After the negative reaction to last year’s press conference and a slow start for the company’s latest console, Microsoft had to come out swinging at this year’s E3 press conference, namely with a focus on big game announcements. But amongst the usual suspects like your Halo’s, your Fable’s and your Forza’s, one game was revealed that I doubt anyone could have seriously expected. One from the early days of the Xbox before it was the household name the 360 turned it into. That game is Phantom Dust, and it’s coming back exclusively on the Xbox One.
Promising to bring back this world of magic to the new generation, Phantom Dust was a cult classic from the original Xbox. After enjoying a certain amount of niche success, the title largely floated into obscurity, only being brought up when it came to discussions about the best games that no one has heard of or games with terrible box art. I mean seriously, look at this! I remember seeing piles of these boxes when I worked at Gamestop and thinking how dull and generic it looked.
Still, the game ended up being much better than what was let on, and now the game will hopefully enjoy a much larger audience. But if there was ever a time for an HD remake, I think the original should definitely get the treatment. What better way is there to introduce the game to a group of gamers who has likely never heard of it, let alone play it?
Besides, it’s looking like you’ll want to get caught up, because the teaser for the new Phantom Dust looks like the game just might be a killer app for the new console. But could this mean that other forgotten Xbox properties like Kameo, Mech Assault, and Crimson Skies amongst others might see a comeback?
What games would you like to see revived? And does Phantom Dust seem like it will sway you into Microsoft’s arms? What did you think of the original? Check out the trailer below and let us know what you think!