Games that need to be remade for XLA/PSN

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Pretty sure we had a similar thread somewhere but that's probably gone now too

After reading about the disappointing TMNT:Turtles in Time Re-Shelled HD (which was never really a 'classic' and gets boring quite quickly after a single playthrough) I remembered back to the original TMNT arcade game (which has been done) but possibly the best imo was Simpsons Arcade

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Now in some ways the gameplay seems a touch dated but if it was revamped to HD, get the cast to do some new lines and possibly make some funny jokes (if that's even possible nowadays) and slightly adjust the storyline it could be very entertaining. There were a lot of good ideas in the Konami classic, ones that still haven't been surpassed by all the other Simpson games (anyone remember the Krusty the Clown Snes game?)

Anyone else have any ideas? We may be repeating ourselves from the old thread but just maybe we've suddenly thought of something that hadn't been mentioned

[Stevorooni]

Why would Marge bring a vacuum cleaner with her when she's out for a walk?

[AranchineD]

Because she's a woman.

[SOX]

A HD version of Radiant Silvergun would go down nicely.

[FrozenSoul80]

Lost Vikings.

[AranchineD]

Lost Vikings.

Oh most definitely.


Also I'd love to see a HD update of Rocket Knight Adventures, although the game was already full of character and had a great art direction, so they had better leave those alone...and also they had better not touch the gameplay either!

[grimace06]

This isn't quite the same but we need an XBLA version of NBA Hangtime with online play.

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Also I'd love to see a HD update of Rocket Knight Adventures, although the game was already full of character and had a great art direction, so they had better leave those alone...and also they had better not touch the gameplay either!
So basically you want the game to be remade for HD, but it has to remain exactly as it is now? :p

[AranchineD]

So basically you want the game to be remade for HD, but it has to remain in SD? :p

Well we all know the best games were in the past, of course! >_>


But I'm sure they could smooth everything out and give it a resolution kick and it could still keep all those things! And also if they updated it they could also fix that slowdown that happens in the game (although now that I think about it that helped as much as it annoyed...)

IIRC there were also some sound and visual glitching too which could be cleaned up just to make things more awesome.

[Xanafalgue]

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HD remake. C'mon Sega.

[UC1]

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HD remake. C'mon Sega.

Monster Land as well, those would be awesome.

Also, liked Hangtime a long time ago, but now it seems a bit too basic. Tecmo are making an arcade basketball game for XBLA, that could turn out alright.

[JubeiSaotome]

Bomberman, Tetris, they don't get ported much. >_>

Actually, would love to see Street Fighter Alpha 2 or 3 HDR'd and rebalanced.
Ridge Racer 1 & 2 Combo or Rage Racer. The series has gone to shit since they introduced Nitro boosting.

[StorminNorman]

A HD version of Radiant Silvergun would go down nicely.

This.

Also. Parodius. All of them.

Especially Sexy Parodius.

[Blue]

NBA Jam, original.

He is on fire.

[Xanafalgue]

This.

Also. Parodius. All of them.

Especially Sexy Parodius.

Oh shit yeah, I would pay anything. ANYTHING ;)

I agree with UC1, too. Wonder Boy in Monster Land/Wonder Boy III: The Dragon's Trap together!

Also desperately in need of HD overhaul and re-release:

- Guardian Heroes
- Beyond Oasis
- Fantasy Zone

[StorminNorman]

I'll see your Fantasy Zone and raise you a Space Harrier. A proper remake this time, not the shoddy Sega AGES port.

Speaking of Treasure remakes, I really wish they'd have done a HD remake of Gunstar Heroes, instead of the straight port it got.

[Silverwolf]

Bomberman, Tetris, they don't get ported much. >_>

Actually, would love to see Street Fighter Alpha 2 or 3 HDR'd and rebalanced.
Ridge Racer 1 & 2 Combo or Rage Racer. The series has gone to shit since they introduced Nitro boosting.

I agree with Rage Racer, I loved that game, but never finished it. My ps1 disc doesn't work anymore.

