Would you buy HD remastered games?

September 30th, 2010

Ubisoft last week announced a remastered version of Beyond Good & Evil, featuring HD graphics (1080p), enhanced character models, upgraded textures, and a remastered musical score. No word yet if the downloadable game will make it to PC—although if Ubisoft's recent PC strategy is any indication, it probably will a few months after the console release.

In any case, the remastering of classic 4:3 games in widescreen HD is an increasing occurrence in games, and one I whole-heartily support. Services like GOG.com are great, but I'm more than willing to thrown down an extra $5-10 for upgraded visuals where available. Beyond Good & Evil is definitely one of those kind of games. 

Released in 2003 (demo here), Beyond Good & Evil was a critically acclaimed Zelda clone. The story follows Jade, an investigative reporter and martial artist, who works with a resistance agency to uncover a government conspiracy. As Jade, players are tasked to solve puzzles, fight enemies, and obtain photographic evidence of corruption.

BG&E aside, what about you? Are you interested in HD remastered games? If so, what's the most you'd be willing to part with for remastered versions of your favorites?

See also: What classic PC games do you want remade?

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yes

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Posted Monday, October 4th, 2010    Quote This Post
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I LOVE THIS IDEA.

I can't stand going back and playing classic games because the graphics are too painful, but I would otherwise totally be down for it. I'd be willing to pay a steep premium.

Omg, imagine if there was an HD remastered version of Diablo 2!?!?!

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Posted Tuesday, October 5th, 2010    Quote This Post
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Yes i would buy it (specially BG&E)

I would like to see better physics and much better textures

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Posted Tuesday, October 5th, 2010    Quote This Post
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iGames|Ferguson said:

Omg, imagine if there was an HD remastered version of Diablo 2!?!?!


Yeah, its kinda diablo 3 but thats only coming out after Diablo 4 :3

remake of old games are pretty nice, depending on the makers, the style and the plot.
It could be just a copy of the first game, but that'll... be the same? and some "new" stuff with the graphics.
It could be a sequel and that is just the name with a "2" in the end of it.
I adore the old graphics, still playing counter-strike 1.6, even prefer it more than the "Source" version.

Bottom line: I am interested in HD remastered games but only if they stay the same with their STYLE that
made that game what it is in the first place.

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Posted Wednesday, October 6th, 2010    Quote This Post
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diablo3 looks sex

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Posted Saturday, October 9th, 2010    Quote This Post
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wouldent any real gamer

ownd :D

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Posted Friday, December 3rd, 2010    Quote This Post
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ofc ... it the game is a monster like re2 and gow ... ico ,shadow of collosus etc

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Posted Monday, December 20th, 2010    Quote This Post
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Hell ya I'm down as long as the price is . I would love to see Mech Warrior games in HD .

When all else fails, read the manual.

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Posted Thursday, December 23rd, 2010    Quote This Post
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Not sure if "Global Conquest" 1992 for dos would be considered classic or ancient. I'd love to see it remade and upgraded. I suppose "Command and Conquer" could have been seen as its upgrade. I still liked GC for its simplicity.

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