Do you like the idea of HD versions?

Not really, I don't care one bit about graphics as far as my opinion of a game, so I'm good playing them the way they were made. Not that I avoid all HD re-makes, but I don't think there should be as much of a push for them as there is.

No, I mostly consider HD updates to be a double-dipping scam. While there are a few exceptions, hopefully it will be a passing fad that dies off sooner than later until publishers start taking it more seriously.

Do you buy the games that are re-released in HD? Do you like the idea about them?

Yes. I didn't play God of War, Sly Cooper and Jak & Daxter on PS2, so it's really pleasant that I'm able to play them in HD on PS3.

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Oh, and old Metal Gear Solid games too.

When done well, yes. Okami HD made an already gorgeous game even more beautiful while keeping the base game completely intact. It's a perfect example of the good HD remasters can do.

Obviously it's a way for developers to make even more cash..

But it's also a great way for gamers to play much loved titles from last gen consoles on current gen consoles with better graphics..

So basically both parties win!

Quite a few of the HD collections and re-masters have been excellent and in some cases, such as the God of War Collection and Ico/Shadow of the Colossus remakes, the games actually play better because of increased and stable frame rates.

Other than rushed and crappy efforts, I can't imagine a viable argument against these types of remakes and re-releases.  

Do you buy the games that are re-released in HD? Do you like the idea about them?

The_Last_Ride

I like HD re-releases for games that I'm interested in that weren't previously available for the current platform. The first MGS I played was MGS 4. The MGS HD collection gave me the opportunity to go back and play the older versions in the chronological order of the story, which made it all the more interesting. I also enjoyed the Doom 3 BFG edition because I had a blast playing that one on the PS 3 as well, even though I had played Doom 3 on the PC when it was originally released. I've seen some criticism of the graphics of Doom 3 BFG, but it looked good enough to me.

yes i enjoy them and have bought a few. RE4 HD, MGS HD Collection and the Silent Hill Collection

I like HD remakes as it allows me to play older games that I didn't have a chance to play originally. It is also easier, and cheaper, than tracking down an original copy of a game and the console it was on. Kingdom Hearts 1.5 is coming soon. I never played it on PS2 (or the other games) so I am looking forward to playing it.

It is not new. They done things just this with games many times before but named it other things.

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Do you buy the games that are re-released in HD? Do you like the idea about them?

capaho

I like HD re-releases for games that I'm interested in that weren't previously available for the current platform. The first MGS I played was MGS 4. The MGS HD collection gave me the opportunity to go back and play the older versions in the chronological order of the story, which made it all the more interesting. I also enjoyed the Doom 3 BFG edition because I had a blast playing that one on the PS 3 as well, even though I had played Doom 3 on the PC when it was originally released. I've seen some criticism of the graphics of Doom 3 BFG, but it looked good enough to me.

I haven't purchased any HD titles. But I support the idea. Going back playing old titles usually isn't ideal on a new idea.

there are old games i like that i really like having as an hd release. I am looking forward to a game like FFX hdThe_Last_Ride

the only HD game i have bought was doom 3

I don't think Silicon Knights was that great of a developer but even they could port MGS1 to the GameCube, and make some upgrades to it in the process.

lamprey263

Silicon Knights made the original Blood Omen: Legacy of Kain so bow your head and show some respect. :P

(okay, so they made Too Human as well...)

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I don't think Silicon Knights was that great of a developer but even they could port MGS1 to the GameCube, and make some upgrades to it in the process.

Grammaton-Cleric

Silicon Knights made the original Blood Omen: Legacy of Kain so bow your head and show some respect. :P

(okay, so they made Too Human as well...)

It depends on the quality. Not all HD re-releases are done well.Yagr_Zero

Precisely. I would be more interested in the idea of HD remakes if more time and care was put into them. As it is, they're hit or miss.

there were many games last gen that i wanted to get but never ended up getting that are getting re-released now. 

[QUOTE="The_Last_Ride"]there are old games i like that i really like having as an hd release. I am looking forward to a game like FFX hdcapaho

And a crappy X-Men game, supposedly. Nowadays, SK is a smaller version of Rare: their glory days are long gone.

1PMrFister

Yeah, I bought that XMEN game for ten dollars.

I wasted ten dollars.

HD re-releases are just an excuse to make more money bagelrj

HD re-releases are just an excuse to make more money bagelrj

That is probably true to an extent, but they have great value to people who want to play the games again and even more so for people who never played the game initially.

[QUOTE="bagelrj"]HD re-releases are just an excuse to make more money Blueresident87

That is probably true to an extent, but they have great value to people who want to play the games again and even more so for people who never played the game initially.

HD re-releases are just an excuse to make more money bagelrj

MGS 1-3 were not available for the PS 3 or the Xbox 360 until MGS HD, so I'd say you're wrong on that assessment.

BTW, is that link you're using for a signature legit or is it trading in illegal registration keys?

HD re-releases are just an excuse to make more money bagelrj

All products are made to generate revenue so kudos on that revelation.

I look forward to your next blog: Water is wet.

BTW, is that link you're using for a signature legit or is it trading in illegal registration keys?

capaho

I was wondering that myself...

I wouldn't pick an HD remake over the original game. I bought the MGS HD collection because of the collection of games rather than HD graphics. Although I could see some obvious upgrades from the PSP version of Peace Walker.

I think it's great idea, I brought the sly cooper hd remake when it came out since I never played sly cooper before that. I only buy if I never played the game. FFX remake doesn't interest me since I beat that game to death and beyond

I think it's great idea, I brought the sly cooper hd remake when it came out since I never played sly cooper before that. I only buy if I never played the game. FFX remake doesn't interest me since I beat that game to death and beyond

da_illest101

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BTW, is that link you're using for a signature legit or is it trading in illegal registration keys?

Grammaton-Cleric

I was wondering that myself...

It's a link aggregator site for websites that are selling prevously registered keys for PC games.  I suspect the member who posted the link is getting paid per click on the links.  It looks rather dubious.

I wouldn't pick an HD remake over the original game. I bought the MGS HD collection because of the collection of games rather than HD graphics. Although I could see some obvious upgrades from the PSP version of Peace Walker.

Game_Guy567

I bought the MGS HD collection because the original games were released before the PS 3 existed.  That's where the value of HD versions comes in for me, being able to play older games that are updated for the newer platforms.  I expect to see a lot more of them after the next gen consoles are released.

It looks rather dubious.capaho

Yep. Removing it now. Better safe than sorry...

[QUOTE="capaho"]It looks rather dubious.c_rake

Yep. Removing it now. Better safe than sorry...

I agree, I can't imagine that it's possible to sell previously registered software keys without violating IP rights.  Most SLAs for PC software expressly prohibit the re-distribution of PC software or registration keys.

i really only buy the HD remakes of games i once played when i was younger. age of empire for example i played that back in its day, liked it alot and sadly i lost it, so when the HD remake of it came out i was exctatic and bought it almost straight away.