A remake differing from the original is nothing a new. But a recent remake of a Nintendo DS cult classic is so different, it raises serious questions about the future of similar DS games.
Another Code shows a grim future. Not just for itself, but for an entire generation of video game history.
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Games Discussed:
Another Code: Two Memories (2005) / aka Trace Memory / Platform: Nintendo DS / Published by Nintendo / Developed by CING / Franchise: Another Code / Genre: Point-and-Click Adventure, Story-Heavy, Puzzle, Adventure, Visual Novel, Coming of Age
Another Code: Recollection (2024) / Platform: Nintendo Switch / Published by Nintendo / Developed by Arc System Works / Franchise: Another Code / Genre: Point-and-Click Adventure, Story-Heavy, Puzzle, Adventure, Visual Novel, Coming of Age, Remake
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Games Referenced:
Mario Kart DS (2005) / Platform: Nintendo DS / Published & Developed by Nintendo / Franchise: Mario Kart / Genre: Racing, Driving, Multiplayer
The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass (2007) / Platform: Nintendo DS / Published & Developed by Nintendo / Franchise: The Legend of Zelda / Genre: Action Adventure, Action RPG, Puzzle
Star Fox Command (2006) / Platform: Nintendo DS / Published by Nintendo / Developed by Q-Games & Nintendo / Franchise: Star Fox / Genre: Shooter, Space Shooter, Strategy, Flight Simulator
Kirby: Canvas Curse (2005) / Platform: Nintendo DS / Published by Nintendo / Developed by HAL Laboratory / Franchise: Kirby / Genre: Platformer, Puzzle, Action Adventure
WarioWare: Touched! (2005) / Platform: Nintendo DS / Published by Nintendo / Developed by Intelligent Systems / Franchise: WarioWare / Genre: Minigame Compilation, Arcade, Experimental
Professor Layton and the Curious Village (2007) / Platform: Nintendo DS, iOS, Android / Published by Nintendo / Developed by Level-5 / Franchise: Professor Layton / Genre: Puzzle, Point-and-Click Adventure, Story-Heavy
Castlevania: Dawn of Sorrow (2005) / Platform: Nintendo DS / Published & Developed by Konami / Franchise: Castlevania / Genre: Action RPG, Metroidvania, Action Adventure
Castlevania Dominus Collection (2024) / Platform: Nintendo Switch, Windows, Playstation 5, Xbox Series X / Published & Developed by Konami / Franchise: Castlevania / Genre: Action RPG, Metroidvania, Action Adventure, Remaster
The World Ends with You (2007) / Platform: Nintendo DS / Published by Square Enix / Developed by Jupiter & Square Enix / Franchise: The World Ends with You / Genre: RPG, Action RPG
New Super Mario Bros. (2006) / (2005) / Platform: Nintendo DS / Published & Developed by Nintendo / Franchise: Super Mario / Genre: Platformer, Action Adventure, Action Mascot Platformer
Nintendogs (2005) / Platform: Nintendo DS / Published & Developed by Nintendo / Franchise: Nintendogs / Genre: Simulation, Virtual Pet, Casual, Cozy
Elite Beat Agents (2006) / Platform: Nintendo DS / Published by Nintendo / Developed by iNiS / Franchise: Osu! Tatakae! Ouendan / Genre: Music, Rhythm
The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks (2009) / Platform: Nintendo DS / Published & Developed by Nintendo / Franchise: The Legend of Zelda / Genre: Action Adventure, Action RPG, Puzzle
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Topics Discussed:
Remakes, Changes in Remakes, Game Preservation, Video Game History, Unavailable Media, Lost Media, Abandonware, Nintendo DS, Nintendo 3DS, Nintendo Wii U, Nintendo Wii, Nintendo in the 2000s, 2000s Video Games, Another Code, Another Code: Recollection, Memories, Overwritten memories, Availability, Video Essay, Video Game Video Essay, Ashley Robins, Ashley Robbins, Ghosts, History, Forgotten History, CING, Nintendo, E3 2004, Wii Virtual Console, Game Design, Puzzle Design, Motion Controls, Touch Screens, Smartphones, iPhone, Video game music, OST, Piano, Supernatural, Science Fiction, Visual Novels, Visual Novel, Text Adventure, Review, Game Review, Video Game Review, Worst Games of 2024, Best Games of 2024, Nostalgia, 2000s Nostalgia, D the Ghost, Edward Family, Blood Edward Island, Mystery, Future of Gaming, Media Preservation, Media Archiving, Archive, Retro Game, Retro Gaming, Classic Video Games