5 Old Games THQ Nordic Should Resurrect Next

THQ Nordic has dipped its fingers in a wide range of titles over the previous 13 or so years. So, listed here are 5 previous video games THQ Nordic ought to resurrect subsequent.

Dungeon Lords

For a considerably older RPG from the early 2010s, this title doesn’t look a lot better than the Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind. Nonetheless apt that visible comparability could also be, you may additionally say that Dungeon Lords may maintain the identical RPG potential that early Elder Scrolls titles did. Not solely may THQ Nordic majorly overhaul the sport’s growing old graphics, world, and quests however enhance upon every thing else the sport already does nicely, just like the RPG techniques with superior class choice.

For instance, THQ Nordic may lean into the unique sport’s click-heavy fight and keep true to its unique imaginative and prescient. Alternatively, a reimagining of the sport’s fight may see a shift to fight as substantial as The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion was to Morrowind.

Painkiller: Hell & Damnation

Painkiller: Hell & Damnation, a remake/sequel of the unique Painkiller, was an old-school first-person shooter impressed by the likes of Doom and Quake. It’s a sport that would actually be a superb selection for THQ Nordic to modernize additional and repair its shortcomings. What units the sport’s world aside from the likes of Doom is that the principle character, Daniel Gamer, is caught in Purgatory however conquers each it and Hell. What this implies for the sport is that the extent of variety is sort of excessive.

Imagining a remaster of bloody shootouts in castles, opera homes, graveyards, and monasteries in opposition to the backdrop of contemporary techno-metal seems like a delight for the senses. Moreover, it could be unimaginable to see the gameplay evolve in the identical manner Doom 2016 advanced the Doom game components.

Battle Worlds: Kronos

For those who’re a fan of turn-based technique video games, then a revival of Battle Worlds: Kronos would doubtless get you excited. The sport is ready in a future the place two opposing political factions are vying for management of a galaxy’s distant area. Being turn-based in nature, the in-game map you do futuristic battles on is made up of hexes. Whereas the gameplay ages fairly nicely, some would say it doesn’t do in addition to different extra trendy video games like Wargroove.

Simply anticipate to take plenty of time transferring every particular person unit. That is the place a remake or remaster may assist modernize the gameplay and graphics, making it one thing extra compelling to a broader viewers on newer and even cellular {hardware}.

Deadfall Adventures

Deadfall Adventures is an Unreal Engine 3 journey sport that, a minimum of visually, nonetheless holds up considerably. For being ten years previous, that’s an accomplishment! Produced from a mixture of Uncharted meets Indiana Jones, the story and characters haven’t aged in addition to the visuals. I imply, the principle character, who’s American, is pleased with not studying. Whereas the feminine lead is the “brains.” Yeah, I believe a rewrite could also be so as.

A reimagining utilizing Unreal Engine 5 that builds upon the already strong first-person gunplay appears possible. Particularly whereas searching for treasure and preventing Nazis within the various environments of Egyptian pyramids, Arctic mountains, and Mayan ruins.

Shadowrun Chronicles

From the quirky cyberpunk fantasy setting of Shadowrun comes Shadowrun Chronicles: Boston Lockdown, a turn-based, four-player cooperative expertise that couldn’t correctly ship on its imaginative and prescient. The sport takes place in a future model of Boston that, like its weapons, expertise, and RPG techniques, doesn’t really feel notably fleshed out. In the meantime, the four-player coop stays a spotlight, particularly for a turn-based technique RPG.

With Baldur’s Gate 3 as a shining example in that house, THQ Nordic would solely want to review what BG3 does proper to enhance what Boston Lockdown already does. Worlds as nicely thought out as Shadowrun’s deserve video games that respect the work behind the design. Hopefully, THQ Nordic ultimately does simply that.

Concerning the writer

Ali Taha

Whether or not its new releases, or a brand new Future 2 season, Ali will flex his gaming and freelancer expertise to cowl them extensively. He began off writing options for Sport Rant however discovered a greater dwelling right here on Twinfinite. Whereas Ali waits for the subsequent Monster Hunter title, he enjoys publishing his development fantasy novels as an indie writer.