Skip to main content
GamesRadar+ GamesRadar+ GamesRadar+ The Games, Movies, TV & Comics You Love
Sign in
  • View Profile
  • Sign out
flag of UK
UK
flag of US
US
flag of Canada
Canada
flag of Australia
Australia
  • Games
  • TV
  • Movies
  • Hardware
  • Video
  • News
  • Reviews
  • Guides
  • Deals
  • More
    • PS5
    • Xbox Series X
    • Nintendo Switch
    • Nintendo Switch 2
    • PC
    • Platforms
    • Tabletop Gaming
    • Comics
    • Toys & Collectibles
    • SFX
    • Newsarama
    • Retro Gamer
    • Newsletters
    • About us
    • Features
Total Film
Gaming Magazines
Gaming Magazines
Why subscribe?
  • Subscribe from just £3
  • Takes you closer to the games, movies and TV you love
  • Try a single issue or save on a subscription
  • Issues delivered straight to your door or device
From$12
View
Trending
  • Summer Game Fest
  • New games for 2025
  • Upcoming Switch 2 games
  • Switch 2 stock
Recommended reading
Hideo
Open World Games Death Stranding and Metal Gear Solid mastermind Hideo Kojima has always wanted to make a film, but Guillermo del Toro told him not to
Death Stranding 2
Action Games Hideo Kojima says "I always think of other, more weird stuff to make" but he can't just do that when it also has to sell or "my studio will go bankrupt"
Palworld
Games "Save them Bucky": Fans hope for the best after Palworld and Pocketpair Publishing lead asks Romero Games about its defunded game – "Would love to hear more about this project if possible"
Doom
FPS Games The games industry is so broken even FPS legend John Romero and his studio are struggling with funding, and now-former staff say it's Microsoft's fault: "Our whole studio is being let go because of the layoffs"
The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy
Strategy Games Danganronpa creator would love to port his acclaimed strategy RPG to more consoles, but the studio is "still on the brink of going under"
Cronos: The New Dawn key art featuring a mysterious building in the background and traveller in foreground
Survival Horror Games Cronos: The New Dawn co-directors talk merging abominations, Resident Evil, Dark Souls, and Netflix's Dark of all things: "We've got a deep psychological story to tell"
A tattooed man in the sci-fi setting of La Quimera
FPS Games This Crysis-looking FPS from former Metro devs was supposed to launch today, but it was delayed at the last second amid 4/10 reviews: "We are trying our best"
  1. Games
  2. Action

Seven developers we want to finish inSANE with Guillermo del Toro

Features
By Henry Gilbert published 7 August 2012

Who can help del Toro fulfill his gaming dreams?

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works.

Announced to much fanfare at the end of 2010, inSANE was a big deal before one screen was shown thanks to the talent attached. Director Guillermo del Toro (Hellboy, Pans Labyrinth) was in charge of the game and he had big plans for the supposed trilogy. Then we heard less and less about the game until news finally broke this week that troubled publisher THQ had cancelled the game. However, the rights for inSANE were then transferred back to del Toro, meaning he could now create the game with any willing developer he could convince to help. But what team should resume work on the horror title? We have a few suggestions

Page 1 of 9
Page 1 of 9
Visceral

Visceral

Famous for: Dead Space franchise, Dantes Inferno

Why they should handle it: Put aside for the moment any conjecture that Viscerals parent company, EA, might not want to take the plunge on such a huge new property. We want to see Visceral take it on because theyd be great at making inSANE a blockbuster title it should be while also keeping the violence as intense as it could be. Guillermo del Toros films have been both personal and more mainstream see Pans Labyrinth and Hellboy a balance the platinum hits artists at Visceral have proven to be pretty great at as well. If inSANE wants to be a financial success, Visceral is the games best chance.

Page 2 of 9
Page 2 of 9
Ninja Theory

Ninja Theory

Famous for: Enslaved, Heavenly Sword

Why they should handle it: In film special effects can do so much, something del Toro has used to great success in the past, but you still need an actor to make it come alive. You can see that in how Guillermo continually uses actor Doug Jones to bring his strange creations to life. Ninja Theory no doubt sees eye to eye with the director, because its games are always known for the impressive performances of its digital characters. And Ninja Theory knows how to mix those expressive faces with compelling gameplay. The upcoming Devil May Cry reboot may be its first vaguely scary game, but we trust that the team already knows how to illicit emotional response, no matter

Page 3 of 9
Page 3 of 9
Remedy

Remedy

Famous for: Alan Wake, Max Payne

Why they should handle it: With both of Remedys most famous franchises, they are clearly influenced by famous films (along with books and music), so they know how to translate the language of film to gaming. Alan Wake was a great, if disjointed, horror game that proves they could deal with what del Toro has in mind, but Wake was full of T-rated scares. Knowing the directors love of graphic horror films, Guillermos inSANE would push Remedy into the interesting situation of combining Alan Wakes haunting setting with Max Paynes striking violence. Sure, some would rather have Alan Wake 2, but we want to see something new from Remedy next console generation.

