Over the years there have been plenty of games that have gotten the remaster treatment. While a majority of them have simply seen their graphics upgraded to HD, other remasters have seen minor additions to the story and gameplay. There may also be fixes to problems that might’ve been an issue during a game’s first run.
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TheSpyro: Reignited Trilogywas highly received upon its release and seems to be the gold standard when talking about a game getting remastered. If Spyro sets the bar for remasters here are some games that would definitely reach that bar.
10Tony Hawk’s American Wasteland
TheTony Hawk serieshas been the staple of skateboarding games since 1999. Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1 & 2 was remastered in 2020, allowing hardcore fans and newcomers to experience the games that started it all. While we may see a Pro Skater 3 & 4 remaster down the line Tony Hawk’s American Wasteland is more than deserving of a remaster.
Set in Los Angeles, the game was designed to be one massive level in which you beat one area of the map to gain access to the next. It was also the first Tony Hawk game to include BMX in its gameplay. American Wasteland could do with a remaster that would bring its nostalgic feel up to date with an upgraded look and improve the story.
9Area 51
Area 51 was one of those games that flew under the radar. Initially released on the PS2, Xbox, and PC this sci-fi first-person shooter gave you mutagens, combat, and of course the infamous Area 51. The storyline is a wild ride from cleaning up a virus to aliens being in contact with the Illuminati. What else would you expect from a game entitled Area 51?
In this day and age wherealiens, parasites, mutants, and otherworldly weapons seem to be a favorite among gamers this would be a massive hit with modern graphics, especially on the PC.
8Drill Dozer
There were many fantastic games throughout the different generations of Game Boys. Action platformers created some of the biggest hits likeMega Man,Super Mario, andMetroidto name a few.
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One gem that stood out from all of these was Drill Dozer. A game about a girl named Jill and her Drill Dozer delivers a fantastic action-packed game by simply fighting with a drill. All through the levels, you find a new way to use your drill in combat against a multitude of enemies. There are even puzzles to get through and upgrades you can find in the levels to enhance your drill. A remaster of the Game Boy Advance classic would make a fine addition to the Nintendo Switch and next-gen consoles.
7Viewtiful Joe
If you are looking for agreat fighting gamethen look no further to the glorious days of the GameCube and the Viewtiful Joe game. This is a side-scrolling beat-em-up game where you play as Joe, a 17-year-old with a passion for movies, who must save his girlfriend after she’s kidnapped while watching a movie.
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Developed byCapcomthis game was highly praised for its 2D and 3D mixed graphics, storylines, and gameplay. It was ported to the PS2 but seeing a remaster for the Nintendo Switch and next-gen consoles would bring the hero Viewtiful Joe to a new generation.
6Super Mario World 2: Yoshi’s Island
Super Mario gamesthat need to be remastered deserve a list of their own, however, one of them would make a particularly great addition to the Nintendo Switch. Super Mario World 2: Yoshi’s Island, more commonly known just as Yoshi’s Island, has been ported on the Game Boy Advance and Nintendo 3DS since its release on the SNES, but we need a remaster for the Switch.
This game follows Yoshi on a quest to reunite baby Mario with his kidnapped brother Luigi. The game brought a classic and fun Super Mario feel while letting Yoshi take the lead. Remastering this for the Nintendo Switch would bring this SNES classic to a whole new generation of the wildly popular series.
5Fable Trilogy
It seems that some of the best games come in threes and the first threeFable gamesprove why. This Xbox and Microsoft exclusive entranced millions of gamers upon the first games release. Although it seems like a simple story of a boy who embarks on a journey to rescue his kidnapped sister there are actions to your consequences.
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Each game allows you to make choices but depending on the choice you make it ultimately affects how the main character in terms of good or evil. There is a reboot of the series that has garnered mixed reactions so now would be the perfect time to remaster the original trilogy with stunning graphics.
4Fear
Set in the not-so-distant future of 2025, this psychological horror first-person shooter really made waves upon its release. There were many games that tried their hand at combing the horror and FPS genres and only a few succeeded with titles likeDead Spaceand Fear.
Fear follows elite forces from the US Army who are investigating an all-powerful psychic being. Released in 2005, this game was highly praised for not only its originality but its gameplay and AI mechanics. Remastering this for next-gen consoles and the PC would bring back a spectacular game from its era.
3Diablo
There have been many games that can be counted as great, but the firstDiablo gameis regarded as one the best video games of all time. Released in 1997, this action role-playing game took the gaming industry by storm for its completely random quests, enemies, and unique graphics.
This Windows release follows a mortal man trying to defeat the Lord of Terror, Diablo. Diablo 2 was the first game of the series to receive a remastering Now would be the perfect time to remaster the original game that started it all.
2Brutal Legend
Games likeGuitar HeroandRock Bandtook over the 2000s with their extensive list of titles. All of these may have overshadowed one of the best games about music and heavy metal known as Brutal Legend.
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Starring Jack Black as the main character Eddie Riggs, this blend of action-adventure and real-time strategy game, took consoles by storm with its incredible story, gameplay, and a fantastic soundtrack. Using guitars as weapons you must defend your stage from enemies. This game also includes voice work from many heavy metal musicians and would be a great remaster for current next-gen consoles and the PC.
1The Simpsons: Hit & Run
There is no game that has garnered more attention and demand for a remastering thanThe Simpsons: Hit & Runin recent years. Widely regarded as one of the bestSimpsons games, it was initially released in 2007 for the PS2, Xbox, and GameCube and later ported to Windows.
The story and chaos that ensues were heavily inspired by Grand Theft Autobut stayed true to the humor the Simpsons is known for. Although no remaster seems to be in the works for this cult classic one YouTuber by the name of Reubs has remade the game using Unreal Engine 5, but this will most likely never be released as a playable game.
