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9 games from the 90's worthy of a reboot

Between the 16-bit systems of the early 1990's and the polygon-powered systems of the late 90's, there were a number of gaming titles that held high acclaim.

For one reason or another, however, many of these titles have fallen into obscurity. Fast forward roughly two decades and it's high time some of them get re-imagined for today's gaming audience.

We single out nine such titles that we feel are most deserving of a modern next-gen reboot.

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Geobros3682d ago

Very great list. Chrono, Eartwormjim, Earthbound.....those games worth a nice remake.

minimur123682d ago

I appreciate gamers feeling nostalgic about these games, but I'm seeing so many of them now I feel they're just a way to get ad revenue, sure it's your opinion but it's an easy article you can knock up in under an hour in all honesty.

first game that comes to you're head, small description/plea and then a picture/video. rinse& repeat however many times and done.

I_am_Batman3682d ago

If it entertains me reading the article where is the problem? I don't care if it's easy for them to make these articles or not. There could be some more information about some of the games listed but at least you don't have to click through 9 pages to see each game on the list.

On topic: Ecco would be so great. Unfortunately the last big echo project that was planned didn't reach the kickstarter goal. I still play Ecco the Dolphin and Echo The tides of time almost once a year.

A new Chrono game would be great too but I don't think that will happen as the series never got as successful as some other JRPG series.

Shenmue and Earthbound would be nice too. I still hope for an HD collection of Shenmue on new-gen consoles to find out if there is mass interesst for the franchise.

I for one can't wait to see the reboot of Shadow of the Beast. It's one of my favorite franchises of my childhood.

NukaCola3682d ago (Edited 3682d ago )

EVO The Search For Eden was so awesome. A Feeding Frenzy like RPG. A game like that remade today could really be something incredible. The ability to evolve and devolve to accomplish the story was year ahead of its time. Game truly could use a reboot. Man wasn't Enix amazing before they got up with Square and reuined each other?

Also want Silicon Valley rebooted.

MrNameless3682d ago

Oh Grim Fandango would be excellent. Love to see that as a movie or remake or otherwise.

Liqvid3682d ago

I would love to see a Grim Fandango remake. It is one of my all times favorite game.

Jyndal3682d ago (Edited 3682d ago )

The Neverhood.
Coolest concept ever.
Only the sequel, Skullmonkeys, compares.

nerdman673682d ago

Pokemon snap reboot on the Wii U? Hell yeah. Id buy.

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Earthbound Creator Says Nintendo Considered Mother 3 Translation, But It Was Complicated

IGN writes: Mother 3 is one of the most hotly-desired RPGs ever, having never received an official translation in North America despite the cult popularity of its predecessor, Earthbound. But over all these years, series creator Shigesato Itoi has never weighed in on the discussion - at least until now."

Zenzuu148d ago

They should remake Earthbound, and bring it to modern platforms.

meganick148d ago

A translated version of this game on Switch Online would be nice, and it would add a lot value to the Expansion Pak service.

jznrpg148d ago

Bring it already. Nintendo is frustrating at times

jjb1981147d ago

I would love to see an Earthbound game just redone with 3D-ish models and characters. Just having a remaster for Switch Online would be awesome!

FinalFantasyFanatic147d ago

Did you ever see the Earthbound 64 concept/materials? That actually looked really good, but I'd also take a HD-2D remake as well.

FinalFantasyFanatic147d ago

Nintendo seems very whimsical about what they give they're fans, sometimes they'll give them a bone (e.g. Mario RPG, Thousand Year Door for the Switch), and other times, they just give them little to nothing (agh, the Zelda anniversary).

Agent75147d ago

When you consider the cost of gaming back then and even now, no excuses when costs are involved.

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EarthBound Documentary Is Out Now For Digital Rental or Blu-Ray preorder

The long-awaited documentary, which highlights the online community that's built around cult SNES RPG EarthBound over the years. It's an examination of the power of online communities and fandom, and the impact that Shigesato Itoi's series has had on its fans.

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Grim Fandango Gets A Double LP

This should make fans happy. Grim Fandango has been resurrected to hit the turntable once again for the game's 25th anniversary! In partnership with Double Fine Productions and Disney, iam8bit is repressing the fan-favorite Grim Fandango 2xLP Vinyl Soundtrack.