Some games were just far too impressive for the time and iconic to forget. They featured engaging gameplay that kept players hooked for hours on end. Looking back, things were a lot simpler back then. Video games had a certain charm to them since they were responsible for innovating the market while it was young; this really contributed to these titles’ longevity.
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This is the case for most of the gems left over on the previous generations of consoles that deserve some love, even though remakes are a tired concept at this point. It’s just perfect for reviving works of art that deserve the spotlight for a little bit longer.
10Scarface: The World Is Yours
Taking over the Miami drug trade was a task easier said than done, but you ended up making it happen as you play through the life of Cuban-born gangster Tony Montana. The game was perfect, it had a kickass music selection on the radio and the combat mechanics weren’t too shabby either.
The title stood up to the test of time, but it would certainly benefit from some visual upgrades since the developers poured some immense effort into creating their interpretation of the city.
9Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater
With captivating gameplay, and iconic map locations that take you through all sorts of play segments involving pure assault and stealth,Metal Gear Solid 3was a game-changer when it launched, and it’s still considered one of the best video games ever made. The mature tone and complex mechanics were well ahead of their time.
Nothing would benefit more from a visual overhaul than this gem. With stunning landscapes, starry skies, and reflective surfaces, this game could potentially stand on par with today’s modern line-up of video games.
8Raw Danger!
Imagine a tsunami suddenly sweeping away most of your futuristic coastal city, and you were smack-dab in the middle of all the commotion doing your best to rough it out and survive. Raw Danger! is a renowned cult-classic title that never got the glory it deserved. With a visual overhaul and more NPCs, it might even generate a considerable amount of hype.
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The game featured all sorts of devastating environments that were once sprawling everyday landmarks people in-game would commute to and from. Water seeps in and decimates everything in its wake. Imagine this with current reflections effects.
7Freedom Fighters
This first-person shooter blast from the past was a title that featured an interesting story, a diverse cast of likable characters, and engaging maps to play with. Freedom Fighters was a unique title that strayed away from the conventional story-telling tropes most games were littered with at the time.
It threw you into a nightmarish world where rebelling against a Russian invasion was your only shot at survival. The game’s interpretation of New York was surprisingly impressive, and some good lighting might bring out all of its captivating beauty and complexity.
6Tony Hawk Pro Skater 3
Whizzing about on your skateboard was fun and all but nothing quite emulated that feeling quite likeTony Hawk Pro Skater 3did. The grinding segments, the innovative themed missions/quests, and the unforgettable accompanying music really set the vibe for a chill playthrough.
The series is known for its innovative level designs and intricate attention to detail for the background, hence better graphics might result in a solid experience that could bring some surging traffic back to the IP.
5Bully
You must admit, Bullworth was an awful place to get thrown into, especially for a student who just liked riding his bike around without purpose. With cops to turn you in and send you back to the academy any time you’re having fun, or NPCs ready to bully you and pummel you with eggs, this video game still managed to find its way to your heart.
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With so many iconic locations, this was one ofRockstar Games’ best open-world games ever. It genuinely made you feel like you were a part of some grimy boarding school stuck in a dead-end town. Regardless of that, the city itself was pretty aesthetic visually, and with the right mods, it looks surprisingly fresh!
Rareknew exactly what it was doing when it decided to grave the world with Conkers: Bad Fur Day. It was raunchy and abrasive, but something you’d find hard to replace when you think of other video games boasting similar game mechanics.
The worlds featured in the video game were detailed spectacles just waiting to be explored by you. The janky visuals were the only thing that held this game back, but a rework might just make it one hell of a gem.
3Need For Speed: Underground 2
Riders on the storm better beware, if they thinkNFS: Underground 2was visually stunning already just wait till it gets a visual overhaul. It’s only a matter of time before some modder makes it happen, and then you’ll find out just how captivating the tracks and city were.
Traveling the city and racing throughout the night would never feel better. The game is chock-full of potentially reflective and well-detailed surfaces ready to catch the light just right. Your cars would practically glisten.
2Max Payne
A visual masterpiece and innovative video game relic of its time, this criminally forgotten title was a gem that deserves new life to get breathed into it. With the right graphics update,Max Paynecould potentially rival any other on the market today based on its story alone.
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The franchise was ahead of its time when it came to storytelling and explorative themes. You’ve probably heard people hyping the games up and with good reason. The replay value is already pretty high, imagine adding more incentives with cleaner visuals.
1Prince Of Persia: The Sands Of Time
An action-adventure classic full of engaging puzzles and breathtaking scenery. Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time featured a lovable main character traversing through a Persian kingdom in order to absolve himself of the calamities he released after finding a certain dagger.
The game makes you infiltrate a giant palace glowing with mystique and wonder, owned by a maharaja in India. You interact with water in several ways, and with rooms that are aptly lit and frankly looked gorgeous even with the outdated graphics. Just imagine how better they would look with an RTX upgrade.
