Inconsistent definitions

Welcome again! It’s time for a brand new episode of the Spot Dodge Podcast solely on Destructoid. Matters: Tonight we’ll be speaking all in regards to the magnificent and not too long ago stealth-released Metroid Prime Remastered. Together with that, the group discusses the distinction between a remaster and a remake — And the way even sport devs are cut up on the that means.

Increase. It’s that easy. Or is it? As a result of PlayStation is lifeless set on The Final of Us Half I being a from-the-ground-up “remake”. Not a remaster. Regardless of retaining the identical skeleton as the unique and that includes the precise fight, sound, voice performing, and gameplay mechanics. With delicate tweaks to the enemy AI and extra accessibility choices. Ought to this not be categorized as a remaster? Being that the one substantial improve was the visuals?

Examine that to a sport just like the newly-released Metroid Prime Remastered. This “remaster” not solely overhauled the visuals however even added modernized controls and enhanced sound. However Nintendo is clearly going with “remastered” verbiage for the sport and its title.

Lastly, there’s a sport like Remaining Fantasy VII Remake which isn’t actually a remake in any respect, however extra of a reimaging of the primary 3 hours of FFVII, and even considerably of a sequel to the unique. And that sport actually has “remake” within the title! It’s such a messy matter I can’t wait to debate.

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