5 dormant Nintendo IPs that need a revival

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Iconic developer Nintendo continues to cater to gamers across all demographics. For a company that's been in the video game business for over 40 years, they have a treasure trove of franchises.

From iconic household names like Mario and Legend of Zelda to relatively niche ones like StarFox and Rhythm Heaven, their legacy is vast.

However, some franchises have been long forgotten and remain untouched throughout the years. These cult classics have a surprising following among the fandom, with many clamoring for current-gen re-releases or installments.

So here are five long-lost Nintendo IPs that should make a comeback to Nintendo's modern lineup.

This N64 and GameCube exclusive "god simulation" game is one of the few instances where Nintendo's made something truly weird. Players control a cute giant, the titular Doshin, who helps out villagers of islands by setting up trees, helping with settlement expansion, taking care of environmental hazards, etc.

Being in the islanders' good graces grants hearts while hindering them grants hate - and maxing out either of them lets Doshin grow in size. The first release seemed a tad too ambitious for the Nintendo 64, featuring simplistic graphics and a choppy frame rate.

However, the GameCube version was a massive improvement and allowed it to realize its full potential. Since then, there has been no sign of the charming giant on any Nintendo platform, so a current-gen rendition should add some variety to the Switch's library.

Released exclusively for the Wii, Monolithsoft's 2008 action-adventure game is unlike Nintendo's usual escapades from their in-house studios. The Xenoblade Chronicles developer delivered a unique game centered around natural catastrophes.

Disaster puts you in the shoes