Microsoft has made a big effort to preserve its past library as far as theXboxline of consoles goes. They are leagues ahead of both Sony and Nintendo in this regard. There are a lot of games missing in the backwards compatibility program though and Microsoft did say they are no longer going to add more Xbox 360 or original Xbox games to the retro library.
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That doesn’t mean that games from these two eras will be gone forever. Fans can still hope for some remasters which is still a popular way to bring back old games either on their own or in a collection. WillMicrosoftbring these originalXboxgames to the Xbox Series X anytime soon?
8Auto Modellista
Auto Modellistawasa racing gamedeveloped by Capcom that hit all major platforms in this console generation. Capcom was not known for making racing games but they gave it their best shot. It wasn’t the greatest racer of that era but what made it unique was its art style.Auto Modellistawas cel-shaded like an anime and because of that, the game still looks good today, especially through emulation. A proper HD remaster would make it even better looking though.
7Darkwatch
Bringing backDarkwatchnow through an HD remaster would be a good idea. This was a first-person shooter set in the old west. Instead of rogue cowboys, playersfought off vampiresand other creatures of the night like skeleton warriors. Vampires seem to be the new zombies in video games now what with the upcoming releases ofRedfall, Evil West,andVampire: The Masquerade - Swansong. That’s why now would be a good time to resurge theDarkwatchbrand. A sequel would be better, as there was one planned before it got canceled, but beggars can’t be choosers.
6Dino Crisis 3
Dino Crisis 3was not celebrated as highly as the other games in the series. It was like jumping the shark the video game as the premise was too wild for words even fora horror game. The two original games can best be described asResident Evilbut with dinosaurs.
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Dino Crisis 3was that as well except it took place in space instead of laboratories on Earth. It wasn’t the greatest end to a video game trilogy but a few tweaks in a remaster could help make it better.
5Fallout: Brotherhood Of Steel
Fallout: Brotherhood of Steelis a forgotten chapterin the series. The original games were PC RPGs only but this spinoff was exclusive to consoles. Instead of a tactical game, this spinoff was more likeDiablo. It was a top-down action RPG with loot and the ability to play in two-player co-op. It was clunky in its execution but by no means a bad game. Interestingly, this was never revisited for a sequel. Perhaps a remaster could spark interest in a sequel decades later.
4Mortal Kombat: Shaolin Monks
Mortal Kombat: Shaolin Monksmight be the bestspinoff this serieshas ever seen. Before this, there were two brawlers around the PS1 generation. Both of them scored low when they launched and they’re not well remembered now.Shaolin Monks, on the other hand, was a good brawler. It starred Liu Kang and Kung Lao in their quest to protest Earthrealm from the usual suspects. It was not the most innovative brawler or action game of its time but it was still a blast, especially in local co-op.
3Psi-Ops: The Mindgate Conspiracy
Psi-Ops: The Mindgate Conspiracywasa third-person shooterwith a twist. Players also got to control a plethora of psychic abilities that they gained as the game progressed. Players could corrupt minds, levitate objects, start fires, and the list goes on.
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The powers were the highlight of the game but the shooting was decent as well. There were two psychic-powered games of this era, includingSecond Sight, and both deserve an HD remaster. If fans can only pick one, chances arePsi-Ops: The Mindgate Conspiracywill win the popular vote.
2The Thing
Most movie tie-in games are bad. Some great examples bucked the trend though andThe Thingwas one of them. It was a sequel to the original movie and was a survival-horror game. The unique thing about the campaign was that the story could be different depending on choices. Whoever the titular “Thing” was could change between playthroughs. This made it a lot more challenging since players couldn’t write exact walkthroughs online. It’s a tough game with some clunky controls but it sure would be amazing to play it again on modern hardware.
1Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas: Oogie’s Revenge
Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas: Oogie’s Revengewas anothergood movie tie-in gamethat served as a sequel to the original film. Oogie Boogie returned from the dead to wreak havoc on the citizens of Halloween Town. Thankfully Jack was there once again to step in and save the day. It was an action platformer wherein Jack had a weird green goo-like whip that served as his weapon. The console versions were fun but so was the GBA version as well. A remaster of the console game would be good but a collection of both versions would be even better.
