Breathing new life into our favorite classic games is often a double-edged sword. On the one hand, the game is so well-loved by viewers that it already has a fanbase waiting for its return. Still, there’s always the risk that the updated version won’t live up to your memories of the original.
Success or not, every year more and more developers try to bring old franchises back to life in an attempt to recapture their former glory. Recently, we’ve seen Chrono Cross, Destroy All Humans, Alan Wake, and many others come back to life thanks to remasters.
We also know there’s a lot more on the way as we don’t think this trend will stop anytime soon. So which classic franchise would you like to see revived and get the remaster or remake treatment?
What is the minimum amount of time that must pass before a game or franchise is treated as a remaster or remake? What remastered games capture the essence of the original?
What’s your favorite game to bring back after a long hiatus? Which franchises that aren’t in our vote would you like to bring back? Let us know in the comments.
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