Remake, or Sequel?

[Miss Doronjo]

Suppose that a certain video game that you enjoy finishing can be eligible to get a total remake. For example, the Legend of Zelda: the Wind Waker is getting a HD remake on the Nintendo Wii U. Or, let's say that it might get a sequel, like how Tales of Symphonia: Dawn of the New World was a sequel to the original Tales of Symphonia.

Just thinking about this, do you prefer if video games recieved a total remake from the original, or do you prefer if they have a sequel to the other? Why do you prefer one other the other, or, does it solely matter on the video game itself?

Feel free to share any thoughts!

 

[JayTheKing]

It solely matters on the game itstelf.
For example i want an emerald 3D remake not an Emerald 2 because i think the story is perfect as it is now.
A sequel is essential when there are blanks about the characters.What happened to them,where did they go?

 

[H0tB3ans]

I love a good Sequel, a new storyline but hints of the previous, new characters to intervene with and new, exquisite features. But I also like a remake which adds new interfaces etc., so to be honest, it just depends on what the game is. say, if you said Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky - I'd say sequel. But Mario Kart (Wii), remake. It solely depends on what the game is.

 

[Patrick]

Neither, to be honest. I have the least objection against straight up ports. They aren't a needless sequel, and don't mess with the original game. The only time a remake is needed is if the original game is buggy beyond repair.

Besides, some remakes come out worse for wear. You'll definitely find cases of this for Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land compared to Kirby's Adventure, screen real estate and action lag being just two of the offenders.

I also don't mind remakes if they mask them into looking like a port. Insert Taxman's Sonic 1 and CD here.