[Lex]

Because she's a woman.

no, see, this is bullshit. I never thought I'd say it, but we need to bring the rep system back. that screams for a pep.

oh, and Tyrian.

[Manny M]

- Fantasy Zone

One of those gaming songs that NEVER LEAVES YOUR HEAD!

[JubeiSaotome]

One of those gaming songs that NEVER LEAVES YOUR HEAD!

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[Xanafalgue]

:D

This was just as bad!

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So is this :p

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[TrinityJayOne]

Ridge Racer 1 & 2 Combo or Rage Racer. The series has gone to shit since they introduced Nitro boosting.
Never got into the first 2 much, but I would kick all your arses at Rage Racer. Freakin' godly at that game I was.

[JubeiSaotome]

Would love to see a remake of Soul Edge. Best game in the soul series.

[AranchineD]

Would love to see a remake of Soul Edge. Best game in the soul series.

Is this based on anything or are you just saying this to be edgy?








...I'm sorry.

[Lazlow]

HangOn
Rollcage (not necessarily remade, the original would be awesome enough)
Road Rash

[Clockw0rk]

Lost Vikings.
Blackthorne would get my vote for the Blizzard remake. I'd also love to see a high-def version of Powerslide. Anyone remember that old PC game?

[banjoeskimo]

Not necessarily a remake, but I'd kill for some HD Viewtiful Joe action. Also, Blast Corps anyone?

[Clockw0rk]

Blast Corps would be cool, it's one of the N64 games I always wanted to play but could never find. With Rare developing 360 it's a distinct possibility.

I'd love to see Puzzle Bobble on XBLA - is there anything stopping someone from making it? Surely it'd be cheap and easy.

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Also, Blast Corps anyone?
Yes, yes & yes :D

[dimorphic]

ARL '96 with updated teams/rosters.

[FrozenSoul80]

Blackthorne would get my vote for the Blizzard remake.

Shame it will probably never happen. Blizzard are too busy pouring most of their efforts into the Warcraft franchise, which I have always felt to be one of their weakest.

Also, I'd love a new Lemmings game. I was addicted to that shit when I was a kid.

[AyatollaofRocknRolla]

Also, I'd love a new Lemmings game. I was addicted to that shit when I was a kid.

Word. I'd love a lemmings game on XBLA.

[Antwandemarco]

Second on Guardian Hero's and Radiant Silvergun HD both would be awesome, oh and Powerstone!

[sausage]

Defender; old school stand-up arcade sex right there... just screaming out for some next-gen side-scrolling death.





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Who's with me?!!

[concrete donkey]

i want forsaken 64. now.

[Surgeon.]

NBA Jam
General Chaos
Micro Machines
Desert/Jungle/Urban Strike

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Magic Carpet (Bullfrog, 1994) would be nice

[HiredMan]

Commander Keen (all of 'em)! Silkworm! Dogs of War! Flood! Escape From the Planet of the Robot Monsters! etc

[jawsy]

Earthworm Jim, please. You could go bananas with those visuals.

[concrete donkey]

Earthworm Jim, please. You could go bananas with those visuals.

earth worm jim sux arse. i played the n64 game and it sucked so hard, i had pubes in my mouth

[Clockw0rk]

Hiredman: YES! For Commander Keen. I love that series (4 is still my favourite).
I also just thought about Cannon Fodder. That'd make a sweet XBLA game.

[Lazlow]

earth worm jim sux arse. i played the n64 game and it sucked so hard, i had pubes in my mouth

You do realise there were 2 exceptional 2D platformers featuring Earthworm Jim prior to the relase of that dog average N64 game which wasn't developed by Shiny Entertainment.

I also hope you realise that if you had pubes in your mouth, you were in fact doing the sucking, and not the game.

[igotnewsuper8systemWRONG!]

Earthworm Jim on the Snes was so good I have pubes in my mouth just thinking about it

[RunningMild]

This isn't quite the same but we need an XBLA version of NBA Hangtime with online play.

