19 Cult Classic Video Games That NEED A Remake

Games from our childhood remind us of a time when life was carefree

The days of going around to friends' houses after school or on the weekend, and spending hours in hysterics is something every gamer can relate to

And in an age where games are increasingly expensive, microtransaction-driven, and often threadbare on content

these classics remind us of a time when the industry was more straightforward

I'm Jess from WhatCulture and here are 10 cult classic video games that deserve a remake

Number 10. Bushido Blade For certain members of the fighting game genre, Bushido Blade was the cool, edgy alternative pick

Whilst the majority of people were sinking their teeth into entry after entry in the Street Fighter or Tekken franchises

those who got to enjoy Bushido on PS1 were probably all still trying to get to grips with its impressively high skill ceiling

Even now, 25 years on or so from its original release, it's still a title that feels like it has its own character

Bushido Blade has garnered a legendary reputation amongst the community for its realistic approach

as well as a number of original gameplay features, namely the one-hit finishes

lack of time limits, and a strategic body damage mechanic. And yet, the gaming world has been criminally underserved when it comes to the series

The spin-off Kangoo Master Bushido on the PS2 remains the last entry to date

though appetite for the original entry to receive a remastering hasn't evaporated in the years since

Grindstone's 2021 release, Die by the Blade, threw fresh fuel on the fire with how it invoked

feelings of Bushido, showcasing how Lightweight's innovative 1997 title can still strike true to

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yourself a bargain today. Now, back to the video. Number 9, Second Sight. Free Radical's Second Sight

was released in 2004 and remains one of the most gripping entries from the sixth generation

The game follows John Vattic, a psychic man who awakes one day in a medical facility in Virginia

Players are tasked with using their abilities to solve puzzles, defeat enemies, and uncover the

truth behind the military's attempted use of psychics. The combination of stealth mechanics

with action-packed psychic elements, non-linear storytelling, and legitimately challenging puzzles helped make Second Sight one of the most ambitious titles of its day. Fans of the game have been

salivating at the prospect of a sequel since the game first dropped, but Codemasters have always

been coy on the chances of that ever happening. The game only sold about a million units during

its time on shelves, so it's hard to justify interest in the series still being there today

at least according to raw data. With that being said, nearly two decades on from its release

a remake of the original could be the perfect way of giving hardcore fans something to reward

their patience. Number 8. The Simpsons Hit and Run Is there a more requested remake in the world of gaming than The Simpsons Hit and Run? It was one

of those games that everyone who grew up in the early 90s with a PS2 owned, and the nostalgia it

still triggers with gamers has given it serious legacy. The game has continued to be a popular

streaming and speedrunning title, and fans have already drawn together various mods, modes

and remakes, ranging from updated cutscenes to an interconnected world map. What made Hit and Run

the perfect video game tie-in was how the developers learned their lessons from the

previous installment, Road Rage, took the best open world and roleplaying elements from titles

like Grand Theft Auto 3, and worked with the actual Simpsons writers and cast to perfect a

world that truly felt like it was one with the show. Unfortunately, it's that final point that's

made a sequel or remake so hard to get off the ground. Disney owns the intellectual property for

The Simpsons. Radical Entertainment, which is now part of Activision, developed the initial game

whilst EA owned the rights to the hit-and-run IP. Sadly, these copyright issues have been what's

held a remake back so far, and they look set to continue making a remaster unlikely. However much

we all might want one. Number 7. LEGO Races This one is selfishly based purely on nostalgia. The first two LEGO Races were released on the

fifth and sixth generation of consoles, and saw players being able to customize their own

characters and cars in their bid to become the greatest racer in the galaxy. The games featured

a number of different open worlds that players could drive around, and elements of Mario Kart

such as item boxes and local multiplayer modes came bundled in for a real party experience

The two LEGO Racers games were released before the real explosion in third-party licensed titles

like Star Wars, Indiana Jones, and the Marvel Universe, meaning these in-house gems have sadly been left by the wayside over the years

Again, it's a real shame given how much fun titles like LEGO Racers gave us back in the day

And as standalone party games, LEGO Racers still holds up fairly well

With a little bit of love, remastering a cult classic like this could really land in 2023

Number 6. Eternal Darkness Sanity's Requiem The first ever Nintendo game to receive a mature rating, Eternal Darkness Sanity's Requiem is a

2002 horror game for the GameCube Undoubtedly what given Eternal Darkness its incredible legacy is the unique sanity mechanic It something seemingly every other piece of horror media skips over

But in the game, player's sanity is drained by the events they witness

Nintendo actually patented the feature for the game, with the effects of drained sanity ranging from strange noises

blood dripping from the walls, imaginary rooms spawning, and distorted images meant to resemble errors with the TV or GameCube

breaking the fourth wall. Despite being lauded as one of the most innovative games ever made

the game only sold roughly half a million copies. Because of this, sequels and remakes for the game

seem to be as cursed as the settings the game takes place in. Dennis Dyack, designer of Eternal

