Nintendo has several popular games and franchises, including some that were released decades ago. Despite many of these games having outdated controls, mechanics, graphics, and other elements, some players still revisit them periodically. The Ocarina of Time Remake has been released, but fans had been requesting that Nintendo remake the classic Zelda title for several years. There are more such games that fans want Nintendo to remake, and here are some that deserve to get a similar treatment as the famous Ocarina of Time.
The Legend of Zelda: Majora’s Mask
This isn’t just another Zelda title; instead, it’s the canon sequel to Ocarina of Time. This is why there have been rumors floating around about Majora’s Mask being remade ever since Ocarina of Time Remake was announced. The game follows Link on an adventure where he attempts to save Termina from a Skull Kid corrupted by the evil Majora’s Mask. A major gameplay mechanic of the game is a three-day time loop, but unlike Ocarina of Time, Majora’s Mask forces Link to relive the same three days repeatedly until he saves the world.
Data miners found evidence of a third mask in Ocarina of Time Remake files that fans tried to associate with Majora’s Mask. However, a gaming insider claims his source told him Nintendo isn’t working on a Majora’s Mask Remake. Despite this, Nintendo developers have used the N64 Ocarina of Time assets in the N64 Majora’s Mask. Developers did the same with Ocarina of Time 3D and Majora’s Mask 3D, when the two games were remade for the Nintendo 3DS. This is why several NPCs and other elements were similar in both games. While it’s unclear whether Majora’s Mask will get a similar remake treatment, there is no doubt that fans are hoping for this game the most.
The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess
This is the second and only other Zelda title on this list, but there is a substantial reason why players want to see Twilight Princess being remade, despite the game not being as old as classics. There were always debates and discussions about the Hero of Time’s fate after the events of Ocarina of Time and Majora’s Mask. The Hyrule Historia confirmed that the Hero’s Shade was the Hero of Time. Ocarina of Time Remake gave fans more visual clues, as players connected Link’s appearance and his gear to that of the shade. The game didn’t specify why Link returned as a shade, but fans speculated that it may be because Princess Zelda sent him back to the past, where he wasn’t remembered as the hero.
Twilight Princess returns to Hyrule, which is being invaded, and Link must team up with Midna to defeat Zant and ultimately Ganondorf. The game has a much darker tone, and the Hero of Time having died with regret gives Twilight Princess a much greater narrative importance. This connection is one of the biggest reasons why the game should be remade, but the Wolf transformation could become even more immersive in a modern title. There were rumors that Nintendo may be contemplating revisiting the game for the Switch 2, but nothing has been confirmed so far.
Pokémon Black and White
These are two games that may not be considered classics because of how old they are, but Pokémon Black and White brought ethics into the equation. Players can only use 156 new Pokémon before older species are unlocked. The narrative also forces players to debate ethics. Team Plasma, an organization that wants Pokémon to be liberated from humans, is a major element in the story.
A remake could allow players to reexperience the in-game world and characters more intimately. However, the story would likely be the most impactful thing, as new players consider whether it’s the right choice to battle it out with Pokémon. Nintendo and The Pokémon Company could even expand the in-game world, give its characters more depth, and potentially introduce more side quests.
Eternal Darkness: Sanity’s Requiem
This game features 12 playable characters and a narrative that spans across 2,000 years, with players visiting different locations and time periods. A unique mechanic is the Sanity System, which makes the characters lose their sanity because of the enemies they encounter. This can trigger unexpected effects, including hallucinations, strange noises, and even pretending to delete your save files. There are several unique elements in the game, including its story, but the Sanity System may be the thing that makes it deserve a remake.
The game’s director and studio both have expressed interest in a potential remake or remaster. This isn’t surprising, as modern technology could create new fourth-wall-breaking sanity effects. There were already several unique effects associated with the system, but things have come a long way since the game was initially released. A remake could also make the different historical settings and time periods feel more immersive.
Kid Icarus: Uprising
This was the first new Kid Icarus game to be released in over two decades, where Pit fights Medusa and the forces of the Underworld. The game combines ground-based and aerial combat, as Pit can fly through stages. While there are many memorable things in the game, it’s known for its humorous dialogue and fast-paced action. The Greek mythology setting is also fun, as it adds an immersive layer to the storytelling.
This game was built for the Nintendo 3DS, which is why it had awkward controls, and a modern remake could easily take care of that. A larger screen combined with improved graphics could especially make the flying sequences stick out. The game is remarkable, but was limited by the handheld console, and giving it the Ocarina of Time Remake treatment could address its criticism while breathing new life into Kid Icarus.
