Directed by one of the biggest figures in the gaming industry, Shinji Mikami, Dino crisis is a survival horror game developed and published by Capcom in 1999. The man behind Resident Evil franchise gave the genre a twist by replacing zombies with ferocious dinosaurs. Resource management, puzzles, and dynamic enemy AI all had designs ahead of their time, and the remaster was able to modernize its visuals and controls and place Regina and her team of agents in an updated environment.

While Dino crisis recently received a PlayStation Premium Plus tier and modern overhaul for PS4 and PS5, it came without the ability to purchase or trophy support.

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Developed by Sony Computer Entertainment and directed by Yasuyuki Hasebe and produced by Shuhei Yoshida, The Legend of the Dragon is a classic JRPG released in late 1999 in Japan, only to come to American soil in 2000 and Europe in January 2001.

Set in the fantasy world of Endiness, the story follows Dart and his allies as they fight to prevent its destruction. Known for its innovative turn-based combat and stunning CGI sequences, the epic story that drove the game forward, all deserve a modern remaster to bring it to new players but also those who enjoyed hours of gameplay on PS1.

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Final Fantasy Tactics is a 1997 tactical RPG developed by Square, directed by Yasumi Matsuno and produced by Hironobu Sakaguchi. Released in Japan and the US for the PlayStation, it introduced players to the world of Ivalice and the main hero Ramza Beoulve, set during the Lion War.

While the game didn’t launch the genre, it perfected it with grid-based combat, a rich class system that featured iconic Final Fantasy roles, including Summoners, Wizards, Monks and more. A modern version of the epic RPG can bring back the timeless story and combat as more and more RPG games move towards real-time action combat without tactical depth.

The “dream team” of Hironobu Sakaguchi, Yuji Horii and Akira Toriyama behind the development of Chrono Trigger is enough to warrant a remaster. Released in 1995 for the SNES, the game follows Crono and his allies as they use time travel to prevent global catastrophe. The game redefined RPG storytelling and gameplay with its Active Time Battle system, innovative tech combos, and multiple endings.

It’s still a beloved JRPG with some of the biggest names in the industry behind the title. While sequels have been made to continue and deepen the story, none captured the success of the first entry and is one of the games that should be remastered.

Directed by a unique mind, Hidetaka Miyazaki, and developed by FromSofware, this action RPG was released in 2015 for PlayStation 4. Set in the gothic, plague-stricken, Victorian city of Yharnam, players realize a greater cosmic threat as the game progresses.

Noted for its Lovecraftian themes, enemy variety and overall design, Blood borne is considered one of the best games ever made. While the artistic element still holds up, Miyazaki’s creation is in dire need of a PS5 and Windows version as the community behind the game is asking for a modern overhaul.

Resident Evil – Code: Veronicadirected by Hiroki Kato and produced by Shinji Mikami, was developed and published by Capcom for the Dreamcast in 2000. It was the first game in the franchise to feature full 3D environments and dynamic camera movements, but it was the continuation of the Redfield siblings’ story after the destruction of Racoon City which made the game popular.

Capcom has already done it Resident Evil 2 (2019), Resident Evil 3 (2020), and Resident Evil 4 (2023) remakes and a Code Veronica remaster would put the community behind one of the franchises that defined the survival horror genre.

Kill zone 2 is the sequel to the 2004 original and was released in February 2009 for the PS3. While the original game was critically panned, Guerrilla Games, the team behind the franchise, pushed the boundaries with the second installment to universal praise for stunning visuals, action and multiplayer modes worth hours of gameplay.

The series has been dormant since 2013 and while Guerilla has announced that they are leaving Kill zone in favor of Horizon game, Sony and Guerilla Games should give fans a modern remaster of one of the best games of the late 2000s.

STALKER: Shadow of Chernobyl is the next entry on the list of games that require a remaster. While it was a hot take, Shadow of Chernobyl defined the survival horror FPS genre with its atmospheric setting, non-linear story, and surprisingly awesome RPG elements.

Set in a mutated Chornobyl Exclusion Zone, the game became a cult classic for its eerie realism, developed by GSC Game World and published by THQ back in 2007. With STALKER 2: Heart of Chornobyl on the horizon, a remaster of this landmark title could reignite interest in the series’ rich heritage.

Perhaps the best installment in the long-running Elder Scrolls series, Morrowing was a unique experience however you decided to play it. Developed by Bethesda Game Studios and led by Todd Howard and Ken Rolston, it redefined the open world PRG genre when it landed on PC and Xbox in 2002.

Set in a hitherto unexplored part of Tamriel, a mysterious island of Vvardenfell, its role, free-to-play sandbox gameplay and cultural inspiration made it a standout in the Elder Scrolls series. Morrowind deserves an official remaster for modern consoles and PC to remind old players what a true RPG is and introduce new players to one of the most detailed games ever made.

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TimeSplitters remains a classic FPS title developed by Free Radical Design, founded by former Rare veterans such as David Doak. It was released in 2000 by Eidos Interactive as a launch title for the PlayStation 2. Upon its release, it was praised for its gameplay, time-traveling story, and multiplayer modes.

The rave reviews spawned two sequels, equally successful, and thanks to the cult following of the original, it’s a prime candidate for a remaster. Younger generations need to know what a great FPS campaign looks like, and with a graphical update and improved multiplayer, TimeSplitters will cater to old players as well.