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Take a classic video game series and pitch a reboot in a new genre!

Remakes and remasters are all the rage, but what of the less-seen reboot? This is a new game based on a classic game, but, crucially, with a new twist. Not a remake, but a fresh start - specifically, for this bounty, we want your ideas for classic games that would be brilliant if rebooted in a new genre.

Fallout would be an example of this done right; the originals were old-school top-down RPGs, then Bethesda revived the franchise as first-person open-world games. Command & Conquer: Renegade is an FPS set in the world of the iconic RTS. You get the idea.

Tell us which video game series you're reinventing, tell us which genre you're changing from and to, and pitch us your rebooted game. Tell us everything we need to get a clear and thorough idea of what your new game will be like to play, and most importantly, tell us why you think it'd work! There's a minimum word count of 80 words given the detail we're looking for (but more is better!) The best ten submissions get $2 apiece.

Task: Pitch us a new game based on a classic video game series, but in a new genre

Format: Original writing or video of at least 80 words; illustrative images encouraged but optional

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Created at 9:57pm, 25th June, 2024. Page last updated at 1:05pm, 6th July, 2024.
Deadline at 11:00pm, 4th July, 2024.

Submissions (16)

TheGreatestBanana127/4/2024

I present to the latest take on grand theft auto - Grand Theft Dating

In Grand Theft Dating the aim is not to commit crimes but to try steal the hearts of prospective dates. Take various NPCs on dates and try get up your wanted level and become that ever so more desirable. The only weapon you need is your sense of charm and good humor so hopefully you will find your perfect match. Fed up of playing single? Then play Grand Theft Dating Online and have the chance to meet real people! Live your life and find that perfect match. Need some extra cash then you can start up your own speed dating location or eve start up your own bar.

Shovel7/4/2024

One of my all-time favourite games is Rayman 3 Hoodlum Havoc. I loved the storyline, the levels, and the little extra sidequests, and really fell in love with the characters. My family couldn't afford a PS1 so this was actually one of the first games we plays when we got a PS2.

So my reboot pitch will feature Rayman Hoodlum Havoc, originally it is a platformer game but I think it would be super cool to imagine this as an open-world RPG with a lot of Action.

This reboot will have players explore all the environments where it's more expansive and vibrant, and you will be able to team up to tackle quests and levels. Rayman himself can also upgrade his abilits and weapons through a real-time fighting/combat system and you'll be able to get skill points or xp points which can then be used to unlock new skills and magic.
The storyline itself will have a loose narrative but will have loads of main and side quests. Having this will keep players engaged as they battle the hoodlums.

I want the reboot to keep that charm and humour from the original but also offer a new modern and immersive take that appeals to both old and new players.

FirestormGamingTeam7/4/2024

Won$2

Command & Conquer Series.

Command & Conquer has always been an RTS (except Renegade) and that game needed more work before it was released, but I would love to see a space version of this game. Right now the Command & Conquer series is set on planet Earth, as much as the series changes and the armies, the enemies, the units etc. It's always set on Earth.

What I would like to see is a space-based Command & Conquer where the game is about:

Resources
Planet Capture
Epic space battles (yes much like Eve Online)
Online multiplayer clans fighting it out for territory and control
Territory management
Actual administration needed per planet
Politics is actually a thing within the game
Single-player campaign for control of the galaxy
New alien enemies on top of Kane/GDI

I believe that series could have had amazing potential had it been turned into a Space MMO with an online element.

For instance, you size a planet, and it has been decimated by war, like other city builders, you need to restore water, structures, and workplaces, and police it, all things that the player would need to do world by world.

This would be my ideal reboot for that series.

Limal7/4/2024

Won$2

Animal Crossing: New Horizons Rebooted as an Action RPG!

I’ve been playing a lot of Animal Crossing: New Horizons recently, and an idea hit me - what if we took this franchise and rebooted it as an action RPG? Here’s my pitch for Animal Crossing: Quest for the Critters:

Overview

Imagine stepping into a fantasy world where you opt on adventures to hunt for rare insects and creatures. The goal? To complete your museum collection, of course! But this time, it’s not just about shaking trees and fishing. It’s about action, exploration, and puzzle-solving in a beautifully crafted 3rd person view to show off those amazing costumes we all love.

Gameplay Mechanics

1. Ancient Temples and Puzzles

Think Lara Croft, but instead of treasure, you’re after the rarest bugs and critters. You’ll solve puzzles to open doors in ancient temples. Imagine having to align mirrors to direct light beams and unlock secret chambers filled with elusive insects or rearranging puzzle elements.

2. Platform Jumping

Traverse dense jungles and leap across platforms to reach the highest points of waterfalls. Each biome offers unique challenges and puzzles - from swinging on vines to using environmental clues to find hidden paths. The excitement of platforming combined with the joy of discovery makes every expedition a new adventure.

3. Procedurally Generated Islands

Every island you visit is procedurally generated, ensuring no two adventures are the same. You travel by boat or plane, each trip bringing you to new, unexplored territories filled with unique creatures and biomes. One day you might find yourself in a tropical paradise, the next in a mysterious, fog-covered forest.

Animal Crossing has always been about exploration and discovery. Reimagining it as an action RPG enhances these core elements while introducing a fresh and exciting way to engage with the world.

Konquest7/4/2024

Won$2

This is the game that I have always wanted since The Sims 1, but with more immersive elements and the best of each of the Sims series. I chose the Sims series because as is, it is one of the closest game that I would say are doing most of the things right. Not the best graphics but acceptable, Modding is easy as there are lots of tools and a good community. Game engine is pretty stable, with my amount of mods I have had almost no CTD.

As of right now, you can go in first person view in sims 4 but everything is still point and click. I know there are games such as the ton of simulator series and second life. What I'm talking about is imagine Sims with the ability to go into First person perspective and having the controls of a FPS game using WASD and mouse.

Instead of in the simulation genre this new game would be Survival/Simulation. You could have other sims follow you such as followers or just leave them to their own freewill, solving their own needs independantly. You can survive either by doing missions/jobs which you will have to actually do, no rabbitholes (In forms of radiant quests) to get money to buy food. You have the option to grow your own food, steal (bring back burglars or let you become one).

Bring back the detailed textures of Sims 2 in foods and the open world elements of Sims 3 where you can go anywhere without any loading screens. Driving cars yourself, or riding in a taxi. The detail customization options of Sims 3 where you can change the color/material of clothes, objects. Add in custom overlays to skins with an uploader so people can have custom skin marks, tattoos, blemishes and more. Imagine the possibilities of a life simulator like this. It would be single player, with the option to play on a public server, upload personal creations or just visit a friend's world. This would be a huge project but if this happens it will be a AAAA Game :)