Playstation games that deserve a remake

Key takeaways

  • The original adventures of war can be reintroduced with new technology and storytelling.
  • The infamous series may find success on modern Sony hardware given its past commercial and critical success.
  • The Parasite Eve series, despite fan adoration and critically acclaimed ratings, seems to have been forgotten by Sony.



With thirty years of history in the video game industry, PlayStation The hardware has had a long time to accumulate not just a long line of dedicated fans, but a library of truly exceptional experiences. However, even the most revered and requested Sony franchises cannot guarantee that they will be reintroduced to contemporary audiences through multiple remakes or reboots.

With cameo appearances from many of Sony's long-lost and much-loved series Astro Bot Rekindling fan passion for Sony's back catalog, there are many franchises fans would surely love to see brought to modern PlayStation hardware. From seventh-generation action platformers to PlayStation 1 launch titles, the Sony library is full of unique gaming experiences just waiting to be revisited.


6 god of war

A series with contemporary popularity that belies the previous titles

A collage of key art from the Gods of War series


2018 with huge success god of war Back in the series, Sony seems to have relegated Kratos' original adventures to just backstory.

The hack-and-slash debut of 2005's Ghost of Sparta was a huge success for the PlayStation 2 and spawned numerous sequels and spin-off titles. Playable on multiple PlayStation console and handheld generations, Kratos' pre-reboot installments can easily be reimagined or brought back to life using Sony Santa Monica's apparent prowess with PS5 technology. Whether presented as a reboot of Kratos' origins or a polished remaster of the original, Sony has a lot of room to work with.

5 infamous

The series has been dormant since its success on the PS3 and PS4

A collage of key art from the infamous series


From Cole MacGrath's electrifying powers to Derlsin Rowe's energy-stealing attributes, the heroes of Sucker Punch's third-person action title have seen limited peaks on Sony's gaming hardware.

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Debuting on the PlayStation 3 in 2009, infamous' commercial and critical success spawned several sequels, concluding in 2014 Notorious: Second Son On PlayStation 4. The main installments of the series and the developers at Sucker Punch focused on their Metacritic scores in the 80s. Ghost of Tsushima The sequel, Sony's gritty superhero semi-open world series could find great success on modern Sony hardware.

4 Resistance

The status of Sony's 'Halo-Killer' franchise is in question

A collage of key art from the Resistance series


After finding initial commercial and user success as the launch title for Sony's seventh-generation console, the PlayStation 3 first-person shooter franchise's unique setting seems to have been wasted on the back burner.

Beyond its 2006 release, The Resistance The series of alternate-history science-fiction first- and third-person shooters has seen numerous sequels and spin-off titles. Never jump on the PlayStation 4, with its most recent title being 2012 Resistance: Burning Sky On the PlayStation Vita, the series has been released on older Sony hardware. However, with a new position Killzone With the title up in the air, and a proposed series reboot already shelved by Sony, series fans can only hope for something new. Resistance News.

3 delete

Not forgotten, Sony's Sci-Fi Racer is running water

A collage of key art from the WipEout series


Having previously garnered fans from the series' original titles playable on both Sony and Sega hardware, Psygnosis' PlayStation 1 launch title delete It has struggled with much fanfare to bring it into the 21st century.

A science-fiction racing series similar to Nintendo's own Ill F-Zero The franchise has been rolled out through small mobile and virtual reality projects. Although Sony is a first-party franchisee, delete It seems to have struggled to garner much attention from its parent company. However, with the release of 2017 Clean Omega Collection Bringing the series to PlayStation 4 and 2021 Delete the merge Once again transferring the series to mobile devices, the series is not completely forgotten.

2 Ico

Waiting for a PS2 classic Bluepoint game remake

Ico and Yorda run across a sandy expanse in ICO.


Despite the enduring success of Team Ico's first title, and the critically well-received remake of their next title. Shadow of the ColossusThis PlayStation 2 darling is yet to receive the same treatment.

The slow-paced story platformer is loved – as seen by its enduring success as a fan cult and licensed novelization – but Sony seems to have no plans to remake the classic title. While Bluepoint Studios has kept its masterful remake capabilities to create stellar Demon spirits and Shadow of the Colossus reboot, Ico Cannot be played on modern PlayStation hardware.

1 Parasitic eve

A beloved Square series with cult-classic status and an enthusiastic fanbase

See Parasite Eve's hero and antagonist on camera


With long-lasting critical and fan adoration, Parasitic eveThe legacy of Square Enix's first mature-rated series endures—despite few contemporary efforts to keep the series in the industry's consciousness.

The success of the horror role-playing game series led to two console installments of the franchise on the original PlayStation, and a spin-off third title on the PlayStation Portable in 2010. However, despite the long-standing cultural influence inspired by the manga series. After its events and the 2011 inclusion of games on the PlayStation Network, the franchise appears to have been dormant for Sony for a long time.

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