What makes a good remaster
Remastered games are all the rage these days.
What makes a good remaster?
If the game simply has better resolution, models, and textures, it's not enough.
I'm not a graphics whore. I can play a cheaper original than an expensive remaster.
What a remaster needs to have:
* better framerate
* be the GOTY edition
* make sure all the GOTY DLC is also remastered too
* bug fixes (especially bad nasty glitches)
* new content
The new content part is important.
I can live with playing a cheap GOTY original than basically the same game in better detail.
Give us something NEW.
Here is a list of notable recent remastered games and if I think they are good remasters.
NOTE: it also includes some remakes.
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NOTE: if you haven't played the original than every remaster is probably good
+ is a positive point
- is a negative point
~ is a mixed/neutral point
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The Sly Collection/The Sly Trilogy
+ set of minigames for Move/Sixaxis with easy trophies
= a good remaster
God of War Collection
+ God of War II has the bonus features of the retail version
= a good remaster
God of War: Origins Collection
+ comes with documentary and the original pre-order bonuses
= a good remaster
God of War III Remastered
+ GOTY year edition
~ photo mode
= a good remaster
Beyond Good & Evil HD
- simply the PC version ported over
~ online leaderboards
= a so-so remaster
Dragon Ball Z Budokai HD Collection
- new soundtracks (due to plagiarism)
+ new title sequence for Budokai 1
+ alternative costumes restricted to various regions are now available to all
= a good remaster
Earthworm Jim HD
~ three new levels, however it removes the secret level and doesn't include Big Bruty
+ new difficulty settings
~ multiplayer with exclusive levels for 4 player co-op
= a so-so remaster
Final Fantasy X/X-2 HD Remaster
+ based on the international versions, so we get content like the Dark Aeons
+ X-2 comes with Last Mission, a Japanese exclusive (which is dubbed)
+ new dresspheres and other content created just for the remaster
= a good remaster
Jak and Daxter Collection
~ stereoscopic 3D
- very poor Vita version
+ Jak 2 and Jak 3 have debug menus that can earn you a platinum in around 10 minutes each
= a so-so remaster
Ratchet & Clank Collection
~ fixes bugs but adds bugs
+ Up Your Arsenal has new skins, including the Japanese exclusive skins
= a good remaster
Soulcalibur II HD Online
+ Includes both PS2 and Xbox exclusive characters, Heihachi Mishima and Spawn
~ only English voice-acting selection
~ online mode
= a good remaster
Silent Hill HD Collection
- had to be based on unfinished builds of the games
- locked to 30 frames per second
- alternate voice acting is bad (Silent Hill 3 has it forced upon you)
= not a good remaster
Metal Gear Solid HD Collection
+ additional features from the exclusive version of the games are here (e.g. the MSX games)
+ controls have been modified to suit the different controllers
= a good remaster
Kingdom Hearts HD 1.5 Remix
+ based on the Final Mix versions, so that Japanese-exclusive content is now available
~ Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days is not a game but is instead an almost 3 hour series of FMVs
= a good remaster
Kingdom Hearts HD 2.5 Remix
+ based on the Final Mix versions, so that Japanese-exclusive content is now available
~ Kingdom Hearts Re:coded is not a game but is instead an almost 3 hour series of FMVs
+ most of the content for Kingdom Hearts Re:coded is new, created for the collection
= a good remaster
Kingdom Hearts HD 2.8 Final Chapter Prologue
+ HD remaster of Kingdom Hearts Dream Drop Distance (previously 3DS only)
+ Kingdom Hearts 0.2: Birth by Sleep – A Fragmentary Passage, a new original game
+ Kingdom Hearts χ Back Cover, an FMV cinematic that expands on the backstory
= a good remaster
Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell Classic Trilogy HD
+ can save whenever you want (similar to save states)
~ no multiplayer
- no bonus missions were included
= a so-so remaster
Hitman HD Trilogy
- some of these games were already released on the consoles (some in HD, some not)
- Hitman: Codename 47 not included as it was PC exclusive
= a so-so remaster
DuckTales: Remastered
~ basically remakes the game into a new thing, which might upset retro purists
+ has voice acting with the voice actors from the hit DuckTales cartoon
+ the levels are bigger and have more objectives
+ the other villains have a greater role
- the hidden treasures are only found on higher difficulty levels
= a good remaster
Gravity Rush Remastered
+ GOTY edition
+ the models are updated to be in line with the sequel
= a good remaster
Grim Fandango Remastered
+ analogue controls for the console versions
+ new soundtrack
+ developer commentary
= a good remaster
Full Throttle Remastered
+ can swap graphics and sound between the remaster and original versions
+ developer commentary
+ re-uses original dialogue recordings as to not screw up with redubbing
= a good remaster
Day of the Tentacle Remastered
+ developer commentary from the original creators
+ can swap graphics and sound between the remaster and original versions
+ yes, the Maniac Mansion easter egg is here
= a good remaster
Final Fantasy Type-0 HD
+ a Japan-exclusive PSP game is now a worldwide PS4 game
+ new outfits, cutscenes, and music
+ can change difficulty
~ multiplayer removed
= a good remaster
Final Fantasy VII
+ it's a port of the PC version (not a bad thing as it means higher quality everything)
+ has boosters like a trainer for a PC game
+ can disable random encounters and max character stats
= a good remaster
Final Fantasy IX
+ it's a port of the PC version (not a bad thing as it means higher quality everything)
+ has boosters like a trainer for a PC game (makes getting Excalibur II much easier)
+ can now skip pre-battle fly-bys and cutscenes
= a good remaster
Final Fantasy XII: The Zodiac Age
+ auto-save
+ each playable character can have two jobs at once
+ game has been rebalanced to make it easier
+ Sky Pirate's Den was brought back with a patch
= a good remaster
Patapon Remastered and Patapon 2 Remastered
+ makes a PSP exclusive game available on the more popular PS4
- modern TVs tend to make rhythm-based games hard due to lag
- nothing new
= a so-so remaster
LocoRoco Remastered and LocoRoco 2 Remaster
+ using L1 and R1 to tilt rather than tilting the controller is good
- nothing new
= a decent remastered
PaRappa the Rapper Remastered
~ some of the raps have new versions
- Cheap Cheap the Cooking Chicken's stage is harder
- voices don't sound smooth
= not a good remaster
The Last of Us Remastered
+ GOTY edition
+ director's commentary with the director, Troy Baker (Joel), and Ashley Johnson (Ellie)
~ photo mode
= a good remaster
Uncharted: The Nathan Drake Collection
~ two new difficulty levels: Explorer (very easy), and Brutal (goddamn brutal)
~ photo mode
+ no multiplayer, so the multiplayer rewards are added to single player
+ no Sixaxis motion controls
+ Speed Run mode
= a good remaster
Wipeout Omega Collection
+ has content from Wipeout 2048, the Vita exclusive
+ some of the harder trophies like Beat Zico are gone (the replacements are easier)
+ PSVR compatible
- no real new content
= a good remaster
Valkyria Chronicles Remastered
+ has trophies; the original did not have trophies
- no new content or special features
= an alright remaster
Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition
+ digital version of the Tomb Raider comic are included
+ developer videos
= a good remaster
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim – Special Edition
+ GOTY edition
+ mod support for consoles (though Sony is being retarded about it with their limitations)
- no new content
= a good remaster.
