As video games have grabbed the attention of the world audience by their unique gameplay and aesthetic graphics, they are inevitably rising. Game localization services are responsible for this increased number of games being played. It also explains that gamers are more in number and more audiences are interested in games. With game localization, it becomes easy for gamers to play games that are not even in their language. So there is another benefit to the gaming industry in the form of translation and localization.
It is the rising demand for games that makes one phenomenon “remake games” quite popular. Well, there are mixed opinions on this gaming concept; some support it while some are against it.
The name “remake” suggests that we are recreating something that has already been made. In the gaming world, it means recreating games in such a way that the main storyline and characters are retained in it. Hence, new plots and characters are added to the original version of the game to make it a new version. New graphics and modern mechanics are added in the game that not only retain the previous audience of the game but also attract new ones. These remake games are a great strategy to create a nostalgic experience for old gamers and present them with the same game on beautifully wrapped gift paper.
The number of audiences that play video games is a lot of Gen Z and Gen Alpha. These remake games target Gen Z and Gen Alpha. In these remake games, one of the most important tools to use is the game localization services that adapt these games both linguistically and culturally for the target audiences. They are the reasons Silent Hill 2 is an award-winning game today.
Some of the remake games of 2024 that hit globally are:
Undoubtedly, 2024 is the year of remake games. Multiple games have been remade and their purchases have gone up the scale, all because of the added gameplay features. These features have upgraded the games. Video game translation services are also responsible for creating this global image of remake video games all over the world. You must have heard of Minecraft. This game was originally released in 2009 and its remake version came in 2011. The remake version has been translated into more than 20 languages.
For instance, in the new version of the game “Shadow of the Colossus”, the contrast between the remake version and the old version can be seen. In the 2005 version, buildings aren’t constructed well enough while in the 2017 version, bridges and new buildings can be seen clearly. The difference between graphics is clear enough to spot in the images given below.
The 2024 Game of the Year was awarded to Silent Hill 2 which is also a remake game. This clearly sums up that remake games are surely on the rise. There were other games also nominated for the same category such as the famous Chinese AAA game, Black Myth: Wukong, but still it was Silent Hill 2 that won the award. Only fan-made translations of Silent Hill 2 are circulating on the internet and this is the success rate of this game. Imagine what wonders this remake game could do if video game translation services translated this game.
One more benefit of these remake games is that new versions of the game are compatible with new devices such as consoles and the latest PS models. They are not only compatible but also the graphics get better with upgradation of the device. You can see the image below for further clarification. Hence, gamers who are addicted to PS5 can easily play these games and help gaming companies generate more revenue.
There is a huge community that loves remake games and demands more and more. While there are others that think that remakes are just old games re-skinned. They believe that gamers should be provided with new games, not just create some new version of the game they have already played multiple times. On some level, these critics are not wrong, players should be provided with new games that give them something new to engage with. Gamers also question why they should spend money on a new version of the game when they already own that game. One of the gamers and gaming forums commented, “Whoa, they're going to create a game that I already have and charge me for it again.”
But then how can the attention of old gamers be captured? These remake games retain the essence of the original game and this is what old gamers love about remake games. And with the addition of translation services, these games are made globally accessible for all game lovers.
The gaming market is already over-saturated. More than 3 billion games are being played right now. Despite this huge number, new games are still being created on a large scale. So in a market where there is already saturation present, there is a chance that your game might not get the attention it deserves. However, if a game is already famous and its remake is made, there is a high chance that the remake will gain the attention of the same audience.
So remake games are really the way to go in this saturated market. This is also our advice for game companies who are planning to launch new games: it's better to remake games in a better way so that you get the attention of the same old audiences and the new ones. And later go for translation services and translate these remake versions available for the global game lovers.
To sum up, Remake games like Silent Hill 2 are on the rise because of their original gameplay and newly added features such as advanced graphics and a new plot to the original storyline. Despite critics' opinion that remake games are just old games with a new cast and they shouldn’t be made this much, this is the era of remake games.
