HD Remakes Are a Good Thing. Seriously

Giuseppe Nelva of DualShockers.com analyzes the effects of HD remakes on the industry, on gamers and on gaming in general, and finds them quite positive.

[gw4k]

I agree!

[tplarkin7]

HD Remakes should include a frame rate of 60fps (or more.)

[Peaceful_Jelly]

I agree with that but I think that for games like FF the resolution is more important while for games like DMC frame-rate is crucial. Another thing is that 60 frames is the max a TV can output so going higher than that would be just a waste of resources.

[Ocelot525]

and 1080p

[jc48573]

I really don't mind. I've always wanted to revisit some of my older games. I personally think the games were more fun back then. The only good thing about this generation is the pretty graphics.

@-Mika- Yea, it would be nice to see a most of my favorite games get done in HD. I would also like to see a "remake" of FFV and FFVI as those games were pretty epic. I'm still waiting for a Lunar Eternal Blue remake as well. Come on Game Arts, make it happen for the PSV.

@Kamikaze135

It really depends. Some are interested in seeing remakes of some really old classics. If not remake, then a reimagining may do as well.

[-Mika-]

I personally don't mind them either. Im still waiting for my Xenosaga collection.

[Chadness]

The Xenosaga collection would make AWESOME HD re-releases, as long as they fix the damn battle system in the second game.

[-Mika-]

Ya 2 was my least favorite because the battle system was horrible. Hopefully namco is working on this. I really would like to replay the series.

[Kamikaze135]

HD ports. Not HD remakes.

But yeah, I completely agree.

[Abriael]

They're normally defined HD remakes by the industry, so I used that definition.

The same thing is true for full remakes though, they're just a higher risk (as they use more resources) and normally yield higher rewards.

Full remakes are better done when the generational gap is 2 generations or higher, while HD remakes are normally a more sound investment with just 1 generation gap.

[Urmomlol]

Remakes are fine.

Ports are kinda pointless.

[Abriael]

ports are good when there's only one generation in between the original game and the remake, in most cases it's not worth making a remake then.

[jc48573]

I really don't mind having an "extra" just in case something happens to the original. You never know what will happen in the future where games may stop functioning properly. Yea, you can back them up, but I I prefer to have a full retail package for it just to give it more protection.

[Pikajew]

I prefer to play the game in the original form.

[Knightofelemia]

I would like to see Xenosaga 1-3 remade along with Wild Arms 4-6, Ar Tonelico 1-2 and I am set for a while. I miss the games very much and would be nice to replay them again.

[CloseSecond]

I'm in two minds about them. Sure its good to see the games running in a higher res with better textures but imagine a full on remake with higher poly counts, improved environments, etc.

[Abriael]

Of course full remakes are better, everyone agrees with that (when they're not actually reboots), but not always the risk-reward ratio is acceptable, especially if the generational gap is bigger. HD remakes are a close second :D

[smashcrashbash]

Yeah they are. SOTC/ICO are perfect examples of this. Never got to play them and new I do.

[e-p-ayeaH]

Id like to see the Hack. series, Xenosaga 1-3 ,Dark Cloud 1-2 and Rogue Galaxy in HD.

[HarryKawk]

I don't know. I wasn't a big fan of Halo 3.

[tickticktick]

Would love to see all the old classics come back. All the PS2, Game Cube, and Xbox games would be nice.

Phantom Dust
Republic Commando
Max Payne
Advent Rising (give it another chance)
Metroid Prime

Console owners should get a proper port of Doom 3.

[HarryKawk]

Max Payne 1 and 2 HD remasters? Count me in.

[Stealth2k]

Rationalizations that take away from brand new games

[gamerben]

A gen full of remakes is a gen that won't be remembered.

Would you rather see new, innovative games, or rehashes of older games? You decide, really.

[Chadness]

There's nothing to say we can't see a combination of both. Companies are not always going to make new games, it's very high risk, while HD remakes could bolster the pockets of these companies to make those games.

Oh, wait, this was already explained in the original article. ;)

[smashcrashbash]

Exactly. Why not have both? The SOTC/ICO HD didn't stop them from making LG. And GOW HD didn't stop Sony Santa Monica from making new games. And Capcom bringing RE4 HD didn't stop them from bringing RE5 or planning for RE6. So I don't see how its a problem. Developers can do more then one project at a time you know.