Darkness, first mentioned a sequel to the game back in 2006, but took a huge hit following

developer Silicon Knights bankruptcy in 2013. Nevertheless, Nintendo have continued to renew

the patent and trademarks for the game. So at least we can't rule out this cult classic getting

the love it deserves completely. Number 5. Crash Twinsanity. By 2004, and after four major entries

the Crash Bandicoot series had gone a bit style. From the face of the PS1 and one of the most

popular video game mascots, there was a consensus amongst the gaming world that the franchise had

begun to play it too safe with the same sorts of formulas, especially following the release of

Wrath of Cortex. This led to Traveler's Tales completely hitting the refresh button and

developing the most outlandish Crash title to date, Twinsanity. Twinsanity was the realization

of Mark Cerny's dream for Crash to move into the open world genre, and featured interesting

mechanics that revolved around the Bandicoot and his arch-nemesis Dr. Neo Cortex, teaming up for

the first time. It also featured an acapella-only soundtrack that is honestly wasted in such an

overlooked gem. Development hell and a rushed release meant the game was practically unplayable

with over 500 bugs existing at launch, which only makes a remake all the more needed. A quirky and

original entry in the Bandicoot franchise, there's so much potential and existing love out there with

Twin Sanity that a remake could really capitalize on. Number 4. Cadillacs and Dinosaurs

Beat'em-up games were all the rage back in the 80s, with the likes of Ninja Gaiden, Final Fight

and Golden Axe, all dominating the arcade space. One title that slipped past most people's attention

however, was Capcom's 1993 arcade game, Cadillacs and Dinosaurs. Based on the classic

Xenozoic Tales comic book series and inspiring the short-lived animated series of the same name

Cadillacs and Dinosaurs sees up to three players controlling four different characters

battling through eight different stages, and attempting to evade the hordes of dinosaurs

that flood the screen as the game wears on. Aside from the outlandish premise of these ripped fighters

duking it out alongside these prehistoric beings and the nostalgia value that always comes from classic arcade titles like this

Cadillacs and Dinosaurs has a number of gameplay mechanics that a remastering could really take advantage of

Melee weapons and projectiles such as rocks and explosives came bundled in with the game

and the team attacks would be perfect for online or local multiplayer

on contemporary systems. Throw in a remake of the infamous Eat Lead Baby game over scene

and you have the perfect recipe for a superb homage to one of the arcade era's best-kept secrets

Number 3. Gun Before there was Red Dead Redemption, Neversoft's gun was the leading light of the western-themed cowboy-slinging world

Developed by Neversoft for the sixth generation and as a launch title for the Xbox 360

this game had a relatively short lifespan in the limelight, but it still has a stellar legacy with those that picked it up during its heyday

The game sees players take control of Colton Cole White during the American Old West era

Players are able to roam across cities and badlands, encountering various colourful characters

and featuring a unique patience meter that's drained as players disrupt the communities they meet

Gunn was lauded upon release for its faithfulness to this point in history

with the cast of veteran actors helping the game win many Editor's Choice and Game of the Year awards

Fans and critics alike cried out for a sequel, and while that sadly never came about, a remake would be the perfect way of rekindling the love for this cult classic

2. The Neverhood With flashy titles like Ocarina of Time and Super Mario 64 showcasing the heights gaming could be pushed to, classic point-and-click titles of old were being made obsolete by the 1990s

However, as gamers got to grips with their new games in 1996, a little-known gem was released as the genre's last hurrah

Released on Windows by Dreamworks, The Neverhood is a claymation point-and-click puzzle game that sees players take control of Claymen

The first professional stop-motion production using digital cameras ever, The Neverhood is entirely made up of claymation

and has further developed a cult following for its adult themes, impressive difficulty, and an assortment of wacky visuals and soundtracks

Ultimately, it's a game whose originality still stands out nearly 13 years on from its initial release

In 2011, some of the game's developers were able to negotiate the rights to the game and

various ports across PC and mobiles have followed in the years since

However, despite the PS1 getting a port in 1998, official remakes have been non-existent

which is a real shame for a game that still clearly boasts a hefty cult following Number 1 Sonic Unleashed Sonic Frontiers might be lapping up the acclaim today but it was 2008 Unleashed that had to drag the series up from the dirt

and set it back on the right path. The Sonic franchise had stumbled its way across the late 90s and early 2000s

However, the big blockbuster that was Sonic 06 almost saw Sega dig an early grave for their most popular mascot and tip him in

