If You Could Remaster One Forgotten Classic, Which Game Deserves a Comeback?

You can only choose one game... just kidding!

Every gamer has that one title burned into memory.. a game that defined your childhood or your late-night sessions with friends. The mechanics might feel clunky now, the graphics outdated, but the feeling of that experience hasn’t gone anywhere.

So here’s the question: if you could remaster just one game — a true forgotten classic that’s never been updated or remade — which deserves the comeback treatment, and why?

Let’s dive into why remasters mean so much, and which titles could set the internet on fire if they got a second life.

Why Gamers Crave Remasters

For many of us, the dream of a remaster isn’t just about shinier graphics. It’s about bringing the past into the present.

• Nostalgia That Hits Hard
  The games you played at 12 years old hit differently. A remaster lets you step back into those exact moments, only this time with smoother performance, updated visuals, and modern controls.

• Accessibility
  Old consoles break, and old discs become rare collector’s items. A remaster puts a once-lost gem back into the hands of new and old players alike.

• Quality of Life Upgrades
  Remember clunky save systems? Long load times? Awkward camera angles? Remasters can fix the frustrations while keeping the heart of the original intact.

• Community Power
  Gamers shout loudly for what they want. Whether it’s fan petitions for Bloodborne or years of threads asking for a new SSX Tricky, developers can’t ignore the demand forever.

The Forgotten Classics That Deserve a Remaster

Here are just a few cult favourites that would spark hype if they came back in 4K with a new-gen shine.

The Ultimate Series

Before esports was a global powerhouse, The Ultimate Series created some of the most competitive match-ups of its time. Fast-paced, addictive, and brutally fun — it never got the full remake treatment it deserves. Imagine leaderboards, tournaments, and Twitch streaming bringing it back to life.

ModNation Racers

A creative sandbox ahead of its time. Long before Dreams or Roblox dominated the “play, create, share” space, ModNation Racers gave us full track design and character customisation. With today’s UGC boom, this could be a perfect comeback story.

SSX Tricky

Few games can claim to be pure joy in disc form. SSX Tricky nailed arcade snowboarding, with colourful characters, wild tricks, and a soundtrack that defined a generation. Fans have begged for a remaster for years — and seeing those courses rebuilt with next-gen visuals would be an instant hit.

Too Human

An ambitious mix of sci-fi and Norse mythology that launched too soon for its own good. Too Human was flawed but fascinating. With modern hardware and refined combat design, it could finally become the action-RPG epic it was always meant to be.

Bloodborne (Honourable Mention)

Technically not forgotten — in fact, the opposite. FromSoftware fans have begged endlessly for a remaster or PC port. The demand proves the point: a great game doesn’t fade, it lingers until it gets the upgrade it deserves.

Fallout & Ace Combat

These franchises prove that reimagining the past works. Fallout went from isometric RPG to open-world juggernaut because fans wanted the experience modernised. Ace Combat, meanwhile, thrives on nostalgia, with fans still calling for HD collections of its older entries.

Why Remasters Hit Harder Than Sequels

Sequels expand the story. But a remaster? That’s a time machine.

• You’re not meeting a character again, you’re seeing them exactly how you remember.

• You’re not learning new mechanics, you’re re-living the ones that became muscle memory.

• You’re not playing something “inspired by your childhood”, you’re literally back in it.

For many, a remaster is the only way to share the magic of a childhood classic with today’s generation. Imagine introducing your kids to SSX Tricky or ModNation Racers without dusting off a PS2. That’s the real power of a comeback.

The Future of Forgotten Games

The industry has proven it listens. From Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy to Resident Evil 2, the success of remasters is undeniable. With streaming, fan petitions, and digital storefronts, forgotten classics have more chance than ever to rise again.

The only question is: which one deserves it most?

Your Turn: What Game Would You Bring Back?

We’ve talked about SSX Tricky, Too Human, and even The Ultimate Series. But now it’s your turn.

👉 If you could remaster one game that has never been updated, which classic deserves a comeback — and why?

Drop your dream remaster in the comments or tag us on social media. Let’s see which games gamers still refuse to forget.