Best Capcom Video Games for writing quality

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Best for writing quality

Resident Evil Requiem

4.8 attribute score

Highest scored product for this attribute based on supporting review evidence.

Safest pick

Onimusha: Way of the Sword

4.5 attribute score

Balances the attribute score, supporting reviews, and overall product strength.

#1 Resident Evil Requiem
4.8

Writing quality drew strong praise from reviewers who felt Requiem delivered some of the series’ better character work.

Pros: pacing, combat system

Cons: originality

#2 Onimusha: Way of the Sword
4.5

The writing is strongest in character banter, relationships, and emotional moments, though a few reviews describe the larger script as more serviceable than exceptional.

Pros: combat system, fun factor

Cons: pacing, open-world design

#3 Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection
4.0

Writing is uneven but often stronger than earlier Stories games, especially in character moments and world themes. Critics who disliked it point to shallow antagonists, cheesy exchanges, or underdeveloped political...

Pros: combat system, narrative quality

Cons: difficulty balance, grind level

#4 Pragmata
3.8

Writing quality is mixed, ranging from sincere and heartfelt to on-the-nose or underdeveloped in its broader sci-fi themes.

Pros: combat system, emotional impact

Cons: map and navigation design, platforming precision

#5 Monster Hunter Wilds
2.3

Writing quality was one of the weaker story-adjacent areas, with reviewers calling it trope-filled, overdramatic, or undeserving of its prominence.

Pros: combat system, narrative quality

Cons: difficulty balance, endgame content

#6 Mega Man X: Command Mission
2.1

Character interactions and a few twists work for some players, but plot logic and payoff are common weaknesses. The ending's revelations, rushed sacrifices, and neglected allies often feel underdeveloped or...

Pros: combat system, overall quality

Cons: fun factor, narrative quality

#7 Street Fighter 6
2.0

Writing quality suffered where the story relied on thin characters, predictable twists, or fetch-quest framing.

Pros: accessibility options, combat system

Cons: narrative quality, frame rate stability