Classic Video Game Remakes
DOOManiac
Worst. Critic. Ever. Join Date: 2002-04-17 Member: 462Members, NS1 Playtester
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Right now seems to be a good time for gaming, as the technology is at a point where even the non-"OMG genius" tech dev companies can make really really great looking games in a reasonable timeframe, and also other areas (storyline, gameplay, originality, etc.) seem to be improving. While remaking old games has always been done, right now the business is booming.
More importantly, developers are finally getting good at bringing the 2D games over. Metroid, Metal Gear, Castlevania, Zelda, etc. are all good examples of the way the 2D->3D transition should be done.
Here are some games I would really, really love to see remade w/ today's game standards (in both graphics and the gameplay/storyline/etc)
- Metal Gear (the original)
- Metal Gear 2 (US peeps never got to see it, so that right there is a great excuse to do it!)
- Kid Icarus. Yes, I want a new Kid Icarus game damn it. High-poly refractive shader bump mapped Eggplant Wizard... mmmm
- One of the classics that didn't really stay in the spotlight, like Bionic Commando or Blaster Master (or was that Master Blaster? I get confused). I'd like to see them reinvented for today. Much like what they're doing w/ the new Ninja Gaiden.
- Final Fight or River City Ransom (I don't think anybody has done a new game in the classic beat-em-up style)
- Pitfall. Yeah, they probably couldn't pull it off. But if they did... mmm...
So, what do you guys think about the situation? What are some games you'd like to see? (Do not turn this into a spam topic or I'll eat you)
More importantly, developers are finally getting good at bringing the 2D games over. Metroid, Metal Gear, Castlevania, Zelda, etc. are all good examples of the way the 2D->3D transition should be done.
Here are some games I would really, really love to see remade w/ today's game standards (in both graphics and the gameplay/storyline/etc)
- Metal Gear (the original)
- Metal Gear 2 (US peeps never got to see it, so that right there is a great excuse to do it!)
- Kid Icarus. Yes, I want a new Kid Icarus game damn it. High-poly refractive shader bump mapped Eggplant Wizard... mmmm
- One of the classics that didn't really stay in the spotlight, like Bionic Commando or Blaster Master (or was that Master Blaster? I get confused). I'd like to see them reinvented for today. Much like what they're doing w/ the new Ninja Gaiden.
- Final Fight or River City Ransom (I don't think anybody has done a new game in the classic beat-em-up style)
- Pitfall. Yeah, they probably couldn't pull it off. But if they did... mmm...
So, what do you guys think about the situation? What are some games you'd like to see? (Do not turn this into a spam topic or I'll eat you)
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metal gear 1/2 ... i'd be happy with a ps2 port of that, screw the graphics i want the games
i know Age of Wonders is somewhat a Master of Magic remake, but it just doesnt have the same feel to it D:
And moonstone is just pwn <!--emo&:D--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/biggrin.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='biggrin.gif'><!--endemo-->
- Metal Gear (the original)
- Metal Gear 2 (US peeps never got to see it, so that right there is a great excuse to do it!)
- Kid Icarus. Yes, I want a new Kid Icarus game damn it. High-poly refractive shader bump mapped Eggplant Wizard... mmmm
- One of the classics that didn't really stay in the spotlight, like Bionic Commando or Blaster Master (or was that Master Blaster? I get confused). I'd like to see them reinvented for today. Much like what they're doing w/ the new Ninja Gaiden.
- Final Fight or River City Ransom (I don't think anybody has done a new game in the classic beat-em-up style)
- Pitfall. Yeah, they probably couldn't pull it off. But if they did... mmm... <!--QuoteEnd--> </td></tr></table><span class='postcolor'> <!--QuoteEEnd-->
They supposedly are remaking Metal Gear as a three-dimensional game. I know they're remaking Metal Gear Solid for Gamecube or something or other, I don't see why.
I just wish it wouldn't be a remake of the NES Metal Gear, but of the REAL original MSX Metal Gear.
vagrant story is my favouritest game ever.
the dialogue, oh the diaglogue! sheakspear would be proud...
vagrant story is my favouritest game ever.
the dialogue, oh the diaglogue! sheakspear would be proud... <!--QuoteEnd--></td></tr></table><span class='postcolor'><!--QuoteEEnd-->
But as it stands, that's not really that dated, i think we're talking OLD games, 2D. Think around the time of the SNES and before.
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Super Probotector, otherwise known as Contra 3, had a flashy sequel for the PS2, lovely graphics.... shame the game actually sucked. But a remake of Contra 3 would rock my box.
Personally, i'd love to see Double Dragon and Tapper (Old, obscure C64/Speccy game) remade.
But my dream goes a little further than remakes of old classics, i want an entire genre remade....
<span style='font-size:21pt;line-height:100%'>BRING BACK POINT AND CLICK ADVENTURES</span>
I'm sorry, but i don't want 3d graphics, i don't want 3d person camera angles, just give me my damned mouse interface back! Barely a day goes past when i don't mourn the death of this genre, it all started to go downhill from Grim Fandango. While that may have had a great story, i just hated the interface, i found it unplayable.
I've heard nothing of this and I'm the resident Metal Gear fanatic.
please give more info + sites!
on a side note - for English Comp i'm writing a Division & Classification Essay. Action & Adventure, Fighting, First-Person, RPG, RTS, Sports.
I'm sorry, but i don't want 3d graphics, i don't want 3d person camera angles, just give me my damned mouse interface back! Barely a day goes past when i don't mourn the death of this genre, it all started to go downhill from Grim Fandango. While that may have had a great story, i just hated the interface, i found it unplayable. <!--QuoteEnd--> </td></tr></table><span class='postcolor'> <!--QuoteEEnd-->
did you play The Longest Journey? Or Syberia, it's sequel?
DOOManiac: man, you don't remember me, do you?
Well it's been almost five years.
Susano-[MacH]. Was on the AQ2 boards, then the fear.net boards and the aq2zone boards.
I'd love super metroid done with the kinda 3d graphics they used for some of the side-on morph ball bits in Metroid prime <!--emo&:D--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/biggrin.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='biggrin.gif'><!--endemo-->
And I just thought of another classic... BUBBLE BOBBLE series!!! that includes bubble bobble, rainbow islands and parasol stars XD
A remake of The Incredable Machine would be cool, fully 3D, MMO....
YES! YES YES YES!!! *Huggles Harvest Moon*
I want Ballon Fight in 3D, most of the games I already love are 3D.
This thread is over. The answer has been found. <!--emo&:D--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/biggrin.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='biggrin.gif'><!--endemo-->
I'm sorry, but i don't want 3d graphics, i don't want 3d person camera angles, just give me my damned mouse interface back! Barely a day goes past when i don't mourn the death of this genre, it all started to go downhill from Grim Fandango. While that may have had a great story, i just hated the interface, i found it unplayable. <!--QuoteEnd--></td></tr></table><span class='postcolor'><!--QuoteEEnd-->
did you play The Longest Journey? Or Syberia, it's sequel?
DOOManiac: man, you don't remember me, do you? <!--QuoteEnd--> </td></tr></table><span class='postcolor'> <!--QuoteEEnd-->
SYBERIA WAS AAAWESOOMMMMME!!!!!
WHERE ARE YOU, KEEN?
But lets see remakes... Star Control 2. I think that's the only one I can think of.
and not the crappy remake where you play as monkeys.
i want mario jumping up the stairs, dodging barrels, and eventualy freeing the princess from the giant monkey.
"Donkey Kong. Donkey Kong. Donkey Kong. Donkey Kong. YAAAAAAAAAAAAY"
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