Some games are simply built with multiple entries in mind, whether it’s the yearly onslaught of Call of Duty and Assassin’s Creed titles or games that are tied to the creative vision of their director over a period of several years. Over-saturation is a real problem in the video game industry, as the countless recycling of old properties on a yearly basis only serves to diminish the quality over time.
Indeed, the first game in the Thief series is a moody, calculating experience that seems to be slowly diluted with each subsequent release. The creative fire seems to fizzle out with each new game in a successful series, running the severe risk of franchise burn out. It is infinitely better to give the first game a satisfying conclusion than continue to warp the ideals of the series over time.
To that end, there are certain games that produced a title that was so contained within itself and executed in such a precise manner, that a sequel often seems like a cash grab. Be honest with yourself, is a sequel to The Last of Us really necessary? And do you really want to see another game set in the Heavy Rain universe? These are games that told such a complete, satisfying story, that another entry seems completely pointless and mundane.
So, let’s take a look at ten games that we hope never get a number two next to their name.
Alan Wake, from Max Payne and Control creator Remedy, is a horror classic, prompting one player to buy 4,000 copies that don’t even work.
Kind of a goody story...
On a serious note, that is why I try activating gift cards asap. It's happened to me where the store didnt scan it right where the card was unusuable. Happened at Wally World.
I just bought two of the MonsterVerse Godzilla movies on 4K - both had digital copies expiring in 2023. Both were actually expired.
I'd be surprised but it's WB, of course they'd actually expire them
Usually most of those redemption card have an expiry date on them. If they expired all buyer did was buy recycled paper. And some of those codes are country locked to certain countries. I buy a card from the States I can't use it in Canada.
Dumb and silly story. She wasted her money for no reason.
Is it really that hard to go to Steam or GOG. She spent $240, when its currently 70% off on GOG, and only costs $4.49.
Gee, I wonder, should I spend $240 on eBay, or $4.49 on GOG? 🙄
Most likely she wanted to resell a few or most of them. However, it was a too good to be true situation.
So in short she paid $240.00 assuming usd for a bunch on unactivated game codes.
I still don't understand why I guess cause there's not a physical version and she wanted something for a collection or art project.
"The Game Music Foundation are today very proud and pleased to announce an additional concert, circling back to the roots of Game Muisic Festival in Poland. On April 28th, 2024, the National Forum of Music in Wroclaw will once again become a place to celebrate the art of video game music, featuring scores from The Last of Us and The Last of Us Part II." - The Game Music Foundation.
Zachary M. Cain said: Shadow of the Colossus is hailed as one of the best action-adventure titles of its time. The game was originally released for the PlayStation 2 all the way back in 2005. It was so good in fact, it got a remastered version in 2018 for the PlayStation 4 and was well received by old and new fans alike. Let’s revisit this iconic classic in 2024 and see how well it holds up to its past reputation.
In most cases if the games good enough and the story allows it there should always be a sequel,The Last of Us is the perfect example.
Alan wake dlc's were the writer , the signal . American .nightmare was different and felt like a filler , but it was not by any means bad , about Gone home , they could make a sequel with a different characters and setting would be great , but aside from that great list .
Great list of games. I wouldn't mind them all having sequels though :D
Alan Wake....REALLY?
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It left it totally open for a sequel
"It's not a lake...it's an ocean"
As for the Last of Us, it has too much story content for other characters and even the main ones to not do a sequel. I want to know what will happen next and what other characters got up to in the last 20 years.
I'd go as far as saying MOST games don't NEED sequels. However, some warrant them, even when they're perfectly good as standalone titles.