Meanwhile, titles like the Spyro Reignited Trilogy showed that a variety of small improvements, as well as a complete visual overhaul, can add up to create a title which manages to exceed its original.
However, Resident Evil 2 proved the artistic viability of remakes, crafting a brand new horror experience within the familiar framework of the 1998 classic. There's a certain amount of cynicism when it comes to video game remakes, since many fans would rather see their favorite franchises move forward with new stories, rather than pander to nostalgia, which can be seen as lazy and uninspired.
The rumor mills have been swirling for years that a complete refresh of the timeless demon-hunting tale would be in the works following the end of Diablo III's impressively long lifespan, but nothing has been confirmed yet. When it comes to video game remakes, few are more hotly anticipated than Diablo II. Fan-made screenshots make us wish Activision Blizzard would give Diablo II the full remake treatment.