I agree. The fact that this isn't on XBLA is the greatest injustice in the history of the world. Easily the best multiplayer game ever made.

Bomberman, Tetris, they don't get ported much. >_>

I know you're being sarcastic, but aren't you aware that Tetris already is on XBLA? ;)

ARL '96 with updated teams/rosters.

WTF is ARL '96?

earth worm jim sux arse. i played the n64 game and it sucked so hard, i had pubes in my mouth

He wasn't talking about the shitty N64 game which everyone already knows is shit, he was talking about the original 2D game which is still a pretty darn good game. What you said is akin to saying "Sonic The Hedgehog sucks arse, I played the Xbox 360 game and it sucked so hard etc etc". Seriously, this is why we need the rep system back. :p

Other games I'd to see re-released would be:

PSP store: AFL '98, The Unholy War
VC: Space Station Silicon Valley
XB Classics: Beyond Good and Evil (so I can play it before the sequel comes out!)

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WTF is ARL '96?
Australian Rugby League

This isn't quite the same but we need an XBLA version of NBA Hangtime with online play.
And PSN!

That reminds me, please god, make a HD version of Super International Cricket

[Creedy]

no, see, this is bullshit. I never thought I'd say it, but we need to bring the rep system back. that screams for a pep.

oh, and Tyrian.

You abused the rep system, it was always a stupid thing to have.

I'm fine with HD remakes as long as the art of the classics stays intact. Turtles in Time is an extremely bad example of an HD remake, it did absolutely nothing to improve on the original. It made it worse, not better, wtf is up with the 8 way attacking?

[JubeiSaotome]

So RayStorm and Rainbow Islands are getting HD ports for XBLA and Capcom have hinted at a Darkstalkers port, similar to how MvC2 was ported.

[jawsy]

earth worm jim sux arse. i played the n64 game and it sucked so hard, i had pubes in my mouth

You are a dingleberry.

Also, to end up with pubes in your mouth in that situation means you're doing it wrong.

[UC1]

Capcom have hinted at a Darkstalkers port
They've also hinted at a new Darkstalkers game using the SF4 engine =P I don't think either will happen.

[Xanafalgue]

They've also hinted at a new Darkstalkers game using the SF4 engine =P I don't think either will happen.

I don't think a Darkstalkers game would look very good with 3D modeling tbh.

[FrozenSoul80]

I want to see remakes of the Super Starwars series. **** they were excellent games.

[Australian Ninja]

Nice thread topic. But it would be better if people actually say what they mean instead of listing games.

Do want to see a RE-RELEASE (with suitably resolution for new TV, with original graphics)?
Do you want a REMAKE (new game, based on an existing game)?

Just noticed that the topic is "REMAKE" but most people are listing games they want' re-released. It just makes more sense if you specify what you would like to see.

I'd love to see Simpsons arcade (as is) on live arcade - it's a short but fun four player game and STILL the best simpsons game ever IMO. Good casual game too (with unlimited credits thank you very much).

[JubeiSaotome]

What companies need to do is remake games true to the original. I keep hearing a lot of bad about the Turtles in Time remake. Going ahead and remaking, without asking what the public wants is just stupid. Companies have a lot to learn from Capcom.

[Second]

I want to see remakes of the Super Starwars series. **** they were excellent games.

HAHA, YES! I used to play these so much.

[RunningMild]

I'm fine with HD remakes as long as the art of the classics stays intact. Turtles in Time is an extremely bad example of an HD remake, it did absolutely nothing to improve on the original. It made it worse, not better, wtf is up with the 8 way attacking?

I actually think the art style of the new Turtles in Time game is really good, and looks a lot better in the finished product that the videos suggested. But yes, I do agree that they made the game worse. They changed the fighting engine and it's crap now, I mean you can throw guys at the screen without even having to stun them! One hit kills FTL. :rolleyes:

Australian Rugby League

With that cleared up...

ARL '96 with updated teams/rosters.

What's wrong with Rugby League 2: World Cup Edition on PS2?

