Final Fantasy 7 was released for the PS1 in 1997 and quickly rose to power as a dominating force on the console. It’s easy to see why it became a favorite among fans of the franchise, leading Square Enix to greenlight various other Final Fantasy 7 projects, including sequels, prequels, movies, books, and more.
Perhaps the biggest project within this sub-franchise has been the remake trilogy, starting withFinal Fantasy 7 Remake in 2020. Serving as both part one of a remake trilogy along with being a secret sequel to the original game, the scope of the story has been greatly expanded in the two entries released so far. Are there any PS1 games that would benefit from this same remake treatment with the same absurd scope and budget?
Final Fantasy 9
More Than Rumors
There have been rumors about Final Fantasy 9 being the next game to get a remake for a while, and it seems like it would only be a one-and-done situation, not a trilogy. While it would be cool to get a remake of FF9 in any capacity, an expanded adventure would be great for the series, too.
After all, this game was intended to be a send-off to classic Final Fantasy games in 2000. Between Alexandria and Lindblum, these two kingdoms could be so much bigger in a remake. Also, the original Final Fantasy 9 came packaged on four discs, so it was a large adventure already. There's plenty to draw on when planning out a remake.
Metal Gear Solid
Shadow Moses As A Bigger Island
Metal Gear Solid was already remade once on the GameCube, a version that has never been re-released. Beyond having snazzier cutscenes, the game itself wasn’t any bigger or better, and it has now been over 20 years since its release. Another modernization is definitely overdue.
The game takes place on an island, Shadow Moses, and Solid Snake sneaks right onto the base during the introduction. That base could be bigger in the remake if the opening remains the same, but letting players explore an open-world island with multiple facilities would be even cooler. The absence of Hideo Kojima at the helm of this project would be sad, but Konami has plenty of talented people still working at the studio who could pull this off.
Mega Man Legends
Island Hopping
Maybe, instead of a sequel, fans could at least play a remake of the first Mega Man Legends game. After the first initial dungeon, Mega Man and crew crash-land on Kattlelox Island, and that’s where the entire game takes place.
A remake could expand the size of the island on top, as well as what they find down below. The remake could also have the island not appear until later into the adventure, instead beginning with the crew investigating other, smaller islands like they did in the sequel. Airship controls would also be an amazing new addition to Mega Man Legends.
Castlevania: Symphony Of The Night
Remaking THE Metroidvania
Castlevania: Symphony of the Night is one of the main games behind the popularization of the Metroidvania genre, taking what Super Metroid did and adding RPG elements. It’s one of the most beloved entries in the series, as is with Alucard as a playable character.
While there have been attempts at 3D Castlevania games, none of them have hit as hard as the 2D games. A remake of this classic could bridge the gap and incorporate new elements, like going outside the castle walls, or even having more gameplay as Trevor Belmont in the prologue section. It's been a while since the last Castlevania game, so why not start the comeback with the return of the best game in the series?
Dino Crisis
Moving Past Evil
A Dino Crisis remake is a game Capcom fans have been asking for ever since the developer started remaking Resident Evil games. A sequel would also be nice, but there’s potential in a remake of the first game to get the ball rolling.
Essentially, the premise is Jurassic Park, but one that leans into the horror elements more. Specialists are sent in to investigate why the island goes quiet, only to find that dinosaurs are running amok. The game is set within a secluded research facility, while a remake could expand the scope and feature more outdoor locations and a wider variety of dinosaurs.
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