Video games have a rich history of cult classics and masterpieces, and with bloated development timelines for modern AAA games, the medium of late has leaned towards replaying the greatest hits. This has been done primarily through two avenues — the ambitious remake and the modest remaster. While the two approaches share a common goal of resurrecting older titles and giving them a fresh coat of paint to suit modern audiences, they are distinct in terms of the effort required, the results achieved, and most importantly, the rationale driving the project.