The Raven Remastered
+ introduces people to a game they might not have heard of
+ subtitles for French, Spanish, and Simplified Chinese
- no new content
= a so-so remaster
Assassin's Creed Rogue Remastered
+ GOTY edition + the bonus missions + the loot from the Master Templar and Explorer packs
+ Bayek's legacy outfit from Assassin's Creed Origins
- no new content
= a good remaster
Assassin's Creed: The Ezio Collection
+ GOTY edition for all three games
+ bonus short films (Assassin's Creed: Lineage and Assassin's Creed: Embers)
~ no multiplayer (not like I cared)
= a good remaster
Dark Souls Remastered
+ expanded online mode
- no new content
= a so-so remaster
Burnout Paradise Remastered
+ GOTY edition (ALL the DLC packs are included)
~ sponsor cars are not there (likely due to licensing)
~ missing two songs from the soundtrack (also likely due to licensing)
= a so-so remaster
Dishonored: Definitive Edition
~ it's just the GOTY edition but with enhanced graphics
= a so-so remaster
BioShock: The Collection
+ GOTY edition for all three games
+ director's commentary episodes unlocked through new golden film reels
= a good remaster
Borderlands: The Handsome Collection
~ the original Borderlands is not included
+ 'Loyalty Rewards' to reward you if you have save data for Borderlands 2 + The Pre-Sequel
~ four player split-screen (though it reduces the frame rate to 30 fps rather than 60)
= an alright remaster
Sleeping Dogs Definitive Edition
~ it's just the GOTY edition but with enhanced graphics
~ can't play the DLC until you unlock them in the story plot
= a so-so remaster
Batman: Return to Arkham
~ it's just the GOTY editions but with enhanced graphics
= a so-so remaster
Ōkami HD
~ it's just the PS3 HD remaster but in 4K detail
= an alright remaster
Shadow of the Colossus HD
+ two modes: Cinematic (4K but 30 fps) and Performance (60 fps)
+ fixes some of the unbalances the PS3 HD version had
- no new content
= a good remaster
Red Faction: Guerrilla Re-Mars-tered
+ improved graphics and 4K resolution support
+ Steam users who own the original get the remaster for free
- no new content
= a good remaster
StarCraft Remastered
+ improved graphics and 4K resolution support
+ improved matchmaking
+ can pair with old StarCraft account to carry over stats
= a good remaster
Lumines Remastered
+ enhanced visuals and higher resolution settings
+ uses original higher bitrate music
= a good remaster
Shadow Complex Remastered
+ 100+ additional items and enhancements from the original
+ new achievements
+ master challenges added
= a good remaster
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare HD Remaster
+ much improved graphics and sounds
- only available with a bundle containing Infinite Warfare
~ microtransactions in the multiplayer (optional, but still)
- expensive DLC
= not a good remaster
Resident Evil
+ 1080p visuals and 5.1 surround sound
+ option for analogue controls
~ the naked zombies in the Laboratory are now clothed
= a good remaster
Halo: The Master Chief Collection
+ 1080p and 60 frames per second
+ multiplayer for each
~ was pretty bad when it came out, fairly good now after patches
= a good remaster
Age of Empires II: HD Edition
+ multiplayer is back, baby
+ three new expansions: Eastern Europe, Africa, and South Asia
~ the achievements can be very grindy (but they are optional after all)
= a good remaster
Shining Resonance Refrain
+ finally translated and released outside of Japan
+ Refrain Mode, which is an optional 'what-if' side story
+ Excela and Jenious are now playable
+ Game of the Year Edition; all DLC is now freely accessible
= a good remaster
Baldur's Gate: Enhanced Edition
+ combines the base game and the expansion Tales of the Sword Coast
+ can now romance party members
+ new playable characters and quests
+ improved UI overlay
= a good remaster
The Secret of Monkey Island: Special Edition
+ can swap between new graphics and voice acting or original 8-bit mode
+ hint mode
= a good remaster
Constructor HD
+ re-balances gameplay
+ can share online creations via Town Designer
~ graphics and cutscenes upgraded but still look dated
= an alright remaster
Star Ocean: The Last Hope Remaster:
+ based on the PS3 version, which has additional content over the Xbox 360 version
~ no new content
= an alright remaster
Bulletstorm: Full Clip Edition:
~ nothing more than just a graphical upgrade
+ Duke Nukem!