Unleashed was the first main entry in the series following that disaster, and whilst

it isn't without some quirks that prevented it from being totally revered, there's still

so much to love about the game. Utilizing the new hedgehog engine, Unleashed showcased some genuinely impressive and exhilarating

daytime levels – vibrant hubs and levels based on real-world locations, backed by perhaps

the best soundtrack the series has produced. The nighttime werehog stages were a step too far for some, but the game has so much

charm and nostalgia behind it, there's a serious cult following of Sonic fans today

all of whom would love to see Unleashed ironed out and polished for the modern day

Video game remakes have become one of the most popular trends in the industry. From Resident

Evil 4 to Super Mario RPG, publishers have taken old favourites and rebuilt them for a new generation

of players. And who can blame them as the combination of IP recognition and an established

fanbase turns these titles into money-making machines? But while it's been great seeing

When these classics receive new life there are other video games that deserve this treatment

as well. These titles are not the obvious picks but the remake treatment could finally get them

the wider recognition they deserve. I'm Sy, this is WhatCulture and here are 9 more cult classic video games that deserve

a remake. 9. The Incredible Hulk Ultimate Destruction The Incredible Hulk is an IP ripe for successful

video games. With his brute strength and near indestructible physique this character has the potential to

have a great title due to the incredible feats he's capable of

And in 2005 The Incredible Hulk Ultimate Destruction was proof of the hero's promise in the gaming

industry and showed players how fun the Green Goliath could play. Taking cues from the highly successful Spider-Man 2 game, developers radical entertainment put

the title character in an open world environment. A big standout from Ultimate Destruction was the character's moveset which all came from

the comics. The Hulk could use cars and lampposts as makeshift weapons while at the same time perform variations

of smashing attacks. And despite being a PS2 era title, players could commit all kinds of destruction

from wrecking vehicles to even levelling buildings down to the ground. With gameplay ideas like that, you can see why an Ultimate Destruction remake is such an interesting prospect

The game's environmental destruction would surely be a visual spectacle on modern consoles

while refining the Hulk's already impressive moveset. 8. Fallout The Fallout games have become one of the most popular RPGs out there

thanks to Bethesda making the series mainstream since Fallout 3. And while it's great to see the franchise flourish and reach a wider audience

it's a shame that the older titles have been overlooked by new fans. The isometric Fallout games may be crude by today's standards

but they contain some of the best narratives in the series, even topping the newer entries

From the quest to save Vault 13, fighting the master and encountering citizens from the wasteland

such as Harold and Marcus, Fallout 1 and 2 have countless iconic moments

The games also offered players the freedom to do whatever they want, from low-intelligence characters having special dialogue

to the famous Navarro run from Fallout 2. Of course, the biggest drawback these days for younger players

is the isometric presentation, which understandably can be off-putting. And so a remake can take cues from the modern Fallout games

with its combat and exploration while modernizing the older game's beloved narratives

By having the best of both worlds, fans may be able to experience two great Fallout entries

and see why these stories still hold up today. 7. Predator Concrete Jungle

The Predator franchise has been part of numerous video games such as Alien vs Predator, Mortal Kombat 10 and Ghost Recon

yet despite this, the character has barely had solo games. With an iconic design and countless memorable weapons

you'd think that video game publishers would seize the opportunity to make a great Predator game

Enter 2005's Predator Concrete Jungle. The game has everything fans could want, from an explorable map

weapons like the wrist blades and plasma caster, and even performing spine rips and skinning your prey

Playing the title felt like you really were the Predator as you tore down enemies and bosses in the streets of a futuristic city

Concrete Jungle was even written by comic legend Grant Morrison himself and features numerous easter eggs like Predator skins from the previous movies

to encountering the Xenomorphs. It wasn't perfect, however, as the lack of a checkpoint system

and the mission design could feel clunky, but these minor gripes could be fixed with a remake

Someone needs to take the overall concept of this game and put it on modern platforms

giving us an open-world Predator game where players can kill all the worthy prey they want to take as trophies

6. Brutal Legend Successful new IPs can be a rarity in the video game industry as most releases often consist of sequels or remasters

In 2009, Brutal Legend was a new video game property, one that stood out from the crowd with its presentation and love for the heavy metal genre

It had everything a metalhead wants from a killer soundtrack, references for the hardcore fans and even Jack Black as the protagonist

What made the game really unique as well was its dueling gameplay styles, which consisted of third-person action and real-time strategy

For the former, the player was thrust into environments where they could slash their way through with the broadaxe named the separator

For the latter on the other hand stage battles involved RTS missions where you had to protect your stage while at the same time attacking an enemy Brutal Legend received positive reviews from critics though players found the blend of two genres a bit bewildering and it wasn helped by EA terrible marketing But with the game gaining a cult following since a Brutal Legend remake would rectify

the problems it had upon release. Now that fans know what to expect, it might do better a second time around. 5

