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7 Games That Desperately Need A Remake

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7 Games That Desperately Need A Remake
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Gamers loves to reminisce about the first game they played. Whether it's a forgotten classic or one of the first in an ongoing franchise, one thing is for certain; we want to play these games again. Unfortunately, time has not been kind to a lot of these titles due to archaic gameplay, out of date graphics or just cringe-inducing voice acting. It's time these games get a much needed update in the form of a remake. Here is a definitive list of games that desperately need a remake and my personal guess at the odds it will be remade in the next 5 years,

1. "Onimusha"

To be completely honest, I have no earthly idea why Capcom hasn't already released an HD collection or remaster of the extremely popular Playstation series. "Onimusha" is essentially a ninja/samurai version of "Resident Evil" that was critically well-received. Zombies, puzzle rooms, bomb ass boss fights, visually stunning abilities, you name it. This series had it all and would fit extremely well in this generation of games. The odds of a remake being announced is 80%, highly likely.

2. "Jade Empire"

Bioware is known for making extraordinary gaming experiences with such hits as "Mass Effect", "Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic" and "Dragon Age". "Jade Empire" is no different in terms of absolutely greatness. Narrative driven gameplay with choices that matter, we need this game in our lives again. What are the odds of "Jade Empire" gracing us in the next 5 years? 25%

3. "Otogi"

"Otogi" is a a hidden gem that rarely gets mentioned. FromSoftware has been killing it with the "Dark Souls" series of games and needs to resurrect this franchise from the dead. Destructive environments was a selling point 2 generations ago and I feel as if "Otogi" did it well. Sadly "Otogi" only received 2 games in the series. The chance FromSoftware hears our cries for another is slim: 15%

4. "Eternal Darkness: Sanity's Requiem"

No other game at the time messed with gamers as much as "Eternal Darkness: Sanity's Requiem" did. The fourth wall was broken multiple times throughout the duration of the game. Gamers were treated to the blue screen of death, TV volume indicator going awry and the illusion that all saved games being deleted. Imagine the possibilities of a proper remake with added VR support. There have been failed Kickstarter campaigns for a sequel and the original developer filed for bankruptcy so we'll most likely not see a remake anytime soon. 2%

5. "Earthworm Jim"

An earthworm in a spacesuit battling grotesque monsters and launching cows into outer space is the greatest pitch for a game that has already been made. An HD remake was released in 2010 on Xbox Live and Playstation Network but we crave an even more up to date remake. I can personally see "Earthworm Jim" being remade in a few years but not anytime soon. 1%

6. "ToeJam & Earl"

Considered a cult classic, "ToeJam & Earl" is a perfect description of the 90s in game form. Gamers were treated with random level generation and items along with some funky tunes. "ToeJam & Earl" appears on many lists when it comes to best games of the 90s so it makes perfect sense that it is still relevant today. There's about a 25% chance we'll hear something in the coming years.

7. "Perfect Dark"

Let's forget about the mediocre Xbox 360 launch title. Joanna Dark deserves better than that. Considered one of the best Nintendo 64 games of all time, "Perfect Dark" had great replay value and a strong female lead that rivals that of Lara Croft from the "Tomb Raider" series. With all the titles in the series being generally well-received, Rare can muster up what could possibly be one of this generations best remakes. There has been rumors of a new game in the series for a few years and it's possible we may see a remake of "Perfect Dark" before any other game mentioned in this list. I am going with a 90% chance we'll see this soon.

I have spent the last week mulling over all possible games that deserve a remake or even a new entry in the series. There are so many games to list that there is no possible way I could list them all. Let me know which ones I have missed in the comments!

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