Summary
PlayStationhas a rich legacy of iconic and memorable exclusive games, many of which could be ripe for a remaster. Recent leaks have hinted toward aThe Last of Us Part 2remaster, which has been viewed as unnecessary by many due to the fact thatThe Last of Us 2only launched three years ago and is still arguably on the cutting edge when it comes to visuals. In light of these rumors, it’s worth considering which older PlayStation games could be a better fit for a remaster or a remake
Remakes and remasters have been a key part of the release strategy of many major gaming companies in recent years. Some have drawn ire from the gaming community for their lack of new content or problematic technical state, while others have been received much more warmly. Just this year,theResident Evil 4Remakeand theDead Space Remakelaunched to impressive results, pleasing players and critics alike. There have also been several releases that fit somewhere between the extremes, like last year’sThe Last of Us Part 1, a remake of 2013’sThe Last of Uswhich featured noticeably overhauled visuals but very little else. IfThe Last of Us Part 1is setting a trend for PlayStation remakes, there are a lot of candidates better suited for the treatment thanThe Last of Us Part 2.
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Bloodborne
FromSoftware’s inventive 2015 release is perhaps the most obvious choice for a remaster when looking at PlayStation exclusives. Indeed,Bloodbornefans have been clamoring for a remakeor re-release of the game, one that could polish it up to modern standards, offering a better frame rate and resolution at the very least.Bloodbornestill looks great, but it is noticeably dated, especially compared to current-gen FromSoftware releases likeElden RingandArmored Core 6.
Infamous
Infamouswas one of the more uniquePlayStationgames of the 2000s. The gritty superhero action game launched almost fifteen years ago, however, and even the most charitable gamers will have to admit that it looks a little rough around the edges. But the game does a lot right, so a remaster offering clean, modern visuals, better performance, and some new QOL features could be a meaningful release worth the price of admission.
Uncharted: Drake’s Fortune
Unchartedis far from over, but it seems to be lying dormant for now. While fans await the next entry in the series, it could be worth revisiting one of the older entries. The firstUnchartedgame was a huge leap for Naughty Dog, allowing the company to pivot away from the all-ages, cartoon world of theJak and Daxterseries, but the game is behind the times in terms of visuals and gameplay. If any Naughty Dog game needs a remaster, it’sUncharted.
Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots
Metal Gear Solidis another slumbering franchise, butMetal Gear Solid 4is a bit of an odd duck in the series. Released in 2008 on the PS3, the game was never re-released or ported to other consoles, making it peculiarly difficult to play. TheupcomingMetal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 1, alongside theMetal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eaterremake, make aMetal Gear Solid 4remaster or remake seem more likely.
God of War
God of Warhas become an iconic franchise for an all-new generation of gamers, but it used to be wildly different. If Sony Santa Monica were to remaster the first entry in theGod of Warseries, it could offer a tight, polished return to the series' roots. The fundamentals of the game should remain mostly unchanged, but perhaps a remaster could tweak things slightly to better set up Kratos’s character arc, realized in the modernGod of Wargames.
Sony is bolstering its collectionof classicPlayStationgames, but many are still either unplayable or not up to modern technical standards. Arguably, these are the titles that should be remastered or remade - notThe Last of Us Part 2.
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