10 Cult Classic Video Games That Deserve A Remake
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People have a passion for video games that is unmatched in the world of entertainment. The feelings certain titles invoke are different to films or TV shows, with players often sinking hundreds upon hundreds of hours into their chosen games, immersing themselves in their worlds and the lives of the characters that make them up.
And this passion for certain titles is only added to when nostalgia is a factor.
Games from our childhood remind us of a time when life was carefree. The days of going around friends' houses after school or on the weekend and spending hours in hysterics is something every gamer can relate to. And, in an age where games are increasingly expensive, microtransaction-driven and often threadbare on content, these classics remind us of a time when the industry was more straightforward.
What's more, nostalgia aside, these classic titles were legitimately solid games. Known for coming jam-packed full of content, the level of imagination shown by writers and developers in their day is just impressive, with all of the following deserving of a remake going forward.
10. Bushido Blade
For certain members of the fighting game genre, Bushido Blade was the cool, edgy, alternative pick. Whilst the majority of people were sinking their teeth into entry after entry in the Street Fighter or Tekken franchises, those who got to enjoy Bushido on PS1 were probably all still trying to get to grips with its impressively high skill ceiling.
Even now, twenty-five years or so on from its initial release, it's still a title that feels like it has its own character. Bushido Blade has garnered a legendary reputation amongst the community for its realistic approach, as well as a number of original gameplay features, namely the one-hit finishes, lack of time limits and a strategic body damage mechanic.
And yet, the gaming world has been criminally underserved when it comes to the series. The spin-off, Kengo: Master of Bushido, on the PS2 remains the last entry to date, though appetite for the original entry to receive a remastering hasn't evaporated in the years since.
Grindstone's 2021 release Die By The Blade threw fresh fuel on the fire with how it invoked feelings of Bushido, showcasing how Lightweight's innovative 1997 title can still strikes true to this day.