Remakes and remastered video game titles to check out!
Remastered versions of classic video games give fans their chance to relive their favourite titles in a whole new light. Superior technology and advanced gaming systems allow both graphical and mechanical updates that improve the overall gameplay experience. In a way that was not possible at the time of their initial release. Here are a few to check out!
The Last of Us Part 1 Remake
Based on the 2013 PlayStation exclusive developed by Naughty Dog Studios. This single-player action adventure takes place in a post-apocalyptic world plagued by a viral mind-altering infection.
The player controls a smuggler named Joel, who is tasked with protecting and transporting a very important girl named Ellie. The game takes you on a journey across the USA with a mission to save mankind.
Built from the ground up, with improved graphics and gameplay mechanics that make use of the new and improved next-gen hardware. This overhaul of the original masterpiece promises to faithfully improve what came before it.
'The Last of Us Part 1' has amassed over 200 Game of the Year awards since 2013 and has even been lucky enough to be adapted into a HBO Max series.
The release of the remake for PlayStation 5 occurred late last year to rave reviews. PC players will soon be able to experience the major title on March 28th this year.
Dark Souls: Remastered
The first in line in FromSoftware’s critically acclaimed 'Dark Souls' series, this remaster will push gaming fans to their limits. Originally released in 2011, this title has made a name for itself as one of the most challenging games in recent memory.
Players will find themselves exploring the kingdom of Lordran as they delve deep into dungeons and battle tireless enemies of increasing difficulty. This open-world adventure is designed to challenge those who dare challenge its ruthless play style.
The remaster delivers stunning 60fps gameplay with high-definition details that will appease returning fans and newcomers alike. Improved graphics and framerate are the main changes with minor tweaks to the game itself. This includes the original level design and a few necessary fixes that will improve the overall gameplay experience.
The Dark Souls remaster is available now, released across multiple platforms including Xbox One, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch and PC in 2018.
Resident Evil 2 Remake
The survival horror developed by Capcom was originally released in 1998 for PlayStation consoles. The series continued to develop over many years and Capcom decided to go back to a fan favourite and implement the improved gameplay fixes they had made over the years.
The game takes place in Raccoon City, and you control one of two characters, similar to the original game. This choice will affect brief story details and subplots, but the overall gaming experience will remain equally as terrifying.
The game will keep players on their toes as throughout the entirety of the game you are being hunted down by the tyrant, an indestructible weapon of mass destruction.
The remake also includes a complete graphical and level redesign, while staying true to the original in its story aspects, which should give fans a deeper narrative experience than the original.
The Resident Evil 2 remake was released in 2019, available on PlayStation 4, Xbox One and PC, and released onto further platforms in 2022, including PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S and Nintendo Switch.