10 Marvel Games That Are Begging for a Remaster

As a huge Marvel fan, it’s amazing to see how everywhere you look – movies, TV, theme parks – these characters are just everywhere! But I realized the other day, they’ve been in video games for ages too! I remember playing games with Spider-Man, the X-Men, and Hulk way back in the early 80s – they really were the first heroes to jump into the gaming world.

Over the years, Marvel Comics have inspired a huge variety of games – from role-playing adventures to fast-paced action titles and everything in between. There are so many Marvel games now that they’re being collected into bundles, almost like building a team of Avengers. It’s great that some of the best Marvel games are now easier to play on today’s consoles and computers.

Despite recent collections, several key Marvel games are still missing. These titles are significant to the history of Marvel video games, so we’ve compiled a list for those deciding what to include in future compilations.

10. Ultimate Spider-Man

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Marvel’s Ultimate imprint launched in 2000 as a response to declining sales of existing comics. It aimed to attract a new generation of readers with modernized versions of classic characters. These reimagined heroes proved incredibly popular, significantly impacting the Marvel Cinematic Universe and serving as the foundation for the critically acclaimed Ultimate Spider-Man video game.

Ultimate Spider-Man remains a surprisingly great, though often forgotten, game. It came out when Spider-Man was hugely popular across all media, so it’s easy to see how it might have slipped under the radar. What really made it stand out was its beautiful, comic book-inspired art style, which perfectly captured the look and feel of the source material.

For those who enjoyed the original Ultimate Spider-Man, it holds a special place in gaming history. Releasing a remastered version alongside Spider-Man: Battle for New York – which was good, though not particularly memorable – would be a great way to celebrate Spider-Man as we look forward to his upcoming adventures in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

9. Marvel Ultimate Alliance

A Tour of the Marvel Universe

Marvel: Ultimate Alliance is more than just an action RPG based on Marvel comics. It’s a fantastic tribute to the characters, stories, and settings fans love. For those who grew up reading Marvel comics, the game felt like a wish fulfilled.

I first experienced this game on the PS3, and it truly showed me what the console was capable of. It was a huge, over-the-top, and incredibly immersive experience, like stepping into a big-budget Marvel movie. As a Marvel fan, it had everything I could ask for.

Given the success of the first game and its sequel, it makes perfect sense to combine them into a single, amazing edition. It would feel right at home within the current Marvel Cinematic Universe, where team-ups are common. Now is the perfect time to revive the Ultimate Alliance series.

8. The Incredible Hulk

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The Hulk is known for many video games, but people don’t often talk about his older, 2D titles. The best of these is definitely The Incredible Hulk – a really enjoyable side-scrolling beat ’em up that perfectly captures the spirit of the character and deserves more recognition as a classic from its time.

The game features a unique health system: when The Hulk takes too much damage, he transforms back into Bruce Banner. This creates a really exciting sense of tension, because playing as the vulnerable Banner feels like being in a scary, suspenseful game, forcing you to carefully sneak around and avoid enemies – often hiding under sewer grates.

Adding more of Hulk’s classic games would make this collection even better. The Incredible Hulk: The Pantheon Saga is a lighthearted PlayStation 1 action game, and Questprobe featuring The Hulk has a fun, old-school vibe that would be a great addition.

7. X2: Wolverine’s Revenge

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In the early 2000s, the X-Men movies were incredibly popular and successful. These films did a great job of blending thought-provoking ideas with exciting action, which led to a lot of video games being made to connect with the movies.

When it was released, X2: Wolverine’s Revenge was a particularly memorable game. Creating a fully 3D game starring Wolverine seemed like a natural step, and the final result was genuinely enjoyable, despite being quite challenging in places. This game also paved the way for future video games based on other X-Men movies.

Adding X-Men: The Official Game and X-Men Origins: Wolverine to this collection would make it even better. The 3D X-Men games from that time were really fun, and starting with X2: Wolverine would be a fantastic way to honor this beloved character’s history.

6. The Punisher

The Old Ultra-Violence

The Punisher has become a fan-favorite Marvel anti-hero, largely thanks to his roles in movies and the Marvel Cinematic Universe. His brutal fight against crime was particularly well-portrayed in the 2005 video game, which was based on the Thomas Jane movie.

