remasters/remakesReleased Switch Video Games
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A list of Released remasters/remakes video games for Switch sorted by popularity among gamers.
Nintendo Switch is the successor of Nintendo Wii and Wii U consoles and is widely considered to be the first hybrid console on the market. It allows users to play games either at home on a big TV screen or while travelling. This is possible thanks to its revolutionary design, which combines features of both stationary and handheld consoles. It is composed of two main parts: the console unit, which is a 6.2" screen tablet based on Nvidia technology, and the docking station necessary to connect the console to a TV set. Nintendo Switch was released worldwide on March 3, 2017.
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Persona 5 Royal
RPG 21 October 2022
A new version of the extremely popular jRPG game, which debuted in the West in 2017 on PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 3. The title was officially announced in March 2019.
Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake
RPG 14 November 2024
Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake is, according to the title, a remake of the classic 8-bit jRPG game. Compared to the original, the game primarily improves the graphics, offering a very attractive visual combination of 3D locations and 2D characters.
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe
Racing 28 April 2017
An enhanced port of Mario Kart 8 developed for Nintendo Switch. Mario Kart 8 Deluxe reprises a lot of elements known from the two previous installments of the series, such as motorcycles, gliders, the ability to perform somersaults, or underwater racing. However, the developers introduced an interesting novelty – anti-gravity racing, in which we can stick to walls or even to the ceiling.
Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy
Arcade 29 June 2018
A bundle of first three Crash Bandicoot games, remastered by Vicarious Visions studio. Aside from modern visuals, all games feature rebuilt levels, as well as a new save system, which lets us use every control point along with quick save option. What’s more, they've received an unified menu and a Time Trial mode. Like in originals, Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy lets us take control of the titular bandicoot, who must stop the evil Dr Cortex from taking over the world.
Sherlock Holmes: The Awakened
Adventure 11 April 2023
An adventure game developed by Frogwares studio, set in the convention of Lovecraftian horror. The project's codename, Palianytsia, is an insult to Russian speakers, who often can't pronounce the Ukrainian word correctly.
Spyro Reignited Trilogy
Arcade 03 September 2019
A collection of three three-dimensional platform games that were originally released on the first PlayStation. The protagonist is a small, purple dragon named Spyro. The collection features the following games: Spyro the Dragon, Spyro 2: Ripto’s Rage! and Spyro: Year of the Dragon. The games feature almost the same gameplay as the originals, but their graphics were greatly refreshed.
Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy - The Definitive Edition
Action 11 November 2021
Published to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the release of GTA III, this compilation includes GTA III, Vice City and San Andreas. These titles put us in the role of aspiring criminals climbing the ranks of the criminal underworld.
Resident Evil 2 Cloud
Action 11 November 2022
A remake of the second part of the famous survival-horror franchise Resident Evil, which debuted on the PlayStation console in 1998 and was later ported to other consoles and PC / Windows. Resident Evil 2 Remake was developed by the Capcom’s leading team, R&D Division 1, for the latest gaming platforms. The game is based on the original plot with slightly modified mechanics.
The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening
Arcade 20 September 2019
The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening is a remake of a classic action adventure game from 1993. The project reproduces the content of the original, with improvements limited to control and audio-visual setting. Player explores the world, solves puzzles and fights enemies.
Diablo II: Resurrected
RPG 23 September 2021
Diablo 2: Resurrected is a refreshed version of the cult hack'n'slash game from Blizzard Entertainment, featuring visual and system changes and gameplay improvements to both the base version of the classic and the Lord of Destruction expansion pack.
Resident Evil 3 Cloud
Action 16 November 2022
Remake of the third installment of the best-selling series of survival horrors titled Resident Evil. Resident Evil 3 was developed by Capcom, which is responsible for the development of the cycle.
Shadows of the Damned: Hella Remastered
Action 31 October 2024
A remastered release of a TPP shooter with horror elements from 2011. Shadows of the Damned: Remastered stars Garcia Hotspur, a demon hunter delving down into hell to save his beloved.
