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Letitia Lemon

There are so many games that deserve remakes/remasters and one game that I remember VERY fondly from my childhood is Scooby-Doo and the Night of 100 Frights. One of the first games I owned and I think it could really use a Spongebob Battle for Bikini Bottom Rehydrated or Spyro Reignited kind of treatment- a shiny, fresh coat of paint in the form of a faithful remake... Scooby-Doo and the Night of 100 Frights... Rerun, maybe? To fit in with the weekend cartoon theme.

The original game has solid platforming and collectathon elements that made it a fun and easy game to unwind to. The writing, soundtrack and overall atmosphere of the level designs made it feel like you were just playing through an episode of the series. Scooby controlled really well and the levels had a lot of interesting set-pieces to platform over and collect Scooby Snacks while fighting iconic monsters from the show and rescuing the rest of the gang. Seeing all of these environments with more colourful and vibrant graphics while still sticking to the classic Scooby-Doo aesthetic would be amazing to see and utilizing the possibility of a better free-cam to show off these stunning new visuals would make the game feel more cinematic as well as fix the main issue that many had with the original game. The camera was very difficult to work with and it often made some of the more difficult jumps feel impossible to complete with it being too zoomed out or just not at the optimal angle. But aside from that one minor gripe, Night of 100 Frights really captured what a Scooby-Doo game should feel like and it honestly deserves some modern day love so my fellow platformer enthusiasts can relive our childhood with a modern upgrade to it.

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GameofBeardz

STAR WARS JEDI KNIGHT: JEDI ACADEMY

This was undoubtedly one of my favourite games growing up for a few reasons. It was one of the first glimpses we got into Luke's new generation of Jedis and was cool to see what he was doing following the events of Return of the Jedi.

It was also one of the first games besides KOTOR that let you choose whether to be dark or light side aligned and learning abilities of those tendencies. It was also one of the first Star Wars games that let you customise your character, you could be male or female, choose which species you were and eventually also choose lightsaber styles as well which was very exciting and unique for it's time.

The story was banging, the missions were all unique and fun (except the terrifying mission on Tatooine avoiding the Sand Worms by not stepping on the sand!!) and you got to visit many different planets through these missions.

Would love to see this and it's sequel remade with extra missions and content plus adding in all the new lightsaber styles that have been invented since.

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Lanah Tyra
GameofBeardz

Where do I sign the petition for this? One of my favourite SW games!

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avrona

Need for Speed Underground 1 and 2 are the obvious candidates for me, though if I had to choose just one, I'd go for the latter, as it's all-round a better game and the open world aspect of it just present itself as better remaster material.

What hurts the most is despite that critically acclaimed those games were, and how they are still considered among the best in the franchise (and according to me NFUS 2 is the best racing game ever made of any franchise), there is no way to play them anymore. There is no digital version anywhere for sale, so your only hope is to track down old PC or console copies on eBay or just put on your eyepatch and download it straight from some sketchy website. It's inexcusable that such a good game with such a passionate fanbase behind it, still discovering new things in the code to this day, has not be rereleased in any way, shape, or form. Those recent videos of Underground 2 being remade in Unreal Engine were enough to make me cry, seeing how stunning the game looks in those. But a fan-made port, while admirable, can't really be compared to a full-on remake or remaster from EA. Especially given the state the franchise is in nowadays, bringing both games back, or even just 2, sounds like the easiest money-making scheme ever, and I really can't comprehend why it hasn't been done yet.

Gameplay-wise, the game held up so extremely well, though of course the graphics could always be better. While there is certainly a charm to the way it looks, it could also just be nostalgia talking.

I think it would also have a pretty big impact on the franchise and genre as a whole. Given how I still think this 19 year old game is the peak of racing, I think bringing it back would be a great opportunity for studios to study it and see why it's as good as it is and what elements they could use in newer games. Preservation of good old games is extremely important so we can actually remember what works and what doesn't.

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AlexGoesTheWorld

Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic

It's probably the greatest of the games branded Star Wars, it left a mark in regard to rpg games (not for nothing it is said that the Mass Effect games were directly inspired by SW:KOTOR), and, last but not least, it is a 21 years old game (July 15, 2003).

