call of duty It's one of those FPS series that will never stop churning out sequels. There are plenty of other first-person shooters in the same boat. halo and battlefield. However, despite the potential for sequels for all of these franchises, countless other franchises have faded into the sunset after receiving only one game.
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This does not include games whose sequels have been halted. I think first-person fans will want to see it. conviction 3, titanfall 3or Crysis 4 But that type of discontinuity is not the point of this article. At least they got one sequel. No, let's look at history and pick some fantastic FPS games that, for one reason or another, never got any further.
We're mostly focusing on solo games, but we'll also consider spinoffs from other series, unless there's a direct sequel. But a few examples come close.
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Battlefield Hardline
bad boys, bad boys
that battlefield The series has had numerous spinoffs, but most of them have been set in war zones across time – past, present, and future. Battlefield Hardline is still one of the most compelling games in the franchise and is primarily set in modern-day Miami. Players were police detectives chasing the city's drug cartels, and the mix of action and stealth allowed players to gun down gangsters or arrest them with wit. It probably didn't have the flashy action of a War Zone game, but this different approach made it a fun spinoff worthy of a sequel, despite the game's problems at launch.
bullet storm
kick in the name of
bullet storm A sequel is so close that it's almost painful that no one has pulled the trigger yet. The game was first released in 2011 for systems such as PS3 and Xbox 360. halo 3With a ridiculous story and ridiculous gameplay. It received a decent enough score, and the next thing that received attention was the remaster. Bulletstorm: Full Clip EditionDuke Nukem was later added as a playable character with the VR Edition. Bullet Storm VR. Keeping the game accessible and keeping the name alive is great for new audiences, while older fans will also appreciate a physical sequel. Because this worldview has so much potential for further development.
death loop
Live Die Repeat
death loop Now, at five years old, we've reached the retro halfway point with no future in sight. Although it's not a roguelike, the time loop nature of the gameplay lends itself well to other genres. As Colt, the player is trapped on an island and doomed to repeat life until he can kill the island's leader. The twist is that the second player, Julianna, can actively attempt to kill Colt alongside AI enemies, but players can opt out of this multiplayer aspect if they wish. Although challenging, the game takes a lot of great ideas from the masters at Arkane Studios and could definitely succeed as a sequel if given the chance.
Star Wars: Republic Commandos
Squad up
There are very few genres like that. star wars It was left untouched in games, including a handful of first-person shooters. Star Wars: Republic Commandos is one of the best games of all time, originally released as an Xbox console exclusive in 2005 and then remastered in 2021.
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As a group of four clone troopers, players must lead their squad through difficult missions blasting all manner of droids with a variety of laser blasts and heat-charged grenades. Strictly speaking, there was a mobile sequel, but Star Wars: Republic Commando: Order 66However, this isn't really the same thing as a fully fleshed-out console/PC sequel that builds on the ideas of the first game. Unfortunately, a sequel was planned. imperial commandosBut the work didn't get very far before it was cancelled.
dark watch
rider in the storm
Vampire stories and westerns go so well together, dark watch This could be the best video game that combines the two. A cowboy named Jericho is turned into a vampire, and players can fight against or embrace the disease to gain their powers during the campaign while fighting dark forces for an organization named Darkwatch. Use elaborate steampunk crossbows, revolvers, shotguns and other secondary players in your campaign.
The game has never been ported in any form, so it's virtually unplayable today (at least legally) without a physical copy. dark watch There was almost a sequel, but it was cancelled. evil west Perhaps the closest thing we have to a spiritual successor. dark watchAnd it's far from the same thing.
Frey (2017)
Mr. Mime everywhere
prey It is an interesting example with a rich history. This 2017 version is essentially a reboot and has little to do with the 2006 game. preyIt's not canceled prey 2 A game that is more tied to the original. In this reboot, also from Arkane Studios, players are trapped on a space station that is slowly being taken over by aliens who can mimic everything from cups to cones.
The slow progression through the space station had a similar charm and atmosphere to the gameplay. bioshockPlayers are given ample freedom, space, and tools to pioneer their own solutions to most challenges. These days, prey It's considered one of the best modern immersive sims, and could and should have been the start of a franchise (or at least a trilogy). Although it was expanded, prey I didn't get the successor of my dreams.
singularity
With love from Russia
singularity Another game bioshock Although it was less claustrophobic because there was more open space. Trapped in a Russian experimental station, players can use a time-manipulating device to switch between the past and present. For example, a rusted staircase can be repaired, or a person can grow old and turn to dust.
The tools added a new sense to a good shoot, and the setting was pretty mesmerizing, but unfortunately, singularity 2 wasn't made and released to really build on the solid foundation of the first game. at least, singularity This can't be said for all FPS games from the PS3 and Xbox 360 era, but they are still available for purchase on Steam.
black
Gunner's Choice
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blacks Genetic names probably weren't very helpful. However, the bullet casings on the cover were intended to attract shooter fans. Beyond the cover art, the game's real selling point was creating an immersive shooter experience for the original Xbox and PS2, which died in 2006.
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The spy-themed campaign wasn't all that memorable then or now, but the graphics and sound design of all the weapons were impressive, especially on headphones or surround sound. You can still play it on Xbox consoles via backwards compatibility, which is its only legacy at the moment.
James Bond 007: Nightfire
Not quite GoldenEye
The James Bond film series, with a few exceptions, is not known to have full sequels, and this also applies to the gaming world. So it wasn't surprising James Bond 007: Nightfire Although a one-off, this hidden gem is worth discussing whether or not it deserves a sequel.
Like most Bond games in the early 2000s, Pierce Brosnan's likeness was used. night fire It really suits that Bond era. Heck, you could argue it's a better finale than this. die another day For this version of 007. GoldenEye 007 You can expect more of the same combination of stealth, gimmicks, and non-stop shooting antics in this Bond game that's incredibly difficult to play on modern systems.
time shift
Another time based shooting game
Shooters use a combination of time play and special bodysuits. time shift Having both. It was one of the early games to usher in the PS3 and Xbox 360 console era, but a PC version was also released, so you can still buy it on Steam, and some of the game's annoying bugs have been ironed out over time. As a futuristic shooter, the weapons are pretty standard, but the real selling point is that they can slow down or stop time, allowing players to kill enemies more easily or even steal guns mid-fight. This is pretty ridiculous. There are also puzzle-based scenarios where the suit comes in handy, such as rewinding time to prevent a disaster or slowing down time to deal with something that's about to close. time shift It's not perfect, but neither is time as a concept.
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