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Top Remastered Games Releasing in 2024 (and Some Wishes)
If you are a gamer who loves playing videogames, look no further. Multiple games are set to be remastered and released in 2024. One thing you can count on regarding videogames is that there is always a remake brewing somewhere along the lines. Videogame developers have the mentality that what is old can become new again.
What is a Remastered Videogame?
Videogame remasters offer a comprehensive overhaul of older games, enhancing various aspects to appeal to modern gamers. This process typically involves raising the resolution, replacing textures with more detailed versions, and improving animations, graphics, and sound.
The environment and character designs also receive updates, ensuring the game feels fresh and current. Overall, remastered videogames provide a total facelift to classic titles, making them more suitable and enjoyable for today's audience.
Pros and Cons of Videogame Remasters
Pros:
- Enhanced graphics and visuals.
- Improved performance and stability.
- Can introduce new content.
- Players can enjoy better features.
- Preserves nostalgic gaming experiences.
Cons:
- It may not address all original game issues.
- Some remasters may feel they need to be updated compared to newer titles.
- Limited changes are made to gameplay mechanics.
Although there are plenty of new online games set to be remastered or released in 2024, the following five stood out the most.
- Star Wars — Dark Forces Remaster
- Gothic Classic
- Luigi’s Mansion 2 HD
- Final Fantasy XIV
- Call Of Duty
Why Are These Games So Popular Among Gamers?
These online games are reaching new limits among today's gamers. They are popular for many reasons, such as being available on many gaming platforms, including PS4, PS5, Xbox, PC, Nintendo, and some mobile devices. They have also been updated to meet the wants and needs of today's gamers.
One of the main reasons they have become even more popular is their new and improved gameplay, features, graphics, and other leading advancements. These remastered videogames have brought new visions and an exciting future.
Interesting Information
Below, we cover some interesting information about each leading game currently getting a new lease on life, and the two we want to see.
1. Star Wars — Dark Forces Remaster
There is no shortage of this excellent first-person genre these days. But back in 1995, Dark Forces was a revelatory experience. It has been almost 30 years later, and now you can relive the adventures of Kyle Katarn as he joins the Rebel Alliance and infiltrates the Empire. This incredible videogame remaster supports up to 4K and 120fps graphics, upgraded gameplay, and enhanced lighting.
The videogame restoration experts at Nightdive Studios are behind this project, so the expectations are high that the result will be a fun and faithful return to “a galaxy far, far away.” The game released in February, so you can set course to check it out now!
2. Gothic Classic
Gothic is an action role-playing game that has been around for many years. Even when it was released in 2001, it felt dated. Many reviews noted the stiff combat system and clumsy controls, but Alkimia Interactive's well-known developers aim to modernise the experience with extensive gameplay enhancements.
Gothic Classic is currently available on PC and Nintendo Switch and is looking to appear on other consoles and platforms.
3. Luigi’s Mansion 2 HD
This thrilling videogame fits perfectly in the adventure/action genre as it offers many exciting features and gameplay. More than a decade after Luigi returned to his part-time job as a paranormal exterminator on the Nintendo 3DS, the hapless plumber’s first ghost-busting sequel, Dark Moon, is now being ported over to the Nintendo Switch.
Luigi's Mansion 2 increased the scope of the original game by throwing the lanky plumber into five locations filled with spooky ghosts, spreading the terror from a haunted mansion to an abandoned factory, research lab, and many other freaky destinations. This eye-catching remake will be launching this Summer.
4. Final Fantasy XIV
The future of Final Fantasy 14 is shining bright, as the game's next expansion, Dawntrail, is set to be released this Summer 2024. The marquee features in this expansion are the new job classes, as players can use magical artwork to unleash creative anarchy as the Pictomancer, or they can focus on close-range combat with the flexible new Viper class.
We'd love for the now-13 year-old game to get a bit of a refresh with a remastering! But for now this adventure videogame can be played on PS4, PS5, Xbox, and PC.
5. Call of Duty
This first-person and third-person shooter videogame genre forever brings gamers to the edge of their seats. This year, the brand new Call of Duty will debut in August. This year’s phenomenal shooting game will be the next entry in the Black Ops series, and it is believed that the story could take place, at least in part, during the Gulf War.
The big question is when are they going to go back and remaster Call of Duty? The 21 year-old classic could do with a new coat of paint after all of this time.
What’s Coming Up in the World of Remastered Games
The remastering of videogames has become the new norm. There are many benefits to why gaming developers sit and work to remake and improve their games. After long hours of research, we have concluded that the future of remastering games looks promising. There is an excellent number of online games re-launching in 2024, and there will be loads of excitement and hours spent on these games among today's gamers.
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