So, let’s talk about the PlayStation 5 reveal stream – or more specifically, one game. Sony revealed a huge amount of titles for the PlayStation 5, but the one that took my eye the most was Rachet and Clank: Rift Apart.
As someone in my mid 20’s, Rachet and Clank hold a special place in my heart. A lot of fond memories waking up early on a Saturday morning, switching on my PlayStation 2 and playing Rachet and Clank for endless hours. So I wanted to reminisce about some of my favourite childhood games that need to make a comeback after Rachet and Clank: Rift Apart.
5. Blinx the Time Sweeper
A cat, that travels to different times and dimensions, creating and maintaining the flow of time? What’s not to love!
This game, and it’s sequel, were created by Artoon Studios, published by Microsoft Game Studios for the original Xbox.
Unfortunately, Artoon closed its doors in 2010 so unless Microsoft (the current IP owners) decide to revitalise a nearly 20 year old franchise it’s not looking likely we’ll see a new Blinx game any time soon. Get it?
4. Ty the Tasmanian Tiger
Ty does make for an interesting one, with it being released in 2002 and it even got a remaster in 2016. Not to mention it’s also available on Nintendo Switch, with a PlayStation 4 and Xbox One release still to come.
But given all that, I think now is the perfect time to bring back a fan favourite character.
The last time we heard from Ty, was for the 4th installment in 2015, a 2D title released for Windows and tablets.
This is the time for Krome Studios, and EA, to give us another Ty game set for mainstream release.
3. Sly Cooper
Sly Cooper and his band of thieves were some of my favourite characters as a kid, and it’s always left me with wanting more to play.
The most recent game in its library, Thieves in Time, was released in 2013. So given a 7 year break, it’s high time this tricky thief came back.
The franchise was owned by Sucker Punch Studios up until 2010 when it was taken over by Sanzaru Games. They have a CGI film based on the original game in the works but no official release date as of yet.
Now would be the perfect time to bring the franchise back, and let us older fans, and newer fans alike enjoy more of Sly Cooper’s racoon mischief.
2. Conker
Rare had a very special IP on its hands with this one. A cute, little squirrel, with a foul mouth. This cult hit has so many people (myself included) screaming for a remake, remaster or a new release.
Rare were planning on a sequel to the game, but we’re bought out by Microsoft who had no interest in the idea, but did re-release the game as Conker: Live & Reloaded for the original Xbox.
The game faced a fair bit of controversy, due to its graphic violence, alcohol and tobacco use and it’s extremely vulgar humour.
But all of this left fans wanting more. Now would be the perfect time to bring Conker back, either in a Crash/Spyro remake, or a sequel after all these years.
Microsoft, make it happen.
1. Jak and Daxter
Jak and Daxter are two of, if not the most iconic duo of the PlayStation 2’s era. Sporting three mainstream titles, a PSP title, a racing spin off, and Daxter’s own spin off game on the PSP.
While the was a collection edition released on PlayStation 4 in 2017, Jak and Daxter must make a return on the PlayStation 5.
Jak and Daxter developers, Naughty Dog, may have their hands full with newer titles, but with nostalgia at an all time high, this proves to be the perfect time to work on and release a new game set in the Jak universe.
With the return of Rachet and Clank, what better franchise is there to bring back, to rival it on sales, and remain an exclusive to the PlayStation. It’s a win-win for Sony, and releasing a new Jak and Daxter game alongside, or shortly after Rachet and Clank would cement fans decision to buy the new console.
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