See, I'd like a remake of AFL '98 with updated teams/rosters, but that's because all of the following AFL games were horse shit. At least rugby league got a decent game in the last few years. :p

[Lazlow]

Bushido Blade 1 remake.

The Kengo series was nice, especially Sword of the Samurai, but Bushido Blade had more character.

[FrozenSoul80]

Keep it on topic, guys.

[Xanafalgue]

Wtf, I missed out on all the fun

[Lex]

Keep it on topic, guys.

you realise these things fizzle out long before the thread ends. you know this. it happens every single time. mods need to let shit run its course.

[Shorty]

I remember someone suggesting a while back that NBA Jam: Tournament Edition (the old 2D version) would be a sweet multiplayer game for XBLA/PSN.

I'd also like to second the Earthworm Jim vote.

[JubeiSaotome]

I've been thinking about WonderBoy in Monster Land/Dragons trap. I would love the crap out of that if it had BEEFY CHIBI SPRITES and HD BACKDROPS.

[Xanafalgue]

I've been thinking about WonderBoy in Monster Land/Dragons trap. I would love the crap out of that if it had BEEFY CHIBI SPRITES and HD BACKDROPS.

Could we have separate versions for you and I? :p

I suppose the original is closer to your... vision! I loved Monster Land/Dragons Trap & Monster World (the one on the Mega Drive which was more like a Dragons Trap remix bur FAR easier on the eye).

I'm quite disappointed that Sega has just let this IP drop off the face of the planet, NOW is the time for some 2/HD sidescrolling adventuring... with catchy music, of course.

[JubeiSaotome]

SEGA is in a mess right now, anyway. All of their stuff is subcontracted.

[buckstwits]

a HD version of Cotton 2 would be nice

[Antwandemarco]

Raystorm - awesome :)

[Pai Mel]

Secret of Mana Redux

Redrawn in 16:9 HD graphics with multi-layered parallax scrolling, 3D lighting and particle FX.

Re-recorded/Remixed/Remastered Dolby Digital 5.1 soundtrack and new realistic sound FX.

Voice-acted dialogue from Hollywood has-beens.

Superb A.I. and ragdoll physics for enemy critters and an increased enemy count.

Enhanced A.I. and tactical command list for computer-controlled companions.

Online/LAN co-op with up to four players total.

More complex battle and magic system.

Save anytime feature.

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Secret of Mana Redux

Redrawn in 16:9 HD graphics with multi-layered parallax scrolling, 3D lighting and particle FX.

Re-recorded/Remixed/Remastered Dolby Digital 5.1 soundtrack and new realistic sound FX.

Voice-acted dialogue from Hollywood has-beens.

Superb A.I. and ragdoll physics for enemy critters and an increased enemy count.

Enhanced A.I. and tactical command list for computer-controlled companions.

Online/LAN co-op with up to four players total.

More complex battle and magic system.

Save anytime feature.
Oh yes! We imported the Snes version when it came out, then hooked up our controller adapter so we could control all 3 characters. So much easier that way. I think you'd have to leave it at 3 characters, adding an extra one for a remake seems a bit risky

From markymark:

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[TheMixta43]

It'd be really awesome if they released Abe's Oddysee and Exoddus on either XBLA or PSN. It wouldn't matter if they remade them or not because the games are brilliant as they are now anyway.

[Pai Mel]

Die Hard Trilogy... make that Quadlogy(sp)

Remember that game on PS1? It was pretty coolio, specially the light gun game.

[buckstwits]

this a little out of left field, but Hill Street Blues for the Atari ST could do with a remake.

it's sort of a police RTS with a top-down view. the remake could use actually satellite photography like The Last Guy

[SOX]

It'd be really awesome if they released Abe's Oddysee and Exoddus on either XBLA or PSN. It wouldn't matter if they remade them or not because the games are brilliant as they are now anyway.

Man those games oozed of personality and charm. IIRC wasn't it meant to be a quintology? Where's the last game in the series??

[JubeiSaotome]

By the way, if you ever played Secret of Mana, you'd know that it was only 3p.