Jade Empire One of BioWare's lesser known RPGs is 2005's Jade Empire

The title stood out from the market as it was a role-playing game inspired by Chinese mythology, a departure from most medieval fantasy settings in the genre, but despite

this the game sold below expectations. It's a pity because Jade Empire is an overlooked gaming experience that deserves more love

The first Bioware title to have real-time combat, the player has a variety of fighting

styles to choose from, such as the basic Leaping Tiger and the slow but powerful White Demon

The protagonist, the Spirit Monk, can also perform magic-based attacks and recruit a

colourful cast of party members. Much like Knights of the Old Republic and Mass Effect, Jade Empire also has a morality system where the player has to choose between the open palm and the closed fist

But really, the big appeal of the game was allowing players to star in their own martial arts adventure and choosing whatever outcome they desired

With its fun gameplay and likeable characters, the game would benefit from a remake that would expand every aspect

Revamped controls and upgrade systems could rival beat-em-ups like the Yakuza games

while it could be great to see the return of characters such as Silk Fox and Death's Hand in stunning 4K graphics

Number 4, Mortal Kombat Shaolin Monks. The Mortal Kombat franchise always had trouble when it came to spin-offs

1997's Mythology Sub-Zero received a cold reception, while 2000's Special Forces is often considered an all-time low

But finally, the series would get a great spin-off with the release of Mortal Kombat Shaolin Monks

which was a success both critically and financially. This beat-em-up adventure game retells the story of Mortal Kombat 2 and focuses on Liu Kang and Kung Lao

It also expands on character relationships as well as fleshing out the scenarios that occur during the events of the game

Most importantly, Shaolin Monks features great gameplay with both playable characters having a distinct moveset

Liu Kang and Kung Lao's moves have all been translated perfectly into the adventure plane

while the game retains the series penchant for some bloody fatalities and even brutalities

Yet despite the game's success and plans to make a follow-up to Shaolin Monks

Mortal Kombat has never returned to the adventure genre. Remake of this game would be a great way to test the waters on whether or not players are willing to have another MK experiment outside of the fighting game sphere

With brand new graphics and an up-to-date combat system, a Shaolin Monks remake would be a win-win for both WB Games and the MK fanbase

Number 3, Red Dead Revolver. Red Dead Redemption is one of Rockstar's biggest IP, second only to the Grand Theft Auto games

but not a lot of players know that RDR was the second game in the series, with the original being released during the PS2 era

Red Dead Revolver was released in 2004, and it's a linear third-person shooter where, as Red Harlow

you can take down bounties and enemies as well as use the Deadeye

Nowadays, the game is far simpler and more straightforward compared to the other Red Dead games

but its Western action and its storyline would all set the tone for the subsequent entries

But as the game has been forgotten over time, a remake could really introduce Red Harlow and his quest for vengeance

to newer gamers. The title could take the open world aspect of the newer games and the plethora

of side missions while refining the third person shooting that made Red Dead Revolver so fun to play

Number 2, Alpha Protocol. A spy themed RPG has always been an interesting idea for a video game

and Alpha Protocol was the title to answer that call. Developed by Obsidian Entertainment

players were put in the shoes of Michael Thornton and performed missions where there could be

different outcomes. For example, sparing the life of an international terrorist led to scenarios

where he could aid the player in a future mission. But a big problem of the game was its unfinished state

as Sega pressured the developers hit a certain release date. The result led to a buggy mess and lacklustre combat

especially compared to other RPGs around the same time like Mass Effect 2

Hacking missions were reduced to simple puzzles and the graphics suffered from numerous pop-ins

But issues aside, gamers appreciated the well-written story and how every choice through a playthrough indeed mattered

as different variations could alter the game's ending. Though Sega cancelled the series and Obsidian eventually moved on

a remake of Alpha Protocol still sounds like a good idea. Even in the years since its release, we haven't seen that many spy themed video games

let alone spy themed RPGs, so there's still a hole in the market for Alpha Protocol to fit into

1. Sonic the Hedgehog 2006 Believe it or not, Sonic the Hedgehog 2006 has become a cult classic throughout the years

but how can a game responsible for dragging the blue blur's name down to the ground achieve such

status after all this time. Sonic 06 suffered from a troubled production and was released in an

unfinished state. This resulted in numerous issues that you're no doubt fully aware of as every

video game critic including us has pointed them out time and time again. But the title's reputation

would improve considerably with the release of the fan remake called Sonic P 06. The game fixes

all of the technical issues from the 2006 disaster but retains the level design and core gameplay

loop. The result has fans realizing that without the blemishes that plagued the game Sonic 06 is

actually pretty decent, boasting in expansive level design and some of the most thrilling

set pieces in the series, now that they work. Remaking Sonic 06 then would be a great idea

especially with Sonic P06 already laying the groundwork on what to do. Successfully reviving

one of the worst games of all time could lead to one of the greatest redemptions in video game

history. Yes, it would be a risk, but Sega, think of the headlines