Video games have spent decades in the mainstream, and with this progress comes a legacy. The best and most famous games of all time enjoy a certain reputation, influencing future titles, entering the zeitgeist, and becoming legendary even for those who never played them. Given this position, it's only natural that remasters would attempt to recapture some of this magic.<\/p>\n
Remasters serve many purposes. They can introduce new players to classics, they can leverage nostalgia to bring older fans back to the games they love most, and for the companies, they can earn serious bank for little effort. This raises some questions about what remasters can and should do to succeed. Should the games be as close to the originals as possible, and what additional content adds to the experience without betraying the spirit or feel of the original?<\/p>\n
Remastered elements in video games can range from the undetectable to the overwhelming. Some might even tick both boxes at once. The Shadow of the Colossus remaster, for example, is extremely accurate to the original while working from a full engine rebuild. In technical terms, it's more like a remake, but the strict adherence to the original game still places it in remaster territory.<\/p>\n