Snatcher HD remake/port? Why not?
Posted: Tue Dec 31, 2013 12:32 pm
Hello all,
After just having finished Snatcher on Sega CD one more time, I've again realized just how sad it is that it never reached a wider audience. Kojima has hinted that he may be interested in a sequel, but it would have to sell 500k copies domestically...he also repeatedly says he would be interested in handing the project to a third party developer. It got me thinking, why has no development team tackled a port of Snatcher with minor upgrades for XBLA/PSN/Steam/what have you?
Kojima seems willing to give his blessing to another developer for something as ambitious as a sequel, so I'd think an upgraded port of the Sega CD version (let's face it, the PSX/Saturn graphics sucked) with either original or well-redrawn HD sprites would be something he'd authorize. Mild upgrades to the 2D graphics and interface could keep the project from being as intense as a 3D conversion. I'd think that it would be plausible to launch a Kickstarter for the effort if a team was found to develop it, as there is a sizeable cult following for the game. I'd think it would sell well at $9.99 with an emulated version of the Sega CD version thrown in as an unlockable.
Has anyone ever thought about doing this, or have any ideas about who would be willing to take the project on? I know it's crazy talk, but what a great game...
After just having finished Snatcher on Sega CD one more time, I've again realized just how sad it is that it never reached a wider audience. Kojima has hinted that he may be interested in a sequel, but it would have to sell 500k copies domestically...he also repeatedly says he would be interested in handing the project to a third party developer. It got me thinking, why has no development team tackled a port of Snatcher with minor upgrades for XBLA/PSN/Steam/what have you?
Kojima seems willing to give his blessing to another developer for something as ambitious as a sequel, so I'd think an upgraded port of the Sega CD version (let's face it, the PSX/Saturn graphics sucked) with either original or well-redrawn HD sprites would be something he'd authorize. Mild upgrades to the 2D graphics and interface could keep the project from being as intense as a 3D conversion. I'd think that it would be plausible to launch a Kickstarter for the effort if a team was found to develop it, as there is a sizeable cult following for the game. I'd think it would sell well at $9.99 with an emulated version of the Sega CD version thrown in as an unlockable.
Has anyone ever thought about doing this, or have any ideas about who would be willing to take the project on? I know it's crazy talk, but what a great game...