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Retro Games That Need to Be Remade
Old school gamers rejoice: Retro video games rule once more! For the longest time, the video game industry was singularly obsessed with the most modern gaming technology and software in a race to produce the most advanced consoles and games. It hasn't been until recent years that some game developers have realized the nostalgic power of their greatest hits from years past. While some producers, especially Nintendo, have re-released some vintage games, they tend to ignore the cult hits in favor of popular franchises. In addition, seldom do any developers release remakes or remasters of their classic games. While I'm happy to play any re-releases of my favorite vintage games, the untapped potential for graphical reworking and bug-fixing is immense. Here are just a few of the many retro games that need to be remade.
Joseph D. N. KendrickPublished 6 years ago in Gamers'The 7th Saga' for the SNES
The 7th Saga is a turn based JRPG released for the SNES in 1993. The 7th Saga…? What happened to the first six sagas? Did I miss them? Were they on the NES? I’m kittening, of course….
Aaron DennisPublished 6 years ago in GamersTop 10 Retro Games on Switch
According to a comment from Nintendo to Kotaku, "There are currently no plans to bring classic games together under the Virtual Console banner[,]" on the Nintendo Switch. Many fans, including myself, were disappointed by this news. The Virtual Console has been an excellent service that's been around since the Wii era, and it let fans play some of Nintendo's best retro games on modern systems.
Katie MarchbankPublished 6 years ago in GamersMike Tyson's 'Punch-Out'!
Released in 1987 after the success of the arcade game in America and Japan, Punch Out was a very addictive game which was brought to the Nintendo Entertainment System (NES).
My Top 5 Underrated NES Classic Games
In late 2016, I bought an NES Classic and was eager to play on it. For me, playing retro games brings back so many childhood memories. Once you are hooked to them, they pretty much stick with you for life. I'm going to share my top five underrated NES Classic games that deserve praise and recognition.
Mark Wesley PritchardPublished 6 years ago in GamersYakuza
Probably one of the best games ever brought out for the Playstation 2 console; Yakuza combined all the classic elements from previous Sega titles. You had the role playing from 'Shenmue,' the arcade beat 'em up style of 'Dynamite Cop' and the fighting controls of a Virtua Fighter. Indeed the game can fetch a heavy price online now but if you happen to find it cheap in a charity shop, then pick it up!
'Street Fighter 2 Turbo'
Recently, I had the privilege of playing an original version of the world famous beat 'em up game; Street Fighter 2. The first time I played this game was originally for the Amiga 700 computer system. Even at eight years old I did find it a bit slow and was yet to find an appreciation for such classic games. Yet playing Street Fighter 2 Turbo about 26 years after it was originally released, I can see why it was so popular. Producers Capcom sped the action up (hence the name Turbo) to create probably the world's most popular fighting game. Since that time the game has been ported to over six different consoles and is still enjoyed by gaming enthusiasts like myself today.
'Mario Bros.' Review
Mario Bros., not to be confused with the 1985 Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) game Super Mario Bros., was a platform game developed for arcades and by Nintendo in July 1983. I wasn't born around the time it was released. In 2016, Mario Bros. was one of 30 games included in the NES Classic. When I first played it, it was so much different than the other Mario games I've played in the past. It was not an easy game and the phases got difficult as the game progressed.
Mark Wesley PritchardPublished 6 years ago in Gamers10 Catchiest Songs from Video Games
Video games have been a growing medium since the late 70s, from the 8-bit masterpieces to cinematic glories. As the graphics have been evolving, so did the music and it has provided our ears with listening pleasures. Music adds great atmosphere to games and this list will celebrate some of the catchiest games in video games that stay in your mind even long after you’ve played the games.
Chloe GilholyPublished 6 years ago in GamersKids These Days Will Never Know: Part One
As a kid growing up in Arlington, Texas, life and times were much simpler and easier. I'm a lover of nostalgia and appreciate the things that I was surrounded with. Every day, I daydream that I'm in an 80s or 90s tv show, video game, or movie. I'm going to share some things I've experienced and had as a kid that kids today never knew about. It's going to be broken down in five separate parts and 20 items in total, in no particular order.
Mark Wesley PritchardPublished 6 years ago in GamersA-lister Video Games That Are Still Relevant
You may think that video games are retro or old-school, but there are more adaptations of video games now than there were 30 years ago! When you think of video games you may think of Pac Man, Super Mario, or The Legend of Zelda, but did you know there is more than just one game to these game series? Living up to its title, all three of these game series are still relevant today. Millions of people all around the world still play Pac Man, Super Mario, and Legend of Zelda. And they don’t just play just the original game. There are multiple games in each series. Pac Man, for example, has over 10 different adaptations, the Legend of Zelda has over 25 and Super Mario has 250 plus! So still relevant means, more installments? Sometimes yes and sometimes no. More installments do mean a continuation of the series, thus gaining more players but it does not necessarily mean it’s relevant. Relevant means still used as of today, still known. Hundreds of thousands of people are still interested in these franchises but not just for the original game; which is ok because for the newer installments, people are still interested. If the original game never got a sequel or new installment, the game most likely would have only been successful for a short time. Classmate Lennon Beckman says, “It really depends on the audience and the game. The Sonic franchise, for example, is known for adding new ideas but keeping the same style, which happened to lose a lot of its audience.”
Ivy SchickPublished 6 years ago in Gamers'Air Fortress' on the NES
Air Fortress is an interesting game to say the least. I recall first playing it when I was like 8. My uncle had borrowed it from a friend of his. For whatever reason, we called it Space Man, so when I went looking for it as an adult, I had no idea what the hell I was looking for.
Aaron DennisPublished 6 years ago in Gamers