[Sarcasmology]

They're not HD and they're not remakes. They're remasterings. They didn't re-MAKE anything, and if you think they're actually HD quality just because they've had their resolution changed, you're retarded.

I like them too, just stop calling them what they aren't.

[Chadness]

Well, let's not jump to conclusions on stuff we don't know. The God of War remasters were actually redone completely with higher resolution textures and all. If they do that, this will be amazing. If they just bump up the resolution and add trophies, it will still be cool, but wouldn't impress me as much. ;)

[SpaceFox]

Man I'm just glad theyre remaking FFX, Ive been asking for that since the original GoW Collection was announced.

[ignorantsonsof_]

Okay so the 3DS remakes get called ports yet everyone calls these HD ports remakes. They don't even update any of the 3D models at all in these "HD remakes" its just pasted with higher resolution textures. But people choose to ignore how every 3D model in the 3DS remakes has been redone, as well as the music, visual effects, lighting. You name it they redid it.

Now I'm not saying I don't like these HD ports, it gives me a chance to replay games that I can't play because my old PS3 broke. And I get to enjoy them at a better quality. It just pisses me off when people seem to forget what words mean. Because a port is just something that is modified to run on a different platform, and upping the resolution and making textures better can fall under this category because it makes it run and look like it was ALMOST meant to be on the platform. I say almost because again it is the exact same thing with the same 3D models, same music, you get the idea.

Oh and if you don't believe me that 3DS remakes aren't ports, why don't you go read Iwata Asks.
"Iwata: I see. That's a good strategy. Well, to everyone out there, a game from 14 years ago has been remade for the Nintendo 3DS system, but as I listen to you talk, I don't feel like it is a remake of an old game. As can be said of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D 20 , it isn't a mere remake.
20. The Legend of Zelda™: Ocarina of Time 3D™: An action-adventure game released for the Nintendo 3DS system on June 16, 2011.
Miyamoto: We didn't use emulation.
Amano: And it isn't a port.
Miyamoto: It has been born anew.
Dylan: Yes, it is a rebirth. We paid a lot of attention to redoing the graphics for explosions, for instance.
Iwata: Yes, you remade everything."

I'd like to see you try to argue with that.

[NeloAnjelo]

No one cares about the 3DS though.

[ignorantsonsof_]

I do so that proves you wrong right there. What are you smoking that you ignore how its been outselling home consoles lately? Sure it was overpriced when it came out, but come on the PSP launched at the same price. And the 3DS was way more worth it than the PSP, I still feel ripped off for buying the PSP at $250.

[NeloAnjelo]

I was only joking. But I don't understand how you can feel ripped off by your PSP purchase. I myself own a DS Lite, and will upgarde to a 3DS when MGS comes out. At the moment there are really no games that I want except Zelda and Kid Icarus. I am not a Mario fan and don't really purchase those games. However, the PSP always had games that I wanted to play like Resistance, Syphon Filter, Viewtiful Joe, etc. I think I have over 95 PSP games, with only 19 DS games. Also alot of films on UMD. If nintento had a better launch line up then maybe I'd pick one up by now.

[pain777pas]

The sad and alarming truth though is that is not that much to do with this game. The models could get a polygon boost and summons. However the art direction was really good in this game. I would wish for non random battles and see you party onscreen at all times but I have to leave that to the devs who care about immersion. Type O is giving me hope that Square can get back on the saddle again. This would be hard to screw up even if it was just up res and texture replacement or clean up. FFX is the last FF game that I have finished except for FF7 CC. Really good game sound track and characters to be honest. Yeah I am excited for this game.

[ignorantsonsof_]

I agree with you about that, X was and still is gorgeous.

[taijutsu363]

Who the hell doesnt/wouldnt love HD remakes of their favorite games from past consoles! FF10 is up an coming and i was bout to buy another Ps2 just to play it! Im glad I dont have to now! B) Now we just need a KH HD collection!

[NeloAnjelo]

HD remakes are good providing its done right. Time needs to be put into the cut scenes and I feel that bonus content like developer diaries should be included on the disks.

[Tzuno]

Yes they are and great games deserve great treats this way new generations of gamers are introduced to the best games from the past. I love it.