7 Remade Games That Are Now Due for a Second Remake, Ranked

Video game remakes can breathe new life into classics, but some are starting to show their age again. Whether it’s outdated visuals, technical problems, or design choices that haven’t held up, several remade games could benefit from another overhaul. This covers everything from Metal Gear Solid: The Twin Snakes to the disappointing Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy – The Definitive Edition, and more, with each of them having a different reason to return for a second remake.

7 Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy – The Definitive Edition

Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy – The Definitive Edition was supposed to modernize three landmark open-world games: GTA III, Vice City, and San Andreas. Instead, its November 2021 launch was marred by visual inconsistencies, bugs, awkward character models, and even technical problems.

Although eventual updates helped improve the collection, the presentation feels uneven nonetheless, with the character designs often clashing with the environments, while some lighting effects and textures fail to capture the atmosphere of the originals.

A proper remake of each game could preserve the original stories while rebuilding their visuals and physics. With GTA 6 pushing the series forward this November, revisiting these classics with more care would be a worthwhile project.

6 Yakuza Kiwami

Released in 2016, Yakuza Kiwami rebuilt the original Yakuza using the foundation of Yakuza 0. It introduced improved combat and a more modern presentation with additional story scenes, making the first game considerably easier to play.

However, there are still elements of an older design in the game, and its relatively small Kamurocho map and repetitive progression can feel dated when compared to the later entries. A second remake for this one could bring the original story closer to the scale and polish of modern Like a Dragon releases without losing its darker tone. The main challenge would be preserving the first game’s identity rather than turning it into something that feels like a different entry in the series.

5 XIII

The 2020 remake of XIII, the cult-favorite cel-shaded first-person shooter originally released in 2003, is one of the clearest examples of a remake that needs a second chance. Its bold comic-book presentation was a major part of the original’s appeal, yet the remake launched with changes to its visual style that disappointed longtime fans, not to mention all the serious bugs and performance issues.

While patches and a later overhaul did address some of its problems, the remake failed to fully escape its troubled reputation. The original’s distinctive art direction and the fast-paced gunplay deserve better than a release that’s remembered for its shortcomings.

4 Shadow of the Colossus

Bluepoint Games’ 2018 remake of Shadow of the Colossus is arguably the most visually impressive game on this list. It rebuilt the PlayStation 2 classic for modern hardware while preserving its lonely atmosphere and memorable battles against enormous creatures.

The problem is that its underlying design remains largely unchanged. While the occasionally awkward horse controls and the repetitive journeys between colossi are deliberate parts of the original experience, they can end up frustrating players used to modern action-adventure games.

A second remake can potentially improve traversal while retaining the game’s minimalist storytelling. The goal shouldn’t be to fill every empty corner with side quests, but to make the existing journey feel smoother without sacrificing its sense of isolation.

3 Ratchet & Clank

Insomniac Games’ 2016 Ratchet & Clank reimagined the original 2002 platformer with modern graphics and a story tied to the 2016 animated film. It was admittedly a polished release, but its place in the franchise’s history makes a second remake appealing.

The game’s retelling changes character motivations and story details, while its structure and humour sometimes fail to capture the personality of the original. In later entries, particularly in Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart, this is also demonstrated by how far the series has progressed. A new remake could revisit the original adventure with the technical quality of Rift Apart and a more faithful approach to the first game’s story,

2 Resident Evil (2002)

Capcom’s 2002 remake of Resident Evil remains one of the best examples of how to modernise a classic without losing what made it frightening. Its pre-rendered environments and terrifying Crimson Head enemies made the Spencer Mansion feel more dangerous than ever.

The catch is that the game still uses fixed camera angles and tank controls, which can be challenging for newcomers. Its HD remaster improved accessibility through alternative controls, but the underlying presentation and structure stay rooted in the early 2000s.

A second remake could use the over-the-shoulder perspective popularized by the modern Resident Evil games, while preserving the original game’s slow-burning horror.

1 Metal Gear Solid: The Twin Snakes

Released in 2004 for the Nintendo GameCube, Metal Gear Solid: The Twin Snakes rebuilt the original PlayStation stealth classic with updated graphics and gameplay mechanics inspired by Metal Gear Solid 2. Those changes made it more accessible, but they also created a few problems.

The addition of first-person aiming and other MGS2-style abilities altered the balance of encounters originally designed around more limited tools. Some cutscenes also leaned into exaggerated action, clashing with the original game’s grounded espionage tone.

A second remake could bring the original Shadow Moses mission to modern hardware with more balanced stealth mechanics and a presentation that feels closer to the series’ later entries.

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