It would benefit from a remaster, bringing the game, both internal architecture and graphics, up to modern standards without touching the story, the core mechanics (it is based on the d20 system from the Star Wars Roleplaying Game by Wizards of the Coast) and the characters that made it famous.

I'm aware there are rumors of a remaster in development, but until something official is announced, they are just rumors.

The Last of Us Part II remaster feels to me, who is not a fan but noticed a large following of that game series, just a way to cash on easy money as there is a sizeable amount of players that will buy it by default, whatever the price, whatever the content of the box.

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Sturmer

Game Remaster Wish: Might and Magic VI - The Mandate of Heaven (1998)

With the recent, overwhelmingly successful release of Baldur's Gate 3, it's clear - the gaming world still holds a deep affection for true RPGs. This resurgence has rekindled my hope for a renaissance in the genre, specifically the remastering of classics like Morrowind and Fallout. However, one game holds a special place in my heart: the 1998 masterpiece by Jon Van Caneghem - Might and Magic VI: The Mandate of Heaven.*

In its time, "Might and Magic VI" set a benchmark with its innovative blend of 2D sprites in a 3D environment - a groundbreaking achievement in the '90s. Yet, what truly makes this game deserving of a modern-day remaster isn't just its technical feats but the richly crafted world, its compelling narrative, the vast continent filled with secrets, and the depth of character progression.

Today, the game's original graphics may seem quaint. However, imagine a world where "Might and Magic VI" is reborn, leveraging modern game engines like Unity or Unreal Engine 5. This wouldn't be just a simple graphics update or an HD remake for mobile platforms, but a complete overhaul. Modernizing the game would involve enhancing the graphics while fine-tuning the gameplay mechanics to align with contemporary standards, ensuring both veterans and newcomers can experience the game's magic anew.

The "Might and Magic" series rights are currently under Ubisoft Entertainment, and while they haven't capitalized on this treasure trove for RPGs recently, there's hope that the rights might be acquired by a developer capable of doing justice to a remaster. A revitalized "Might and Magic VI" could be more than just a trip down memory lane; it could be a reinvigoration of a genre-defining classic, ready to enchant a new generation of RPG enthusiasts.

*Heroes of Might and Magic is a completely different game and genre.

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Jenna

The game I’d choose to be remade or remastered is the original Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell. I remember this game from a very young age. I remember watching as my mom would play it. Sometimes she’d hand me the controller and I’d have no idea what to do with it, being I was so young. But I do remember being sooo into it and so focused on it. Watching my mom make her way through the dark, shooting out lights to be as sneaky as possible. I know there are a couple other splinter cell games, but the original was definitely one of a kind. It was such a new kind of experience in gaming. I would love to have the opportunity to play this game today and figure it out for myself. I’m not sure if this game was too popular back then, but it definitely holds a place in my heart. This and the original dead space! I am still young so I may seem like a noob with gaming and gaming history. Which I kind of am, but I still have a strong passion for older games and learning the history of what gaming started out to be

Edit: I just read that there actually might be a remake of this in development, I hope so!

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Retro Stu

I'm not usually one for remakes or remasters of movies, albums etc. (though cover songs are an entirely different beast!) But as with a lot of fans of this particular game I know I'm not alone; Dino Crisis.

Sure, I bought and played Resi Evil 3 as a teen but zombies were never my thing. Jurassic Park was the first movie I ever saw in the cinema, I had all 104 issues of dinosaur magazine, including the binders, Dino Riders toys (don't know them? Think quintessential 80s where the cartoon was a glorified toy advert!) Dinosaurs were my thing, so Dino Crisis offered that continuation of my love of all things prehistoric but playing it again now whilst seeing all the RE remakes and things does sting a little. It's crying out for enhanced graphics and cinematics, to bring that experience to a new generation.

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FirestormGamingTeam

For me (Perfect Dark) from the N64 days, I really liked this game, its storyline was really good and it had a good gameplay feel to it, I think in this day and age under things like the unreal engine, this would be an amazing re-make. I also think the multiplayer for this game could be turned into something amazing as well. This is just my take on this, but I think a Perfect Dark remake could be awesome.

