When a Remake Is Actually Worth Your Money

0:00Before you pay full price for a remake, ask one thing: does it welcome you in, or just sell you a memory? A remake is a promise: the game people loved, rebuilt for today. That promise is the whole price tag. Here's my take. Then, a famous name and a fresh coat of paint could carry a remake. Now, nostalgia alone doesn't earn your money. The test: can a brand-new player get hooked, without the players who were there first feeling betrayed?

0:30Hit both and it's worth it. Miss one, and it's a paywall with a soundtrack. Player, before you buy, look for two things: how it teaches a newcomer, and whether the original's feel survives. Can't find either? Wait. Got a classic run you're proud of? Take it to Speed Demon at WinGamingGear. Entries close November second at 04:59 UTC. Every new official trailer is at Global Gaming Guild dot com slash trailers, within the hour.