Zelda: Ocarina of Time and WoW: Forever Are the Good Kind of Remakes

Two of the greatest and most influential video games have received remarkable new versions this week: The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time and World of Warcraft: Forever. These remakes demonstrate the power of modernization while preserving the essence of the originals. Both games utilize smart updates and maintain the spirit of the classics, but they also make substantial additions and delve deep into the design.

Ocarina of Time, a masterpiece, receives an exquisite art style while staying true to its content and design. The developers aimed to educate new Zelda developers about the intricate mechanics of classic Zelda design. Meanwhile, World of Warcraft: Forever preserves the original game's art while providing a new rendering layer and adds significant content and improvements. The developers sought to create a new form of MMOs that emphasizes the journey rather than just the destination.

These remakes were made with sincerity, passion, and purpose, offering valuable lessons and experiences for players and future developers alike. Don't dismiss remakes as mere money-making schemes; they can be artistic expressions in their own right.