You've no doubt heard the (possibly) awesome news that some great retro favorites are about to be exhumed and made over for a new generation. We scream, you scream, we all scream for Splatterhouse, right? What's with this all of a sudden? It seems every few weeks it's announced that another classic is getting new tires and a fresh coat of paint, so we thought we'd take a closer look.
We'll be discussing this recent upsurge in retro remakes -- where it might come from, why it's happening, and what we think about the whole deal. It also just so happens that we've played a few of these upcoming remakes for ourselves, so we'll tell you all about that while we're at it. Hit the comments with your questions for the show!
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3:35 PM on 05.04.2008
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I have a second question for Chad and Collete, who is your favorite Phoenix Wright character (Daryan Crescend) and why? This is relevant because the Phoenix Wright are remakes of a Japnesse GBA series.
I mean, it worked amazingly well for Kojima when he brought Metal Gear back. Speaking of Metal Gear, what are your theories about the Metal Gear Solid: Revived video that was up on Gametrailers? Is Kojima pulling our leg, or is he up to something nefarious. Could my fears that he's going to pull a "Dallis" on us all and make it all just a dream of Solid Snake possibly be true?
Oh well, now for the new trend. I am sure Topher will recognize this character.
Would you rather have a sequel to a classic retro game, or a remake?
Also, Topher, here’s your belated birthday present. It simultaneously satisfies your love of toys and cute puppies!
TMNT arcade game for the 360: Awesome or Super Awesome?
Multiple fan versions of Metroid 2: Super Awesome or Super Orgasmic?
Also, where the fuck is Metroid Dread? I'm really irked about that.
Remake of Metal Gear 1+2 plz.
Remake of retro Chad being evil: Will it happen?
What retro game/series do each of y'all wish could be revived?
Any retro game/series you don't want to come back? Not because it was horrible, like Bible Adventures, but because it should always stay in its original form.
They don't need to be like Square Enix or anything, but a remake or two would be nice.
Also, since it's technically a revival: the stage 3 boss in Ikaruga's a dick. Fuck that guy.
Would you rather have proper sequels or do you you prefer being able to play games from your childhood against random starngers.
Mega Man Powered Up
Mega Man Maverick Hunter X
Also, Castlevania Rondo of Blood is great! I'm not sure how well it did...
Des questions pour vous:
1) Do you think that an update of a game like Splatterhouse, where it looks like it's being totally changed to reflect todays vidjagame sensibilities is a good idea, or do you think that it would be a better idea to just make a totally new game, rather than riding on the name of the old game while having little to nothing to do with it?
2)The obvious question: most desired remake/update?
3) Do you think that they'll be remaking games like Halo in the future? Or do you think that the current generation just doesn't have the same ability to be updated like older games do?
4)HAPPY BIRTHDAY TOPHER!? (There's a question mark, therefore it is a question! :D )
5) Since some form of Earthbound seems to be coming to the Wii, which form would you prefer it in? Straight port of Earthbound to the VC? Updated version with shiny new graphics? A whole new game for Wiiware?
Now if you'll excuse me, I have to go finish the last dungeon in Lunar, a game that I would kill for an HD-2D remake/update of :D
revivals are awesome, just most of the time its a 2D game to 3D game. i just hate how evolution of retro games seems to be retroactive since retrogoggles will only sell a few copys. revivals don't always need to be too far from the original to be good. I don't need fancy new graphics to make me feel happy or excited about a old series cause Contra 4 was amazing, and so is the new Space Invaders.
question, what games do you feel they should leave alone, just for the fear that that you already know will be full of fail?
and TOPHER!!!!
i want you to speak of the epicness of Space Invaders Extreme
dont say Bubsy, thats too obvious.
Retro Revivals.
Either they're doing it wrong,
Which is complete Fail,
Or they are bonafied win
And become the man now dog.
Just two things, what are your thoughts on the new art direction in Street Fighter 4, and WHEN ARE YOU GOING TO HAVE REV AS A PERMANENT CAST MEMBER. He has brought so many laughs to the show so I think he deserves a spot.
So was do you think of revival games attracting new fans such as myself to a franchise?
So i guess in summary remake < sequel/revival < new IP with retro sensibilities.
Also, do you think for your episodes where you talk about specific games, you could announce a few weeks early so we could have a look/relook at the game first?? Or do you think that would generate too much discussion from question askers and the worlds longest podcast ever ever??
Also, Banana Dolphin.
Do you think the reason that remakes are becoming more of a trend is because of the downloadable content on the systems that was never before avaliable? And if so do you think this will be a tool to create more hype for the younger crowd that doesnt know what these games actually are?
Which remake has done 2D to 3D the best?? And do you think that this takes away from the game or makes it better?
PS. What do you guys think about all this Earthbound coming to the Wii. Truth or is Nintendo just screwing with us....again.
It sends shivers down my spine.
What do you guys think? Is this a hint that the game will be 3D?
I mean, with the current technology, I would love to see Doug TenNapel's creations hand drawn in high resolution.
Oh my... FAP FAP FAP!
As for my question, do you feel like some remakes/revivals are unnecessary? I ask this because it feels like everyone is cashing in on the whole nostalgia thing. I listen to Retroforce all the time, so I like me sum nostalgia, but I can't help be feel like I'm being taken advantage of a little. What are some remakes that you'd rather see come out?
Anyway, as for my question: Since many thinks that porting games from other generations to the actual is a good idea, do you think that the developers/companies do this because to please the fans or to get people who never played them before to do it?
Played that River City Ransom GBA update yet?! Would make a nice discussion point for the show, because, imo, its a great example of a game that updates a game but doesn't wreck the charm of the original.
Super Dodgeball's getting the update treatment release on DS later this month. I think you guys recently mentioned it,but, yeah. I'm stoked. WAY STOKED.
Also, I'm gonna go ahead and put a crazy statement out there: River City Ransom did alot of things, in spirit, which GTA has gone forth to implement in its modern, 3D versions (food affecting your character, learning different fighting moves, going around and back tracking as you want, etc). So, would it be worth someone going balls out and reviving the beat'em up in 3D, using a mash up of GTA's living world (with lowered emphasis on driving and instead having them walk or subway) and RCR's commerce based, random stat upgrading system?
How incredibly excited are you all for the upcoming sequel to some of the best Nintendo 64 games ever, the Banjo series?