20 Original Xbox Games That Need Remakes the Most

The Original Xbox

The original Xbox may be forgotten to most, but it had some really great games on it. As Microsoft moved forward, most attention was given to the console's blockbuster hits, but there are a few that would definitely shine with a fresh remake.

Whether it's rebuilding the same experience in a brand new engine, or bringing some of these greats to the modern age with a bit of re-imagining, here are some Xbox games that are long overdue for a fresh start.

Jade Empire

Jade Empire was a fantastic action-RPG from BioWare that showed off their ability to step outside of their comfort zone and provide something fresh and unique. The action combat and beautiful lore would benefit greatly from a visit to the newest generation. Just imagine the martial arts and beautiful landscapes on your Xbox One.

Panzer Dragoon Orta

Crimson Dragon for the Xbox One was a sort of spiritual successor to Panzer Dragoon Orta from the original Xbox, although it wasn't nearly as good. That can be reconciled with a proper remake of an Xbox classic that showed rail shooters can still be damn good.

Beyond Good & Evil

While fans continue to wait on a sequel to this critically acclaimed game, why not fill the gap with a solid remake built from the ground up for new consoles? Many video game lovers missed the bus on Beyond Good & Evil, and it's time to bring them up to speed.

Destroy All Humans!

Destroy All Humans! tasked players with... well, destroying all humans, and it was an absolute blast to play. It would be great to see Crypto return to his ways with huge cities and more advanced destruction.

Soulcalibur II

Soulcalibur II is arguably one of the best in the series. On top of that, the Xbox version gave players the ability to wield Spawn and all of his hellish abilities against the amazing roster. An update with all of the great cape physics fans have been wanting is long overdue.

Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic

Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic showed that BioWare can make an amazing RPG out of anything. They eventually passed this series off so they could focus on other things, but a remake bringing the beauty seen in Mass Effect and Dragon Age to this must-play classic wouldn't be a bad idea.

Splinter Cell

Splinter Cell managed to out-stealth Metal Gear Solid by making the mechanic an absolute necessity. Using the light and the dark as primary components of the experience, it spawned an entire series of espionage. With so many reboots going on, maybe it's time this one went back to its roots.

Timesplitters 2

Timesplitters 2 was a shooter ahead of its time, and players were reminded of this thanks to an Easter egg in the recently released Homefront: The Revolution. It's time to do this classic title justice and show shooter fans a good time.

Prince of Persia: Sands of Time

Prince of Persia on the OG Xbox was one seriously fun adventure that eventually spawned the Assassin's Creed series. As we wait on the sequel to Ubisoft's biggest money-maker, why not jump back into the series that started it all?

Ninja Gaiden Black

The original Ninja Gaiden was not for the faint of heart, and that continued to be the case for the updated version, Ninja Gaiden Black. It's been a while since players have been properly challenged; perhaps starting back at square one with this Xbox classic will put the series back on track.

The Suffering

Scary games are always in demand, and there's special something about a game that lets you feel like you can defend yourself but still terrifies you at every turn. That's exactly what The Suffering did on Xbox, and we would love to see it happen again.

Oddworld: Stranger's Wrath

The Oddworld games have always been great, and Stranger's Wrath is no different. This time, players took control of Stranger, a bounty hunter who traversed the world and hunted criminals. It was a top-notch entry in the series and one that is in dire need of a full, bona fide remake.

The Chronicles of Riddick: Escape From Butcher Bay

Few licensed games actually end up being good. The Chronicle of Riddick games were not just good, though; they were incredible. Amazing visuals, engaging gameplay, and a story worth experience helped Starbreeze studios break the mold, delivering world-expanding content to the films in the form of one of the best games on the Xbox.

Mercenaries

Who doesn't like blowing stuff up? That's what made Mercenaries so fun, along with getting to influence different factions in the large, open world. It was a fun way to just sit back and enjoy the show, and we can never have too much of that in our lives. Perhaps an Xbox One remake is in order, and we can leave the heavy stories to other games.

Steel Battalion

Steel Battalion received a sequel for Kinect, but we're all trying to erase that from our memories. What better way to do that then to be thrust into a proper remake of the original. We're not saying it will need a new version of the massive controller used to pilot the mechs in game, but if it did come with one, we wouldn't complain.

Black

Yes, we know that there are a lot of shooters out there. But Black was special. Its focus on tearing the world up and amazing sound design left its mark on players for years.

The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind

Morrowind introduced a whole new crowd of players to the action-RPG series when it released on Xbox. It was the first time console gamers got to experience what PC gamers had already fallen in love with. With Skyrim getting a remaster, it's seems right that the title that helped kick off the craze on a large scale gets some love too.

Crimson Skies: High Road to Revenge

Who doesn't like flying planes through a beautiful sky while blasting enemies to pieces and pulling off daring stunts? That's what Crimson Skies allowed with its intense action and fun campaign. The Xbox One could definitely benefit from a remake.

Jet Set Radio Future

Jet Set Radio Future was a launch title for the original Xbox and one of the most enjoyable games on the console. Following Beat and his crew in a new, more futuristic setting - with all of the amazing music and tight gameplay of the Dreamcast original - was undoubtedly awesome. It's been a while since we've had to step into those skates, so why not revive this game for the Xbox One using all the new power under the hood?

Shenmue II

With Shenmue III finally under development, it's time that players who may have missed the previous entries see just why everyone is so excited. Shenmue was released on the original Xbox and Xbox 360 shortly after its Dreamcast launch. A remake bringing the game to the current gen in grand fashion, sort of like what was done with Halo 2, would be the perfect way to pave way for the third entry.