Page 4 of 9
Page 4 of 9
Fumito Ueda

Fumito Ueda

Famous for: Ico, Shadow of the Colossus

Why he should handle it: In interview after interview about inSANE del Toro continually mentioned the games of Team Ico as inspirations for him. He saw titles like Shadow of the Colossus as proof that games are be art and he wanted to make similar masterpieces. As luck would have it, just as THQ is letting go of inSANE, Team Icos leader, Fumito Ueda, is exiting Sony once the devs next game, Last Guardian, is complete. Ueda should team up with his biggest fan and help Guillermo figure out just what he wants to do with his would-be horror franchise. Sure, the game wouldnt be out till 2017, but itd be worth the wait.

Page 5 of 9
Page 5 of 9
Monolith

Monolith

Famous for: Condemned, FEAR

Why they should handle it: Also experts in trippy horror, Monolith as proven its chops at scaring people to death in spooky franchises like Condemned and FEAR. The dev has a variety of scary skills, be it the ghostly dread of the omnipresent Alma in FEAR 2 or the visceral sense of bashing in a hobos head in Condemned 2. That versatility would suite del Toro well, but the real reason we want to see Monolith take over inSANE is to get them back to making AAA games again. Gotham City Impostors was fine for a downloadable, but we want to see what they can do with a retail release again.

Page 6 of 9
Page 6 of 9
Silicon Knights

Silicon Knights

Famous for: Eternal Darkness, Too Human

Why they should handle it: Forget what you know about Silicon Knights based on the two lackluster games it put out in the last six years. Before then the company, owned by controversial figure Denis Dyack, was known for its ability to illicit screams of terror from players. That began with action-horror title Legacy of Kain, but the developers proved their true aptitude for frights with Eternal Darkness. The scary GameCube game didnt play by the rules, tricking players with unpredictable Sanity Effects that seemed to shut down their system or have your character commit suicide. That outside the box thinking having to do with sanity would help inSANE greatly and dedicating themselves to this franchise would help refocus the developer after its recent setbacks.

Page 7 of 9
Page 7 of 9
Climax Studios

Climax Studios

Famous for: Silent Hill: Shattered Memories

Why they should handle it: Youve likely not heard of Climax before, since the British developer is mostly known for ports of racing games and portable movie tie-ins. And many foolishly skipped over the devs first-rate Silent Hill remake for the Wii. Those that played it enjoyed one of the most mature, introspective and stirringly personal horror games ever made; a world where the characters real enemies were their own psychological demons. Guillermos films like Pans Labyrinth takes a similarly personal edge to horror, and since Climax has proven they can make games for grown-ups, those two could make beautiful, hideous music together.

Page 8 of 9
Page 8 of 9

Thats who wed go with if it were up to us, but you might have other ideas. Would you rather see it made by the teams behind BioShock or Amnesia? Tell us in the comments!

Page 9 of 9
Page 9 of 9
CATEGORIES
Android iPad iPhone PC Gaming Wii-u Nintendo PlayStation Xbox Platforms Mobile Gaming
PRODUCTS
Enslaved: Odyssey to the West Insane
Henry Gilbert
Henry Gilbert
Social Links Navigation

Henry Gilbert is a former GamesRadar+ Editor, having spent seven years at the site helping to navigate our readers through the PS3 and Xbox 360 generation. Henry is now following another passion of his besides video games, working as the producer and podcast cohost of the popular Talking Simpsons and What a Cartoon podcasts. 

