When dealing with the legacy of the classic arcade shoot-em-ups, the terms "remake" and "sequel" are pretty much interchangeable. Sequels were really just revisions of the previous version, introducing new ideas which could then be woven into the DNA of future instalments. That's certainly the approach Capcom seems to be taking with its latest forays into the back catalogue. Technically, it's a remake but since it changes most of the elements from the original 1942, it works just as well as a modern sequel.
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Review: Eurogamer
Jul 25, 2008, 05:42 PM
