10 Cult Classic Video Games That Need Remakes

Stock remasters of older games tend to receive a bad rap, as they are generally criticized for not offering anything new in the way of the overall experience, and end up little more than a cash grab by developers.

However, remakes still frequently sell well, and many are positively received among fans, adding to what came before in a meaningful way, like 2019's Resident Evil 2 remake, for example.

With the continued growth of video games as an industry it stands to reason that there are new gamers experiencing the medium for the first time, and many of the older hits will be alien to them. This, along with veteran gamers looking for some classic nostalgia, drives the growing market for remasters and remakes.

Despite this trend, there still remains a large selection of games that have gone on to earn cult classic status in the years since their original release. Even though these games have garnered a cult following, experiencing them for the first time today may not give the best impression of the title.

However, if the beloved title was to receive a fresh coat of paint as well as some other upgrades, it may just open it up to a new generation of fans.

Beyond Good and Evil released in 2003 and was generally well received, however sales failed to live up to lofty expectations that preceded it and it was considered a commercial failure. The Ubisoft-developed action-adventure title was however praised for its engaging story and impressive presentation that was usually reserved for the biggest AAA titles at the time.

Despite the poor sales, the outlandish adventure game did go on to develop a cult following and received a HD remaster in 2011 for Xbox Live Arcade and PlayStation Network. The remaster was well received by fans as it improved the graphics for the high-definition era, whilst also preserving the beloved personality of the original title.

However, the remaster only gave the original a fresh coat of paint and, despite the updated textures and character models, the game looked dated and did not do the original presentation enough justice.

A prequel to the game is currently in development at Ubisoft, which could also be a good opportunity to gauge interest in the series and revisit the original title with modern technologies and game-design.