Best PS5 Remakes & Remasters of 2025: Game of the Year
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– The article presents the Push Square editorial team’s picks for the best PS5 remaster or remake of 2025.
– *Oblivion Remastered* is praised for its impressive Unreal Engine 5 overhaul and excellent adventuring, despite having notable technical glitches.
– *Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles* is highlighted as a superb remaster that restores a classic with a fresh art style and major quality-of-life improvements.
– The Gold Trophy winner is *Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter*, celebrated as a definitive remake with graphical overhauls, streamlined combat, and numerous quality-of-life updates.
– *Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater* is noted as a faithful remake that uses the original’s cutscenes and voice acting while updating the graphics and gameplay for modern standards.
While our main Game of the Year list celebrates brand-new adventures, some of the most memorable PlayStation 5 experiences in 2025 came from revisiting the past. This category honors the developers who masterfully revitalized classic titles, blending nostalgic foundations with modern technology to create something both familiar and fresh. The competition was fierce, but a few standout releases truly defined what a great remake or remaster can achieve.
Oblivion Remastered brings Bethesda’s beloved RPG into a new era, rebuilt with the power of Unreal Engine 5. Journeying back to Cyrodiil remains an absolute delight, offering that same sense of wondrous exploration and deep role-playing that fans fell in love with years ago. While some persistent technical glitches require patience, the core adventure is as compelling as ever. For those willing to overlook its rough edges, it represents a massive and impressive overhaul of one of gaming’s most influential worlds.
Square Enix finally answered the long-standing prayers of strategy RPG enthusiasts with Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles. This remaster revitalizes the PlayStation classic with a beautifully refreshed art style and significant quality-of-life upgrades. It now plays smoother than ever on the PS5, restoring its position as one of the finest turn-based experiences ever created. Although it doesn’t include the additional War of the Lions content, the core game has never been more accessible or enjoyable.
Earning our top honor is Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter, a remake that perfectly demonstrates how to honor a legacy. For years, new players have wondered where to begin with the expansive Trails series. This definitive version provides the perfect answer by returning to the franchise’s origins. Beyond a substantial visual overhaul, it introduces a mountain of thoughtful improvements that streamline combat and modernize the experience without sacrificing its soul. It’s a brilliant restoration that allows a legendary JRPG to shine for a whole new generation.
Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater takes a different, equally effective approach. Konami and Virtuos have crafted what might be the most faithful remake possible, preserving every line of dialogue and cinematic beat from the 2004 original. This meticulous care is combined with stunning modern graphics and subtle gameplay refinements that smooth out a few of the original’s rougher edges. The result is a timeless espionage thriller that feels exactly as you remember, yet looks and plays like a contemporary masterpiece, proving its legendary status is well-deserved.
Which revitalized classic stood out to you this year? We welcome your own picks and reflections in the comments section below.
(Source: PushSquare)
