The Best Video Game Remakes of All Time
Movies and TV shows get remade all the time, but there’s something extra special about a video game remake. Being able to revisit a beloved video game of yesteryear with modern revamped graphics and mechanics is always exciting, especially because it often introduces classic series to brand new audiences.
To that end, here are our picks for the top 10 remakes of all time.
Shadow of the Colossus was a landmark achievement when it hit the PS2 in 2005. Team ICO built a lonely, desolate, deeply affecting world on some incredibly limited hardware, and while the core game stands the test of time, its technical performance and visual clarity were clearly held back.
Fast-forward 13 years and Bluepoint Games, which previously remastered both ICO and Shadow of the Colossus, got its hands on the remake and completely modernized it. With a much steadier framerate, gorgeous graphics, and a commitment to keeping the soul of the original intact, Bluepoint hit it out of the park enough to get the chance to remake Demon’s Souls, and eventually be acquired by PlayStation.
Read our review of Shadow of the Colossus.
If you’re nostalgic for the original releases from over 20 years ago or just looking for an action sports game that's as fun as it's engaging, Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1+2 is a recreation of the original skateboarding title that not only stays true to the originals but also adds in just enough new content to make the game feel fresh and new. The updated visuals bring the larger-than-life skateparks, pro skaters, and their gravity-defying tricks a level of visual fidelity and detail that makes every two-minute run more engaging than the last.
The skating still feels as good as it did back on the PS1 and the game's now legendary
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