Top 10 Most Improved Video Game Sequels (with Videos)

GameDynamo - "More often than not, a sequel can't beat the original. In fact, some people prefer to leave things be and not see their favorite movie or game ruined by a follow-up that may bring nothing to the table but pain. Still, everyone should be given the benefit of the doubt, as in some cases a sequel has helped the developers redeem themselves and fix what wasn't perfect, turning an already excellent product into a AAA masterpiece. Here are some examples in the world of video games."

[lastdual]

All of these were excellent sequels, though some of them (Read Dead, MGS) were so far removed from their prior entries that they were practically franchise reboots.

That said, I'm surprised to see no Zelda title on the list. ALttP was a huge leap over Zelda 2, and OoT was another successful transition. Speaking of Nintendo, Mario 64 also pretty much defined 3D platforming.

Oh, and GTA3. Hard to ignore that one. And for our current generation, COD4 is probably the most influential sequel. OK, I'll stop there. Too many sequels...

[MaxXAttaxX]

I wouldn't say that MGS was a reboot.
The gameplay was a natural evolution in technology and the game still takes Metal Gear 1 and 2 into account, storywise.

[PSVITAlitysensor]

ALttP, Super Metroid, Super Castlevania IV, Street Fighter II, Red Dead Redemption, GTAIII, Metal Gear Solid, SoulCalibur, Red Steel 2... And what about TLOZSS's improvement over TLOZTP on the Wii?? That was quite phenomenal.

Also..

Super Metroid is the best Gen IV game ever created!

[helghast102]

@PSVITAlitysensor
"Super Metroid is the best Gen IV game ever created!"
Incorrect.

Super Metroid the the best game ever created, period.

[SlowBurn]

street fighter 2 turbo

[Ramses3]

Just Cause 2

[DeadSpaced]

Ah. Super Metroid, you never cease to bring back pleasant memories.

[caseh]

I don't agree with the Team Fortress Classic being an improved sequel. Not a fan of the cartooney approach that the newer TFC displayed, and the original wasn't a mod for Quake it was a Half-Life mod that far outlived the online aspect of Half-Life. How did they get that wrong?

Street Fighter 2 over Street Fighter is probably the most notable one there for me.

[Blastoise]

Just like to thank gamedynamo for putting all games over two pages instead of one game for each page to get more hits, that really annoys me.

[dead_eye]

Agreed. Videos were a bonus too.

To many half arsed article of late.

[TheLastGuardian]

LittleBigPlanet 2

[Sugreev2001]

How could you not list Uncharted 2,Batman Arkham City or Portal 2 ?

[caseh]

Because despite the fact the games you mentioned were improved in their sequels theres about 7 generations of console/computer gaming prior to the current generation where the games are more deserving in terms of improved sequels.

[Jirachi]

mario kart double dash,zelda twilight princess(the minish cap was a good game but console zelda games>hanheld zelda games imo,final fantasy vi,tales of symphonia(given that the only tales game i played before that was phantasia 2d snes game,i would say that's a hugh inprovement)

[MizTv]

kz2 hands down

[ape007]

yeah man KZ2 was absolutely awe inspiring

KZ3 was a disappointment, didn't feel like KZ

[ape007]

Mario 64, Metroid Prime, Zelda OOT, Turok 2, , Marvel Vs Capcom 2,... GTA 3, GTA 4, DOOM 3, KZ2, super mario galaxy CoD 4, Uncharted 2, Red Dead Redemption, that's what currently on my mind

[Relientk77]

Def Assassin's Creed 2, that game was almost flawless, it was amazing

Metal Gear Solid was awesome too

[MizTv]

ya kz3 was a slap in the face to me. they changed everything i loved about 2

[MizTv]

i agree about ac. i did not like ac1 at all but 2 and brotherhood were awesome havnt played the new one yet