There's been rumblings about Microsoft bringing back some classic Rare IP for E3. So I thought I'd talk about what I'd want that IP to be brought back is. Though it will probably be Battletoads as an XBLA game.
5. Blast Corps
This would work pretty well as an indie game, but I think MS needs to look past that and put it on mobile platforms. The Blast Corps formula seems like a perfect fit for gaming on the go, especially if they can give it a touch screen interface. I'd play it.
4. Kameo
Kameo was not a great game, but it was a good jumping off point. Making a new one could give the Xbox One some much needed diversity both artistically and in terms of gameplay. The morphing character was a fun idea and so few games really go as far to take inspiration from Zelda as Kameo that I feel it deserves another shot at this.
3. Jet Force Gemini
I have not played the original N64 game, but what I have heard sounds pretty interesting. Many have compared it to Ratchet and Clank, a series I adore and would love to see more games like it. Plus, this game has the bonus of putting the original on XBLA, something which I am strongly in favor of.
2. Conker
3D platformers are already too rare (pun not intended) nowadays and when we get them, they're usually as friendly as Mario. So bringing in Conker for some platforming goodness with M rated humor would really stand out. Plus, Live and Reloaded could make it to XBLA and the online MP would be great to bring onto Xbox One.
1. Perfect Dark
I know, I know, why do we need another FPS? Well, because Perfect Dark and Goldeneye both had an FPS formula rarely seen today, yet could fit in very well in the current market. Rather than have you get through levels alive, it gave objectives and made you figure out how to accomplish them yourself. I get the feeling there's a lot of untapped potential there and would love to see more of it.
And many may be asking why no Banjo-Kazooie. Well, despite my love for Nuts and Bolts, I got pretty much everything I wanted out of that game. I don't need a sequel particularly. And while bringing back the original BK formula would be great, that's already happening with Yooka-Laylee. So I have no real desire for BK over these games.
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