= a so-so remaster
Killer7 Remastered
~ no new content
= a so-so remaster
The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel - Decisive Edition
+ cross-play: can transfer your original PS3 or Vita save to the PS4 version
+ Turbo Mode: hold L2 to speed up the game like a fast forward button
+ can swap between Japanese and English audio
+ has a comic in the manual
~ new content but it's all DLC items
= a good remaster
Metal Wolf Chaos XD
~ merely a graphics update
+ gameplay is improved
= a so-so remaster
Mark of the Ninja Remastered
~ basically the GOTY edition with improved visuals
= a so-so remaster
Asterix & Obelix XXL 2 Remastered
+ more abilities and can create an ability tree of sorts
+ bonus challenges
+ new collectables
+ new Fast Travel system
= a good remaster
Disgaea 1 Complete
+ new characters: Asagi, Prism Blue, and Prism Yellow,
+ all added content from the PSP, DS, and PC versions
+ can now skip Events and skill animations
~ no Prinny Commentary
~ no new content
- missing songs due to licensing
= an alright remaster
Onimusha: Warlords
+ improved controls (though you can revert to the original controls)
~ just a graphical update with no new content
~ has no content from Genma Onimusha, the Xbox version
= a so-so remaster
Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles Remastered
+ new voiceovers
+ online multiplayer with crossplay
+ new Mimic system: take the form of people you have met
+ new weapons and armour
+ eight new character skins
+ new bonus dungeons
+ new music
= a good remaster
The Last Remnant Remastered
+ based on the improved PC version
+ some things have been renamed for better clarity
+ new sprint ability
~ voice language is bound to the system language, so no Japanese dub with English subs
= an alright remake
Assassin's Creed III Remastered
+ gameplay improvements, such as easier double assassinations and free-aim range weapons
+ more weapons to craft
+ new UI for color-blind settings
+ new outfits based on previous AC protagonists
~ no new content
~ no multiplayer
= an alright remaster
Katamari Damacy Reroll
+ redesigned characters to be more faithful to Keita Takahashi's artwork
+ more generous time limits in some levels
+ the Switch version can be control with tilt control
~ no new content
= an alright remaster
Yakuza 4 Remaster
~ Masayoshi Tanimura is recast and remodelled
~ no new content
= a so-so remaster
Yakuza 5 Remaster
~ no new content
= a so-so remaster
Command & Conquer Remastered Collection
+ improved UI
+ improved online multiplayer
+ remastered music, some of which never made it in the original games
+ unlockable gallery images
~ FMVs look pretty bad (not entirely the dev's fault)
= a good remaster
GODS Remastered
+ can switch between the modern graphics and classic graphics at any time
+ speedrun mode
- doesn't add any modern user-friendly options
= an alright remaster
Castle Crashers Remastered
+ improved performance in local and online multiplayer
+ the Switch version has four player local multiple
+ new Back Off Barbarian minigame
= a good remaster
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare Remastered
+ new cheats
+ update multiplayer to be more like the recent CoD games
~ more customizing i.e. skins and camouflage
- loot boxes
= an alright remaster
Sniper Elite V2 Remastered
+ new characters to play as in the campaign and multiplayer
+ all DLC
~ photo mode
~ no new content
= a so-so remaster
Borderlands: Game of the Year Edition:
+ all DLC
+ updated the UI to be more like Bordlerlands 2
+ six new Legendary weapons
~ more character customization
= a good remaster
Star Ocean: First Departure R
+ can swap between Japanese and English voiceover
+ can swap between new art and the classic art
+ Speed Mode
+ better game balance
+ new charcters to recruit: Erys Jerand and Welch Vineyard
+ new Mastery system for levelling Special Arts and Symbology
+ remastered music, some of which is new tracks
= a good remaster
SpongeBob Squarepants: Battle for Bikini Bottom - Rehydrated:
+ has cut content from the original game
+ multiplayer horde mode
+ remastered soundtrack
