Scarface: The World Is… a Slightly Confused Remaster?
Picture this: a snazzy HD remaster of Scarface: The World is Yours pops up out of nowhere, and gamers everywhere are rubbing their eyes in disbelief. Is it real? Is it a mirage? Or did someone just shove a bunch of fan mods into a blender and press “puree”?
Earlier today, like a show that sneaks in a surprise guest without a proper introduction, the classic game resurfaced. Originally strutting its stuff on PS2, Xbox, and PC back in the golden year of 2006 (remember the days when graphics looked like mashed potatoes?), the game decided to grace the Epic Games Store—unannounced, of course—at the thrilling price of $29.99 / £23.79. Talk about a surprise party no one asked for!
The Plot Thickens
Not long after this unexpected debut, the game strolled onto Steam, with a publisher claiming it was all a big misunderstanding. Apparently, it got “unintentionally pushed live” on the wrong platform, which really sounds like a diplomatic way of saying, “Oops! My bad.” In classic fashion, they then said they’d be scrambling to finalize the Steam version, as if making excuses was an Olympic sport.
But here’s where things get juicier. The game’s listing boasts about an “optional HD graphics upgrade” that employs some AI wizardry to sprinkle a bit of shiny on it. However, gamers might want to keep their expectations as low as possible, considering the trailer appears to be a nostalgic* throwback to its original 2006 version, right down to the licensed soundtrack that probably should have stayed in the past.
Modder Madness
Enter the hero of this tale: a Reddit user named PCMachinima, who decided to take the plunge on the Epic version. Upon diving into the game, they unearthed the shocking revelation that it was essentially the same old PC version from yesteryear—with a couple of fan-made patches, known as SilentPatch and Fusion Fix, already installed for good measure. Nothing says “HD remaster” quite like repackaged nostalgia!
In a twist of fate that could fuel conspiracy theories, the developer of the SilentPatch mod, known simply as Silent (keeping things nice and mysterious), took to X to share their astonishment. Apparently, no one bothered to mention that their work had been used without so much as a “Hey, thanks!” Silent even speculated, quite sensationally, that the movie rights holder, NBCUniversal, might not even have a clue this remake was out and about. Now that’s some intrigue worthy of a film noir!
The Uncertain Future
All this chatter has ignited some eyebrow-raising concerns; it appears the game might not be the highly-anticipated authorized release it claims to be. Gamers everywhere are advised to keep their wallets shut tight until more clarity emerges. After all, purchasing this baffling launch might be like buying a ticket for a movie that doesn’t exist yet.
In a twist that might add to the fun, there were plans for a sequel that would’ve whisked Tony Montana off to Las Vegas. Alas, it was scrapped faster than a bad script. But concept art emerged in 2022, showing that at least someone had the drawing skills needed to dream up the chaos. There’s even some pre-alpha gameplay footage floating around! Can’t have a party without a little drama, right?
So, whether the remaster is a genius marketing stunt or just a head-scratching blunder, one thing is for sure: Tony Montana’s world is as messy as ever.
