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One thing that always seems to come up in discussions of classic games is the possibility of a remake. While people are still waiting for remakes of FFVII, Silent Hill and Metal Gear, there are a number of remakes that have already been commercially released.
In the early days of video gaming it was much more difficult to seperate a remake from a port (just look at the difference between PC, C64, Master System and NES "ports"). Often the version that turned out best ended up looking like a remake of the inferior versions released at the same time. What sets a remake apart from a superior version of a simultaneous multi-console game is the retrospection.
In the case of a remake there is a great amount of pressure on the developer to deliver a product that is not only as good as the original, but better in as many ways as possible, however an improvement in graphics is usually more than enough to please fans. In many cases fans of the original game feel that developers have added too much to the game (eg. MGS:TTS), so it is often a tightrope for the developers.
I know the subject of "port versus remake" may come up at least once in this thread, but I trust that in most cases we're all discerning enough to distinguish the glaring differences.
Anyhow Tetris/Chess/Monopoly/etc aside the following is a provisional list of games that have been remade, and for what console they were re-released. This list is a work-in-progress and can't be completed without the help of the forum. If you have any corrections or additions, don't be shy.
PS2
After Burner II
Alex Kidd in Miracle World
Alien Syndrome
Bonanza Brothers
Columns
Decathlete
Dragon Force
Dragon Warrior V
Fantasy Zone
Fist of the North Star
Gain Ground
Golden Axe
Last Bronx
Monaco GP
OutRun
Phantasy Star I
Phantasy Star II
Phantasy Star IV: End of the Millennium
Ridge Racer
Romancing SaGA
Sakura Taisen
Space Harrier
Streets of Rage
Virtua Athlete 2K
Virtua Racing -Flat Out-
Wild ARMs
Winter Heat
Zill O'll Infinite
GameCube
Metal Gear Solid
Resident Evil
Xbox
Conker's Bad Fur Day
Dead or Alive
Dead or Alive 2
N64
Star Fox
PSone
Dragon Warrior IV
Front Mission
SNES
Castlevania
Dragon Warrior I
Dragon Warrior II
Dragon Warrior III
Super Mario Bros.
Super Mario Bros. 2
Super Mario Bros. 3
Super Mario Bros. The Lost Levels
The Legend of Zelda
Genesis
Megaman 1
Megaman 2
Megaman 3
NES
Maniac Mansion
NDS
Final Fantasy III
Mario 64
GBA
Double Dragon
Final Fantasy I
Final Fantasy II
Final Fantasy Adventure
Kirby's Adventure
Lunar: Silver Star Story
Mario Bros.
Metroid
Mr. Nutz
Pokemon Green
Pokemon Red
River City Ransom
Shining Force
Super Mario Bros. 2
Super Mario Bros. 3
GBC
Crystalis
Deja Vu
Deja Vu II
Dragon Warrior I
Dragon Warrior II
Dragon Warrior III
Quest 64
Super Mario Bros.
PC
Half-Life
King's Quest
Leisure Suit Larry
Police Quest
Quest For Glory
Sid Meier's Pirates!
Space Quest
Rumored/TBD
King of Fighters '94
Quake II (mentioned in Carmack interview)
Contributors: TekunoRobby, Helena, Rlan, demi, Scott, Ruud_Luiten, stonedwal, bjork, jarrod
Thanks!
In the early days of video gaming it was much more difficult to seperate a remake from a port (just look at the difference between PC, C64, Master System and NES "ports"). Often the version that turned out best ended up looking like a remake of the inferior versions released at the same time. What sets a remake apart from a superior version of a simultaneous multi-console game is the retrospection.
In the case of a remake there is a great amount of pressure on the developer to deliver a product that is not only as good as the original, but better in as many ways as possible, however an improvement in graphics is usually more than enough to please fans. In many cases fans of the original game feel that developers have added too much to the game (eg. MGS:TTS), so it is often a tightrope for the developers.
I know the subject of "port versus remake" may come up at least once in this thread, but I trust that in most cases we're all discerning enough to distinguish the glaring differences.
Anyhow Tetris/Chess/Monopoly/etc aside the following is a provisional list of games that have been remade, and for what console they were re-released. This list is a work-in-progress and can't be completed without the help of the forum. If you have any corrections or additions, don't be shy.

PS2
After Burner II
Alex Kidd in Miracle World
Alien Syndrome
Bonanza Brothers
Columns
Decathlete
Dragon Force
Dragon Warrior V
Fantasy Zone
Fist of the North Star
Gain Ground
Golden Axe
Last Bronx
Monaco GP
OutRun
Phantasy Star I
Phantasy Star II
Phantasy Star IV: End of the Millennium
Ridge Racer
Romancing SaGA
Sakura Taisen
Space Harrier
Streets of Rage
Virtua Athlete 2K
Virtua Racing -Flat Out-
Wild ARMs
Winter Heat
Zill O'll Infinite
GameCube
Metal Gear Solid
Resident Evil
Xbox
Conker's Bad Fur Day
Dead or Alive
Dead or Alive 2
N64
Star Fox
PSone
Dragon Warrior IV
Front Mission
SNES
Castlevania
Dragon Warrior I
Dragon Warrior II
Dragon Warrior III
Super Mario Bros.
Super Mario Bros. 2
Super Mario Bros. 3
Super Mario Bros. The Lost Levels
The Legend of Zelda
Genesis
Megaman 1
Megaman 2
Megaman 3
NES
Maniac Mansion
NDS
Final Fantasy III
Mario 64
GBA
Double Dragon
Final Fantasy I
Final Fantasy II
Final Fantasy Adventure
Kirby's Adventure
Lunar: Silver Star Story
Mario Bros.
Metroid
Mr. Nutz
Pokemon Green
Pokemon Red
River City Ransom
Shining Force
Super Mario Bros. 2
Super Mario Bros. 3
GBC
Crystalis
Deja Vu
Deja Vu II
Dragon Warrior I
Dragon Warrior II
Dragon Warrior III
Quest 64
Super Mario Bros.
PC
Half-Life
King's Quest
Leisure Suit Larry
Police Quest
Quest For Glory
Sid Meier's Pirates!
Space Quest
Rumored/TBD
King of Fighters '94
Quake II (mentioned in Carmack interview)
Contributors: TekunoRobby, Helena, Rlan, demi, Scott, Ruud_Luiten, stonedwal, bjork, jarrod
Thanks!