What makes a good remaster

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