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LittleBigPlanet 2using the game's robust level creation engine to remake their favorite video games of the past
10. Geometry Wars
Creator: GruntosUK
Complex Says: As disco-twitchy as the original, though we feel a little bad enjoying the remake in the same...state of consciousness as we did with the original. It's a kids' game, after all.
9. flOw
Creator: Ratwasi
Complex Says: Back in September when we first saw this beta footage, it was our first glimpse at the power behind LBP2. This recreation is faithfully—nay, cease-and-desistfully—identical to ThatGameCompany's flOw.
8. Portal
Creator: EBJak
Complex Says: We know Valve's given us a date for Portal 2, but until we're holding the box in our hands, we're just gonna stay suspicious and play this homage like it's our last chance with the portal gun. Remake is a lie!
7. Pac-Man
Creator: Andrmt
Complex Says: It's a good thing we don't need quarters for this one, or else we wouldn't be doing laundry for a good three months.
6. Peggle
Creator: Makotoi
Complex Says: We know deep down that there's no such thing as actual Peggle skill, but we still cling to an irrational shred of hope that we'll find fame and fortune from the way we play Plinko. And for the record, if you have to reach into Drew Carey's pocket for it, it doesn't count as fortune.
5. Street Fighter
Creator: Gevurah
Complex Says: Sure, it's a bit unfinished, but it's Guile's Theme. You could show us a dog turd and play Guile's Theme and we'd be convinced the thing was the iPad 2. It's GUILE'S THEME.
4. Assassin's Creed 2
Creator: Firebladebiker
Complex Says: Hardcore parkour! The only thing we're missing is crowds of "courtesans" for us to blend in with and townspeople to antagonize by throwing coins on the ground.
3. Legend of Zelda
Creator: Bluetonberry
Complex Says: The game's first dungeon, replicated in stunning detail. Or at least as close to "stunning" as 8-bit graphics gets.
2. Marvel vs. Capcom
Creator: Polloizarrazaz34
Complex Says: It might not have C. VIper or X-Factors, but the prospect of fighting with a Kratos sackboy is enough for us to forgive just about anything.
1. Contra
Creator: Ninjamicwz
Complex Says: We saved the best for last. Ninjamicwz's remake of the snow board from the original Contra is astounding, spread gun or no spread gun. Up Up Down Down Left Right Left Right B A Start FTW!