Topic: Virtual Console Mondays: March 19, 2007

[tonythekitty]

Well I gotta give my props to Splatterhouse.  It was one of the 5 games I ever bought for TG 16.  I love it, it is dark moody and actually spooky the first time around when the enemies *surprise* you.  I find it to be a difficult game past level 5 or so as well, maybe I just suck at games...but the chainsaw guy the rotating mask boss, and even the clones of yourself are pretty hard to beat. I only wish they had allowed us to have the jason mask white like in the japenese version.  I actually want to buy the arcade standup version of this game but the VC title will have to do for now!

[Ceric]

Weren't we suppose to be getting Zelda 2?

[that Baby guy]

I'm ready to see SMRPG:LotSS.  It needs to happen.  Also, a remake of the game needs to happen.

[Ian Sane]

"I'm ready to see SMRPG:LotSS. It needs to happen. Also, a remake of the game needs to happen."

What would you want to see in a remake?  I can't think of anything to add or change.  The graphics and sound still hold up and the game doesn't feel dated at all.  I'd rather have a sequel with Square Enix on board.

[Ceric]

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Originally posted by: Ian Sane
"I'm ready to see SMRPG:LotSS. It needs to happen. Also, a remake of the game needs to happen."

What would you want to see in a remake?  I can't think of anything to add or change.  The graphics and sound still hold up and the game doesn't feel dated at all.  I'd rather have a sequel with Square Enix on board.

I agree.  I liked how it introduce characters that where not part of the Mario Universe theme at all.

[that Baby guy]

Well, I think a sequel would be better, it just seems like it'll never happen.  So yeah, I'd like to see a sequel, but if that won't happen, hopefully, we'll at least see a remake.

[Ian Sane]

I just don't see how a remake could even be done.  If one was made probably all they would do is the typical Nintendo re-release stuff: dumbed down difficulty for a game that was never hard to begin with and annoying voices.  The game doesn't have the potential for a Zero Mission kind of overhaul... unless they made it full 3D.  But if they were going to go to that kind of effort why not just make a sequel?

[that Baby guy]

I agree, for the most part, like I said, I just don't know if the collaboration would be possible, but regardless, I'd be happy for either.
I've just been thinking about remakes lately.  I know they're usually frowned upon with games, but then I also realize that some pretty darn good movies have been remakes,  whereas a sequel has ruined, or nearly ruined franchises.  I think either way would be great, but a remake has less chance for failure most of the time.
In that vein, think of Chrono Trigger.  Great game.  It gets a sequel, and it's more hit or miss between everyone, even fans of the first.  However, Chrono Trigger Resurrection seemed to be something everyone was looking forward to.  IMO, if Square Enix can get the collaboration for the game to be ported to the VC, I'd much rather see an all out remake to it.  If Square Enix said that  they are planning another sequel, I'd doubt I'd be near as excited about it as I would a CT remake.