The Best Remake Games - Page 2

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Update : Xargon Remake Ep.1 added at rank #28.
11

Actraiser Renaissance (2021)

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ActRaiser Renaissance is a video game where you play as God rebuilding human civilization destroyed by evil. With two main parts, simulation and sidescrolling action, guiding and defending your village against monsters is incredibly fun. The challenge ramps up gradually with time, making it addicting. The combat system is competent, with various enemy types, hidden power-ups, and expanded controls. The game is meticulously crafted, genuinely improves on the original game, and maintains the spirit of what made it special. ActRaiser Renaissance is a dark horse to become game of the year and is suitable for players who love simulation and sidescrolling games.


What we like:
  • Fun tower-defense style missions
  • Meticulously crafted simulation and sidescrolling parts
  • Addictive gameplay
  • Great combat system
  • Gradual difficulty ramp-up
What could be improved:
  • The game can be overly easy on normal mode
  • Hard mode is brutally difficult
  • Magic can be overused during boss fights

  • platform
  • city-building
  • remake
  • simulation
  • side-scrolling
  • action
  • boss
  • tower-defense
  • strategy
  • hack-and-slash
  • 2d
  • classic
  • real-time
  • tower
  • rpg

12

Atelier Marie Remake: The Alchemist of Salburg (2023)

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It's not about saving the world. In this "leisure adventure RPG," failing student Marie pursues alchemy, adventures, and quests while aiming to graduate in five years. "Atelier Marie," the origin of the Atelier series, has been remade with new elements!


  • japanese
  • rpg
  • remake
  • jrpg
  • turn-based
  • battle
  • crafting
  • time-management
  • combat
  • relaxing

13

Pokemon Shining Pearl (2021)

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Nintendo Switch

Explore the Grand Underground, connect with friends, and find rare Pokémon. Embark on a Grand Underground adventure with other players through the local* or online communication** of your Nintendo Switch system. Put on a performance with Pokémon in Super Contest Shows.

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  • battle
  • remake
  • cute
  • rhythm
  • chibi
  • classic
  • online
  • adventure

14

Metroid Dread (2021)

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Nintendo Switch

Metroid Dread is the fifth game in the Nintendo's iconic series, offering an engaging and challenging experience for both newcomers and veterans alike. Join Samus Aran as she investigates a suspicious planet ZDR that may be infected by a hostile shape-shifting organism. Use your arsenal of items and abilities to survive tense boss battles and explore dynamic environments with cinematic scenes.

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What we like:
  • Well-paced gameplay
  • Captivating from start to end
  • Unique challenges offered throughout
  • Dynamic environmental storytelling
  • Beautiful distinct areas on the global map
  • Fast load times after losing a boss battle
What could be improved:
  • No easy mode available
  • No Pulse Radar until late in the game to help reveal hidden breakable blocks
  • Some bosses can be repetitive

  • boss-fight
  • boss
  • robots
  • remake
  • side-scrolling
  • exploration
  • classic
  • platform
  • combat
  • stealth
  • adventure
  • battle
  • story
  • narrative
  • difficult

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NieR Replicant ver.1.22474487139... (2021)

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NieR (originally released in 2010) is a deeply tragic tale with unforgettable characters and a hopeful core. It follows an unnamed protagonist searching for a cure to his sister's terminal illness, making use of three types of weapons, magic, and various gameplay styles.


What we like:
  • Fast and fluid combat
  • Reprised music and voice over bring the world to life
  • New content feels natural and magical powers are more useful than ever
What could be improved:
  • Combat can be tedious
  • Some side quests too tedious

  • rpg
  • japanese
  • remake
  • cult
  • combat
  • jrpg
  • narrative
  • boss-fight
  • post-apocalyptic
  • action
  • dungeon
  • boss
  • hack-and-slash
  • fight
  • story

16

Super Monkey Ball Banana Mania (2021)

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Roll into a world of nostalgic fun with Super Monkey Ball Banana Mania! With over 300 levels to conquer and a bunch of hilarious mini-games to enjoy, you'll be hooked. Customize your monkey, challenge your friends, and stop the evil Dr. Bad-Boon in this remastered classic!


What we like:
  • Perfect for nostalgia
  • Over 300 challenging stages
  • Fun customization options
  • Variety of characters to unlock
  • Competitive online leaderboards
What could be improved:
  • Some physics issues
  • Inconsistent quality of mini-games
  • DLC needed for original character models and music
  • Sound design is not up to par

  • platform
  • bowling
  • physics
  • remake
  • classic
  • arcade
  • party
  • challenging
  • racing
  • online
  • difficult
  • multiplayer
  • controller-support
  • golf
  • local

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Pokemon Brilliant Diamond (2021)

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Nintendo Switch

Explore the Grand Underground, connect with friends, and find rare Pokémon. Embark on a Grand Underground adventure with other players through the local* or online communication** of your Nintendo Switch system. Put on a performance with Pokémon in Super Contest Shows.

Buy

  • remake
  • battle
  • rhythm
  • chibi
  • classic
  • cute
  • online
  • team
  • adventure

18

Final Fantasy III Pixel Remaster (2021)

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Immerse yourself in the timeless adventure of FINAL FANTASY III. Experience the captivating story and charming retro graphics, now remastered with updated 2D pixel graphics and a beautifully rearranged soundtrack. Dive into a world of magic and darkness, where only the chosen adventurers can save the world. With improved gameplay and additional features, this remastered edition brings new life to a beloved classic. Are you ready to embark on this exciting journey?


What we like:
  • The redemption arc of Final Fantasy series
  • Robust job system with customization
  • Challenging battles and well-designed dungeons
  • Captivating narrative and character development
  • Remastered soundtrack and immersive sound design
  • Quality-of-life improvements
What could be improved:
  • Expensive pricing
  • Balancing issues with difficulty spikes
  • Tedium of grinding for different jobs
  • Lack of individuality among party members

  • japanese
  • rpg
  • remake
  • pixel
  • dungeon
  • jrpg
  • nostalgia
  • class
  • 2d
  • magic
  • turn-based
  • battle
  • party
  • boss
  • remaster

19

Night Slashers: Remake (2024)

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Night Slashers is a pulse-pounding, horror-themed beat 'em up game, in a nightmarish world filled with bloodthirsty creatures and unspeakable horrors.


  • beat-em-up
  • arcade
  • remake
  • horror
  • 2d
  • scroller
  • zombies
  • fight
  • action-adventure
  • hack-and-slash
  • pulse-pounding
  • post-apocalyptic
  • supernatural
  • comic
  • belt-scrolling

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Resident Evil 4: VR Mode (2023)

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Experience the ultimate immersive experience as Leon S. Kennedy takes on a grueling rescue mission! Resident Evil 4 is a remake of the 2005 original Resident Evil 4 reimagined for 2023 to bring state-of-the-art survival horror. Resident Evil 4 preserves the essence of the original game, while introducing modernized gameplay, a reimagined storyline, and vividly detailed graphics to make this the latest survival horror game where life and death, terror and catharsis intersect.

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  • remake
  • survival-horror
  • horror
  • cult
  • stealth
  • action
  • quick-time-event
  • inventory
  • combat

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