旧(Old)的又变成了新的。尽管现代游戏机和视频游戏采用了所有最新、强大的技术，但许多人仍希望回到更简单的时代。这就是为什么许多公司正在转向一些较旧的经典游戏来为较新的游戏机发布。
在制作这些游戏时，您可能会听到一些不同的词来描述它们。大多数情况下，这是“重启”、“重制”或“重制”。这些之间实际上存在关键差异，了解这些差异可以帮助您了解游戏必须提供的内容。
什么是重启？(What Is a Reboot?)
当游戏(game)重新启动时，设计师会从以前的游戏系列中提取元素并从头开始。角色、设置或整体故事通常会有很大的变化。
这些通常不是系列中以前游戏的续集，因为重新启动往往会彻底改变游戏的大部分方面，以使其吸引新的观众。
例如，2016 年的游戏Doom是 1993 年FPS游戏的重启。它完全更新了图形，并为游戏的故事情节和游戏元素增加了更多深度。
与其他类型的游戏重制相比，重新启动往往会改变更多的原始游戏材料。游戏或游戏系列的整个概念在重新启动时被重新构想。
什么是翻拍？(What Is a Remake?)
在重制版中，游戏开发者试图从其原始形式完全重建游戏，在技术上对其进行更新，并使其更适合新一代玩家。游戏的主要概念，例如角色、情节线和设置，在重制版中都倾向于保持不变。但是，可能会有新的游戏元素添加，以及物品、敌人、战斗等内容的变化。
重制的一个例子是巨像之(Colossus)影(Shadow)，最初是 Playstation 2 游戏，但重制为Playstation 3控制台(console)。与原版相比有一些变化，包括图形更新、新的控制方案和更好的PS3整体性能。
什么是重制版？(What Is a Remaster?)
重制版和重制版之间的差异很小，但还是有区别的。虽然重制版往往侧重于重制游戏的技术和性能方面，但重制版通常会在较新的设备上看起来不错，并将游戏更新为不同的分辨率，如高清。
其他一些可以在技术上改进的东西，比如更好的声音、配音和控制也可能会得到更新。但是，实际游戏玩法的大部分内容保持不变。
重制版的一个例子是Spyro Reignited三部曲。这三款游戏都进行了全面的图形更新，并且他们重新创建了与原版类似的关卡。重新录制了斯派罗的台词以及整个配乐。
其他类似术语(Other Similar Terms)
当人们谈论旧游戏再次发布时，您可能还会听到其他一些话。这些还可以告诉您原始游戏可能已进行了哪些类型的更改。
端口(Ports)
这些类型的发行只是为了在不同的控制台上工作而重新编程的游戏。当一个游戏在多个控制台上运行时，每个版本都是每个控制台的不同端口。
原始游戏与其端口之间通常几乎没有变化，除了取决于玩游戏的控制台的控制差异。
衍生产品(Spin-Offs)
这些游戏通常与主要游戏或系列完全不同，并不是真正的续集。衍生产品通常是与游戏系列发生在同一个宇宙中的游戏，但具有不同的角色和情节。
通常有很多参考衍生产品所基于的主要系列游戏。这些类型的游戏在口袋妖怪(Pokemon)等超级流行的游戏系列中非常普遍。有大量的Pokemon衍生游戏，例如Pokemon Mystery Dungeons、Pokemon Snap、Pokemon Ranger和Pokemon GO。
重新发布(Rerelease)
这个词很简单。重新发布(rereleased)游戏时，它通常在最初制作的同一控制台上。许多游戏开发商重新发布了他们最流行的游戏，例如PS2和PS3上的“Greatest Hits”， (PS3)Wii、WiiU和 3DS 上的“Nintendo Selects”，或(Year)年度游戏版本(Game)。
这些通常与原始游戏没有太大区别，尽管有时可能会为此特别版游戏添加新内容。很多时候，当这些游戏发售时，您可以通过购买获得一些额外的游戏内内容。
这些游戏值得购买吗？(Are These Games Worth Buying?)
