https://www.siliconvalley.com/2024/10/22/video-game-remasters-horror-classics-hold-up-dead-rising-until-dawn-silent-hill-2/

Former PlayStation executive Shawn Layden recently lamented the “collapse of creativity” in the video game industry. He has a point, with the number of remasters coming out over the past few years. With blockbuster titles costing millions of dollars, publishers have become more risk-averse, and one of the reliable ways to make a hit is bringing back a successful idea.

Remasters have a built-in fan base, one that craves nostalgia but in a more appealing form. Trying to play some older classics shreds the eyes and frustrates players with a clumsier control scheme. Wrapping a game with modern visuals and refurbishing the gameplay satisfies older fans while also introducing a new generation to the franchise. It’s a win-win.