More “HD 2D” remakes of SNES games will follow

Square Enix has shown its willingness to update Super Nintendo titles. After the Live a Live on Switch announcement, who’s next? Final Fantasy? Chrono trigger? Super Mario RPG?

The publisher is nostalgic and it doesn’t seem to stop. Indeed, as noted FamitsuSquare Enix is ​​currently considering produce more “HD 2D” remakes of Super Nintendo games.

A love from the past

Earlier this month, Square Enix announced the RPG remake live one life

at Nintendo switch. A major release for those keeping an eye on it as it’s coming to the west for the first time. An adventure of seven heroes evolving through seven epochs, from prehistory to the distant future. This modern version takes over Style HD 2D, an artistic touch in the style of Octopath Traveler or Triangle Strategy. And it’s not over yet.

Yosuka MatsudaPresident of Square Enix, wants more “HD 2D” remakes of SNES apps and The teams took note, as explained during a live experience:

The President asked us to use HD-2D more, we did

in order to decide Think about remakes of old games. We have listed the potential candidates and submitted them to the President. vsThis list included titles released by Square Enix on Super Nintendo with ranking. Those that were capable of HD-2D, those that weren’t, and those that couldn’t be played that way, such as B. Mahjong games.

As a result, there was Actraiser Renaissance in 2021. Live A Live is scheduled for July 22, 2022 on Switch.

Which Square Enix franchises for other remakes?

There’s no shortage of remake contenders, although some are returning or have already returned with remasters. An example that illustrates this is none other than the Final Fantasy Pixel Remaster compilation, which revisits FF 4, 5 and 6. Who will be next? Many gamers may like a Chrono Trigger HD-2D to join the rumored Chrono Cross remake…

This concept of remakes in HD 2D appeals to you ? What would be the candidates ideal accordingly you ? Tell us in the comments.