PlayStation franchise ended too soon

Once an underdog in gaming, Sony has become known for developing strange and innovative new franchises and building a dedicated fan base. However, some franchises never had time to fully develop into their original selves.

Whether it's a grand RPG that never got the sequel it needed, or a bold little project that could develop into something iconic, these games represent franchises that were perhaps on the verge of becoming something bigger.

8 The Legend of the Dragoon

Ace in the hole

One of Sony's earliest attempts to create a new RPG franchise. The Legend of the Dragoon It's a great game that's underrated now, but still has a devoted fan base to this day, and I desperately hope there will be a sequel someday.

The game was beloved for its incredible story, a combat system that incorporated button timing into the traditional JRPG combat system, and an incredible soundtrack by Dennis Martin and Takeo Miratsu that lasted much longer than the game itself. It's hard not to wonder what sequel could have been possible, especially since the recent launch of the PS5 has proven the franchise's immense popularity.

7 ModNation Racer

After amazing success Little Big PlanetIt was easy to see that Sony was looking to flesh out its efforts with more games leveraging community-created content. ModNation Racer emerged as a potential competitor. mario kart stratagem.

With advanced customization options allowing for custom karts, characters, and racetracks, the game had a small but dedicated community that still remembers the game fondly to this day. A sequel that fleshes out its promising premise will likely receive a huge welcome from the PlayStation community and kart racing enthusiasts.

6 tokyo jungle

wild in the big city

The early 2010s were a time of the indie gaming revolution, with unprecedented numbers of gamers trying out weird and wonderful smaller titles, and few more embodied the sheer creativity and weirdness of the time. tokyo jungle.

Players take on the roles of various animals wandering the abandoned ruins of Tokyo, investigating the mystery of the now-vanished humans. Featuring a strikingly adorable Pomeranian as the game's protagonist, the game has developed a delighted audience that never saw the weird and wonderful ways the franchise could have developed further, so a sequel is absolutely necessary.

5 Wild Arms 3

6-shot sling

that Wild Arms Franchise has always been the underdog, entering 2002 Wild Arms 3 Even though it was the last, it is often considered the pinnacle of the franchise. Wild Arms The best game ever made.

It takes the brilliance of old-school JRPG combat mechanics and places it in the unique context of the West and Western-inspired locations. Wild Arms 3 By allowing players to access the story however they choose, it could build a huge, dedicated fan base that they'll hope to revive in the near future, even if new games are released that are clearly inspired by it. Wild Arms Pioneered.

4 Parapa the Rapper

Spit some rhyme

There are some games in Sony's catalog that don't die too quickly and for seemingly no good reason. That's the case Parapa the Rapperany A fan favorite long beyond its brief life on consoles and well into modern times, the title character is considered a PlayStation icon.

The actual game, which took you on an absurd and hilarious adventure through the rapper's 2D world, was a fairly simple rhythm game, but was imbued with a distinctly infectious enjoyment of the art of rap. Why Sony has never tried to recapture this old PS1 magic is truly a mystery.

3 Order: 1886

Steampunk Supernatural Cover Shooter

When the PS4 launched, there was a lot of anticipation for the clear graphical leaps and incredible cinematic textures that many games could achieve. Order: 1886 It becomes the standard for everything that symbolizes the future.

Unfortunately, the game was a critical and commercial bombardment upon release due to legitimate concerns about the gameplay, despite its incredibly engaging setting. But in recent years, fans have been rediscovering it. Order: 1886 As an underrated ugly duckling from Sony's stable, a sequel certainly could have fixed its problems.

2 monkey escape 2

Getting around requires a return

Despite only having three entries, the most recent one is from 2005. monkey escape The franchise is a popular game series with a wicked sense of humor that fuses outrageous fun with truly addictive gameplay, all while chasing those monkeys.

Fans are generally divided into: monkey escape 2 or monkey escape 3 2 feels like the strongest evocation of the game's central appeal, and remains equally at home now that it's listed in the classic catalogue.

1 PlayStation All Star Battle Royale

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that smash bros The franchise has become so dominant in the world of 2D character fighting games that it seems almost crazy to try to compete, but Sony has done so with an unloved but truly excellent game. PlayStation All-Star Battle Royale This is a work commemorating the appearance of a strange but attractive Sony character.

This game has significant innovations. smash bros It follows the formula while paying homage to Sony's big characters and some niche classics. It felt like a great platform to celebrate the company's history. Astrobot (which is what I'm doing these days), so it's a shame that it's gone before I ever had a chance to develop real skills.