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Tuesday 6 June 2017

10 Games that need a Re-Release on New-Gen Consoles

Some games are timeless, etched into our memories and reminding us of countless enjoyable hours where we could escape into another world so immersive you long to go back.  But some of these games don't work too well on newer generation consoles e.g. Sonic the Hedgehog, Spyro the Dragon to name but two.  
However, some would benefit from a re-release on the PS4 and Xbox One much like The Bioshock Collection, Skyrim and Last of Us have received.  So here is my list of 10 games that deserve an upgrade to the New Generation of consoles.


1- L.A Noire - Okay seriously Rockstar, why don't we have this already?!


This game would be perfect for a new gen release,  as when it came out originally it pushed the boundaries of the PS3 and the Xbox 360 to their limits.  The story was amazing and the MotionScan technology caught the actors facial expressions perfectly. Imagine having this brushed up and the seedy underbelly of post WW2 LA looking even slicker on your new console,it would be an awesome experience you immerse yourself in all over again and not feel as it is a game you are forcing yourself to play for nostalgia's sake, but for pure enjoyment.

2 & 3 - Silent Hill 2 and 3 - The first of my double entries in this list.  These were arguably the best instalments in the Silent Hill franchise as Silent Hill 2 introduced us to Pyramid Head and Silent Hill 3 expanded on the creepy universe of the first Silent Hill game.

And yes, before you mention it I know there was a HD collection of these 2 games released for the PS3 and Xbox 360, but they are so good they deserve more polishing and another go at giving us nightmares now we aren't getting PT (yes it still hurts).

4 - The Thing - A forgotten gem in the world of gaming, this is one of my favorite games ever.  Taking place after the events of the film you head to the Antarctic so investigate with your team.
 The game takes into account exposure when walking around outside, so you need to get inside to stay warm or you will die, and also you need to gain the trust of people you meet.  This can be done by offering them a weapon, ammo or by doing a blood test to prove that you or they are not an Alien.  With so much narrative, clever ideas and jump scares to die for, this is a game that is worthy of the remake not for just fans of the film but also for gamers who want a unique experience from the other horror games out there.

5 & 6 - Condemned 1 & 2 - Yes the story wasn't the best and there are peolpe out there who hate these games, but they were genuinely scary and lots of fun to play.
The controls were solid and you could get into the game and enjoy the experience.  What more do you need from a game?  A little brush up on the story flaws and trimming of the rough edges and you would have a pretty solid new gen game.  It's not a world beater but it is a solid 7/10 everyday of the week.

7 & 8 - Red Dead Redemption & Undead Nightmare - Oh sweet Jesus I can't say enough about how much I love Red Dead Redemption and Undead Nightmare.  Where do I begin? The story of a former Outlaw turned family man coming back to work for the Government to capture his former partner in crime is brilliantly written, the side quests are fun, playing horseshoes is ridiculously addictive and also the random quests from people you find on the road and in the desert.  Couple that with a Zombie outbreak and you have a damn near perfect game.  Imagine riding into Mexico on the PS4 or Xbox One, the thought of that beautiful experience brings tears to my eyes.  And with the follow up game now being delayed until next year it would be the perfect time for John Marston to hop back on the saddle and ride of into the sunset again.

9 - Shadow Man- Haunted by the death of his younger brother, Mike LeRoi becomes the voodoo warrior Shadow Man and battles against Legion who wants to take over the live side (the living world) by traveling into the dead side (guess where that is). 

The game was one of my most played games on my N64 just because it was just so much fun.  Yes the graphics weren't the best and the script was patchy but it would keep you playing and you got invested in the story and the characters.  Oh and it had an Irish snake that wore a Top Hat and swore lots.

10 - Alan Wake- This game let me drive the car from The Evil Dead, get lost in the maze from The Shining and be attacked by Birds like I was in a Hitchcock film.  
Alan Wake takes horror stories inspired by the likes of Stephen King, twists in some Twin Peaks and turns them into an enjoyable game that makes you want to come back again and again.  The music was brilliant, the narrative was spot on and the characters were so well developed you actually wanted to know more about them as the story unfolded.  The only downside was the game was too short, so a re-release with a few extra bits and pieces added in would be a welcome gift from the developers.

So that's what I think we should have, but what about you?  Let me know in the comments and please share on Facebook and Twitter if you think others will like it.

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