Typically the most effective video games of a yr aren’t precisely video games of that yr. In our Finest Remake/Remaster class, we honor the makes an attempt to protect and restore favorites of yesteryear. Who did we choose? Learn on.
These awards signify the consensus of the Siliconera workers. For extra of the yr’s award picks, try our Sport of the 12 months 2025 archive.
Last Fantasy Ways: The Ivalice Chronicles
For such a beloved recreation, there was by no means a really excellent solution to play Last Fantasy Ways on modern systems. The Ivalice Chronicles solves this, with a full recreation of the unique look and two totally different choices for many who desire quality-of-life updates in addition to traditionalists. Whereas it wasn’t an overhaul in the way in which some have been wanting, preserving the unique on this approach is warranted when the unique is that this good.
Raidou Remastered
Atlus has been on a remaster kick these days, however few video games deserved or wanted it as a lot as Raidou. It’s an motion recreation in ways in which we haven’t seen from Shin Megami Tensei since, and it’s additionally turn out to be one thing of a grail recreation within the intervening years due to how robust it was to trace down. This re-creation preserves the original’s appeal, whereas making it much more accessible than the unique Satan Summoner releases.
Winner: Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Version
It escaped! One of many Wii U’s final remaining exclusives is now not so, and the numerous Xenoblade followers who joined on within the Swap period lastly gained entry to the cult favorite spin-off. And it gained some new content material and mechanical refinements within the journey. It might be pretty latest by way of video games needing remasters, however the circumstances surrounding it make the transfer not solely justifiable however appreciated. It’s our Finest Remake/Remaster of 2025! And heck, possibly there’s nonetheless hope for Kirby and the Rainbow Curse.
