Xbox's backward compatibility plan was a sensation, and 76 games were added in the last wave. However, some classic games are still being left out.

At the Xbox 20th anniversary event, Microsoft announced that it will add 76 new Xbox and Xbox 360 games to their backward compatibility program. These games cover fanatical favorites from 50 Cent: Blood On the Sand to many Star Wars games. Gamers will be able to play all these games on modern Xbox consoles, including Xbox Series X.

This announcement is a double-edged sword for fans of classic Xbox games (and game saves). Although it is nice to see the old favorites appear on the new hardware, and there are some visual upgrades, such as FPS increases, Microsoft also announced that this will be the last backward compatibility update for Xbox. Due to conditions including licensing and technical restrictions, many games did not advance.

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Although Buffy the Vampire Slayer is a multimedia franchise and lengthy comic books are still popular, it has never had much presence in video games. Since the 2009 Nintendo DS game "Sacrifice", Buffy has not appeared in video games. She didn't even join other horror idols as guest roles in Mortal Kombat, although at least it has been discussed.

One of Buffy's two console outings was Xbox Exclusive. When it was released in 2002, it was a widely acclaimed work. Critics praised it as an excellent action game, and its appeal is beyond the reach of Buffy fans, but of course it also serves those audiences. There are enough video games for characters like Spider-Man, and it won’t be too painful that some of their games are unavailable due to licensing issues. Buffy is not that extravagant, so it's a pity that her best game looks are the easiest to get through Let's Play video.

There are several series of examples that only partially gain backward compatibility. For example, there is a lack of games in franchise rights such as TimeSplitters, Ninja Gaiden, and Burnout. The most disappointing omission may be Jet Set Radio Future, which is the Xbox sequel to the Sega Dreamcast classic Jet Set Radio. Its graphics, settings and unique gameplay combine skating and markings, which is unprecedented.

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Given its compatibility with Xbox 360, Jet Set Radio Future's lack of compatibility with modern game consoles is particularly puzzling. Given Sega's lack of interest in doing anything with the franchise, this may be due to Future's high failure rate in the United States and Japan, and backward compatibility is the best choice for playing games on modern hardware. Fans will have to hope that Bomb Rush Cyberfunk, Future’s spiritual successor, can fill this gap when it launches in 2022.

Lollipop Chainsaw is actually the last game anyone wants to re-release. Music rights (the game features songs such as Tony Basil's "Mickey") and the polarization of the game make it unlikely that WB Games will work hard to remake Lollipop Chainsaw, let alone remake it. The best chance to get it into the current gaming generation is the surprisingly backward compatibility inclusion, just like the heavy metal fantasy Brütal Legend enjoys.

This makes it disappointing that it is not included in the backward compatibility program. The collaboration between two unique creative voices like James Gunn and SUDA51, voiced by actors including nerd idols like Tara Strong and Michael Rosenbaum, should be accessible just for curiosity. Fans of the original version can see if it still works. Those who have never had the opportunity to play it can judge whether it is a real cult classic or a source of inspiration for many cosplays.

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At this point, the absence of Marvel vs. Capcom 2 in modern game consoles is not so much a surprise, as it is a disappointment. After being re-released on Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3, this classic doubles fighting game skipped an entire generation of consoles. Some hope that the discussions between Capcom and Disney will lead to a re-production. Before the official announcement, it is difficult to have high hopes. After the collapse of the Grand Theft Auto: Trilogy-Final Edition, it is now difficult to believe in remaking the classic game and treating it fairly. 

Adding the Xbox Live version of MVC 2 to Xbox's backward compatibility program will please fans who create the "#FreeMVC2" trend on Twitter. It adds the only things missing from the Xbox version, namely online multiplayer games and high-definition graphics. There is not much that can be improved by further remaking.

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The footprint of the Persona series on Xbox consoles is limited to the fighting game derivatives of Persona 4. The first part, Persona 4 Arena, is available through backward compatibility. Its sequel "Persona 4 Arena Ultimax" will not be added on modern Xbox. For many reasons, this is a shame.

The first is Persona 4. The Arena game is the sequel to Persona 4. Although the action takes place in the traditional one-on-one fighting game style, the story is told through episodes of visual novels. Ultimax summarizes the storyline from its predecessor, which means that anyone who chooses it through backward compatibility on Xbox One will not understand the whole story. They will also miss Ultimax's extended roster, which includes eight new characters.

Even if they are not fans of Persona, Xbox players who have not played the game in the 360 ​​era will miss the fighting game from Arc System Works, which is the developer of Guilty Gear, BlazBlue. Although they can indeed access the developer's recent popular game "Dragon Ball Fighter Z" through Game Pass, unfortunately, they will not be able to play Ultimax under the current settings.

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Robert Curran lives deep in southern Texas. He is a lifelong fan of comic books, video games and professional wrestling. He spent five years in the trenches of the local comic book store. His work appeared in WWE Magazine (WWE had magazines at the time), and the comics should be good and internally impulsive. Follow him on Twitter @RBCURRAN.