+ new voice recordings, including other languages
= a good remaster
Ni No Kuni: Wrath of the White Witch Remastered
+ 4K and 60fps options (though they require exiting to the main menu to change)
+ comes with all DLC Familiar Tickets (Griffy, Mite, Drongo, Hurly, and Flutterby)
~ no new content
= an alright remaster
The Alliance Alive HD Remastered:
+ update UI since the game is now on consoles and PC, not the 3DS
~ no new content
= a so-so remaster
Super Monkey Ball Banana Blitz HD
+ Decathlon Mode - complete 10 minigames in a row (pffft)
+ Sonic is a playable character
+ more character costumes
~ some level designs make them more difficult to complete
= an alright remaster
Bayonetta & Vanquish 10th Anniversary Bundle
+ nothing but a graphics update at 4K at 60 fps
= a so-so remaster
The Wonderful 101: Remastered
+ difficulty tweaks
+ update UI since the game is now on consoles and PC, not the Wii U
+ more modes and DLC
= an alright remaster
Warcraft III: Reforged
+ includes Reign of Chaos and The Frozen Throne
+ includes the Exodus of the Horde and Founding of Durotar campaigns
+ Story Mode difficulty
- multiplayer problems
- many promised features were not delivered on
- forces classic Warcraft III clients to get updated
= a shitty remaster
Need For Speed Hot Pursuit Remastered
+ + all DLC and new challenges
+ cross-play multiplayer
+ can change most cars' colours and add decals
- three cars are missing due to licensing
= a good remaster
Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition
+ all expansions
+ two new civilisations: Incas and Swedes
+ two more game modes: The Art of War and Historical Battles
+ remastered graphics, animations, and sounds
+ server-based multiplayer
+ improved AI + harder difficulty option
= a good remaster
Sam & Max Save the World Remastered:
+ all episodes built into one game, not separated
+ controller support
+ new music
+ improved gun aiming and car driving
+ new easter eggs and secrets
+ improved puzzles
~ Bosco recast for cringey ideological reasons
= a good remaster
Mass Effect Legendary Edition:
+ all DLC
+ trilogy-wide character creator, including female Shepard from Mass Effect 3
+ the original Mass Effect got overhauled to be more like its sequels
+ 4K resolution @ 60 fps
+ easier diplomacy between crew mates
+ improved AI
+ improved weapon balancing
+ combat overhauled for all games
+ improved loading times; no more very long elevator rides!
+ all DLC except Pinnacle Station from ME1
+ has the improved ME3 ending, not the controversial original ending
~ changed Mako controls
~ changed cutscene angles, some of which are unnecessary
~ no multiplayer for Mass Effect 3
= a great remaster
SaGa Frontier Remastered:
+ new playable character, Fuse the detective
+ cut events
+ cut cutscenes from Asellus's scenario
+ scenario map for tracking game progress
+ Double Speed setting
+ quick-saving
+ New Game Plus mode
~ bugs and glitches, but some are beneficial for speedrunning
= a good remaster
Shadow Man Remastered:
+ 4K resolution and anti-aliasing
+ can switch between original textures and high resolution textures
+ new content: three cut levels, dialogue options, animations, models
+ new weapons, new weapons, new effects, new secrets
+ rearranged levels with fixes and tweaks to each
+ new weapon wheel
= a great remaster
Sonic Colors: Ultimate
+ new Rival Rush mode
+ has the "Jade Ghost" Wisp power up from Team Sonic Racing
~ can change Sonic to look like his 2020 film version
= an alright remaster
BeeFense Beemastered:
+ new graphics and animations
+ new levels
= an alright remaster
Final Fantasy I-VI Bundle:
+ rearranged soundtrack
+ auto-battle
+ image gallery and music player
+ bug fixes
~ based on original versions, not updates ports
~ high resolution font clashes with the pixel art
~ no new content
= a so-so remaster, stick to the originals
Zool Redimensioned:
+ has original Amiga version and Genesis/Mega Drive version
+ Redimensionsed mode, which has quality of life improvement
+ accessibility options, like level select and checkpoints
+ resdesigned boss fights
+ new secrets
= a good remaster
