GameRevolution:
Some gamers find themselves loyal to a particular platform. Others to specific publishers, genres, or development studios. I, however, pledge allegiance to only one gaming specificity: franchises. I hate to use that word, as it only reinforces their money-generating purpose, but let's face it, the gaming industry is a business just like any other, and profitable IPs turn into franchises because they make money.
Fortunately, there's a whole lot of good that comes from series that prove to be cash cows. Developers get the chance to improve upon the franchise's formula, further flesh out its universe, and try out new concepts all thanks to additional funding. Now I won't deny that some series have taken a turn for the worst, but I'm feeling optimistic today, so let's take a look at some of the greatest franchises gaming has to offer.
"The London-based (the UK) indie games publisher Curve Games and Brighton-based (the UK) indie games developer Runner Duck, are today very happy and excited to announce that their roguelite sim “Badlands Crew” (which is the third installment in the popular Crew games franchise), is now available for PC via Steam" - Jonas Ek, TGG.
Star Wars Jedi: Survivor launched on April 28, 2023. Two years later, it's still celebrated as the best Star Wars game ever, with a Grammy and a sequel incoming.
Absolutely not the best Star Wars game. That's Star Wars galaxys. Survivor isn't even that good
Not sure I agree about Galaxies, but I definitely think the Jedi series is not the best.
@Sonic I was meaning the Jedi Fallen Order and Survivor games. Not the greatest.
If you're wanting to know what's the best series with Jedi in it? I mean KOTOR, Jedi Knight, Jedi Academy, Force Unleashed off the top of my head. Even the Episode 3 tie in game was pretty decent.
I loved the game but hated the issues. I waited over a year to play it and it still had major issues. I would have went for the platinum but with all the save bugs and other issues I didn’t even think about it
I’ve played both Fallen Order and Jedi Survivor. I think the games are good not great.
The Elder Scrolls IV Oblivion Remastered rose to the very top of the Steam Deck Most Played Games list. Have you tried it yet?
"We have to admit, there is something extremely nostalgic about playing Oblivion at 30 FPS, with mild stuttering outdoors. And, even though it doesn’t run perfectly, it’s still so much fun. This could be one of the games that helps grown-ups find their way back to gaming."
I would assume most grown-ups don't get excited about products that don't work properly. I would also assume that most grown-ups coming back to gaming don't want to spend the limited time they have modding a broken game to get it to run properly on the Steam Deck.
Super agree with this list. I mean, I don't think anyone will ever beat #1 in sales or recognition.
Mario was the first game I ever completed in an arcade. Had to save that princess!
gran turismo should be on the list
this is actually a solid list. although i have mgs as my favorite franchise of all time, i believe mario and zelda are the 2 most iconic franchises ever.
Get rid of Halo and put Half Life other than that good list.