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Varrok 03-01-2012 11:12 AM

MediEvil's got a remake on PSP (so it's not that forgotten), played and completed it, the story telling is a bit different, and, IMO, worse than original :) There's also at least one new (unnecessary) character

Original PSX version rules

Daxter King 03-01-2012 12:58 PM

OXM said their new issue will have the first details on a reboot, the cover features a blood splatter.

I think its Blinx 3.

Crashpunk 03-01-2012 01:32 PM

I was about to say Beyond Good & Evil but apparently they are actually making a sequel.

Hazel-Rah 03-01-2012 03:54 PM

Everything from the characters to the art direction in MediEvil Resurrection were just too juvenile for my tastes. The original games -especially the first one- had such a cool Nightmare Before Christmas atmosphere, espeically the Pumpkin Gorge stage <3

Phylum 03-01-2012 08:39 PM

The Jade Cocoon universe needs a new entry. The thought of ideas from JC being applied to a current-gen game is exciting.

I'd also like to see a new Magic Carpet game.

RoryF 03-01-2012 10:17 PM

http://www.gamesworldsa.com/Editor/Img/image614.jpg
Screamer Rally is by far my favourite racing game, with V-Rally Edition 99 in 2nd and Midtown Madness 3 in 3rd. Still have it on one of my retro laptops, the speed it runs at is brilliant, great for a DOS game.

jumper 03-01-2012 10:53 PM

Klonoa probably deserves another game. The core gameplay mechanic of being able to utilise enemies for platforming and puzzles was really good, and there's still plenty of untapped potential there.

Glitch 03-02-2012 12:52 AM

ARGH LBA REMAKE!

Also, Dungeon Keeper is dead I'm afraid. EA sold the rights to some random asian company that's making it into a World of Warcraft clone.

This made me very sad.

Varrok 03-02-2012 02:03 AM

I think it wouldn't sell well, first two games felt perfect, and there is another game series about an evil lord, Overlord

AlexFili 03-02-2012 02:53 AM

Lots of games, mainly BullFrog ones. Magic Carpet, Theme Hospital, Dungeon Keeper, Genewars...

Magic Carpet was lightyears ahead of it's time. 8 player networked multiplayer, 3D deformable terrain, tons and tons of spells (with upgrades), a variety of enemies (including ones which only attack if you fight back and set the entire herd on you, enemies that stole your spells and mana). Different tactics to use on enemy players: Throw meteors at them, use lightning attacks, use a volcano on their castle, raise a skeleton army!)

http://newgamesprograms.com/NewGames...shot2328-0.gif

http://retromedia.ign.com/retro/imag...1223678013.jpg

Then there's games like: Freedom Wings, Rebelstar: Tactical Command, Transport Tycoon (as in a 3D version like the PS1 game), Warzone 2100, Wall Street Kid, Rush N' Attack

Wil 03-02-2012 02:54 AM

Quadruple yes to MediEvil. I never played the sequel.

Jordan 03-02-2012 03:59 AM

Medievil would be awesome! I haven't played the PSP version but I haven't heard great things about it. The second one was very average, I didn't like the british twist it had.

Mr. Bungle 03-02-2012 06:16 AM

The orignal Medieval was so fun. I never played past the first few levels, though. I oughta get it on PSN.


But yeah, a modern version of it would be sweet, but honestly I couldn't see it happening.

skychase2rebirth 03-02-2012 06:59 AM

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Quadruple yes to MediEvil. I never played the sequel.

Medievil 2 was fun but a little bit too hard imo because... Idk how to say this, let's use Medievil wiki...

-"Fountains that have been depleted will remain that way even if the player were to return to the level after completing it. "

Nomadpaec 03-02-2012 08:21 PM

Oh man Gex has been locked away in my head until now I loved that game.

If anyone here has played Spider on PSone then I think that deserves a remake.

Croc was a classic also one of the first few ones I played.

How would Pong work out in HD?

Crashpunk 03-03-2012 04:09 AM

Aww man. How did I forget about Croc! I loved that game when I was a kid.

Also I want to see a remake of this
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedi...r_Coverart.jpg
For the people who have never played Ty, It's a bit like Ratchet and Clank mixed with Jak and Daxter... Sort of.

