When we talk about a video game remake, we usually mean updating an old game using modern technology. A good example is Sonic 2 HD, which takes the old Sega classic and completely remakes it with new (much sharper) graphics and much better music.
A demake is the exact opposite. It takes a new game and reinterprets it with old technology. That's the key to this phenomenon: reinterpretation. Improving an old game usually doesn't present many creative challenges; you just add better textures, more polygons, etc. But creating a demake does require imagination, because... how do you fit a game like Halo into an Atari 2600? The answer, friends, you'll find in this gallery, where the imagination and talent of artists run wild in an immense collection of conceptual art that already makes many drool. Enjoy!
The Demake Gallery
Learn more about the arcade classic Beast Busters.
Check out the Commodore 64 history.
See more of Ervo's work on Pixel Joint.
Halo 2600, a demake for the Atari 2600, is a game you can try right now by clicking here. You can also buy the cartridge for the Atari.
