Bluecondor
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There seems to be a lot of skepticism on here regarding the GTA remasters/remakes. While this is understandable given the lack of information, gameplay videos or pictures, I have to admit that I was impressed with 2KGames' recent remaster of Mafia I.
While the gameplay in the Mafia I remake was a reminder of how outdated the game is (in terms of being surpassed by two decades worth of similar games), 2KGames definitely put forth a great deal of effort into recreating the city and the characters. After playing it, I honestly thought that this remastered city of Lost Heaven would be really fun for a game like GTA: Online.
The Mafia I remaster even has a similar title (Mafia: The Definitive Edition vs. Grand Theft Auto - The Trilogy: The Definitive Edition).
I am sticking with a hope/expectation that I stated in another thread back in January. Mafia I level remake/remasters of GTA III Liberty City, Vice City and San Andreas would both generate a ton of cash/hype from single player GTA fans, and then could generate a wealth of new content for GTA-Online. I could see Rockstar releasing the remade/remastered trilogy and then doling out LC, VC and SA in hyped GTA Online updates with new online missions, etc.
When you think about it, Rockstar needs a new hook to get us excited about continuing on with GTA Online on the PS5 and Xbox. Making these cities playable in GTA-Online (following the remaster), would just print money. I haven't played GTA-Online in years, but I would fire it back up just to buy some properties and businesses in LC, VC and San Andreas.
This said, I do see people's points about the inclusion of mobile ports being a red flag, but it does seem hard to believe that the PS5 version would be identical to the mobile edition, etc. Of course, if the Trilogy does end up being a cheap "coat-of-paint" remaster, then I was completely fooled here.
What do you think? Is it too much to expect Mafia I level remasters of GTA III (Liberty City), Vice City and San Andreas?
While the gameplay in the Mafia I remake was a reminder of how outdated the game is (in terms of being surpassed by two decades worth of similar games), 2KGames definitely put forth a great deal of effort into recreating the city and the characters. After playing it, I honestly thought that this remastered city of Lost Heaven would be really fun for a game like GTA: Online.
The Mafia I remaster even has a similar title (Mafia: The Definitive Edition vs. Grand Theft Auto - The Trilogy: The Definitive Edition).
I am sticking with a hope/expectation that I stated in another thread back in January. Mafia I level remake/remasters of GTA III Liberty City, Vice City and San Andreas would both generate a ton of cash/hype from single player GTA fans, and then could generate a wealth of new content for GTA-Online. I could see Rockstar releasing the remade/remastered trilogy and then doling out LC, VC and SA in hyped GTA Online updates with new online missions, etc.
When you think about it, Rockstar needs a new hook to get us excited about continuing on with GTA Online on the PS5 and Xbox. Making these cities playable in GTA-Online (following the remaster), would just print money. I haven't played GTA-Online in years, but I would fire it back up just to buy some properties and businesses in LC, VC and San Andreas.
This said, I do see people's points about the inclusion of mobile ports being a red flag, but it does seem hard to believe that the PS5 version would be identical to the mobile edition, etc. Of course, if the Trilogy does end up being a cheap "coat-of-paint" remaster, then I was completely fooled here.
What do you think? Is it too much to expect Mafia I level remasters of GTA III (Liberty City), Vice City and San Andreas?