Why Doesn't Volition Remake "Summoner"?

[Xyyth]

...instead of Saints Row series? This RPG was a classic and needs to be ported to newer systems. Better yet, make a Summoner 2.

[Tacosupreme]

no idea same I asked why summoner 2 was never brought to pc. I love both games :-(

[Scott Lee]

I am the original senior sound designer / composer / audio director of Summoner 1. I have updated the soundtrack of the game to 24 bit 48k with all new versions of the music and unreleased material songs (a total of 28 songs). The album is called "Summoner - Limited Edition". Check it out! https://www.youtube.com/scottleeofficialwebsite

To answer your question, I have also been internally pushing Volition Inc. to consider a remake of Summoner 1 and have been doing my part. Perhaps with more public support and campaigns, we can draw enough attention to this great cause we all would love to see! Thank you for all the support over the years, us developers do appreciate it!

-Scott Lee

[Xyyth]

Awesome, Scott! I wish Volition would see this message. May have to email directly. I think and updated version of Summoner would be wonderful! Thank you for the sound and music!

[Teratus]

I for one would love a remake of the first Summoner although if it ever were to happen I would want it to be a faithful remake.

Not something like the Final Fantasy 7 remake which is basically a completely different game using the same world, characters and story.

I'd love to see what Summoner could be with modern visuals, modern voice acting, improved and enhanced gameplay that still feels like the original but is the best version that it can be.

Remakes that completely change the core gameplay loose more than they gain in my opinion.
Especially when it comes to that chill, relaxing experience that many enjoy playing RPG's for.

Sometimes you want a relaxing, slow turn based RPG to chill our and play.
And sometimes you want a fast paced Action RPG to excite you.

There's plenty of both around these days, but there are so few games like Summoner, and I for one would love nothing more than to see that experience preserved should any remake come into existence.

[Cody]

summoner 1 is so damn good

[Cody]

dont waste money on voice acting, just make the game high quality

[Mika]

<3 Scott Lee. Keep pushing! Those contractions will pay off soon, hopefully. :P

[AkaiRam]

Would also appreciate a remake of Summoner 1 it is such an amazing title and the music in it also was very nice. ^^

[Punkdog]

Originally posted by Scott Lee:

I am the original senior sound designer / composer / audio director of Summoner 1. I have updated the soundtrack of the game to 24 bit 48k with all new versions of the music and unreleased material songs (a total of 28 songs). The album is called "Summoner - Limited Edition". Check it out! https://www.youtube.com/scottleeofficialwebsite

To answer your question, I have also been internally pushing Volition Inc. to consider a remake of Summoner 1 and have been doing my part. Perhaps with more public support and campaigns, we can draw enough attention to this great cause we all would love to see! Thank you for all the support over the years, us developers do appreciate it!

-Scott Lee

Just bought the game again despite still having it on CD still. Really hope this can be done in the near future as this game has most certainly deserved it.

[peep]

Summoner 3, Summoner 1 Remake, Remaster, Summoner 2 etc.

Anything... I really wish this franchise to be revived so badly.

[Bort]

Honestly seeing Volition's output for the past decade, I rather see someone else tackle the IP.

[Roze Bandana]

ill fix it

[Zidders 'Rockin' Bard' Roofurry]

Originally posted by Cody:

dont waste money on voice acting, just make the game high quality

Part of what made the original so great is the voice acting >.>

As far as why they're not rebooting it is because while the first sold well enough to spawn a sequel that sequel didn't sell well enough to merit a PC port. It wasn't like The Elder Scrolls where each release added to its fanbase. Summoner 2 wasn't as good as the first and so the series died. Nobody revives dead series.

[Xyyth]

Go away, party pooper. We just want a Summoner 1 remake for the 21st century.

[Zidders 'Rockin' Bard' Roofurry]

Originally posted by Xyyth:

Go away, party pooper. We just want a Summoner 1 remake for the 21st century.

Grow up.