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 Campaign Remastered:
+ textures and models overhauled
+ new stealth melee attacks
+ new cheats (unlocked by collecting Intel from 'No Russian')
~ campaign only, so no multiplayer
~ no new content
= a so-so remaster
Commandos 2 HD:
+ improved graphics, resolutions, and animations
+ can remap controls now
~ bug infested, some from the original game
~ uses the banner from the first game
- all Axis flags (Nazi Germany, Imperial Japan) have been removed
= a so-so remaster
Praetorians - HD Remaster:
+ improved graphics, resolutions, and animations
+ multiplayer built into the game; no more GameSpy
- no new content
= a so-so remaster
Nioh Collection:
+ Nioh and Nioh 2 with all DLC and updates
+ three rendering modes: PS5 Mode, 4K Mode, and a 120 fps Mode
+ takes advantage of the PS5 SSD for ultra-fast loading
= an alright remaster
How to Take Off Your Mask Remastered:
+ improved graphics, redrawn backgrounds
= a pretty bland remaster
Shin Megami Tensei III Nocturne HD Remaster
+ Merciful difficulty mode
+ Chronicle Pack DLC, which has a new story arc with tough dungeon
+ can now save anytime you want
+ Demon Fusion, which is a new skill for strategically fusing demons
~ English voice acting whichg is hit or miss
~ play as Dante from Devil May Cry via expensive DLC
~ DLC items that help grind EXP in an extra dungeon
= a pretty good remaster
Total War: Rome Mastered:
+ 4K resolution, better camera, new HUD features
+ 16 additional factions to play as (38 total)
+ cross-platform multiplayer
+ new agent Merchants, which can sent to establish trade
= a good remaster
Saints Row: The Third Remastered:
+ all DLC except Unlockable Pack and Bloodsucker Pack
+ increased pedestrian and vehicle density
~ no character gallery and screenshot features
- locked at 30fps by default, can unlock frame-rate cap
- bugs and glitches
Toy Soldiers HD:
+ bundle of Toy Soldiers and Toy Soldiers: Cold War plus all DLC
+ new levels
+ new units
= an alright remaster
Sonic Colors: Ultimate
+ 4K at 60fps (though not on the Switch)
+ accessibility features like custom checkpoints
+ customisable controls
+ new Rival Rush, allowing you to race Metal Sonic throuygh various levels
+ new Jade ability allowing for teleportation to new areas
~ cosmetic customization for Sonic
- more bugs than the oirginal though most have been patched
= a good remaster
Kingdoms of Amalur: Re-Reckoning
+ 4K at 60fps
+ all DLC
+ new expansion: Fatesworn
+ new difficulty: Very Hard
- textures not been redone, gets blurry at 4K resolution
- audio not improved, such as voices echoing inside buildings
~ enemy levels now scale to your level when entering a region
+ loot generation optimised to drop what you could use more
+ increased stash capacity
Grand Theft Auto Remastered Trilogy
+ modern GTA V controls like a weapon wheel
+ can now restart failed missions immediately
+ improved minimaps
+ waypoints now give navigation lines
+ touchscreen zooming and menu selection for the Switch
+ no longer lose weapons when you die in GTA San Andreas
+ GTA San Andreas' brridge facts easter egg now has updated info
~ removed co-op from GTA San Andreas
~ fewer NPC and vehicle density
~ only one moon phase
~ cars no longer get dirty
~ censorship of some content
- the mobile versions were the base games
- no new content
- missing songs due to licensing issues
- iconic NPCs changed like Old Reece the barber from GTA: SA
- horrible weather effects like rain and fog
- GTA 3's top-down mode has been removed
- vehicles in GTA Vice City seem to be less durable
- signs and other textures are messed up
= a shitty remaster
Shatter Remastered Deluxe
+ 4K and 120 fps
- no new content
= a so-so remaster
Uncharted: Legacy of Thieves Collection
+ Performance Mode for 4K at 60 fps
+ good use of DualSense
- barely any visual updating such as textures, lighting, and shadowing
= a so-so remaster
Judgment Remastered
+ better graphics and framerate
+ improved loading times
+ DLC included
- cannot transfer save file from original version to remaster
= a pretty alright remaster
Tactics Ogre: Reborn