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Sturmer

How cruel to pick just 1 game, fine! I'll think about it

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Kane Carnifex

Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare (2007)

Let me refresh your memory in a quick way. Sniper mission in an authentic Tschernobyl, which you man the real big sniper. One shot.... fucking get out of hell town.

Fictional alternative current time, a stunning action rich story line with some nice twist. Another Memberberry please? The Lockheed AC-130H Spectre Gunship mission?! Don´t shoot the blinky guys....

*You may now it under goosebump which is a lame wording. (English: Knobbed armor)

This my burden, i feel its hard to get lost in the new games. Anyway this was 16 Years ago... a lot happend but this is burned in forever?

All ghillied up!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EN2bSp4xrVI

AC-130

https://youtu.be/loxnyJ70lAs?t=99

Some how the layout was strange.

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Lanah Tyra

I would loveto see a remake or remaster of my favourite PS2 series starting with .hack//INFECTION

Here is the original trailer from 2002:

https://youtu.be/4uJv6k-ulXg?si=YQe5TVmHt-Ccs1HA

Gamers these days are probably more familiar with Sword Art Online, but the .hack// series was the one paving the path for SAO. Interesting thing is, that the 2nd series, .hack//G.U got a remaster for PS4, but somehow the first four .hack// games have been forgotten, especially since SAO came into focus. I would be already happy with a Steam remaster like we have for the old Final Fantasy games, but if there was budget for it, I would love to see how this game would look with modern graphics like FF7 Remake, and how the narrative would look like done by today's standards as that was definitely the major complain the game received back in the days.

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Scrbzy

A lot of the games I would've chosen have actually been remade already but one which I doubt will ever be remade would be Digimon Rumble arena.

Whilst technically it's just a Smash Bros clone with a skin, as a fan of the IP I was obsessed with it when I was younger and I think it has it's charms.

I have a distinct memory of the maps and ultimate abilities being really cool, the soundtrack was also pretty hypey. Not sure it would do to well commercially if it were to be released today, but I would buy it for sure!

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Samuel

For me, definitely by far, I want to see an Elder Scrolls 5 remake!

This game, simply has the most potential to become another best seller if Bethesda had just put some more effort into it! At this point in time, the game is currently the best for modding, and unofficial patches are the only thing that's keeping the game going. The storyline and DLCs are the richest, best stories I've played yet, whilst the missions and side quests ensure that I have hours of gameplay, without a dull moment EVER! With more content and features, as well as an even more streamlined mod marketplace, replayability will be infinite and allow the player to keep it up, forever. Heck, it might make a good game to play when caught up on a desert island for a year (Old bounty, anyone?)

But just imagine how much more beautifully polished this game can be with a few more tweaks! Can't imagine? Just look at this!

After being out for over 13 years and still going strong, this game is definitely a gem in any gamer's collection. But I'm sure everyone has been waiting for ES:6 to come out for yonks now, and ES5: Remastered will be the touch the franchise needs ever so badly.

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AlpStaff

I was thinking about this other day. I'd love to see Uplink: Hack Elite remade, using more modern tech references and such.

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MURRRAAAAY

other than my pick I previously used for the best game ever which in my mind is Metal Gear Solid which I would love to see given the full remaster treatment I’d also love to see a proper remaster for Super Mario 64.

The game was groundbreaking when it launched and pretty much sold 1 for 1 with the N64 console as it was the must have title and a real system shifter!

Now the game is still a classic to this day and great fun, but it has aged! With the rumoured Switch 2 on the horizon this would be a perfect time to drop a remastered Super Mario 64.

Why? Well the development time should be less as they already have the story / Skelton of a game to work from versus making a completely new game from scratch.

The nostalgia this would bring back would certainly bring lapsed N64 gamers back into the fold to relive their youth alongside current day gamers who would eat this up and send it right up the best sellers charts!

With tightening up the controls and building Mario 64 Renastere in unreal engine 4 or 5 it would look UNREAL (no pun intended!) and would probably look how people Remeber it from back in the day!

They joy this game could give to a new generation of gamers alongside the old guard, heck I can even imagine parents taking great joy in getting this game for their kids to show them what they played when they were younger… it would just be magic.

And nobody does gaming magic better than Nintendo.

Fingers crossed this happens 🤞

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