We like new games. I get it. Sometimes, it's awesome to replay an old game with updated graphics and mechanics. I get that, too. I'm an advocate of playing games over again ( http://gamrconnect.vgchartz.com/thread.php?id=72470 ), be it in the form of backwards compatability, game of the year editions, ports or what have you. Some people disagree. It seems that some games get a free pass for their rerelease while others get slammed.
I could go into a rant but then, what would there be to talk about? Instead, I'll ask when is a game just a port? When is a game a remaster? When is a game a remake? Here are your examples:
Metal Gear Solid: The Twin Snakes: New mechanics, new graphics, new audio
Resident Evil (Gamecube): New graphics, new sound, new mechanics, new areas to discover
Halo Anniversary: New graphics, better sound, same gameplay, same areas
The Legend Of Zelda: The Wind Waker: Same graphics, better effects, better resolution, new gameplay enhancements and items
Tomb Raider Definitive Edition: All DLC Content, redrawn characters, better effects, minor control tweaks
The Last of Us Remastered: All DLC Content, better frame rate, better resolution, better textures
So what qualifies as what? When is a game not just a port? What would you classify the upcoming Uncharted collection and Gears of War games? And, most importantly, why do some get a free pass while others are just considered "cash grabs"? Discuss.
