The Xbox Team just had a great Xbox Showcase bringing in a ton of brand new games. We’ve had a look at Clockwork Revolution, South of Midnight, and of course Starfield, but aside from the all-new IP coming to console and PC soon, we’d love for Xbox to return to the treasure trove and revive some this classic work. Here are some games we’d love to see return.
1. Banjo Kazooie
The eccentric bear with a bird in his backpack made waves when the duo last appeared in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. But lately, headlines have surfaced about how former developers like Grant Kirkhope don’t think the Banjo audience will be there if it tries to make a comeback in 2023 or beyond. Through VGC He said, “I think Rare will open the door for someone if they find the right team, but I don’t feel like that team exists. Also, I don’t believe there’s an audience there.” With over 6.9 million views on that Smash reveal alone, I think the Banjo community wants to argue that this is something Rare should not sleep on.
2. Donkey
If Banjo isn’t your speed, what about a stinky, hairy rodent named Conker? He’s greedy, drinks too much, and is a perfect vehicle for poking fun at video game designs in 2001’s Conker’s Bad Fur Day. That same humor can obviously be translated into modern times and would be a welcome change to safe haven games like Super Lucky’s Tale. Last seen as a remake on Rare Replay in 2015, Conker is long overdue for a return.
3. Killer Instinct
The revival of Killer Instinct on Xbox One in 2013 caused the Fighting Games community to scream praise from the rooftops. Not only is the game receiving support in the form of new characters and regular updates, but even as recently as May 2023, the game is still receiving backend support to ensure the game stays the same. work. That’s 10 years of support! All that said… where is the Killer Instinct 2 Xbox? There is an intense need for more KI and as a fan since the arcade version was promised on “Ultra 64” I would love to see this game get even more tlc under. sequel format.
4. Machine attack
MechWarrior 5 from 2019 is still getting mod support and Armord Core VI is coming but you know what hasn’t received the love? Mech attack! With a love for giant mech machines fighting each other in the air, now seems like the time when we might recognize our favorite Mech Assault as a special entry on the game list. Xbox because it’s not just a great mech game, but it just… disappears and it’s a mystery as to why. The sound design is awesome. The game works on the controller extremely well. The story isn’t half bad either. So where is the love Xbox?
5. Earthquake
When the original Quake got a great remake last year, some of us at IGN thought it meant something new was coming from the Quake team. Is a new game built? Is this a tease for something bigger? Sadly, we haven’t heard from Quake since Quake Champions was free to play in 2018. However, with Quake Remaster receiving most of the praise, it may be time to revisit the franchise. This almost does not work. If ID can remake Doom into a masterpiece, I’d love to see what they’ve done with a new approach to the Quake story.
6. Run away in the dark
Shadowrun launched for PC and Xbox 360 in 2007 to mixed reviews and was never heard from again. But I think there is something great that can be built. In 2007, the Xbox game gave you access to magic, teleportation, and technology, but the series was actually built around a table that had an incredible set of lore that a publisher development can go deep. Wikipedia says “It combines the genres of cyberpunk, urban fantasy and crime, with occasional elements of conspiracy, horror, and detective fiction.” Even since 1993 when the first game was made, it has leaned more in these aspects on the SNES with an action RPG that received rave reviews. To me, it seems ripe with potential, and if the Pillars of Eternity universe can be reimagined as Avowed, perhaps Shadowrun still has enough energy to make a comeback.
7. Crimson Sky: The Road of Vengeance
Crimson Skies was a huge hit when it launched on the original Xbox, and every time it’s mentioned, people are reminded of memories of each other blowing up the sky, or jumping into turrets shooting down enemies to steal chickens. child and get one point. The game seems to have a lot of fans, but for some reason, it never succeeded after High Road to Revenge. As Flight Simulator delves deeper and deeper into the “fun” aspects of flight with a new expansion that adds things like Dune vehicles, Aerial Firefighting, Parachuting, Search and Rescue Missions, and Airlifting. cargo… there might be room for a mission or two that takes us back to the beloved Crimson Skies universe. Or if that doesn’t work, perhaps the dream can be perpetuated another way. It would be a shame to see this fly into the sunset.
And those are our 7 picks that we’d love to see Xbox bring back from the brink. Did we miss any? Let us know your choice in the comments section below.
honorable mention
Kameo
Crazy Fuzion
crimson sky
Gotham Racing Project
Viva pinata
monster truck
Commander Keen
hexagon
