Remakes and remasters are vital as many games show their antiquated side a few years after their release. The opportunity to replay your favorite classics is a dream come true. We can namedozens of games that deserve remakes and remasters, yet licensing issues might prevent this from happening.
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Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1 and 2are being remade by Vicarious Visions, the company behind theCrash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy.As far as remakes go,Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogyis a masterpiece. It was rebuilt from the ground up, with an overhaul to graphics and minor gameplay changes. These are ten games to remake afterTony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1 and 2.
10Excitebike
Whether it’sExcitebikeor the sequel gameExcitebike 64, there is plenty of incentive to develop a remake.Excitebikeisa dirt biking game that was the best in its class. The simplicity of the original is why a remake and not a remaster is necessary. However, a remake would be an excellent idea that most of us would entertain. Rebuilt from the ground-up, anExcitebikeremake would be too awesome.
9Need For Speed: Most Wanted
Arguably the most sensational racing game from theNeed for Speedseries,Need for Speed: Most Wantedis a street racing dream come true. It offers a great deal of car customization and possibly the most adrenaline-filled races we’ve seen in a car racing game.
If you wanted a fresh experience, try changing the gear shifting from automatic to manual. The change in gameplay is a night and day difference. This is one remake possibility we can’t overlook.
8NFL Street And NBA Street
Back when developer Electronic Arts was in the biz of making street sports games,NFL StreetandNBA Streetwere the top of their game. The games faired well with critics, and they were smashing successes with the general public.NFL StreetandNBA Streettook a spin on American football and basketball, respectively.
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A remake from the ground-up is in high demand. These two classics exaggerate the reality of sports, bringing something only possible in video games.NFL StreetandNBA Streetare what video games are all about; bringing an experience like no other.
7WWF: No Mercy
TheNintendo 64was host to a variety of wrestling games, butWWF No Mercystood out as a masterpiece. The intuitive meter for special attacks also acts as a health meter for your character. Condensing special attacks and health into one meter ensures that the screen doesn’t become overcrowded like in many other wrestling games.
WWE 2K20is a game that provesnewer isn’t always better.AWWF No Mercyremake would be widescreen, leaving more space for gameplay and less for distracting meters.
6NBA Jam
One of the first games in video game history to feature fully licensedNBAteams was a game-changer.NBA Jamfeatured the most realisticNBAgameplay at the time and was a highly enjoyable game. Released on platforms such as the Sega Genesis and Super Nintendo Entertainment System, the game was well-received by critics.
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Interestingly enough, Godzilla and Bart Simpson were going to be secret playable characters. Ultimately, this idea was scrapped, but anNBA Jamremake could make this happen.
53 On 3 NHL Arcade
Released for the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360,3 On 3 NHL Arcadeis a hidden gem that everyone needs to play. It’s more than a hockey game, as it takes a new spin on the sport. It’s kind of likeNBA Street, but for hockey. The fast-paced, heart-pounding nature of the game makes games competitive yet full of surprises. This is one game that demands a remake or a sequel. The former might work better in this case.
4Tecmo Super Bowl
This retro American football game released way back in 1991. It is one of the most influential games in its sport. The controls are simple, but the appeal is limitless.
Chances are, this game was before your time, which is why many people won’t bother to go back and play it. Not only is getting your hands on a working Nintendo Entertainment System unlikely, but finding a copy ofTecmo Super Bowlis a dubious undertaking. Remake this classic to give fans and newcomers alike what they deserve.
3Duck Hunt
Duck Huntis an iconic game that graced theNintendo Entertainment Systemback in the ’80s. The game was bundled with a Nintendo Zapper, which was used to shoot targets on the screen. There is certainly pent-up demand forDuck Huntbecause of its nostalgic value.
According tomentalfloss.com,“Seth Rogen casually tweeted that most of us have been playing the game all wrong for the past three decades.” In the tweet, Seth Rogen revealed theDuck Huntis actually a two-player game! Using the second controller, a player can control the duck. It’s a shocking revelation that has us wondering what we were doing all those years.
2WWE SmackDown! Here Comes The Pain
WWE SmackDown! Here Comes The Painwas the culmination ofWWE’sAttitude Era. It concluded the era that saw the biggest surge in popularity for the sport. Featuring legendary wrestlers like Stone Cold Steve Austin, Goldberg, The Rock, and The Undertaker, the game highlighted many of its wrestlers in their prime.
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According tosportbible.com,“Game developer Bryan Williams has dropped a shock tease thatWWE SmackDown! Here Comes the Paincould receive a remastered version.” If validated, it will mark a historic day for theWWEfranchise.
1Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 And 4
A flood of interest for theTony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1 and 2remake indicates the same for later sequels.Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 and 4have more refined gameplay mechanics, even if the first two have a more nostalgic appeal. Vicarious Visions is well-known in the remake realm. We can’t forget that they put together theCrash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy.Chances are, they’ll remake these games eventually.
Why stop atTony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 and 4? Plenty of players are waiting forTony Hawk’s Undergroundand other games from the series to be remade.
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