Jane returns as Frank Castle in the game, delivering the same intense and intimidating performance he’s known for in the movie. Despite the game being generally toned down, it still gets surprisingly violent at times, with some of the combat moves being particularly brutal.

The Punisher has been in many video games, especially older, side-scrolling and 2D action titles. A great idea for a future collection would be to feature this particular game prominently, and include a selection of his classic retro games as well.

5. The Incredible Hulk: Ultimate Destruction

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The Incredible Hulk: Ultimate Destruction truly captures the feeling of being a superhero with incredible freedom. This fun, 3D action game lets Marvel fans live out their dream of controlling the Hulk and wreaking havoc across a huge, open version of New York City. The game’s massive scale and scope are genuinely impressive – and that’s no accident!

A lot of the excitement around this game comes from how you can destroy things and move around – it truly makes you feel incredibly powerful, like a force of nature. While that captures the spirit of the character perfectly, I’ve always felt the boss battles were a hidden gem. The fights with villains like The Abomination and General Ross are especially well-done, using the game’s environments to create the kind of large-scale superhero clashes you see in the comics.

Several impressive 3D Hulk games were released around this time, including a game based on the 2003 Ang Lee movie that didn’t get much attention, and a fun, action-packed beat ’em up for the Game Boy Advance. Putting these games together in a collection would help solidify the Hulk’s surprisingly strong history in video games.

4. X-Men: Mutant Academy

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Marvel Comics games haven’t always been winners in the fighting game world – some are great, and others clearly tried their best. That’s why now is a good time to look back at the X-Men: Mutant Academy series and its follow-ups. They’re charming fighting games that would make a fantastic collection for fans.

Activision really understood what made the X-Men so popular during this period. Mutant Academy, in particular, is a great example of that understanding. The game’s story mode is exceptional, drawing heavily from classic X-Men comics and even including some cool alternate character outfits.

Two more games were released, including one for the original PlayStation and a visually impressive PlayStation 2 title called X-Men: Next Dimension. This makes for a great series, and with the X-Men becoming increasingly important in the future of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, now is an ideal time to revisit them.

3. Spider-Man

A Childhood Favorite of Many

Spider-Man was a hugely influential video game when it came out. While many Spider-Man games existed before, they couldn’t fully replicate the feel of the comics because of the limitations of older gaming systems. That all changed in 2000 with the release of a groundbreaking, fully 3D action-adventure game featuring the classic web-slinger.

It was, as Homelander might say, flawless. The game perfectly captured Spider-Man’s spirit, including his signature humor and emotional depth. Surprisingly, the gameplay remains fun and engaging even today, feeling lively and fresh despite the game’s age.

Including this game with a remastered version of Spider-Man 2: Enter Electro would be a huge hit with anyone who grew up playing in the 90s. I have a lot of great memories of this game and it deserves to be remastered alongside its often-overlooked sequel.

2. Spider-Man: The Movie

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In the early 2000s, Spider-Man was the most popular superhero around. A successful movie launched the careers of three young actors, and he was everywhere – from toys and cartoons to a hit video game. He was a huge phenomenon at the time.

Spider-Man: The Movie is inspired by the 2002 film starring Tobey Maguire, and I still enjoy playing it – it always makes me smile. It has a fun, nostalgic feel from the early 2000s and is the kind of game you don’t really see made these days.

Since the second and third Spider-Man films directed by Sam Raimi also had video games based on them, it’s great to include those too. Bringing all three films and their games together creates an amazing package, and will make Tobey Maguire’s anticipated return to the role in the upcoming Avengers: Doomsday even more exciting.

1. X-Men Legends

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The X-Men are expected to become a major focus in the Marvel Cinematic Universe soon, with some predicting the next phase of films will center around mutants. When it comes to capturing the essence of the X-Men, the action RPG X-Men Legends, created by Raven Software, is truly outstanding.

I’ve always felt a deep personal connection to X-Men Legends, ever since I first played it as a teenager. I constantly check for news about a remake or re-release at gaming events, but it seems stuck in the past as a classic from the early 2000s.

I absolutely love this game, and any X-Men fan should definitely play it. After you do, please join me in hoping for a sequel! The second game, X-Men Legends II: Rise of Apocalypse, is fantastic too, and together they’d make an amazing collection for someone to release.

2026-04-14 01:41