February 2, 2017|
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NantenJex hosts a discussion with PushDustIn and Spazzy on when should a game be considered a port.
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Even if it does have added content it is still a port but if there is a lot of content or it is significantly changed then it can feel like a different game. If its been tweaked for unique controls or redesigned to take advantage of the system its a remake.
Basically for Switch games.
The Legend of Zelda Breath of the Wild = port
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe = port
Splatoon 2 = looks like enough to qualify for a sequel
Look at Zelda 3D or HD for remakes.
Here’s my take:
Port = The original base game is adjusted to play on other systems.
-The port can be “remastered”, with HD textures, different controls, etc.
-The game can have some new content added to it, but the base game remains largely the same.
Examples: Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, Wind Waker and Twilight Princess HD, New Play Control! Pikmin
Sequel = New game with entirely new content.
-Can still be built from an existing engine.
-Can carry over some content from previous titles if the developer desires. (Throwback stages/maps/items, etc.)
Examples: Splatoon to Splatoon 2, Ocarina of Time to Majora’s Mask, Brawl to Smash 3DS/Wii U
Remake = An existing game is recreated from scratch.
Examples: Resident Evil (PS1) to Resident Evil (Gamecube), Pokemon Gold & Silver to Pokemon HeartGold & SoulSilver, Final Fantasy VII to Final Fantasy VII Remake