Following reports that Sony is considering reviving several older PlayStation franchises as launch titles for the PlayStation 6, a reader has shared a list of games they would like to see rebooted. Among the titles already rumoured are Sly Cooper, Killzone, and Ape Escape, the latter of which the reader is most enthusiastic about.
Rumoured revivals and hopes
The reader notes that Ape Escape appears to be the most definite revival, with the developer behind Sonic Mania reportedly working on it. While they consider Team Asobi the obvious choice, they would accept the Sonic Mania developer as a second option.
Their list includes Jak and Daxter, which they praise for its first entry, suggesting Playtonic as a potential developer. They also mention Resistance, a horror-themed first-person shooter, suggesting the team behind Dead Island 2 could handle it, though they acknowledge that studio may be owned by its publisher.
Racing and rhythm classics
MotorStorm is another franchise on their wishlist, inspired by playing Star Wars: Galactic Racer on Amazon Luna. They note that good arcade racers are rare nowadays. Similarly, WipEout is mentioned as a series that was only big in Europe, leading Sony to drop it, and they point again to Star Wars: Galactic Racer as evidence of the genre's potential.
PaRappa The Rapper is remembered fondly for its music and innovative gameplay, though the reader is unsure who could reboot it, noting that the original developer iNiS appears to have changed its name to Liona Interactive but has not released a new game in a long time.
Underappreciated gems and live-service potential
Gravity Rush is highlighted for its clever anti-gravity gameplay and beloved protagonist Kat, despite the series' lack of popularity. The reader acknowledges the closure of Japan Studio complicates any revival.
Finally, Warhawk is described as a more arcadey, accessible version of Battlefield with vehicles and a sci-fi edge. The reader expresses surprise that Sony, given its focus on live-service games, has not already brought it back, especially with titles like Fairgames facing public criticism.
