Sega's final home console, the Dreamcast, was groundbreaking when it was released in September of 1999. Being the first internet-ready console, the Dreamcast was ahead of its time, creating the foundation on which online gaming would be built upon for years to come. The console's impact on gaming stretched further than just its hardware advancements, with many of the Dreamcast titles being some of the best of all time. Many of these games have gone on to make appearances in future console generations, but some have unfortunately been left behind only to be played by those with the original hardware.
These games deserve to be remembered for their quality and impact on the industry. Some titles deserve to be revived so that they may be experienced by a whole new audience. Which Dreamcast games need a full remake and which could use a remaster?
10 Remake: Sonic Adventure
Sonic has had dozens of games since the original Sonic Adventure was released for the Dreamcast, but not many have been well received by fans or critics. There have been a few games, like 2017's Sonic Mania, that managed to do right by Sega's mascot, but for the most part, Sonic's most recent history has been littered with miscues.
Sonic Adventure was rare at the time, as it was a traditionally 2D game that made the transition to 3D fairly well, and its sequel improved on that even further. Sega's franchise has and still can work as a full 3D platformer, and a remake of the Sonic Adventure series could be a breath of fresh air the Blue Blur needs to prove that.
9 Remaster: Cannon Spike
During the console's life, the Dreamcast was able to build an incredible library of games, many of which were ports of popular arcade titles. Cannon Spike was no exception.
Oddly enough, Capcom hasn't revisited the game since its initial release 20 years ago. Cannon Spike controlled well and a fresh coat of paint to spruce up its already crisp visuals could give the game new life on today's platforms.
8 Remake: Zombie Revenge
Even though there are already many zombie games available across all platforms, they all seem to focus heavily on gathering items for survival and managing inventory.
What happened to the simpler zombie games where there weren't any items to craft or buildings to loot? Zombie Revenge was just a straight-up arcade shooter that could be played with other people. There's nothing wrong with mindless fun from time to time.
7 Remaster: Project Justice
The Dreamcast was home to an abundance of quality fighters, many of which were arcade ports. Project Justice is the sequel to Capcom's RivalSchools. With solid combat mechanics and a diverse roster of combatants, Project Justice was a standout fighter for the console.
ProjectJustice marks the last game in the Rival Schools saga, even though Capcom has thrown the franchise a bone through Street Fighter V. Perhaps a remaster could be released to gauge fan interest? If it's well-received, perhaps it could lead to a new entry in the series.
6 Remake: Power Stone
Powerstone is one of the gems of the Dreamcast era, offering a change of pace compared to games like Marvel vs.Capcom or Soulcalibur. Powerstone offered a diverse cast of characters coupled with fun and fast gameplay.
This is a title that would do well in any generation and could compete with the likes of SmashBros. for the ultimate multiplayer fighting game. A remake could do wonders for Powerstone.
5 Remaster: Quake III Arena
An update to Quake III Arena would serve two purposes; first, it would offer gamers something new in terms of a competitive online shooter in the sea of BRs that are so popular now, and second, it would bring the Quake franchise back from its seemingly never-ending hiatus.
While Quake is associated more with PC gaming, Quake III Arena was fantastic on the Dreamcast.
4 Remake: Crazy Taxi
While Crazy Taxi has been released on newer hardware, it is still a game that could benefit from a complete update. The music and the real-life locations gave the original a look and style not seen in many other games released during the Dreamcast's era.
Those locations and the music have long been removed in later versions due to licensing, but wouldn't it be cool to see a new updated Crazy Taxi that reflected the times?
3 Remaster: Chu Chu Rocket!
Considering how well Chu Chu Rocket! performed on the Dreamcast, it's surprising that the world has not seen more of these games made. Chu Chu Rocket! was the first game released on the Dreamcast that supported online play, making it groundbreaking in its own right.
Chu Chu Rocket! would do well on today's consoles as a downloadable online puzzle game, especially on a system like the Nintendo Switch.
2 Remake: Skies of Arcadia
Skies of Arcadia was one of the most well-received titles released for the Dreamcast and still ranks as one of the best JRPGs of all time. Unfortunately, the game underperformed financially despite praise from critics. A sequel was planned but never came to fruition.
Despite this, Skies of Arcadia has amassed a huge fan following over the years. It's a story worth telling and a remake could finally give the game the recognition it deserves.
1 Remaster: Sega Bass Fishing
Playing a fishing game and thinking about how much better Sega Bass Fishing was in 1999 is all the reason anyone needs to want this game remastered. It seems most fishing games have substituted realism in the place of fun.
Releasing a remaster or a slightly updated version of Sega BassFishing, or even its sequel, as a downloadable title would be great for those looking for more of an arcade-style fishing experience.