Written by Christopher Groux Wednesday, 06 March :00 - Last Updated Wednesday, 06 March :04

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1 PaRappa the Rapper In many regards, the original PaRappa the Rapper is often talked about as the first-modern rhythm music video game, and in 1996 I would be inclined to agree with that. By pressing the buttons on screen, you completed crazy songs and progressed from a fighting dojo to becoming one of the coolest canine rappers that ever walked the planet. Sure it didn't have the backing of mainstream songs like Rock Band and DDR have today, but that was all part of its charm. Couple the original tunes that told a story along with some incredibly unique animations and you've got yourself a PS Classic. The sad truth is though, it was never able to really recover once more modern peripherals beyond the controller came along. 1 / 10

2 So why should we get a remake? Because the industry has evolved in ways that could benefit the franchise. With the use of add-ons like the Move, and possibly even the PS4's included camera, we can now get rapping in any number of ways. Not to mention, the Rock Band buzz has died down a bit, so it's time for a new name to hog the spotlight. It also doesn't hurt that Sony recently decided to include PaRappa in PlayStation All-Stars either. This linguistic dog is back on the minds of the people, so give us what we want! Is PaRappa too childish for you? Then maybe this next game will be enough to chill your bones! Resident Evil 2 / 10

3 Unlike PaRappa, the Resident Evil series is one that is actually still continuing on right into the present day. However, the problem is that since the recently-released Resident Evil 6, most fans have been chomping at the bit to see some major changes made to the zombie-blasting franchise. In the most recent entries, Capcom has taken a real major shift towards the action genre to bring more of the masses into the fold. However, a true diehard will recall that such elements were never what made the series so appealing in the first place. Resident Evil was one of the first titles to bring genuine fear and horror into the gaming universe through its amazing sense of place and use of ambiance. Where did all those fundamental values go? 3 / 10

4 What I would like to see from a Resident Evil reboot is the complete revival of the survival-horror genre that in many senses the original game created. We don't button-press action sequences, complex weapon layouts, or explosions. We just want to be scared! With other former horror titles like Dead Space now also taking a turn for action, it's time to swoop back in and take the prize. We're at an era where thanks to shows and games like The Walking Dead, zombies have never been more cool. Capcom would be foolish not to do a bit of refreshing to capitalize on this very important trend. This next game will only be known to the classic PlayStation gamers, but it could still be a blast on some of the modern systems. Bushido Blade 4 / 10

5 For those that may not recall the Bushido Blade series, it was developed by Squaresoft for the original PlayStation. The basic premise of the game was that it involved engaging in sword-based battles with your opponents. However the two games spawned in this series were a lot more than the Soul Calibur ripoff they sound like. This game was different in that the mechanics involved no sort of health bar. This meant that just like in a real-life scenario every single strike mattered, and one wrong move could make you meet your bloody demise. Some people hated this idea, but for me, it made the game exciting. 5 / 10

6 Obviously when you're talking any kind of sword fighting game these days, motion controls are going to be the first thing that comes to mind. With motion options on all-major consoles, this one could be a multi-platform winner whether it's played on a PlayStation Move or even a Kinect. To some reviewers, Bushido Blade 2 was criticized for relying to heavily on button mashing, so why not make a real attempt to take the buttons out altogether? Couple that with online and local multiplayer and you just might have created the next biggest party game for the hardcore gamer. Who wants to bowl when you have the chance to fight with swords? If all that bloodshed is too heavy, here's another reboot that could be out of this world! Star Fox The Star Fox series has been a beloved part of the Nintendo world since the days of the SNES. Yet many would probably agree that it is almost definitely one of the most underrated Nintendo 6 / 10

7 properties. Sure we have popularly seen Star Fox in every entry to the Super Smash Bros. series, but the reality is, there hasn't been a major console addition to the plot at all since Star Fox Adventures in Now over a decade later, I think it's time for Nintendo to put its money where its mouth is and finally give us a proper Star Fox adventure for home consoles. We've seen games appear on handhelds enough, so let's get this name back in the living room where it started. 7 / 10

8 What could be great about a new Star Fox? The luxury of having been so long since the last release means that even rehashing old gameplay mechanics with some new levels and stories could be epic enough, but things don't have to stop there. With the addition of the Wiimote and gamepad, there are a whole bunch of options you could toy around with including piloting spaceships and maybe even engage in a lightsaber battle or two. Star Fox has never really fallen off the map, but we hardly ever see new games. That reason alone seems good enough for a reboot. With the Wii U starving for games at the moment, a way to relive and improve the perfection that was Star Fox 64 might just be what the system needs. We've talked rhythm games, horror, fighters, and action titles, but this classic PS racer on the next page could still be a fan favorite to a modern audience. Jet Moto 8 / 10

9 Unless you just happened to dust off your PSOne, this is a game you probably forgot all about which is a real crying shame. Back in the mid-nineties, this Sony published game was more or less the PlayStation answer to wave Race 64, which ironically enough has also not seen a new game in quite some time. That being said, if you're a Nintendo fan, you can more or less substitute that game here if you like. Jet Moto as a game was a real thrill to both watch and play because it was one of the pioneers to bring the racing genre into the 3D world. There are two things that both entries to this franchise did extraordinarily well however, and that was sense of speed and level design. By having your players exposed and low to the ground, you really felt as if you were zipping through all of these complicated tracks. Throw in the additional turbos at the beginning of each lap, and things were bound to get hectic when several other opponents were trying to round the 9 / 10

10 same corners as you. The best part of these games was always that last level that just left you screaming for help thanks to daring loops and plenty of areas with sides to fall off. In the scheme of today, this is another title that could do really well with motion controls. Obviously in its short career Jet Moto was always a Sony property, so I could see this one being yet another pretty solid way to sell Move controllers and even the optional racing wheel if you wanted to use that too. Modern graphics would really do well to bring that same level of speed back as well, which just can't be matched no matter how much nitrous you want to throw in a car. Considering Sony showed it values this series by releasing the original as a PS Classic, it wouldn't be a bad move to lump this back into a somewhat empty genre. Those are some of my picks but I know there are hundreds more. Let me know what games you would like to see remade by leaving a comment! 10 / 10