The All-Time Greatest Video Game Remakes

Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 + 2: A remake of the original skateboarding game that adds enough new content to feel fresh.

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Shadow of the Colossus: In 2005, Shadow of the Colossus was a landmark achievement for the PS2.

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Resident Evil Remake: The REmake maintains everything that was inherent in the original game.

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Resident Evil 2 Remake: Resident Evil 2 Remake took what the original did so well and improved on it.

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Pokemon HeartGold and SoulSilver: The second in the long-running Pokemon RPG series

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Metroid Zero Mission: The original Metroid for the NES was a game that was revolutionary at the time.

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Live A Live: There are many wonderful games that deserve remakes, but none more so than Live A Live.

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Half-Life Black Mesa: Half-Life Black Mesa is an intriguing remake because it is a rare instance of a fan remake that was officially supported by the original developers.

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Final Fantasy 7 Remake: This is a breathtakingly beautiful game that breathes new life into some of gaming's most memorable characters and settings.

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Demon's Souls: it is a game that shows its age when viewed through a modern lens

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The All-Time Greatest Video Game Remakes

The All-Time Greatest Video Game Remakes

Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 + 2: A remake of the original skateboarding game that adds enough new content to feel fresh.

Shadow of the Colossus: In 2005, Shadow of the Colossus was a landmark achievement for the PS2.

Image Credit: Google

Resident Evil Remake: The REmake maintains everything that was inherent in the original game.

Resident Evil 2 Remake: Resident Evil 2 Remake took what the original did so well and improved on it.

Pokemon HeartGold and SoulSilver: The second in the long-running Pokemon RPG series

Image Credit: Google

Metroid Zero Mission: The original Metroid for the NES was a game that was revolutionary at the time.

Live A Live: There are many wonderful games that deserve remakes, but none more so than Live A Live.

Half-Life Black Mesa: Half-Life Black Mesa is an intriguing remake because it is a rare instance of a fan remake that was officially supported by the original developers.

Image Credit: Google

Final Fantasy 7 Remake: This is a breathtakingly beautiful game that breathes new life into some of gaming's most memorable characters and settings.

Demon's Souls: it is a game that shows its age when viewed through a modern lens