Especially after its latest release,Remedy Entertainmenthas established itself as one of the last century’s best video game developers.
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Its ability to create immersive worlds and engaging stories and characters has placed it among the most reputable studios—everything that bears its name is synonymous with talent, and often inexplicably features Sam Lake.
However, their record shows the team is more than just their most recent games, as they have accumulated decades of impressive titles, which helped build a strong brand that guarantees wonderful experiences.
Therefore, we celebrate its 30 years of existence in the best possible way:with a list of every Remedy Entertainment game,ranked.
8CrossfireX
An Unsalvageable Product
CrossfireX
Virtually every studio has its stumbles; in Remedy Entertainment’s case, theirs isCrossfireX, a game that had a launch that was overall irreparable.
With one of the lowest averages for a AAA in Metacritic history, the franchise’s third installment was a disaster in every sense.
While Smilegate Entertainment took care of multiplayer, Remedy focused on the single-player campaign,but neither could offer a halfway decent experience.
The most die-hard fans of war games could probably have found some value inCrossfireX’s proposal, but the consensus regarding its low level is practically unanimous.
7Quantum Break
Fuzzy but Interesting
Quantum Break
WhileCrossfireXwas Remedy’s setback,Quantum Breakwas the honorable video game that led them to grow even further.
WithoutJack Joyce’s adventure,the developer’s later projects wouldn’t have been as good, given that they had drawndirectly from his ideas to cement their foundations.
Quantum Breakis a fascinating experiment, with wonderful graphics and gameplay that make it a fun video game to spend hours with.
Narratively, it’s not at the level Remedy has accustomed us to, but its novel inclusion of a television series format and intriguing take ontime travelare enough to applaud the attempt.
6Death Rally
The Remedy of Another Era
Death Rally
Years before the developer became known for its classic series of single-player narrative-driven hits, they gave car racing games' fans a heavenly gift withDeath Rally.
The genre was extremely popular at the time, and Remedy offered its interpretation of it through a genuinely fresh, top-down perspective.
Even having recently replayed it, the game’s trademark identity remains,packed with fast-paced action that feels like an adrenaline rush in every race.
It’s difficult to compare it to the rest of the studio’s creations because of how different it is, but I don’t doubt it adds great value to their portfolio, especially because it’s their first project as a team.
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The number of fascinating concepts Remedy presents with Jesse Faden’s campaign is astounding, and they help build a compelling world that leaves you wanting more.
From its story to its gameplay,Controlfeels like a sensible step forward after years of trial and error, delivering a great title that keeps Remedy’s identity.
There’s an imbalance between its mechanics and its narrative, wherethe former ends up feeling more valuable than the latter, but it’s still a highly recommended game.
4Max Payne 2: The Fall of Max Payne
Magnificent Sequel
Max Payne 2: The Fall of Max Payne
Entering the part of the list where Remedy shows its best version,Max Payne 2: The Fall of Max Payneis the kind of video game that marks an entire genre.
At the time, the company’s work in audiovisual terms was simply out of this world, offering such a level of quality that it feels comfortable to play even today.
However,its ability to withstand the test of time lies in its stylized gameplay, which exhibits an atypical excellence that leaves even contemporary games in the dust.
If it had offered a little more content and not relied so much on Bullet Time, it would have been higher on this selection. Yet,it remains a wonderful classic I will always recommend,despitewhat year it is.
3Alan Wake
New Beginnings
As one of thebest mystery video games, the greatAlan Wakeisn’t only one of Remedy’s finest products, but also one of the decade’s most underrated.
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Being my first contact with the developer’s works of this century,it left me in love from the first moment, thanks to its atmosphere and narrative.
The ease with which it wraps you up in its story is impressive, even despite showing a playable prototype that isn’t so special and rather felt rough.
Regardless, it’s a game you hate or love, but for me,Alan Wakeis remarkable and among the most outstanding of its entire genre.
2Max Payne
The Origins of a Classic
There’s no denying that2001 was one of the best years in the gaming industry, and the firstMax Payneinstallment is one of the main reasons for that statement.
The second game is a general improvement, but the original creation is as well-rounded as it could be,capable of transforming your understanding of action games and their limits.
Even though I played it late, the revolutionary feel it exudes is palpable, with a story, gameplay, graphics, music, and humor way ahead of its time.
I may never properly evaluate it because I didn’t experience it at its release, but it’s easy to understand why those who have playedMax Payneareunconditional fans of Remedy Entertainment.
1Alan Wake 2
Remedy’s Masterpiece
Alan Wake 2
After many years of mistakes and successes across various genres,Alan Wake 2became one of thebest games of 2023and Remedy’s true masterpiece.
The studio brought together the talent and experience necessary to create a work as daring as it is successful,finding a perfect balance between everything that could be asked of anAlan Wakesequel.
Every second of waiting without knowing if the game would exist was completely worth it, asAlan Wake 2met every existing expectation thanks to its superb story, characters, and atmosphere.
In many ways,it’s a unique game that redefines what can be done with the horror genre, more than enough to consider it Remedy’s best game and among this generation’s most incredible experiences.
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