cult GameCube masterpiece, killer7, to PC. In this interview, Ruud shares his thoughts on porting games to PC, living up to the legacy created by Goichi Suda, and the evolution of video games through the years.

killer7 is a game that, despite its divisive and controversial reception upon release, is considered today to be a “cult hit” by the gaming community. Prior to you taking on the project of remastering this game, were you familiar with killer7? What were some of the aspects of killer7 that surprised you?

I played the game originally when it first came out, so I was familiar with it. I remember playing it the first time, after the game had gotten some media attention, and I thought it was a very odd game at first. One of those experiences where you go, “I am not sure if I like this.” But then you really get into the flow and the story, and the unique characters, and you realize you are playing something that is special.

When it comes to ports and remasters, some approach it as merely updating the game’s graphics to suit newer platforms, while others introduce new elements and sometimes practically create a new game from the shell of the original. What were some of the more difficult aspects you had to resolve while preserving as much of the original GameCube game as possible?

Some aspects of the development were of course a bit tricky...the original game was made for 4:3 and had to be adapted for 16:9. Another thing was that the original game runs on 30 FPS and we were adamant we wanted it to run on 60 FPS. Finally, the addition of mouse controls for the PC version is brand new. That being said, with killer7 we felt the experience and sensations for the player were what made the original game great, so that is what we focused on.

Goichi Suda regards killer7 as “his proudest achievement.” Did you feel any pressure to capture the original success of killer7? How did you feel going into this project, and did your views change by the end?

Of course we felt pressure to do justice to Suda-San’s original work, to not disappoint our client, and to not disappoint the fans of the game. The community-at-large was quite skeptical when the news was announced so that immediately became a focus for us, to disprove that skepticism. That pressure exists with every game we work on, but I will admit it feels a bit different working on such a unique game by a prolific designer such as Suda51, and a game I enjoyed thoroughly myself. Luckily, so far everything is going very well, and Grasshopper Manufacture and NIS America both seem happy with what we are doing.

This year is seemingly the “Year of Remasters,” with legacy titles such as Disgaea 1, Disgaea 5, Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of DANA, and the upcoming The Caligula Effect: Overdose all being “brought back” into today’s gaming landscape. In your opinion, what made killer7 worthy of a “revival”?

There are always several reasons to look at a certain title to bring back, in my opinion. Is the game special enough that it would still stand out in today’s market? Is the game experience something a newer generation should experience and appreciate? Are there mounting requests to bring this game back on modern machines? killer7 ticks off all these boxes, so it was an absolute no-brainer to try and bring it back. I am very happy it is happening.

You founded Engine Software in 1995, and have seen video games and the game industry evolve all the way through to today. As a seasoned veteran of the industry, what has kept you excited and motivated to continue down this path in the game industry?

For me personally, it really has been something different every couple of years or so. When we just started, I was just excited to be part of this industry, and walk around the events and meeting people whose games I played when I was a kid. Then when the new generation of console hardware would come out, I’d be excited about the new possibilities it would bring, like being able to play actual audio tracks for music! That was such a big thing! Or when Mad Dog McCree came out in the arcades and full motion video suddenly wasn’t science fiction anymore. As a developer, we are doing more ports and remasters now, and it offers a whole other level of satisfaction, as we get to work with people that made games that we hold in very high esteem or on properties we grew up with.

Now as a gamer (yeah, we are gamers too!), what really gets me going is the incredible world building and storytelling we can do in games these days. Metal Gear Solid V, Skyrim, The Witcher 3, Horizon Zero Dawn, Dishonored, Infamous, Last of Us...the sheer immersion and believability of their worlds amazes me every time. I hear people often say that single player games are dying, but they have never been of a higher quality. That being said, the overall quality of games, both triple-A and indie, has never been this high in my opinion, while the industry itself has never been more open and welcoming. I’m excited for the future.

Many people will be experiencing this game for the first time with this release on Steam. Do you have any comments that you would like to share with new players?

It is hard to explain why people should absolutely pick up this title, as it does not have the epicness or visual grandeur of modern popular titles. That being said, the depth of the game, the characters, the story...not many games these days, or ever, achieved the level of depth that killer7 does. It is a unique experience to play it and I think it will not disappoint anyone that tries it!

Hey everyone! With killer7 available now, we’re super excited to highlight some of the noteworthy updates implemented into this title as it makes the leap from console to PC.

• All drawn animation sequences have been upgraded to fit the new 16:9 aspect ratio offered by modern computer devices. You can see an example here.
  
  
• The entire game is rendered at 60 FPS except the “reload” animation. We found that increasing the frames to 60 FPS during the “reload” animation introduces unwanted artifacts at every other frame, so in order to keep the behavior true to the original, we’ve locked this animation to 30 FPS. Ultimately, our goal was to update as many parts of the game as possible without compromising the quality of the gameplay, and we aimed to achieve that with how the game was presented and experienced as a whole.
  
  
• Players have a variety of options for reconfiguring key bindings. We’ve split up couple of the actions that are possible to make the game experience natural for KB/M users. For example: “Walk”, “Accept”, and “Fire” were originally bound to A button on GameCube. We’ve given the option to split them up into individual button configuration, so you can walk with “W” and fire with “LMB.”
  
  
• Players can now quickly swap between Harman’s different personas using the number keys 1-6 on the keyboard (configurable).

• “Restore health” QOL feature has been added as a key. (Which was normally only possible from the menu)
  
  
• Many 2D puzzles that were originally made in 4:3 ratio have been reworked to 16:9 ratio.
  
  
• Many 2D assets have updated textures to match the new 1080p resolution offered by current computer devices. This ensures that while the resolution is higher, everything appears crisp and clear.

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• All of Travis's shirts are crystal clear in the Steam version!

Thank you for all of your support for the release of killer7. We have been looking forward to bringing this iconic classic from Suda51 and Grasshopper Manufacture! We appreciate your excitement for this title, and we hope you enjoy playing it! Visit the Steam page today!