The Nintendo GameCube is one of the most legendary consoles of all time. Regardless of its sales numbers — which weren't all that impressive when held up against its competition — there's no denying that this excellent console was home to a bunch of incredible games that are still beloved to this day.
So, it was only a given that a lot of great games that appeared on this console were bound to receive a remake in some form. After all, the games featured on the GameCube were pure quality, and it would be a shame for these titles to be limited to just one console that ran its course quite some time back. Here are some of the best GameCube games that were remade, along with the platforms where these updated versions can be played on.
7 The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker HD
- Where To Play: Nintendo Wii U
There are many games that come to mind when the topic of the best Legend of Zelda game is brought up. In this discussion, there are many people who bring up The Wind Waker — a title that didn't really receive a ton of love upon release but managed to garner a sizeable fanbase after people realized just how ahead of its time this game really was.
Wind Waker is easily one of the best-looking Zelda titles of all time, but most people didn't really understand the elegance of its cel-shaded design before The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker HD was released on the Wii U. All of a sudden, players could finally witness the beauty of this title firsthand and realize just how special this chapter in the Zelda series really is.
6 Metroid Prime Trilogy
- Where To Play: Nintendo Wii
The Metroid Prime series is easily one of the most celebrated releases in the entire franchise. The fresh and new approach taken by the series was welcomed by many, with many GameCube owners finally managing to play one of the greatest video games of all time. However, with the GameCube slowly becoming obsolete, the third game in the series was reserved only for the Wii.
However, most Metroid fans didn't need to worry. Players who wanted to enjoy the best of what the Metroid Prime series had to offer need only grab the Metroid Prime Trilogy that was released on the Wii. It was a great purchase that allowed players to experience the magic of the trilogy on a next-generation console with ease.
5 Tales Of Symphonia Chronicles
- Where To Play: PlayStation 3 & PC
The Tales series is easily one of the most underrated JRPG franchises around. Each and every game in the series features a pretty riveting hook that will keep fans entertained for a ton of hours, with the combat system being particularly notable in this regard for being deceptively simple and incredibly fun to try out at all times.
Tales of Symphonia is considered by many Tales fans to be one of the better games in the series, but the original version of this game is definitely showing its age. Players who want the definitive Tales of Symphonia experience should definitely check out Tales of Symphonia Chronicles. It's a collection of the first game and its sequel with remastered graphics that's easily the best way to enjoy this title.
4 Resident Evil Zero HD Remaster
- Where To Play: PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, & PC
The Resident Evil series has seen a ton of representation on the Nintendo GameCube. One such title in the series that deserves its plaudits is definitely Resident Evil 0, a great title that expanded upon the Resident Evil lore and allowed players to experience the magic of the series without having to be worried about stepping into the middle of an established tale.
Of course, with the obsolescence of the GameCube, it was only a given that Capcom would decide to remaster this title sooner than later. Sure enough, Resident Evil 0 eventually received an HD remaster that people can easily access on most modern consoles.
3 Resident Evil – Code: Veronica X
- Where To Play: PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, PlayStation 4, & Xbox One
Another Resident Evil title that was released on the GameCube was Resident Evil – Code: Veronica. It was another excellent addition to a brilliant lineup of Resident Evil titles on the GameCube that most players still adored to this day.
Just like the other Resident Evil titles on this platform, Capcom quickly realized that some work needed to be done so that these games could still remain relevant in modern times. This led to the release of Resident Evil – Code: Veronica X, an HD remaster that can be played on several modern consoles.
2 Resident Evil 4 Ultimate HD Edition
- Where To Play: PC
It would be impossible to talk about excellent Resident Evil titles on the GameCube without mentioning the masterpiece that was Resident Evil 4. The game was single-handedly responsible for revolutionizing the third-person shooter genre and introducing the over-the-shoulder camera that most modern games are still using in their third-person shooter titles to this day.
It goes without saying that this game was remastered to the moon and back. Not only did it receive the HD remaster everyone knew was already coming, but Resident Evil 4 also enjoyed the release of an Ultimate HD Edition that most players can access on the PC.
1 Luigi's Mansion
- Where To Play: Nintendo 3DS
Luigi's Mansion sparked the birth of a rather unique series of titles that finally allowed Mario's sidekick to head a franchise of its own. The amazing charm and character present in Luigi's Mansion absolutely wowed fans to no end. As a result, the series still going strong to this day with the release of a third title on the Nintendo Switch.
Players who missed out on the first game in the series need not fret — there's a remaster of Luigi's Mansion that players can enjoy on the Nintendo 3DS. Playing this game on a portable console makes a world of difference and allows players to get into the magic of Luigi's Mansion exactly like they want to.