See more PC Gaming Features
Read more
Hideo
Death Stranding and Metal Gear Solid mastermind Hideo Kojima has always wanted to make a film, but Guillermo del Toro told him not to
Death Stranding 2
Hideo Kojima says "I always think of other, more weird stuff to make" but he can't just do that when it also has to sell or "my studio will go bankrupt"
Palworld
"Save them Bucky": Fans hope for the best after Palworld and Pocketpair Publishing lead asks Romero Games about its defunded game – "Would love to hear more about this project if possible"
Doom
The games industry is so broken even FPS legend John Romero and his studio are struggling with funding, and now-former staff say it's Microsoft's fault: "Our whole studio is being let go because of the layoffs"
The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy
Danganronpa creator would love to port his acclaimed strategy RPG to more consoles, but the studio is "still on the brink of going under"
Cronos: The New Dawn key art featuring a mysterious building in the background and traveller in foreground
Cronos: The New Dawn co-directors talk merging abominations, Resident Evil, Dark Souls, and Netflix's Dark of all things: "We've got a deep psychological story to tell"
Latest in Action
Death Stranding 2
I'm glad the heatwave is over, because if it wasn't I'd think I hallucinated these weird Death Stranding 2 moments, from dancing dolls to sci-fi directors fighting while making pizza
Hollow Knight
As Hollow Knight: Silksong gets 7 new Steam updates in less than a week, the SKONG community reaches levels of cope hitherto unseen: "The wait is almost over"
Fighting enemies in Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Switch 2 Edition
2 years and one Switch 2 release later, Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom hoarders are still celebrating their item duping glitches making it past Nintendo's patches
Death Stranding 2 screenshot
Hideo Kojima's fabled USB stick full of ideas contingency plan has been put aside, as it was actually put in place during a 2020 health scare long before Death Stranding 2's release
GTA 6 Lucia
GTA 6 will "remain" the most expensive game ever, former Rockstar dev predicts, because GTA 7 will see the "bulk of the work" replaced by AI
Link is in a barrel in The Legend of Zelda: Wind Waker on Nintendo Switch 2
Twink Link is being freed: Nintendo apparently backtracks, says you are allowed to call yourself Twink Link as it works to unban a Switch 2 it "flagged by accident"
Latest in Features
Alexej Manvelov as Akram Salim in Dept. Q
I’ve seen countless crime dramas, but Netflix’s Dept. Q and Poker Face season 2 are rewriting the sidekick archetype for the better
Emma Mackey and Fiona Shaw as Sofia and Rose in Hot Milk
Sun, sea, and strained relationships: Andor's Fiona Shaw and Barbie's Emma Mackey play a mother and daughter on the brink in new drama Hot Milk
Two menacing gingerbread men look intimidating while a candy person waves from a cage
I didn't expect to like the latest D&D book, but after an utterly stupid adventure I'm all in on Dragon Delves
Mion and Rena look uneasy in the classroom in Higurashi: When They Cry
The Silent Hill f writer's debut game was basically the original Doki Doki Literature Club, and it's still terrifying me 23 years later
Promotional image showing the Everdark Sovereign version of Gaping Jaw in Elden Ring Nightreign.
If Elden Ring Nightreign wants to keep me around to buy DLC, it needs to lean into Dark Souls so much more
Quantum Witch screenshots
This stunning 2D "plotformer" is the ultimate cottagecore fantasy with an extra dose of mystery, sapphic witches, and a giant lady who fights you
  1. Sam fires at the ghost mech squid boss in Death Stranding 2: On the Beach
    1
    Death Stranding 2: On the Beach review: "This tarpunk delivery epic is more Metal Gear Solid than ever, for better and worse"
  2. 2
    Rematch review: "As with Rocket League, the just-one-more-game pull is magnetic"
  3. 3
    Tron: Catalyst review: "Disc slinging is a thrill in this gorgeous rendition of the series, but I'm let down by a time-loop story that falls flat"
  4. 4
    FBC: Firebreak review: "A disappointingly bland multiplayer FPS that's missing far too much of what made Control special"
  5. 5
    Dune: Awakening review: "Both extremely compelling and extraordinarily boring, sometimes at the same time – yet still a true Dune love letter"
  1. A T-rex in Jurassic World Rebirth
    1
    Jurassic World Rebirth Review: "An unscary sequel that needed a little more time in amber"
  2. 2
    M3GAN 2.0 review: "A bold sequel with a slightly underwhelming conclusion"
  3. 3
    28 Years Later Review: "Enough terror, splatter and suspense to satisfy”
  4. 4
    Predator: Killer of Killers review: "Great characters, thrilling action, and gorgeous Arcane-esque animation"
  5. 5
    From the World of John Wick: Ballerina review: "Brilliant action, even if the plot gives you a sense of déjà vu"
  1. Lee Jung-jae as Gi-hun in Squid Game season 3
    1
    Squid Game season 3 review: "A staggeringly excellent final season wraps up one of the greatest Netflix shows ever"
  2. 2
    Ironheart review: "A relic of Marvel's content-at-all-costs era"
  3. 3
    Star Trek: Strange New Worlds season 3 review: "The show's most assured run of episodes to date"
  4. 4
    Doctor Who season 2, episode 8 spoiler review: 'The Reality War' is "a mix of the good, the bad, and the truly baffling"
  5. 5
    Doctor Who season 2, episode 7 spoiler review: 'Wish World' is "an exciting and ambitious" start to the season finale, with hints of WandaVision

GamesRadar+ is part of Future US Inc, an international media group and leading digital publisher. Visit our corporate site.

  • About Us
  • Contact Future's experts
  • Terms and conditions
  • Privacy policy
  • Cookies policy
  • Advertise with us
  • Review guidelines
  • Write for us
  • Accessibility Statement
  • Careers

© Future US, Inc. Full 7th Floor, 130 West 42nd Street, New York, NY 10036.

Please login or signup to comment

Please wait...