In recent years, we've seen a clear trend in the world of video games. Developers have tapped into nostalgia to bring back numerous classic games, offering them with a completely rejuvenated aesthetic adapted to modern times. These are the so-called remakes , very interesting projects that revive old glories and manage to climb back to the top of the sales charts.
Begin the Beguine
With this list, we are going to enumerate a series of new versions of video games that have managed to capture the attention of players of all kinds, since while many have enjoyed playing again, others have discovered for the first time true jewels that could not be let pass.
Differences between remastering and remake
As its name suggests, a remake is a reworked version. That is, the developers have based their work on the original game concept but have written the code from scratch to deliver a completely new version that takes full advantage of the new platform on which it is released. One of the best examples is Final Fantasy VII.
Remasters, on the other hand, start with the original game as their base, and in this case, developers update the graphics and textures to make the game look much better. Typically, in today's releases, remasters are designed to support 4K resolution and offer more detailed visuals.
The best video game remakes
Here's a list of the best games you have right now, with one exception: Dead Space . But you can add it to your must-have list now.
Dead Space
Dead Space , one of the most well-known space horror titles in history, will finally arrive on next-gen consoles on January 23, 2023. This time, we'll be able to replay the same games as in the 2008 original, but with the advantage of vastly improved graphics that will make us feel the chill of space once again. Stay tuned…
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Shredder's Revenge
In June 2022, remasters of two true gems from the 90s arrived, inspired by Konami classics and ready to be played again on current and previous generation consoles (including Switch). These are remasters of two classics: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and Turtles in Time . If you lived through those years, these titles are sure to give you goosebumps. Real great beat-'em-ups …
Uncharted: Legacy of Thieves
With the launch of the PS5, it was expected that Sony would take the opportunity to update some of its hits , and that's exactly what happened, with two of the most successful PS4 titles. These are Uncharted 4: A Thief's End and Uncharted: The Lost Legacy , the spinoff of the saga that doesn't star the ever-popular Nathan Drake, which you can purchase in a single pack called A Legacy of Thieves.
See offer on AmazonLife is Strange Remastered
The Life is Strange game series is one of the best of recent years, a collection of adventures for young adults with stories that touch not only on science fiction and the paranormal, but also on social and personal themes. Its success has allowed it to reach a new generation with improved graphics while maintaining the core principles that have made it so successful over the years.
Bioshock The Collection
Taking advantage of the 15th anniversary of the first game, 2K released a remaster of all three BioShock titles , encompassing the original Rapture storyline and the subsequent adventures in the clouds. This remaster offers improved graphics, 4K resolution, and 60 frames per second, keeping alive a franchise that has been one of the most successful of recent years. If you haven't tried them yet, what are you waiting for?
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If there's one franchise that stands out in the remake world, it's Resident Evil . We can go back to 2002 to find the first remake of the original Resident Evil , a version released on the Nintendo GameCube that delighted fans. But it wasn't until 2015 that Capcom struck gold with a new remaster that was a huge success and landed on PS4 and Xbox One.
Both Resident Evil 2 and Resident Evil 3 received remakes with incredible results. The third, in particular, is the best of them all, returning us to an extraordinarily recreated Raccoon City to fight Nemesis. The result was sensational, and fans, as expected, once again clamored for more remakes. Capcom, of course, granted their wish.
Indeed, not content with their current success, Capcom has decided to continue remastering classics, and on March 24, 2023, we'll get the latest one, Resident Evil 4. Do you think it will be worth it?
Mafia trilogy
Another gem you can enjoy remastered for both current and old-generation consoles are the three Mafia games , which can be considered true masterpieces (especially the first two). Now they take full advantage of the hardware to update the gameplay without changing a single pixel. Three sandbox games that were highly acclaimed and that you can still enjoy to the fullest today.
Final Fantasy VII
What was one of the most shouted and applauded announcements of recent E3s arrived in 2020 to bring back memories of the past. And what a way to do it. The work done by Square Enix with this remake of Final Fantasy VII is tremendous, although unfortunately the game is being released in installments, so players won't be able to complete the story until the subsequent parts are published.
Incidentally, in 2021 a new update exclusively for PS5 arrived, called Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade.
The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening
What began as a spare-time project at Nintendo's offices eventually became a gem in video game history. Link's Awakening arrived on Game Boy in 1993, and in 2019 Nintendo decided to release a spectacular, extremely colorful remake, retaining the original essence but including some new features that make it even more fun.
Crash Bandicoot N.Sane Trilogy
Having become PlayStation's mascot almost by accident, Crash Bandicoot charmed platforming fans with an extremely fun and original game. It resonated so deeply with players that in 2017 Activision prepared a fantastic remake of the first three installments of the saga, releasing the new game on Xbox One, PS4, and Switch.
Spyro Reignited Trilogy
But there's no point in releasing Crash Bandicoot if you forget Spyro, the lovable dragon who provided us with so many fun afternoons on PlayStation. Another trilogy in the form of a remake, packed with detail and powered by Unreal Engine 4, transports us back to the incredible world of dragons we soared through in 1998 with this charismatic character.
Shadow of Colossus
Released on PlayStation 2 in 2005, its limitations in control and fair graphics did not prevent the game from becoming a symbol of what was then the Sony console. 12 years later, Sony announced the spectacular remake that would allow many to settle an outstanding debt with one of the best PlayStation games.
The Secret of Monkey Island: Special Edition
The true representative of point-and-click graphic adventures received a well-deserved remake, though perhaps it didn't achieve the expected success. The reason was likely the loss of one of the original game's core elements: the pixelated aesthetic with its truly ingenious designs was a major part of Monkey Island's success and magic. Even so, it's a version well worth considering and absolutely essential for those who haven't yet played the game.
Half-Life
Although not an official version created directly by Valve, Crowbar Collective's work could easily pass for a Valve release. Built on the Source engine, this incredible remake of the legendary Half-Life completely transforms everything we knew about Gordon Freeman's first adventure.
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