Final Fantasy VII was released for the PS1 in 1997 and quickly rose to power as a dominant force on the console. It's easy to see why it's become a fan favorite of the franchise, leading Square Enix to greenlight various other Final Fantasy VII projects, including sequels, prequels, movies, books, and more.
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The PS1 was a treasure trove of classic games that are still fun today. All of these titles were remade years later, much to the delight of fans.
Perhaps the biggest project within this sub-franchise was the remake trilogy, starting with Final Fantasy 7 Remake in 2020. Serving as part one of a remake trilogy as well as a secret sequel to the original game, the scope of the story has been greatly expanded in the two entries released so far. Are there any? PS1 games that would benefit from the same rework with the same absurd scope and budget?
Final Fantasy 9
More than rumours
There were rumors about Final Fantasy 9 to be the next game to have a remake for a while, and it seems like it would only be one situation, not a trilogy. Although it would be great to get a remake FF9 in any case, an extended adventure would be great for the series as well.
After all, this game was intended as a reference to the classic Final Fantasy games in 2000. Between Alexandria and Lindblum, the two kingdoms could be much bigger in the remake. Also original Final Fantasy 9 it came packaged on four discs, so it was already quite an adventure. There is a lot to draw on when planning a remake.
The Shadow Of Moses As A Greater Island
Metal Gear Solid
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October 20, 1998
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M For adults 17+ due to blood and gore, sexual themes, violence
Metal Gear Solid it has already been remastered once for the GameCube, a version that was never re-released. Aside from having even smarter cutscenes, the game itself wasn't any bigger or better, and it's been over 20 years since its release. Further modernization is definitely in order.
The game takes place on an island, with Shadow Moses and Solid Snake sneaking right into the base during the introduction. This base could be bigger in the remake if the opening stays the same, but having the player explore the island in an open world with lots of facilities would still be cool. The absence of Hideo Kojima at the helm of this project would be sad, but Konami still has many talented people at the studio who could pull it off.
Mega Man Legends
Island Hopping
Maybe fans could at least play the remake of the number one instead of the sequel Mega Man Legends game. After the first opening dungeon, Mega Man and the crew crash land on Kattlelox Island and that's where the entire game takes place.
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A remake could expand the size of the island above, as well as what they find below. The remake could also make the island appear later in the adventure, instead of having the crew explore other, smaller islands like they did in the sequel. Airship control would also be an awesome new addition Mega Man Legends.
Castlevania: Symphony of the Night
Remake Metroidvania
Castlevania: Symphony of the Night is one of the main games behind the popularization of the Metroidvania genre, with what Super Metroid made and added RPG elements. He is one of the most popular entries in the series, just like Alucard as a playable character.
While there were attempts at 3D Castlevania games, none of them hit as hard as the 2D games. A remake of this classic could bridge the gap and incorporate new elements such as going outside the castle walls or even more gameplay like Trevor Belmont in the prologue section. It's been a while since the last one Castlevania so why not start the comeback with the return of the best game in the series?
Dino Crisis
Moving around evil
AND Dino Crisis remake is a game that Capcom fans have been asking for ever since the developer started remaking Resident Evil games. A sequel would be nice too, but there is potential to get the ball rolling in a remake of the first game.
Basically there is an assumption Jurassic Parkbut one that leans more into horror elements. Specialists are sent to investigate why the island has gone silent, only to discover that the dinosaurs are going mad. The game takes place in a remote research facility, while the remake could expand the scope to include more outdoor locations and a wider variety of dinosaurs.
Parasite Eve
Streets of NYC
Parasite Eve is one of the greatest horror games to ever come out on the PS1 because it was also an RPG and very unique in the genre. In many ways, it still is. Set in NYC, players can fast travel between locations as they investigate a paranormal case involving people turning goo and animals mutating.
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With every 10/10 game released, there were a few quirks that helped stabilize the PS1 platform.
These areas, including an opera house, a hospital, a police precinct, a zoo, and more, weren't that big and could definitely add more substance to them in the remake. Allowing players to physically drive their car from place to place would also be a big plus, helping the city feel more cohesive.
Xenogears
Second chance
Xenogears is a project that got out of control on the PS1 and was originally planned to be much bigger. The second disc was significantly reduced and contained more dialogue instead of gameplay. If ever there was a game that needed a remake, it would be this game.
A group of developers who worked on Xenogears at Squaresoft at that time began to form Monolith Soft, which then led to Xenosaga and then Xenoblade Chronicles. It would be awesome if Square Enix worked with Monolith Soft and Nintendo to get a Switch 2 exclusive remake.
The Legend of Dragoon
Adding the real world
The Legend of Dragoon had a similar problem as Parasite Eveas players could only use the world map to travel to set destinations instead of traveling there organically. This went against the world map designs of most turn-based RPGs at the time, incl Final Fantasy 9because it reduced the opportunity for exploration. The remake could add more exploration between cities and dungeon locations.
Dragons also played a big role in the story, but weren't as present in the actual game as fans would have liked. The remake could increase their presence around the world, from combat assistance to riding them around the world.
Memories that only PS1 kids have
For anyone who grew up with the PS1 as their home console, it's more than likely that they share these formative gaming memories with others from that era.