Dynamithix 03-03-2012 05:02 AM

Perhaps not so forgotten nor a franchise, but I'd really love to see DICE make a new Mirror's Edge. That game was absolutely stunning. So colourful, great graphics, good gameplay and a decent story. It's a shame that not that many people bought it and now you can get it for less than ten bucks.

I know there have been rumours and even official news about Mirror's Edge 2, but at this point, it just seems to be completely shelved.

Also, it's the only game that I have ever bought from a retail store when it came out and it cost me around 70 euros and up to this date, I'd still say it was worth it. It was pretty short, yes, but just the colourfulness of it justified the pricetag for me.

MeechMunchie 03-03-2012 05:30 AM

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedi...wel_Master.jpg

Did get a spiritual successor in the form of Magicka.

Jordan 03-03-2012 10:15 AM

Mirror's Edge is probably the most frustrating game I've ever played. No other has caused me to shout racist and sexist rants repeatedly in rage.

Dynamithix 03-03-2012 10:21 AM

Really? I don't get it, almost everyone who I know says it's really difficult yet I managed to (uh oh, bragging incoming) beat it on the hardest difficulty without using any weapons with no trouble.

Jordan 03-03-2012 10:23 AM

I found it really hard to time jumps and line them up properly. Don't get me wrong, it has some great mechanics, I just found them very difficult to master. It wasn't really for me.

Crashpunk 03-03-2012 10:28 AM

I get really irritated with games but Mirror's Edge didn't really annoy me at all. Yes it is hard, but to me it's a welcome challenge because the game is so great.

Anyway, Mirror's Edge definitely needs a sequel, or a prequel or something new.

OANST 03-03-2012 10:32 AM

I didn't find it to be that hard. I just wasn't that interested by it.

Manco 03-03-2012 10:49 AM

Mirror’s Edge was a neat concept but by god it did some dumb stuff late in the game. I can’t count how many times I simply couldn’t figure out what path I was supposed to take.

Hazel-Rah 03-03-2012 11:19 AM

I wish Sega would make another Vectorman using the engine they used for Vanquish that would be a hot game; I wonder if it ever crossed their mind? They were planning to turn it into a third-person shooter at one point anyway.

Phylum 03-03-2012 02:43 PM

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Vectorman

Cat's don't smoke cigarettes.

Mr. Bungle 03-03-2012 05:46 PM

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I wish Sega would make another Vectorman using the engine they used for Vanquish that would be a hot game; I wonder if it ever crossed their mind? They were planning to turn it into a third-person shooter at one point anyway.

I would pay so much money for a 3D Vectorman. That game fucking rules.

AlexFili 03-04-2012 04:03 AM

I played a 3D platform/fighting/FPS type game on the Xbox called Breakdown. While it was really cool and reminded me of the Matrix, it's a good example of why 3D platformers/fighters don't translate well sometimes, due to distances, not being able to see things at the right angle... etc

Hazel-Rah 03-04-2012 09:51 PM

I would be cool with Sega just giving Vanquish a Vectorman skin. I think if it had a unique multiplayer component it could be a hit. GOW clones are becoming the new COD clones so this would be an opportune time for it.

Crashpunk 04-02-2012 04:43 AM

Bringing back this thread with a classic platformer I completly forgot about till now, Prehistorik

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedi...rehistorik.png

When I got my SNES, It came with Prehistorik Man and I remember playing it very vaguely at my mates. It's a pretty fun game and I think needs a HD remake :)

AlexFili 04-02-2012 06:38 AM

Pizza Tycoon. One of my favourite Tycoon games back in the day.
The only game where you make pizza, run a business, deal with mafia, buy bombs and rats to use against your competitors and do random dealings with NPCs that have different heads (including a fly/insect head)

http://www.mobygames.com/images/shot...the-bank-s.gif

And this amazing game called Mad TV about running a TV studio by buying tv series and films and then choosing when to air them, what adverts to use, etc.

http://www.mobygames.com/images/shot...e-bottom-s.gif

Mr. Bungle 04-02-2012 01:48 PM

Deal with mafia? In a pizza simulator? Oh man that sounds awesome.

Wil 04-02-2012 01:49 PM

TINY TOWER RIPOFF

Hazel-Rah 04-03-2012 04:39 PM

Space Channel 5 for Kinect!

Mac Sirloin 04-04-2012 02:03 PM

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Deal with mafia? In a pizza simulator? Oh man that sounds awesome.

Smells like Snow Crash,
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TINY TOWER RIPOFF

Hush.