ThePS1has been getting a lot of love lately which all seems to date back to 2017. Ever since that year one, if not more, remakes released each year across multiple platforms. Last year saw three big ones so what does 2021 have in store? E3 is just around the corner so a surprise announcement or two could get the PlayStation fans riled up.
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CouldMega Man LegendsorFinal Fantasy Tacticscome back in a big way? Only time will tell but for now, let’s go through some of the bigger PS1 remakes that have released so far. The following dates listed are for the North American launches unless otherwise noted.
10Final Fantasy VII
Final Fantasy VIIoriginally released for the PS1 in 1997. It was later released asFinal Fantasy VII Remakefor the PS4 in 2020. This is not a complete remake which makes it different from other games on the list in that it is only part one. That said it’s also one of the biggest projects of all time that both remade sections of the original while creating its own separate universe which to get into more would be a spoiler.
9Dragon Quest VII: Fragments Of The Forgotten Past
Dragon Quest VII: Fragments of the Forgotten Pastoriginally released for the PS1 in 2001. It was later released for the 3DS in 2013 in Japan, but not until 2016 for North America. This was made during a time when it was seemingly impossible to getDragon Questgamesin the West. It may have been a little too late, but it was still much appreciated and is a better game than the original.
8Resident Evil 3: Nemesis
Resident Evil 3: Nemesisoriginally released for the PS1 in 1999. It was later released as justResident Evil 3for the PS4, Xbox One, and PC in 2020. That’s the latest remake but this trend started with the first game going to GameCube in 2002. Plus a couple years before this,Resident Evil 2came out in 2018 for PS4, Xbox One, and PC. There are rumors aboutResident Evil 4being next although that could have been about the VR port.
7Crash Bandicoot
Crash Bandicootoriginally released for the PS1 in 1996. It was later released as part of theCrash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogyfor the PS4 in 2017 which collected the first three games together.
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It was such a hit that in 2019Crash Team Racinggot a remake as well. Plus one could say this popularity paved the way forCrash Bandicoot 4alongwith several other games and collections on here.
6Spyro The Dragon
Spyro the Dragonoriginally released for the PS1 in 1998. It was later released as part of theSpyro Reignited Trilogyfor the PS4 and Xbox One in 2018 which collected the first three games. This resurgence can also be thanked toCrash Bandicoot’scollection selling well. There has been either a new game or collection since 2017 so maybe this is the year a new entry in this series will appear.
5Metal Gear Solid
Metal Gear Solidoriginally released for the PS1 in 1998. It was later released asMetal Gear Solid: Twin Snakesfor the GameCube in 2004. Sadly this is one of those cases where a game has remained trapped since its initial debut. Nintendo or Konami never even released it digitally on a console, making it one in dozens of other GameCube games lost to eternity despite how ambitious this was.
4Tomb Raider
Tomb Raideroriginally released for the PS1 in 1996. It was later released asTomb Raider: Anniversaryfor the PS2, PC, PSP, Xbox 360, and Wii in 2007. That wasn’t the end of the porting either but the point is this game graced many consoles and thus actually has many variations to the remake. The eventual PS3 edition along with the PC and Xbox 360 versions seem to be the definitive way to experience it though.
3Wild Arms
Wild Armsoriginally released for the PS1 in 1997. It was later released asWild Arms Alter Code Ffor the PS2 in 2005. This was two years after Japan got it which isn’t a huge wait but significant nonetheless. The original game is a pretty basic, early PS1 RPG beforeFinal Fantasy VIIredefined everything which is funny since it was the same year. That just shows much influential Square was at the time but the overall point is this remake showed its true potential.
2Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater
Tony Hawk’s Pro Skateroriginally released for the PS1 in 1999. It was later released asTony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1+2for the PS4, PC, and Xbox One in 2020 which added the second game as well.
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This too could be thanked toCrash Bandicootsince it all falls under Activision’s umbrella. Alternatively to a newSpyroa further collection of these games could possibly come this year.
1Klonoa: Door To Phantomile
Klonoa: Door to Phantomileoriginally released for the PS1 in 1998. It was later released as justKlonoafor the Wii in 2009. It is basically a shot for shot remake of the original which is not a bad thing. However, many still found the PS1 version better for its charm. Either wayKlonoais a forgotten platforming series that could really use a collection or new game. A port of this remake would also suffice.
