Since its initial Kickstarter in 2016, System Shock had several delays until finally being ready this year. Another reason it stands out is that its development history implies that the game happened to be ready around when many other remakes were slated to come out. Since it has come out to great acclaim, discussions have already started whether Dead Space or Resident Evil 4 is the better remake even if both are excellent games in their own right.Īn outlier among these titles is the System Shock remake, as its gameplay is more akin to immersive sims which built upon the original's foundations, and the game overall has fewer horror elements. Now players are getting to experience the results of that impact. The Resident Evil 4 remake even took cues from its predecessor such as bringing back breakable knives.īefore its reveal, the Dead Space remake had reportedly taken inspiration from Resident Evil 2's gameplay, showing that Capcom's hit impacted the industry. The Alone in the Dark remake seems to take some influence from Resident Evil 2 based on the new camera angle and how the trailers depicted combat. While a mixture of inspirations from the Resident Evil 2 remake bear fruit, several other remakes based on classic games have targeted 2023 for a release year. The AAA space was primarily dominated by newer releases in the Resident Evil franchise until this year, but years prior had well-received indie titles like Tormented Souls that adopted even more old-school elements like fixed-camera angles with an option to enable tank controls while keeping the need to manage resources paramount. Horror games have always been popular in some form or another, but with the release of Resident Evil 7 in 2017 and a remake of the second game in 2019, the specific type of survival horror that places a focus on conserving resources got popularized once again. RELATED: October 2023 is Already Stacked for Horror Fans Returning to the Pillars of Video Game Horror Horror games that emphasize resource management and exploration have come back strong over the last few years, and this year might be a culmination of this trend's progress. A claim like this already has ground to stand on given how each remake has been a hit, but this would only be solidified further if the Alone in the Dark remake comes out on its slated release for October 25 and earns the same level of praise. The glowing reception these games received over a few months may mean 2023 is going to be seen as a landmark year for horror game remakes. The newest is Nightdive's System Shock remake, which is winning over fans for being a faithful modernization of the original game. The most notable of these have been remakes for Resident Evil 4and Dead Space since they have been massive successes with critics and fans alike.
It has been less than six months since the year started, and several of the most acclaimed titles have been faithful remakes of classic horror games.
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