13 Games That Started Out Completely Different

The news surrounding _ Resident Evil 3 _ is not all too shocking though as Capcom has been releasing greatly successful titles, both critically and commercially, every year since around the start of the PS4 and Xbox One generation. Capcom’s resurgence as a great developer in the minds of fans only started in the past few years. Before then, shady business practices and generally unpopular development choices made for a difficult relationship between Capcom and its f


After rumors of the RE4 remake made the rounds on Sunday, many fans were disappointed that Code Veronica wasn't getting the nod instead. The outcry was so significant that Code: Veronica began trending on Twitter despite there being no recent rumors regarding a potential remake. Despite this Dreamcast classic being overshadowed by the hype and success of RE4 , the game still has its passionate fanbase. And these fans are very vo


Another important part of the Grand Theft Auto formula came about by complete accident. Apparently, cops weren't meant to chase players off the road, but they started to do so due to a glitch in the programming. This glitch reportedly led to the "Wanted" system that is still used to this day in the latest entry in the series, Grand Theft Auto


For those who missed Star Wars: Dark Forces when it released in 1995, they are missing out. Star Wars: Dark Forces spawned a series of Star War s games, including Star Wars Jedi Knight II: Jedi Outcast and Star Wars Jedi Knight: Jedi Academy. Most importantly, the story of Star Wars: Dark Forces is a knock


In the world of business, it's all about the money. This rings true with video games, too! Although Code: Veronica was able to deliver within the 3 million unit range, it still doesn't compare to the financial success of RE4 . But in all fairness, Resident Evil 4 was ported to too many devices to count on hand. Although estimates may vary, the number of units RE4 sold could fall somewhere within the 8-to-9 million range, if we include the downsized mobile ports, the latest Switch 2 Zelda Notes port, and the PC versions along with the earlier console versi


At its core, Grand Theft Auto is a game about being a criminal and committing heinous acts. But it wasn't always that way. Back when Grand Theft Auto was called Race 'n' Chase , players were actually allowed to choose whether they wanted to play as the police or the criminal. Furthermore, the game wasn't about completing missions or free-roaming, but rather, it was a multiplayer racing g


Considering that the most recent remake in the series is 2020's Resident Evil 3 , it'd make sense that the following remake should be the next numbered title in the series. There's no need to confuse casuals with a non-numerical cult classic, especially when they can dive into something easily recognizable with proven commercial and critical succ


According to Capcom's producers , every aspect of the graphics or art has been created with gameplay in mind. This is clear in the change in Jill’s outfit from the 1999 version. This remake has her outfitted in attire that would let a person more convincingly maneuver like a police officer in a zombie outbreak. As such, very _ Resident Evil 3 _ character has had some changes done to them from the original version in some form or anot


To the surprise of many fans, Nintendo decided to remake The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening instead of The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past. Although Link's Awakening is an exceptional hit classic, Link to the Past did it all fi


Donkey Kong is one of the most important video games of all time, introducing some of the industry's most popular characters, and helping Nintendo become an even bigger player in the North American video game market. Considering this, it's crazy to think that it all could have ended much differently, with Shigeru Miyamoto working on a licensed Popeye game instead of creating original charact


The Big N was unable to secure the necessary licensing rights for Popeye in time, so Miyamoto set to work on a game that mirrored the Popeye, Olive Oyl, and Bluto dynamic from the comic strips. Miyamoto ultimately ended up replacing them with Mario, Pauline, and Donkey Kong, respectiv


Back in 2001, Crytek developed the CryEngine for Nvidia. To show off its new technology, Crytek created a tech demo of a game called X-Isle: Dinosaur Island that featured a variety of prehistoric creatures stomping around in the wo


Resident Evil 4 is a critically-acclaimed masterpiece that some believe to be the greatest game of all time. A next-gen remake, using the RE engine, has incredible potential to recreate magic. And considering that many fans and critics alike hail the series as something extraordinary, the hype would be through the r


The 2010s saw a resurgence in zombie popularity, largely due to AMC's hit series The Walking Dead . In 2020, zombies are still a highly relevant antagonist in pop culture, whether it's TV or video games. Zombies definitely aren't going away anytime soon when it comes to the entertainment industry, so why should they go away in the next RE rem