再次制作相同的游戏以吸引更多观众可能看起来有点花哨，但在大多数情况下，重新制作、重新启动和重制的游戏实际上为这些经典游戏带来了许多必要的更新。
一些开发者在重新散列他们的旧游戏方面做得比其他人更好，所以这真的取决于游戏本身。有时重制或重制显然是为了抢钱，很少考虑。重新启动是不同的，因为它们通常与源材料大不相同，因此需要投入更多的工作。
如果您最喜欢的经典游戏面临新的更新版本，请不要惊慌。许多游戏开发者都明白这些游戏对他们的粉丝有多重要，并尽最大努力让他们感到耳目一新，就好像你是第一次玩一样。
Differences Between a Video Game Reboot vs Remake vs Remaster
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When these games are produced, you may hear some different words used to describe them. Most of the time this is “reboot”, “remake”, or “remaster”. There are actually key differences between these, and knowing these differences can help you understand what the game will have to offer.
What Is a Reboot?
When a game is rebooted, designers take elements from a previous game series and essentially start it over again. There are usually big changes to characters, settings, or the overall story.
These are not typically sequels to previous games in a series, as reboots tend to completely change most aspects of the game in order to make it appeal to a new audience.
For example, the 2016 game Doom was a reboot of the 1993 FPS game. It completely updated the graphics, as well as adding more depth to the game’s storyline and gameplay elements.
A reboot, in comparison to other types of game reworkings, tends to change much more of the original game material. The entire concept of a game or game series is reimagined in a reboot.
What Is a Remake?
In a remake, game developers attempt to completely rebuild the game from its original form, updating it technically as well as making it more playable for a newer generation. The main concepts of the game, such as the characters, plotlines, and settings, all tend to stay the same within a remake. However, there may be new additions to gameplay elements, and changes to content such as items, enemies, combat, and more.
An example of a remake is Shadow of the Colossus, originally a Playstation 2 game, but remade for the Playstation 3 console. There were some changes from the original including a graphic update, a new control scheme, and better overall performance for the PS3.
What Is a Remaster?
The differences between remakes and remasters is very slight, but there is a difference. While a remake tends to focus on reworking the technical and performance aspects of a game, a remaster is generally made to look good on newer devices, and update the game to different resolutions like HD.
Some other things that can be technically improved, such as better sound, voice acting, and controls may also get an update. However, most parts of the actual gameplay stay the same.
An example of a remaster is the Spyro Reignited trilogy. These three games were completely graphically updated, and they recreated the levels similarly to the originals. Spyro’s lines as well as the entire soundtrack was re-recorded.
Other Similar Terms
There are some other words you may also hear when people talk about an older game getting released again. These can also tell you something about what types of changes may have been made to the original game.
Ports
These types of releases are simply games being reprogrammed in order to work on a different console. When a game is made to play on multiple consoles, each release is a different port for each console.
There are usually next to no changes between an original game and its ports, besides differences in controls depending on what console the game is played on.
Spin-Offs
These games are usually completely different from the main game or series, and aren’t really sequels. Spin-offs are most often games that take place in the same universe as a game series, yet with different characters and plotlines.
There are usually a lot of references to the main series of games that the spin-off is based on. These types of games are very prevalent with super popular game series, such as Pokemon. There are tons of Pokemon spin-off games, such as Pokemon Mystery Dungeons, Pokemon Snap, Pokemon Ranger, and Pokemon GO.
Rerelease
This term is pretty straightforward. When a game is rereleased, it’s usually on the same console it was originally made for. Many game developers rerelease their most popular game titles with rebrandings such as “Greatest Hits” on the PS2 and PS3, “Nintendo Selects” for the Wii, WiiU, and 3DS, or Game of the Year editions of games.
These don’t usually have much difference from the original game, although sometimes new content may be added for this special edition of the game. Many times when these games go on sale, you can get some additional in-game content for buying it.
Are These Games Worth Buying?
Producing the same game again in order to reach more of an audience might seem a little gimmicky, but in most cases remastered, rebooted and remade games actually bring a lot of needed updates to these classics.
Some developers do a better job at rehashing their older games than others, so it really depends on the game itself. There are times when a remake or remaster is obviously done for a cash grab, with very little thought put into them. Reboots are different as they are usually wildly different from the source material, so a lot more work is put into them.
If your favorite classic game is facing a new, updated version, don’t be alarmed. Many game developers understand how important these games are to their fans and do their best to make them feel refreshing, as if you’re playing it again for the first time.
