2023 has been an excellent year for video games, with solid releases such as Wo Long Fallen Dynasty and surprise hits like Hi-Fi Rush taking the stage, followed by numerous heavyweight AAA titles. Much to everyone’s surprise, this year can also be described as the year of remakes, with numerous beloved franchises of the past generation or two receiving much-needed visual and gameplay enhancements - such as the rather excellent Dead Space remake.
While classic games such as Resident Evil 4 and System Shock are still due for a re-release in the form of a remake this year, this article will detail about 5 classic games in desperate need of a remake in 2023.
Note: This list is subjective and reflects the viewer’s opinions.
From role-playing action-adventure titles such as Assassin’s Creed to hack-and-slash genre-defining ones such as Devil May Cry, here are five such games that need the Resident Evil 4 remake treatment as soon as possible:
While the numerous Assassin’s Creed games have had a slew of improvements to their core gameplay mechanics and visuals, the original is still what strikes out most in the hearts of fans as the title that started it all - an ambitious RPG with an exciting premise that delivered. While the game is still playable on modern platforms like the PC and Xbox Series X/S to this day, the time has not been graceful to it, with the outdated visuals and stiff gameplay being a far cry from today’s modern titles.
As such, the first game in the series, the titular Assassin’s Creed, would benefit most from a remake much in the vein of the Resident Evil 2 remake - a complete overhaul of the game that does not deviate from the original’s vision, offering both visual and gameplay enhancements along with story
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