Sometimes fans happen to know their favorite series better than the owners of said series, whether that be because of a lack of talent on the developers side or because of a tight grip on them from their corporate overlords. What are some examples of games and projects that you’d rather play than the real thing?
I thought of this thread after playing AM2R, which is easily the best version of Metroid 2 despite being a fan made remake. Instead of trying to cram a ton of experimental mechanics on an already fundamentally flawed game like the official remake, it focuses far more on streamlining the gameplay experience and addressing the flaws of the original.
This isn’t just limited to original fan games either, but also ROM hacks too. I personally have had more fun with each of the Zelda randomizers I’ve played than I have with every single official Zelda since the DS.
I thought of this thread after playing AM2R, which is easily the best version of Metroid 2 despite being a fan made remake. Instead of trying to cram a ton of experimental mechanics on an already fundamentally flawed game like the official remake, it focuses far more on streamlining the gameplay experience and addressing the flaws of the original.
This isn’t just limited to original fan games either, but also ROM hacks too. I personally have had more fun with each of the Zelda randomizers I’ve played than I have with every single official Zelda since the DS.