Tactics Ogre: Reborn
RPG 11 November 2022
Tactics Ogre: Reborn is a remastered version of the classic tactical jRPG. The gameplay revolves mainly around fighting battles using a turn-based combat system, developing characters and making difficult moral decisions.
Call of Juarez: Gunslinger
Action 10 December 2019
A first-person shooter set in the Wild West. Developed by the Polish developer, Techland, it is the fourth entry in the Call of Juarez series. We play as a bounty hunter, Silas Greaves, who recalls his adventures in the Wild West. The game’s campaign is divided into missions, during which the player has to bring down many legendary outlaws and gunmen (Billy Kid, Pat Garret, Jesse James, and others). Unlike previous games, Call of Juarez: Gunslinger introduces a more arcade style of gameplay.
The Raven Remastered
Adventure 22 January 2019
A remastered edition of the point-and-click game The Raven: Legacy of a Master Thief. You try to solve the mystery of an ancient ruby stolen from the British Museum and discover the thief's identity. The remastered game features vastly improved visuals – the studio focused mostly on lighting and animations.
Live A Live
RPG 22 July 2022
Live A Live is a remake of a 16-bit jRPG that never left Japan. The refreshed version was developed in HD-2D style, combining classic atmosphere with modern realization. The game presents a series of nine stories, describing the fight of heroes from different eras against a single enemy.
Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit Remastered
Racing 13 November 2020
Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit Remastered is a revamped version of the 2010 racing game, offering improved graphics and content for the cradle and all add-ons. Remaster was developed by Stellar Entertainment studio.
Super Mario RPG
RPG 17 November 2023
The remake of an iconic game of the same name from 1996. Super Mario RPG features turn-based combat and exploration reminiscent of the mainline games. This time, Mario joins forces with Bowser to fight a greater evil.
Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door
RPG 23 May 2024
A remastered release of the iconic GameCube RPG, Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door from 2004. The game retains the original, acclaimed story and gameplay.
Resident Evil 5
Action 29 October 2019
A TPP action game, another entry in the popular horror game series. Resident Evil 5 takes place 10 years after the destruction of Racoon City. Main hero – Chris Redfield – travels to Africa to investigate origins of the mysterious T Virus that changes humans into zombies. Gameplay combines dynamic shooting sequences with gory horror, as the player has to deal with hordes of enemies using various weapons: from pistols, shotguns and machine rifles, to knives and grenades.
Star Ocean: The Second Story R
RPG 02 November 2023
Star Ocean: The Second Story R is an action jRPG and a remake of the second installment in an iconic sci-fi fantasy series. The remake improves both on the audiovisuals and the gameplay.
Kingdom Hearts HD 1.5 + 2.5 ReMIX: Cloud Version
RPG 10 February 2022
A compilation of the first six installments of the Kingdom Hearts series created by Square Enix in cooperation with Disney. The bundle includes Kingdom Hearts FINAL MIX, Kingdom Hearts Re:Chain of Memories, Kingdom Hearts II FINAL MIX, Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep FINAL MIX, and features remastered cutscenes from Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days and Kingdom Hearts Re:coded.
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition
RPG 17 November 2017
A remastered edition of the fifth instalment of the famous role-playing game series The Elder Scrolls, developed by Bethesda for PC Windows and eight generation consoles. The story takes place 200 years after the events of Oblivion, and you play as one of the last Dovahkiin – dragon hunters blessed by the gods. When the scaled beasts once again appear in the skies and a prophecy foretells the arrival of Alduin, the god of destruction, you have to stop the oncoming apocalypse.
Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1+2
Sports 25 June 2021
Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1+2 is a completely refreshed version of the first two installments of the cult series dedicated to extreme skateboarding. Vicarious Visions studio is responsible for remastering the games, and the changes aren't just about boosting resolution.