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How do you feel about the expression "updated for modern audiences" in remasters and remakes? (lemmy.wtf)

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[–] [email protected] 1 points 9 months ago* (last edited 9 months ago)

I think the gaming industry has not existed for long enough for this to be a thing. Chrono Trigger & Chrono Cross are just as good today as they were 20-30 years ago, same for Baldur's Gate or Jazz Jackrabbit.

One example comes to mind is Oddworld: New and Tasty. It's fairly faithful to the original game, but at the same time the updated 3d rendered graphics failed to portray the same mysticism & gloominess. (and yes I have played Odyssey just recently on my retro PC) Not saying no one has pulled this off, but it's like Resident Evil is the only one I can think of.

There are VERY FEW games where pop culture references need to be updated so much that this is worth it. It's better to just make a new game with a completely new plot then.