There’s nothing more frustrating than remembering a game you loved, only to load it up and discover it hasn’t aged as well as your cherished memories. Blurry textures, awkward controls, or an outdated interface—it’s a tragedy many gamers know too well. Enter the magic of remasters, where classics are given a fresh coat of paint (and hopefully some bug fixes) to remind us why we fell in love with them in the first place.

Here’s a list of ten games that deserve a proper remaster—because some games are too good to be left in the past.

1. Red Dead Redemption

You’ve ridden the rolling plains of the Wild West with Arthur Morgan in Red Dead Redemption 2, but don’t forget where it all started. Red Dead Redemption gave us an epic tale of outlaws, redemption (shocking, I know), and the gut-punch ending we still talk about like it happened yesterday.

Now imagine all that cowboy magic with the graphics and realism of its sequel—every sunset looking like it fell straight out of a painting, every gunfight leaving you ducking in your own living room. And if Rockstar throws in Undead Nightmare, the greatest zombie-meets-weird-west expansion known to humankind? Yee-haw! Instant win.

2. Grand Theft Auto IV

Ah, Liberty City. The place where dreams are made—or more likely, the place where you hijack a dozen cars and cause traffic mayhem working for whoever has a job for Niko Bellic. Grand Theft Auto IV might not have expensive penthouses and shark cards, but it still has the grittiest, most atmospheric city Rockstar has made.

But, boy, does it need a touch-up. A remaster could give Liberty City sparkling reflections, more realistic traffic chaos, and (please) better driving physics. Toss in some extended missions, maybe expand Roman’s cab empire, and you’ve got something even the snobbiest GTA Online purist would want to revisit.

3. Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic

Before Baby Yoda took over the galaxy, we had Knights of the Old Republic, where you could wield a lightsaber and decide if you wanted to be the galaxy’s savior or its biggest nightmare. And yes, spoiler alert—finding out you’re that Sith Lord still smacks of god-tier storytelling.

But let’s be real. KOTOR is showing its age. Clunky animations? Textbox dialogue instead of full voice acting? Yikes. A remaster with updated graphics and more dynamic combat could turn this beloved RPG into a modern masterpiece. If they sneak in some extra story content? Even better. We’re ready to fire up our lightsabers and break the Jedi Code again.

4. The Legend of Dragoon

It’s a crime that The Legend of Dragoon didn’t get the love it deserved when it launched. With its unique “press-the-button-at-just-the-right-time” combat and a story packed with drama and dragons, it had everything a top-tier RPG needed to stand out.

Now imagine those dragoon transformations with today’s graphics. Gorgeous, right? A remaster could take all its rich story and gameplay mechanics and make it the standout it was always meant to be. Trust me—if this finally gets the glow-up it deserves, RPG fans will lose their minds in the best way possible.

5. Fable II

Chicken-kicking was a life skill we didn’t know we needed until Fable II. Albion offered a world filled with humor, charm, and some truly bizarre life choices (raise a family or become an evil landlord—it’s up to you). It wasn’t perfect, but that was part of its charm.

Imagine Albion as a fully modernized, lush world where every silly choice has even more chaotic consequences. Fix a bit of the janky combat and update the graphics, and you’ve got a magical kingdom ripe for rediscovery. Chicken-kickers of the world, unite!

6. Silent Hill 3

The Silent Hill 2 Remake set a new standard for what a modern reimagining of a classic horror game could look like. Its chilling visuals, revamped controls, and masterful sound design made it even more unforgettable. With that success in mind, it’s impossible not to crave the same treatment for Silent Hill 3, a game just as deserving of a comeback.

Heather Mason’s deeply personal, nightmarish story combined with its twisted visuals and unsettling environments would thrive with a modern makeover. Imagine the infamous haunted mall or the grotesque depths of the Otherworld rendered with the same meticulous attention to detail that left Silent Hill 2 fans equal parts terrified and mesmerized.

7. Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater

The jungle? Stunning. The boss fights? Legendary. And the CQC (close-quarters combat)? Way cooler than we were skilled enough to use. Metal Gear Solid 3 needs a remaster if only so we can experience eating a snake in 4K HD.

Seriously, a remaster could polish up its survival mechanics, bring more realism to the environments, and perfect the sneaking missions for new generations. Plus, imagine the remastered soundtrack of “Snake Eater” blasting during those dramatic ladder-climbing moments. Absolute chills.

8. Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion

Oh, Cyrodiil. Before Skyrim dominated everyone’s free time, Oblivion stole the hearts of RPG fans. From shutting oblivion gates to wandering the Shivering Isles with Sheogorath, it was an unforgettable adventure filled with cheese wheels and questionable AI decisions (“Stop right there, criminal scum!”).

But oh boy, does it look rough now. A remaster could smooth out those dated graphics and awkward faces while retaining that goofy charm Skyrim doesn’t always have. We just want to see mudcrabs in glorious HD. Is that too much to ask?

9. Jet Set Radio Future

Skating around to funky beats, spraying graffiti, and sticking it to the man. Jet Set Radio Future had style, flair, and a soundtrack that is still ridiculously good today. It was unapologetically cool, which is why it deserves a second chance to shine in a remaster.

Imagine slicker gameplay, eye-popping visuals, and online multiplayer that lets you team up (or tag battle) with friends to dominate futuristic urban landscapes. If you’ve never played it? Trust us—this is the game your rebellious teen self always wanted.

10. Fallout: New Vegas

Welcome to the Mojave wasteland—home to glitchy textures, bugs you could practically trip over, and some of the best storytelling in gaming. Fallout: New Vegas had everything we loved about the franchise, paired with some of the most ruthless decision-making you’ll ever face.

Now imagine it without the crashes and bugs (fingers crossed). A remaster could revamp the visuals, improve the shooting mechanics (please), and fine-tune all the jank that made it frustrating to replay today. The Mojave deserves better, and so do we. Let's roll the dice on a polished remaster that doesn’t make us want to scream at our controllers.

Whether you’re a fan of epic western dramas, galaxy-spanning RPGs, or funky graffiti-infused chaos, these classics deserve their moment to shine with a remaster. Gaming nostalgia hits different when paired with modern graphics and snappier controls—so here’s hoping someone, somewhere, is listening to our prayers. Better yet, start loading up the crowdfunding campaigns; it’s time to bring these legends back to life. Game on.