Top Five – Bad Sequels to Good Games

Sequels. That’s how game designers feed their children and keep a roof over their heads. Usually, while great games can sell really well, it’s their sequels that tend to really bring in the real money. The primary reason is because sequels can be built on the engines of the original games, cutting cost, and selling for more profit after gaining brand recognition. As a gamer, there is nothing that makes me giddier than hearing that a sequel to one of my favorite games is in the works (I’m still waiting, Yu Suzuki!). But what happens when sequels are underwhelming, lacking in comparison to the originals, or just plain bad? Here’s a list of the five most awful video game sequels of all time…