The recent release of Dementium: The Ward on Steam, along with an attractive 40% discount, has arrived just in time for Scream Fest. This horror game, dating back nearly 20 years on the Nintendo DS, has drawn comparisons to iconic titles like Silent Hill and Doom 3. A critic on Steam describes it as a mix of Afraid of Monsters and Doom 3, placing it within the horror section of other Half-Life mods.
A perfect game for Halloween
Despite the wealth of titles released for the Nintendo DS, the list of remasters available on Steam is surprisingly short. This is astonishing considering the numerous acclaimed games that have been left out of the digital market. Classics like Meteos, Professor Layton, and Hotel Dusk still have no presence on Valve’s platform, raising questions about the portability decisions for these beloved games among fans.
Although a greater number of 3DS titles have been observed on Steam, possibly due to their more accessible 3D graphics for remastering, both systems continue to be underrepresented in the Steam catalog. This situation is especially disappointing given the growing trend towards portable gaming on PC, which could open opportunities for many unremastered DS and 3DS games to reach a new audience.
Additionally, it is suggested that there is still room for the port of Sonic Chronicles: The Dark Brotherhood, an RPG based on Sonic created by Bioware. This title, although criticized for its music, has significant historical value and could be a good candidate for its arrival on PC. This need to highlight iconic games from the DS reflects the players’ desire to see a more diverse and complete catalog on platforms like Steam.