The realm of gaming is full to the brim with wondrous titles that are a blast to explore in their own right. From amazing first-person shooters to massive open-world titles that take players on wild journeys, there's no denying that the gaming world is rife with numerous titles that are sure to strike anyone's fancy.
Some people may feel that older titles aren't worth checking out after playing through them the first time around, but that isn't necessarily the case. In fact, some developers go above and beyond by adding new content and expansions for titles long after they've been released, which can make for a welcome surprise and entice fans to check out these games once again.
6 Resident Evil 5
- Initial Release: March 5, 2009
- Major Update: February 28, 2023
Resident Evil 5 was a step in a completely new direction for the series, implementing everything that Resident Evil 4 did right while maintaining a strong focus on co-op in an entirely new setting for the beloved zombie franchise. However, while some of the changes were lauded by the masses, many felt that Resident Evil 5 strayed too far away from what made this series so special in the first place.
One rather odd thing that PC players had to deal with was the fact that this version of Resident Evil 5 had no split-screen gameplay whatsoever, which felt rather odd given the game's focus on playing through the experience with a partner. Thankfully, in February 2023, Capcom surprised everyone by finally adding this feature to the game to the delight of many.
5 The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt
- Initial Release: May 18, 2015
- Major Update: December 14, 2022
While the next-gen update for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt was far from a surprise, many people were still pleasantly taken aback by the sheer wealth of changes present in this update. Not only was ray tracing finally enabled in this game, but it also integrated several fan-favorite mods to improve the quality of the graphics and make the game way more accessible than ever before.
For a game released so many years ago, The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt still looked absolutely gorgeous and worth another playthrough for fans of the series. Any new player who missed out on this masterpiece could play through the game once again, enjoying the wealth of QoL fixes and improved visuals to make this memorable experience more engaging than ever before.
4 Kingdoms Of Amalur: Reckoning
- Initial Release: February 7, 2012
- Major Update: December 14, 2021
Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning is a game that had a beautiful world with engaging fantasy elements that should've taken off in every way. However, upon release, almost no one played this highly underrated title, which is a shame since Kingdoms of Amalur had many good things going for it in both the story and gameplay departments.
Thankfully, word-of-mouth allowed this title to become quite popular, receiving an updated re-release almost a decade after its launch along with a new expansion pack soon after. While players had issues with the quality of the Fatesworn DLC, it still served as a great excuse to jump into the world of Kingdoms of Amalur once again.
3 Furi
- Initial Release: July 5, 2016
- Major Update: May 17, 2022
Furi is a boss rush title that is an absolute blast to play through, featuring a wealth of challenging encounters where players must memorize a boss' pattern before trying to take them out in high-octane battles that combine fast-paced action with bullet-hell gameplay. The title can take a while to get used to, but the level of control players have over the rider should definitely be praised.
Following many years after its release, the Game Bakers surprised everyone by releasing a piece of DLC for the game called the Onnamusha Rider, which allowed players to go through the game with a different version of the protagonist who could switch between fast and slow stances. It's a notable change to the gameplay that fans will definitely have a great time with!
2 Katana Zero
- Initial Release: April 18, 2019
- Major Update: April 1, 2023
A sidescrolling action game where death can arrive at a moment's notice, Katana Zero is an excellent action game that fans of innovative indie titles should definitely check out. There's something quite cathartic about mowing down enemies in a room where players were struggling over and over again before finally succeeding after an umpteenth attempt.
Katana Zero is slated to get a free piece of DLC sometime soon, which is why so many fans were surprised that the game's developer released an April Fool's update called Katana Hero that turned the dialogue of the game into something completely nonsensical yet hilarious at the same time. It also changes some aspects of the game, including a reskin of the true final boss which is a treat to witness in every way!
1 Superhot VR
- Initial Release: December 5, 2016
- Major Update: July 21, 2021
Superhot VR is a great way to experience the brilliant gameplay of this title in the immersive medium of virtual reality. The game may be short, but the levels are still a blast to play through in every way. However, unlike most other updates that generally improve the title, Superhot VR's update actively removed content from the game that was viewed as too disturbing.
While the reasoning behind these changes may be admirable, many fans hated the idea of these changes being mandatory instead of just giving an option to players that would help remove any references to self-harm or suicide. The latter would've been a simpler solution that catered to everyone's interests, but the developer's approach to this situation just ended up angering the majority of its player base instead.