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10 Video Game Sequels That Reinvented Their Franchise

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As an industry, video games are largely defined by their blockbuster franchises and the money they rack in at an alarming rate. It just so happens that many of these franchises, while financially successful, are typically also innovators. They change with the landscape of gaming and thanks to the longevity of these franchises, many games often revolutionize and reinvent themselves, sometimes multiple times.

In particular, these 10 video game sequels have been able to reinvent themselves and lead to a franchise renaissance, so to speak.

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Ex-Naughty Dog Dev Says Resident Evil 4 Inspired Uncharted and Many More Action Games

Former Naughty Dog dev says Resident Evil 4 inspired Unchartted and even Gears of War, particularly the over-the-shoulder camera view.

CrimsonWing6928d ago

It revolutionized third-person shooters, in a genius way that gives you full control of aiming.

CrimsonWing6927d ago

No, I mean RE4. Like the whole snap to over-shoulder and precision aiming was what I meant.

I won’t deny Winback does pave the way in some respect. But it’s not the same at all.

InUrFoxHole28d ago

Both are great series. That's awesome

Samonuske28d ago

I thought this was common knowledge. Resident Evil Revolutionised over the shoulder aiming in 3rd person shooters/action games

italiangamer28d ago (Edited 28d ago )

Influenced basically every third person action game made after it, GTA uses the over the shoulder perspective when shooting since the 4th installment, Red Dead Redemption 1 & 2 too and the Batman Arkham series has the over the shoulder perspective as the main camera throughout the whole game series.
Obviously there are a ton more examples but you get the point 🗿.

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10 Legendary Games That Still Absolutely Crush It in 2025

Discover 10 timeless video games from the past that remain absolutely playable today. From Chrono Trigger to DOOM, these classics have aged like fine wine!

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anast37d ago

Simon's Quest is better than Symphony.

djl348536d ago

If you're gonna troll, at least make a legitimate attempt.

Levii_9237d ago

Hot damn that's a good list. The only one i never played is AOE2 and i never finshed Chrono Trigger but it was damn good.

Speaking of what's old but holds up amazingly well and plays like a dream.. i played Symphony of the Night for the first time in 2019.. yep that's right. It became one of my favourite games of all time that i replay almost every year. I couldn't believe how good it was. That is almost impossible for me with newer games let alone older ones. Truly a special gem.

LG_Fox_Brazil36d ago

That's a pretty fucking great list

__y2jb36d ago (Edited 36d ago )

The only one I’d disagree with is doom. It shows its age badly I think. After 5 minutes of play these days you put it down.

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Next Level Savings promotion comes to PlayStation Store May 7

Includes savings on The Crew: Motorfest, Resident Evil 4, and much more.

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