Once a franchise is successful, developers can think of various ways to spin off and maintain the franchise. It's amazing how many franchises from the '80s and '90s still exist today. Because it allows developers to reignite interest between releases.
Some franchises have been unlucky and haven't received games for a long time. Wild Arms and Kid Icarus. And while there are still good franchises out there, they've probably already reached a watershed recently or a few years ago. Can these franchises make a cultural impact again? Or have you reached your peak and can no longer expand?
call of duty
annual tradition
first few call of duty Although the game was popular as a World War II shooting game of its time, Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare It changed everything. A modern setting and RPG mechanics are introduced throughout the multiplayer innovative shooting game. Every year, Activision introduces new products with small tweaks and innovations. Over the past decade, fans have been insatiable.
now, call of duty It feels like an annual tradition that comes and goes almost like a holiday. Of course, there are people who want to celebrate, but for now call of duty Despite consistent, solid gameplay, it no longer feels special.
The Legend of Zelda
Innovation toward perfection is difficult
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild We reinvented the wheel. zelda The series is the franchise's first truly open world game. It revolutionized the series and the genre as a whole with mechanics like paragliders and stamina meters. Its direct sequel, tears of the kingdom, The same was true for the construction machinery piled on top. Echo of Wisdom It was a top-down version of open world design.
Both of these games were great and well-received upon release, but Nintendo is going to have to produce something beyond imagination to top the feeling new Switch owners experienced at launch. breath of the wild I was hooked the first time.
Assassin's Creed
They finally went to Japan
Assassin's Creed 4: Black Flag
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Assassin's Creed Shadow It finally gave fans what they wanted. Assassin's Creed The series began in 2007: A Journey to Japan. The game wasn't the pinnacle of the series, but it did get its wish fulfilled.
It's hard to say exactly where the fandom branched out, as some games are more popular than others. It can be argued as follows: Assassin's Creed 4: Black Flag is the last game to bring together all types of players and dominate the year since its release. Assassin's Creed Origins It definitely raised the bar by introducing RPG mechanics. Either way, even though the series still has its fans, it doesn't have as much cachet as it once did within the world of video games.
Super Smash Bros.
Can you surpass the ultimate?
Super Smash Bros. When it came out on the N64 it had one of the best commercials ever. The idea of iconic Nintendo and third-party characters battling each other was fun, but it was also fun to play.
Nintendo went all out Super Smash Bros. Ultimate In terms of characters, as well as all the characters from the past. <소라>Also includes new characters such as Sora from . Kingdom Hearts. While new productions featuring awesome guest characters are creating buzz online, the surprise of everyone coming together again seems impossible to repeat.
god of war
How many times can Kratos get angry?
god of war It was a late addition to the PS2 and surprised everyone with its level of violence. The original trilogy was a fan favorite, and the third game was a sort of culmination of Kratos' journey. There seemed to be no juice left in the tank until the 2018 sequel/reboot.
The 2018 game was well-received, but did it or its sequel attract more players than its predecessor? The only way to wow new players is to ditch Kratos for a new character or religious pantheon in your next game. But for some, that won't be the case. god of war No more.
mario kart
Not every series needs to go open world
super mario kart It surprised SNES players by offering an even more wacky racing game. For decades, fans have thought: mario kart 64 It was the best so far Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Year after year, the sales charts were completely ruined. It's been well supported over the years, from new tracks to additional racers.mario Characters like Link are zelda Series and Isabelle's animal forest.
Technically, mario kart world It's a bigger game thanks to the open world design, but is it really better as a game? It is an evolution of the concept, but not a revolution. Other than having a much larger open world or more characters in the next game, Nintendo likely won't be able to use it anywhere else. mario kart.
final fantasy
Will there be a final?
final fantasy It had two high points that could be considered high points in the series. final fantasy 7 RPGs got more players involved, which led to the PS1's success among other hit titles. final fantasy 10 It's beloved for a variety of reasons, and the PS2 era may be the last great generation of the series as a whole.
Since then, Square Enix seems to have become even more obsessed with nostalgia by bringing back its best products. final fantasy Work your way through remakes and remasters. Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth It's a great game, but it's based on the past and only reminds players what the franchise used to be, not what it is now.
You can't do better than Kojima
Metal Gear Solid 5: The Phantom Pain This is the last game Hideo Kojima worked on before leaving Konami. Since then, Konami has mainly focused on re-releases, along with spin-offs, of Kojima's last works. metal gear survival.
They have yet to innovate what Kojima started doing in 1987, and it's hard to imagine someone at Konami stepping up to the plate and creating something new, as they have huge shoes to fill. so, metal gear Beyond remasters and remakes, the franchise may be dead, at least for Kojima fans.
