10 PS1 Games That Deserve A Remaster

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00:00Welcome to Mojo Plays and today we are looking at 10 PS1 games that deserve a remaster. Remakes

00:13are beautiful but they take a lot of work. For some classic games that function and feel

00:17great even by today's standards, a simple remaster would do just fine. Today we're focusing

00:23on those classic games that are difficult to play without an original PS1.

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00:36Legacy of Kain – Soul Reaver

00:45The classic soul-hunting, epic, gothic, open-world gem known as Soul Reaver changed what a PS1

00:52game could be. The world was diverse and dark, the game mechanics were innovative and interesting

00:57and the world was unbroken in its traversal. To say Soul Reaver is one of the best PS1

01:02games of all time is not really arguable. Although PC players can get their hands on

01:07the PS1 classic using the GOG PC port, it's not the best way to play the game as it is

01:13a little poopy. Without the GOG version you can only really play this by blowing dust

01:18off your PS1 console and getting on eBay for the disc. Worth it though.

01:29Driver

01:36Driver is widely regarded as exceptional. Exceptional I'll say it again. It features

01:41innovative gameplay, realistic physics and an immersive atmosphere. It revolutionised

01:47the racing genre by introducing open-world environments with a focus on realistic car

01:51handling and intense police chases. The game's intricate storyline and challenging missions

01:56captivated players while its impressive graphics and sound design pushed the boundaries of

02:00what was possible on the PS1 hardware. Driver's blend of action, strategy and simulation set

02:05a new standard for driving games of its era, earning it a long-lasting legacy as a PS1

02:10classic. A classic title that has yet to get a decent re-release. Give us Driver!

02:23Medal of Honor

02:30Like all entries on this list, Medal of Honor on the PS1 garnered widespread acclaim

02:35for its groundbreaking approach to first-person shooter gameplay.

02:38Set during World War II, the game immersed players in historically inspired missions,

02:43offering intense combat scenarios and authentic weapons. Medal of Honor's cinematic presentation

02:48and gripping storyline further elevated its appeal, making it a beloved classic among

02:53FPS enthusiasts and setting the stage for the franchise's continued success in the gaming

02:57industry. And what a success it was. Unfortunately, like many other series,

03:01some younger gamers want to step back in time and see the games that started the series' success,

03:06and like all entries on this list, it's impossible without the original gear.

03:11Silent Hill

03:12With a full-blown remake of Silent Hill 2 coming to modern consoles soon enough,

03:16players are getting the opportunity to step back in time and experience a series from its early

03:20days with modern technology. But there is an entry that came before this game that some players who

03:26want to get into the Silent Hill franchise for the first time may want to experience,

03:30and that's the previous release, Silent Hill. Without an original PS1 or the HD remaster on

03:357th generation consoles, this is not something available to modern gamers. The game functions

03:41incredibly well as a survival horror with tank controls. Its real-time 3D environments aren't

03:47as charming as Resident Evil 1 to 3's pre-rendered backgrounds, but its gameplay and atmosphere

03:52easily make up for its outdated graphics. Tenchu Stealth Assassin

03:56Yes, it's fair to say that Tenchu was one of the first authentic ninja games. Released in 1998 on

04:08the PS1, it garnered significant attention for its portrayal of stealth-based gameplay

04:13in a feudal Japanese setting, allowing players to take on the roles of ninjas and execute

04:18various assassination missions using stealth, strategy and a range of ninja tools and techniques.

04:24Tenchu was highly influential in popularising the ninja genre in video games and remains a

04:29beloved classic among fans of stealth action games, yet it hasn't had any re-release or remaster

04:35of any kind. It wasn't included in the infamous PlayStation Classic and can't be bought on the

04:40PS Store in the Classics category. It is, for all intents and purposes, a ghost of Tsushima.

04:53Fighting Force Described as one of the most

05:06surprisingly strategic fighting games on the PS1, Fighting Force has yet to be brought to modern

05:11audiences through any means and still remains only playable on the original console. Fighting

05:16Force offered exhilarating beat-em-up action, combining fast-paced combat with vibrant graphics

05:21and a diverse range of environments. The cooperative multiplayer mode enhanced the fun,

05:26allowing friends to team up and unleash mayhem together, something we'd love to do again today.

05:32The game's arcade-like gameplay, featuring combos, weapons and environmental interaction,

05:37kept players engaged as they battled through waves and waves of enemies and challenging bosses.

05:42Vagrant Story

05:43Vagrant Story, developed by Square Enix, is indeed a gem that stands out in the realm of RPGs.

05:59Its unique blend of action, adventure and intricate storytelling sets it apart from

06:03any other title in the genre. It's arguably better than most Final Fantasy games of the time.

06:08Reviving Vagrant Story and making it available again to a new generation of gamers would

06:14undoubtedly be a thrilling prospect. With updated graphics and improved controls,

06:18it could introduce the game to a wider audience and reignite interest among long-time fans.

06:23Given the clear resurgence of interest in classic games and the popularity of remakes and remasters,

06:29there's a clear market for bringing back beloved titles like Vagrant Story.

06:33I feel like I'm using this platform to personally try and sell the world on Vagrant Story,

06:38I think I should move on.

06:47Tekken 3

07:00I kid you not, I have a PS1 setup in my living room right now next to my PS5,

07:05and I would honest to god be lying if I told you I hadn't drunkenly played my friends in a

07:09Tekken 3 tournament twice in the last 3 months. The game holds up, y'all. With an amazing roster

07:14of characters, a combat style that has yet to be replicated, and a soundtrack that genuinely slaps,

07:20Tekken 3 is the Tekken game we all want to see released on modern consoles.

07:24So why the hell did they release Tekken 2?

07:27Resident Evil 2

07:29One of the best Resident Evil games ever made was given an appropriate and epic remake in 2019,

07:39and it set the bar for what remakes could be. It took the classic game's story and energy,

07:44and reworked it into an original game that lightly followed the beats,

07:48while offering a whole new experience.

07:50For that reason alone, we'd love to see the original PS1 Resident Evil 2

07:54get a remaster and be re-released to the public for epic consumption.

07:59The game's incredible story and action still holds up to this day, with fun and frustrating puzzles,

08:04and a game environment that still looks beautiful with its pre-rendered backgrounds.

08:08It's an incredibly fun and interesting playthrough after playing the remake,

08:12and still feels like less of an inspiration, and more of a solely functioning prequel.

08:17Dino Crisis

08:31Need I say more, it's Dino Crisis you bloody legends. Dino Crisis stands out for its ingenious

08:37fusion of survival horror and dinosaur themed action, and that is easily the funniest description

08:43I've ever written. Created by Capcom, it delivers intense gameplay with a constant sense of dread

08:49and tension, as players navigate through a research facility infested with deadly dinosaurs.

08:54The game's innovative use of pre-rendered backgrounds and dynamic camera angles

08:58enhances the atmosphere, keeping players on edge at every turn. With its compelling storyline,

09:03engaging puzzles and thrilling encounters, Dino Crisis offers a gripping experience

09:08that keeps players hooked from start to finish, and that hook still holds up by today's standards.

09:14Dino Crisis is at the top of many folks lists of games that need to be re-released to modern

09:19audiences. A remake isn't necessary, it's perfect just the way it is. Did you enjoy this video?

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