7 Classic Games That Should Be Revived

The latest generation of consoles saw a new trend emerge, that of bringing back long-lost classic titles. In some cases (like Final Fantasy VIII), classic games have been remastered with upgraded graphics for modern hardware. Other times, developers have released sequels that many fans never thought would happen.

The likes of Nintendo and Sony have huge backlogs of titles that they could revive. Many of these games have big followings but have been left on the wayside. With new consoles like the PlayStation 5 set to arrive in 2020, this would be the perfect opportunity to resurrect some lost gems. Here are seven classic games that should be revived.

F-Zero

Debuting in 1990, F-Zero is one of Nintendo’s oldest and most popular franchises. Despite the huge success of the series, the last sequel came out in 2004 with F-Zero Climax. That means it has been 15 years since the last F-Zero game.

Although there is a gluttony of racers available to players, this franchise offers a futuristic setting and style that helps it stand out. The only real competition that F-Zero has would be Sony’s Wipeout. A new F-Zero installment would make sense to compete with the Wipeout remaster that was released in 2017.

TimeSplitters

Although the series never managed to attract a massive audience, TimeSplitters has always had a dedicated cult following. TimeSplitters was a very distinctive FPS, especially when you consider the bizarre game modes and humorous story. The work of Free Radical Design, TimeSplitters was released in 2000, with stylistic visuals and smooth gameplay inspired by games like Perfect Dark.

But the franchise has been dormant since 2005. Fan groups still regularly publish mods, and some are even working on an additional game. This suggests there is still a lot of appetite for shooters without a focus on gritty realism.