+ more generous equipment requirements
+ new skills
+ revamped skills
+ finishing moves now only require Magic Points
+ charms, a new item that gives passive buffs
+ buff cards, a new item that buffs battles
+ can now save up to five different parties
+ improvements to enemy and ally AI
+ trajectory prediction for ranged attacks
+ can now revive units
+ shop improvements such as amount in stock
~ no random encounters on field (unless you Train)
~ enemies now scale with the party level
= a great remaster
Fairy Fencer F: Advent Dark Force
+ some DLC as unlockable content but not all DLC is present
+ new joinable party members
+ six party members can be in battle instead of three
+ new new story routes
+ can skip cutscenes
+ Dash button in dungeons to move faster
+ stagger system to break enemy guard
+ can now choose difficulty levels
+ can choose what to carry over in New Game+
= a good remaster
Legend of Mana HD Remaster
+ can choose between original and reorchestrated soundtrack
+ Gallery and Music mode to play what you've unlocked
+ enemy encounters can be turned off and on
+ PocketStation exclusive minigame: Ring Ring Land
+ save anywhere plus autosaves
= a good remaster
Romancing SaGa 2 Remaster
+ New Game+ can be played anytime on any save file
+ new classes: Ninja and Diviner
+ new optional dungeon: Maze of Memory
+ new section to your base: Avalon Garden
+ new special event
+ an adventure log
+ can choose to play with or without the new content
= a good remaster
Romancing SaGa 3 Remaster
+ New Game+ can be played anytime on any save file
+ new items and gear
+ new optional dungeon: Phantom Maze
+ an adventure log
+ can choose to play with or without the new content
= a good remaster
Diablo II Resurrection
+ can toggle gold to be automatically picked up
+ can swap between the original and remade cinematics
+ cross-progression, so can use save file from another platform
+ skill changes to make underused builds more viable
+ new rune words
+ skill hotbar (for PC version only)
+ quick skill function, so you can hit a button rather than right-click
+ can now set difficulty in offline rather than use "/players x"
+ mercenary rebalancing so no longer only using Act 2 mercs
+ updated set item bonuses
+ new Horadric Cube recipes
+ increases stash capacity
+ stash is shared between your characters
+ increased area levels to avoid farming in select spots
+ Secret Cow Level now repeatable
- no cross-play
= a great remaster
Life is Strange: Remastered Collection
+ 4K resolution
+ 60 FPS mode
+ improved hair physics
+ improved lip-syncing
+ bonus content for Before the Storm included
= a pretty good remaster
BloodRayne Betrayal: Fresh Bites
+ improved controls
+ difficulty adjusted and has a Classic difficulty
+ glitch and bug fixes
+ re-recorded dialogue
- pretty bare bones
= an alright remaster
Crysis Remastered Trilogy
+ 4K mode and Performance mode
+ Ray tracing
~ launched without the Ascension level but this was patched in
- no multiplayer modes
- nothing new
= an alright remaster
Alan Wake Remastered
+ 60 fps (except cutscenes, which are still 30 fps)
+ no product placement (Energizer batteries)
+ Alan remodelled to look like Ilkka Villi, who plays live-action Alan
+ new QR codes easter eggs
+ new developer commentary track
= a good remaster
Actraiser Renaissance
+ 15 new music tracks and re-arranged original tracks
+ auto-save
+ difficulty levels
+ new tower defence minigame on the map
+ new stages,a new realm, and a new boss
+ new post-story stage: Alcaleone
~ graphics are a muddled mix of old and new
- the extra gameflow content can come across as padding
= a good remaster
Commandos 3 – HD Remaster
+ can toggle between having Nazi imagery visible or not
+ optimized aiming system
~ improved controls but can be buggy
- no new content
= a bad remaster
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Not yet released:
Crash Bandicoot: The Wrath of Cortex remaster
Rise of the Triad: Ludicrous Edition
Red Dead Redemption Remastered
CRISIS CORE –FINAL FANTASY VII– REUNION
Tales of Symphonia Remastered
Suikoden I & II HD Remaster
Parasite Eve 1 + 2 HD Remaster
