What is better, remaster or remake?

A remaster updates an old game with better graphics, sound, and performance (like higher resolution/frame rate) using much of the original code and assets, while a remake rebuilds the entire game from the ground up in a new engine, often with new art, redesigned levels, and potentially altered gameplay, keeping the core story but creating a fresh experience. Think remaster as a polished-up version and remake as a total reconstruction.
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Which is better, remake or remaster?

The difference isn't entirely clear-cut. It's more of a spectrum, really. Generally speaking, remaster = better graphics but basically the same gameplay, and remake = the entire game has been rebuilt from the ground up.
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Are remakes and remasters the same?

Remaster: The graphics and audio are what's upgraded. Whereas the gameplay, story, and voice acting remain exactly the same as the original. Remake: The entire story, gameplay, and voice acting are all rebuilt from scratch, besides the enhanced visual effects and audio for modern tech standards.
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Does remastered mean remake?

In a wider sense, remastering a product may involve other, typically smaller inclusions or changes to the content itself. They tend to be distinguished from remakes, based on the original.
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Is re-HD remaster the same as remake?

Comparisons between Resident Evil HD Remaster, Resident Evil Remake, and the original Resident Evil reveal several key differences between versions. Remaster's game play is fundamentally modeled on the 2002 Resident Evil remake, but incorporates a number of important revisions.
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Why Are There SO MANY Remakes & Remasters?!

Is remastered always better?

Remastering is often seen as a way to give classic albums a modern touch, but it's not always a straightforward improvement. While some purists argue that remasters lose the original character of the recordings, others appreciate the clarity and depth that modern technology brings.
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Why was RE 1.5 cancelled?

Resident Evil 1.5 was scrapped because producer Shinji Mikami and the team felt the nearly finished game was "dull," lacked suspense, and didn't connect well with the original Resident Evil's tone, despite ambitious features like visible clothing damage. Issues included disconnected story elements, an uninspiring Raccoon Police Station design, technical limitations, and a disjointed development process, leading to a full restart to create the beloved Resident Evil 2. 
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Is the remastered version better?

Some remasters are better, but often, original pressings are where the gold lies! The answer varies according to the album and the pressing, due to many technical factors, but remastered records are often worse than excellent, lightly played original pressings, and in my experience, only occasionally better.
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Is RE4 a remake or remaster?

You should play the Resident Evil 4 Remake (2023) for a modernized, visually stunning survival horror experience with new mechanics (like parrying and free aiming while moving), a darker tone, and updated story; play the Original Resident Evil 4 (2005) if you want the classic, influential action-horror experience with its unique limited movement, goofier charm, and to see where it all started. They offer different, equally great experiences, but the Remake is the more accessible entry point for modern players.
 
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Is GTA Trilogy a remake or remaster?

Developed by Grove Street Games and published by Rockstar Games, all three games are remastered, with visual enhancements and gameplay upgrades.
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Is FF7 a remake or remaster?

It is the first in a trilogy of games remaking Square's Final Fantasy VII (1997), originally released for the PlayStation. An enhanced version, Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade, was released for PlayStation 5 and Windows in 2021, and will be released for the Nintendo Switch 2 and Xbox Series X/S in 2026.
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Do remasters sound different?

Yes, remastered songs almost always sound different from the originals, as remastering uses modern tech to enhance clarity, balance, and loudness, often making them crisper and more detailed for today's systems, though some can sound worse due to excessive compression (the "Loudness Wars") or poor choices, changing the original vibe. The goal is to update older recordings for new formats, but results vary wildly, from subtle improvements to drastic overhauls that can even resemble remixes. 
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What is the point of a remake?

We can say that the main purpose of a remake is to recreate the idea of using modern methods in order to show to the audience the genius ideas of the creators of the past. All is good, but a noble goal is «to convey the idea of the film to the audience».
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Can a remaster win game of the Year?

Expansion packs, new game seasons, DLCs, remakes and remasters are eligible in all categories, if the jury deems the new creative and technical work to be worthy of a nomination. Factors such as the newness of the content and its price/value should be taken into consideration.
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Has a remake ever been better than the original?

Many movie fans believe remakes like The Thing, The Fly, Scarface, Ocean's Eleven, True Grit, Casino Royale, The Departed, and The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo surpass their originals due to updated visuals, deeper storytelling, better performances, or fitting their contemporary era, though personal preference always plays a role. Horror remakes, especially The Thing (1982) and Invasion of the Body Snatchers (1978), are frequently cited as superior.
 
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Why do people remaster games?

Developers prefer to remaster videogames to enhance the quality and match it with a modern consoles' standard: improve the graphical fidelity, sound quality, add a few more Quality-of-Life additions that will make the game friendlier to newer audiences.
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Should I play re 1 or re 0 first?

The first Resident Evil came to PlayStation in 1996, though for those coming to the franchise in 2022, you'll want to play the 2002 remake (or its more recent HD remaster), as it improves gameplay and expands on the story. RE 1 picks up right after RE 0.
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Why is Re Verse shutting down?

Despite it having "exceeded expectations."

Capcom announced the shutdown in a blog post despite also saying the game had "exceeded expectation," saying it has served its "celebratory purpose admirably" but is no longer needed as it has "reached a new turning point for the series."
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Is a remake or remaster better?

The core gameplay, design, and story remain unchanged, making remasters less resource-intensive compared to remakes. While remakes aim to refresh and reimagine the original, remasters preserve the original experience, ensuring it meets modern technical standards.
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Is a remaster a remake?

Unlike a remake which often changes the now-dated gameplay, a remaster is very faithful to the original in that aspect (in order to appeal to that nostalgic audience) while permitting only a limited number of gameplay tweaks for the sake of convenience.
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Is remastering good?

Remastering can improve the poor recording quality of the original music made; hence, record labels have found remastered releases to be loved by loyal fans who can buy their favourite albums and hear them in a whole new way. Most works are remastered to keep up with the latest audio formats.
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Which is better, Dark Souls 1 or remastered?

Yes, Dark Souls Remastered (DSR) is generally considered better and the definitive version for most players due to significant technical upgrades like stable 60fps performance (vs. original's 30fps/mods), improved textures, better online play with dedicated servers, and quality-of-life (QoL) fixes, though some purists might prefer the original's lighting or specific modded PC experiences.
 
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Which Resident Evil game is the goriest?

Having been designed with more weapons and monsters for a faster-paced experience, Resident Evil 4 is the most violent game in the series. An average play-through requires gamers to kill over 900 enemies. GWR Video Gamer's Edition 2008.
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Will RE9 be the last game?

No, Resident Evil 9 (possibly titled Resident Evil Requiem) will likely not be the last game in the series, but it's rumored to be the conclusion of the "original" saga that started with RE1 and RE0, marking a major "end of an era" before Capcom explores new directions or subtitles, potentially moving away from numbered titles entirely, as the franchise is too successful to end. 
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Is resident evil 7 coming?

Resident Evil 7 was released in January 2017 for PlayStation 4, Windows, Xbox One, followed by a cloud version for the Nintendo Switch in May 2018 in Japan and December 2022 worldwide, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S versions in June 2022, iOS, iPadOS and macOS versions in July 2024, and an upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 ...
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