[Stevorooni]

They'd have to tack on a 4th character for a remake.

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[Pai Mel]

I've finished it at least three times. If you've played it also you would know that Flamie was a major character too, although not playable. But hey I was taking artistic licence with my upgrade idea. :p

Otherwise they can introduce the idea of hiring mercenaries like you could in Diablo 2 or Shadowrun. Or perhaps one of the item merchants can be a playable character and is responsible for handing out candy, reviving knocked out characters, etc.

[Stevorooni]

FLAMMIE! Not Flamie! Hang your head in shame

In fact screw a HD remake, just port the Snes game exactly for the DS. I'd buy it.

[Pai Mel]

FLAMMIE! Not Flamie! Hang your head in shame

In fact screw a HD remake, just port the Snes game exactly for the DS. I'd buy it.

I wouldn't buy it though cause

1. I don't have a DS. My mum has a DS though.

2. I still have a Super Famicom and can load up Secret of Mana anytime. Although I think I will be putting it up on eBay soon.

3. No online play. Bit hard to get 2 of your friends to camp at your house for a week.

[Pai Mel]

And where is my Shadowrun remake huh? There is a Shadowrun game on Xbox 360 but that is nothing like Shadowrun on SNES.

[Australian Ninja]

I've finished it at least three times. If you've played it also you would know that Flamie was a major character too, although not playable. But hey I was taking artistic licence with my upgrade idea. :p

Otherwise they can introduce the idea of hiring mercenaries like you could in Diablo 2 or Shadowrun. Or perhaps one of the item merchants can be a playable character and is responsible for handing out candy, reviving knocked out characters, etc.

The 4th character can be NEKO so you can insult him in person for not selling you enough items you needed.

The 3P was a bit rubbish really, on 2P it was alright - but with three people all you would see is menu screens and items for 10 minutes at a time, interrrupted sometimes with actual gameplay.

If they kept the 3P it would ideally be suited to Live Arcade sort of thing, but allow all three people to choose their menu bullshit at the same time (not one after another), preferrably in real time, otherwise it would be good on DS with the same changes to the combat / menu selection.

Oh, and if it ends up on the DS (most likely place) they should make the text a bit larger, so that unlike Chrono Trigger on DS, I will be able to actually READ the bloody text.

Sometimes I wonder if anyone from the mighty Nintendo actually LOOKS at the re-released games on DS before releasing them, too often the text is horribly small - and unlike GBA games, I can't play them on my TV.

[Nic Xtreme]

And where is my Shadowrun remake huh? There is a Shadowrun game on Xbox 360 but that is nothing like Shadowrun on SNES.

Damn I love Shadowrun on the SNES, such an awesome game! Apparently there is also a brilliant Shadowrun game on the Genesis, which is completely different to the SNES one, but I've yet to play it!

[Dr Skinnybones]

Man those games oozed of personality and charm. IIRC wasn't it meant to be a quintology? Where's the last game in the series??
They only got two games into the story. Abe's Odyssey was the first and Munch's Odyssey was the second. Abe's Exodus and Stanger's Wrath were considered spin offs. So you still owe us three games Oddworld!

As for HD rereleases, I'll put my vote in for Guardian Heroes and NBA Jam: TE. If they got that Goldeneyea HD out as well that would pretty much cover all the multiplayer gaming from my youth

[Pauly]

I want to see remakes of the Super Starwars series. **** they were excellent games.
originals coming to wii's VC :)

[FrozenSoul80]

originals coming to wii's VC :)

Shit, you serious? I never thought they'd get past all those licensing issues. If they do I'll definitely download them, I used to go play them at my cousins place for hours on end. Sadly I don't have my own copies and he appears to have sold them ages ago.

[Ryan Hayward]

Bad Dudes Vs Dragon Ninja!

[SOX]

OMG I can't believe I didn't think of this earlier but - Star Control!

Man I love that game (only ever played the original, which had the rad strategy map multiplayer mode).

[Creedy]

Bad Dudes Vs Dragon Ninja!

Apparently that may be coming to XBLA.