For older games like resident Evil With modern re-releases and remakes lately, fans of many classic ’90s titles have to wonder when their favorite games can get the same treatment. While many ’90s hits have been revived on modern hardware, there are still a few glaring omissions.
Like from N64 gems mischief makerto forgotten classics like The never, there are a lot of great 90’s games waiting to be ported. Despite so many games needing a revival, only a few have made a huge impact on gamers and are the most desirable titles for a reboot.
10 Ghostbusters (1990)
Though the intrepid Ghostbusters team didn’t fare well on classic consoles, the 1990 Sega Genesis title quickly became a fan favorite. Playing through different levels with bright graphics, the user controls the Ghostbusters as they fight against an increasingly difficult series of villains.
By 1990, the franchise’s heat had abated, but the game still managed to exceed expectations. Full of smooth platforming and fun Ghostbusters technology, it was the game that many fans had dreamed of. While a variety of Sega Genesis games have been collected in modern retrospectives, ghostbusters always conspicuously absent.
9 Dune II: Building a Dynasty (1992)
PC gamers were treated to an excellent selection of sci-fi games in the 90s dune Franchise was responsible for one of the best. Dune II Put the player in charge of one of the franchise’s main houses as they try to harvest spices while battling rivals.
Although it may seem primitive today, Dune II was a game changer in the world of strategy gaming. The game does an excellent job of pitting resources against a random series of events, and it also draws deftly from the book and film franchises. Although the game has been duplicated and modified, it cannot be played in its original form.
8th Flood (1990)
The 1990s were full of obscure games, and a boom in the market meant some of the best just slipped through the cracks. flood is an imaginative platformer that allows the user to control Quiffy, a green blob creature that navigates levels and collects junk.
As the game progresses, the levels can fill up with deadly water, hence the game’s name. Simple in its approach flood still enjoyed the platforming genre and was truly a unique experience not available to play.
7 The Never (1996)
The 90’s were a time of great imagination in video games and The never was a prime example of a really crazy title. The game follows Klayman as he journeys through his alien land to learn more about his purpose in the universe.
The point-and-click adventure is widely regarded as one of the best cult classics of all time and has become etched in the memories of many players for its insane nature. The graphics are fully derived from Claymation and have a cartoony yet appealing visual style. Although fans often demand that it be released on platforms like Steam, The never is still AWOL from modern hardware.
6 WWF Setting (1999)
Wrestling video games have come a long way since the 1990s, but many are pointing the way WWF setting as a turning point of the subgenre. The user can choose from a variety of WWF wrestlers and participate in a plethora of different fight types.
Better wrestling matches came after that, but fans like to look back attitude because for many players it was their first experience of a wrestling match. The roster is very memorable and really captured the wild days of WWE’s supposed Attitude era. Unfortunately for the fans, attitude has not been ported to modern systems and is unlikely ever to be.
5 Mischief Maker (1997)
The Nintendo 64 has a wealth of underrated gems and mischief maker has recently taken its place among other forgotten classics. The user takes control of a robotic girl who travels to save her creator from the clutches of an evil villain.
With a 2.5D platforming style, the game was a bit old and new on the N64. Visually, the game featured stunning colors and character designs, utilizing the full range of abilities the N64 was capable of. Although many games from this period have been revived by Nintendo, mischief maker unfortunately not included.
4 The Greatest Adventures of Indiana Jones (1994)
In contrast to the Super Star Wars series that gave each movie its own SNES game, The Greatest Adventures of Indiana Jones has combined his trilogy into one game. The game brings the original to life Indiana Jones Movie through a series of exciting platforming levels.
The game really was the pinnacle of what the 16-bit SNES was capable of, and had a fun and exciting arcade style that also captured the pure essence of the films. Even though it was damn hard greatest adventures was a rewarding game unlike most other film adaptations. The aforementioned Super Star Wars was ported, so it seems it’s only a matter of time before Archaeologist gets the same treatment.
3 Illusion of Gaia (1993)
fun story, Illusion of Gaia lies somewhere between fantasy and historical fiction in its narrative. The user takes control of Will, a young man who journeys to the various wonders of the world to solve the mystery of the Tower of Babel.
Unlike most RPGs that have a complicated leveling system, Illusion of Gaia instead relies on post-battle power-ups that increase the player’s overall skill over the course of the game. The game was praised for its story and 16-bit graphics, but has unfortunately been overshadowed by larger franchises. Despite this, it is usually mentioned as the first among classic Nintendo games in need of a modern remake.
2 Smash TV (1990)
Though it’s incredibly ’90s in its style, smash tv was still an arcade hit that did pretty well on consoles. One or two players band together to take on hordes of enemies as they compete in a gruesome reality show that pits contestants against each other in a fight to the death.
With a top-down view and run-and-gun style, smash tv was just plain fun from start to finish. While the gameplay wasn’t particularly complicated, the dystopian setting and weird boss fights were quite memorable. The game is a rare case as it was available for modern download but a legal battle resulted in it being removed.
1 Jackie Chan’s Action Kung Fu (1990)
By the early 1990s, the NES was on its last legs and would soon be completely replaced by the SNES. Despite this, several great titles continued to be produced for the legendary console well into its second decade. Jackie Chan’s Action Kung Fu played the titular hero in a beat-’em-up style action platformer with unforgettable NES graphics.
Movement is smooth and fun, and the game’s overall presentation was head and shoulders above standard NES fare. The clinging of a likeable personality like Jackie Chan was a nice touch, but the game also shines on its own merits. Although much of the NES library is available in modern forms, Action Kung Fu has not seen any modernization.