Tuesday, 1 December 2020

Top 10 Xbox 360 Remasters




10. Dragon Ball Z Budokai HD Collection


Gathering two of the finest Dragon Ball Z titles in the franchise, this stellar release combines Dragon Ball Z Budokai and Dragon Ball Z Budokai 3 - enhanced and remastered - and offers highly charged, unforgettable gameplay experiences. Boasting intense gameplay and thrilling fight action, this pair of anime fighting classics have never looked or played better and is an essential own for fans of the beloved series.


9. Serious Sam HD


This adrenaline-pumping action title is a classic gaming throwback that favours carnage over any sort of coherent narrative, tactical gameplay or puzzles. If mayhem is what your heart desires, then you can do a lot worse than Serious Sam HD – which also features some truly stunning remastered visuals. Just remember to switch off your brain first, because Serious Sam is truly the definition of mindless destruction gaming.


8. Monkey Island: Special Edition Collection


This wonderful release combines the critically-acclaimed and faithfully reimagined Secret of Monkey Island and LeChuck’s Revenge into one swashbuckling package. Boasting a contemporary hand-drawn art style, newly recorded dialogue and score and the option to swap seamlessly between the new and old visuals, this is a beautiful and nostalgic trip back to one of the finest game franchises ever. Arghhh, me hearties!


7. GoldenEye 007 Reloaded


The name’s Bond. James Bond. If you never got to experience GoldenEye on the N64, Reloaded allows newcomers to experience a slice of gaming history, freshly remastered with smooth controls and stunning visuals. Endlessly addictive, GoldenEye has always been lauded for its thrilling multiplayer which thankfully is retained here and still plays as brilliantly as ever. It doesn’t get much better than a heated split-screen deathmatch on GoldenEye.


6. Fable: Anniversary


This wonderful remaster of the iconic fantasy adventure is an underrated release for sure. With plentiful visual overhauls, fresh mechanics and updates to the sound, Fable: Anniversary remains faithful and authentic to the original while bringing it passionately into the modern age. This update is a strong reminder as to why the Fable games were so celebrated, and how we are certainly due a new one soon..


5. Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary


Without a doubt one of the finest shooters ever made, Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary breathes new life into the beloved sci-fi adventure. This is a passionate celebration of the original game, with stunning new visuals and new features. And purists will be delighted to hear the game can be played on its original engine with original visuals, delivering nostalgia in spades for those who grew up with the iconic game.


4. Silent Hill HD Collection


Are you brave enough to go back to Silent Hill? This spine-chilling remaster gives new and old fans the opportunity to experience Silent Hill 2 and 3 with the best visuals they’ve ever had, with significant engine upgrades, improved animation and higher-quality models. The games are still as terrifying as ever, and the ability to experience them with these new visuals feels like playing them for the first time all over again. Sweet dreams…


3. Metal Gear Solid HD Collection


This generous package combines Sons of Liberty, Snake Eater and Peace Walker with updated HD visuals and the result is one of the most consistent packages in gaming. All three games are stellar and should be compulsory playing for any gamer. These are games that stand the test of time and the fresh visuals give them a new life – Sons of Liberty in particular plays better than ever. A true gaming masterpiece.


2. Hitman Trilogy


Worth the price for the remarkable Blood Money alone, this incredible release bundles three of Agent 47’s early adventures, and it’s interesting to witness the evolution of the franchise and gameplay into something truly special. With distinct, varied missions, the Hitman Trilogy is packed with content and is an essential title for anyone interested in stealth-based gameplay. One of the most addictive gaming franchises ever.


1. Devil May Cry HD Collection


If you’ve never experienced Devil May Cry before, this HD Collection is quite simply a must-buy. Boasting three acclaimed full games, this is a packed collection, bursting with content – and the introduction of achievements will have completists hacking and slashing for many hours to come. As charismatic demon-slayer Dante, you will embark on journeys to the depths of hell, and if you’re like me, you’ll love every second.