Worst PC Games Remastered
Looking for the best PC Games? The worst PC games remastered aren't worth your time and money, as you'll often find the original game is better than the "HD" upgrade. Some of the worst PC games remastered are even terrible from top to bottom, with bug-ridden gameplay, poor optimization, and a lack of effort from the developer – and these are the ones you should definitely avoid.
These remasters can be a mixed bag, with some great improvements and options, while others offer little reason to play them over the original. We've picked out the worst PC games remastered of the past few years as they're mostly a waste of time and money – with only a few exceptions.
GTA San Andreas in Definitive Edition and Crysis Remastered
There's nothing inherently wrong with a remaster of a classic open-world game like Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas, but the GTA Trilogy remaster was a bit of a mess. GTA: San Andreas was plagued by bugs and poor optimization on release, and the remaster didn't do much to fix this. Many players also missed the original version, and it's a shame Rockstar didn't include it as an option.
There are also complaints about its quality as a whole, with users noting issues such as graphics glitches, low-res textures, and more. Despite these issues, some users enjoyed the remaster, with one writing, "GTA 5 is a massive step up from the original, with better graphics, the new map, and even a bit of GPS navigation." Another writes, "I grew up playing this game and the graphics are amazing!"
The Silent Hill HD Collection, specifically Silent Hill 2
Silent Hill 2 is often considered the best the series has to offer, but the remastered edition has left a lot to be desired. While the first game has been mostly praised, the second game suffers from graphical issues that take away from the creepy atmosphere the game is known for.
The Homeworld remastered edition
Homeworld Remastered was a fairly ambitious project given its scope, but plenty of players were disappointed with what it delivered. The initial release of the space strategy game included a number of gameplay changes that clashed with the original's mechanics – and this made it a very different experience.
In the years that followed, Gearbox Software has released a number of patches to address many of these issues, but many players still prefer the original.
Halo CE graphical remaster
This is one of the most divisive remasters on this list, as Halo CE: Anniversary Edition offers both upsides and downsides. On the one hand, the graphical remaster improves the game's visuals significantly, but it also alters the atmosphere of the game significantly. This can range from the simple things, like the way the Covenant look, to more prominent things, like the Master Chief's face being completely different.
While not everyone will agree with this, it's nice that you can simply switch between original and remastered graphics.
Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary and Halo 2: Anniversary
Much like the previously mentioned graphical remaster, Halo CE and Halo 2: Anniversary are a mixed bag. Some players love the new Halo 2 mechanics while others are disappointed by the changes, while Halo CE's remastered graphics can be hit or miss.
