Game Remakes & Reboots
I’d like to see a few more remakes/reboots of classic games.
Tomb Raider Anniversary was a great attempt at re-treading old ground and a first class example of the kind of quality possible if done correctly. I far prefer Anniversary to the more recent titles in the series, Legend & Underworld. Probably in part due to nostalgia, but also because after trying to go through TR1 on the PS1 again, the limitations of the old control system stick out like a dog in a fish tank. The updated game mechanics really go a long way towards improving the overall experience.
Capcom have also shown remakes are more than viable with the Gamecube remake of Resident Evil, largely held to be one of the best in the franchise by many fans thanks to the various updates it received. Capcom made changes to the script to give it a more serious tone, an updated (less naff) voice over track (Barry Burton, I’m looking at you buddy!), updated graphics and cutscenes, and if I remember correctly it even featured extra areas and story details. The game was received very well in reviews and sold 1.35 million copies according to the wiki entry.
Batman: Arkham Asylum, while not technically a remake, was a reboot for the franchise. All the Batman games before it were laughable. None of them really nailed it well, yet Rocksteady really captured what makes Batman great whilst still delivering a solid gameplay experience.
Of course, the risk of a dud is high. You only need look to the movie industry for examples of how easily a reboot/remake can crash and burn. Given the love some gamers have for certain titles, any mistake made to the formula no matter how minor will be a thorn in it’s side for life.
Still, I think there is a lot of room for retro classics to receive a new breath of life and would love to see a few more titles given a fresh lick of paint.
