Poll: Now that's something I havn't seen 50 times before...

[jonza1]

Anyone paying some interest towards game releases this year will of released the sheer number of sequels released this year.
Now some may think this is a good thing, but I'm really starting to disagree and just wish that they (game developers) would create something new for once in a while.
I mean just from the top of my head here are 14 "new" games to be released this year:

Halo ODST
Halo Reach
Splinter Cell Conviction
Red Steel 2
Final Fantasy 13
God of War 3
Forza 3
Gran Turismo 5
Assassins Creed 2
Left 4 Dead 2
Sims 3
Uncharted 2
Crackdown 2
Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker

Etc Etc.

Now maybe these games will be good, but i'm fairly sure at least 1/4 of them won't be anything we havn't seen 2, 3 or 13 times already.

 

[ZickyJackz]

As long as it's a good sequel,I'm all for it.

 

[NeutralDrow]

No. I don't think there are too many.

 

[quack35]

No. Sequels CAN be innovative, despite what people say.

And the Final Fantasy games are sequels to each other in name only.

 

[uhgungawa]

NEED MORE ...................

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[SharPhoe]

As long as it's a good sequel,I'm all for it.

I agree. The quality's what's important.

 

[VitalSigns]

I agree on the quality aspect as well, however There is a serious lack of new titles coming out. Prototype better be good!

 

[Artemis923]

NEED MORE ...................

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This.

 

[jj90]

if the sequal can pull it off then hurayyy for them

but i think ones like FFXIII are just not necessary, 13 sequals is WAY too much.

 

[The Rockerfly]

Just because a game is not a sequel doesn't make it good. I'm too tired to think of one at the moment but there are original games which are crap. Plus game series started off with an original game and it's for a reason, because it's good and sells well.
Oh and because sequels usually sell better than original games, developers are prepared to put more money into the game, usually increasing the quality.
Also if you want a good original game try: Prototype.

 

[CheeseSandwichCake]

NEED MORE ...................

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This.

This.

 

[uhgungawa]

Just because a game is not a sequel doesn't make it good. I'm too tired to think of one at the moment but there are original games which are crap. Plus game series started off with an original game and it's for a reason, because it's good and sells well.
Oh and because sequels usually sell better than original games, developers are prepared to put more money into the game, usually increasing the quality.
Also if you want a good original game try: Prototype.

So, in laymans terms any game should be judged on it's own merits whether it's Mario 97-attack of the Shrooms or the new game never heard of before.

 

[quack35]

if the sequal can pull it off then hurayyy for them

but i think ones like FFXIII are just not necessary, 13 sequals is WAY too much.

It's a sequel in name only, though. They could release it under a different name, and nobody would bat an eye.

 

[scnj]

if the sequal can pull it off then hurayyy for them

but i think ones like FFXIII are just not necessary, 13 sequals is WAY too much.

It's a sequel in name only, though. They could release it under a different name, and nobody would bat an eye.

No, but you can be damn sure it wouldn't make as much money. Final Fantasy has a built in fanbase, so there's no real point in them changing the name.

 

[quack35]

if the sequal can pull it off then hurayyy for them

but i think ones like FFXIII are just not necessary, 13 sequals is WAY too much.

It's a sequel in name only, though. They could release it under a different name, and nobody would bat an eye.

No, but you can be damn sure it wouldn't make as much money. Final Fantasy has a built in fanbase, so there's no real point in them changing the name.

I know, but I hate when people bash a series purely because of its longevity, not its quality.

 

[The Rockerfly]

Just because a game is not a sequel doesn't make it good. I'm too tired to think of one at the moment but there are original games which are crap. Plus game series started off with an original game and it's for a reason, because it's good and sells well.
Oh and because sequels usually sell better than original games, developers are prepared to put more money into the game, usually increasing the quality.
Also if you want a good original game try: Prototype.

So, in laymans terms any game should be judged on it's own merits whether it's Mario 97-attack of the Shrooms or the new game never heard of before.

In a nutshell yes, now I'm going to bed before I make another wall of text.

 

[jonza1]

That wasn't really the point, my point was that when you have a series which just doesn't show you anything new by still charges you a considerable sum of money for it, I know I've made this oint before, but I think Halo: ODST will be guilty of this, as maybe, just maybe the story line could be new and original and stuff, but in all honesty, when the developer was asked "what's new about the game?" and they reply "2 silenced weapons and a visor", alarm bells seriously start to ring. However a game like Assassins Creed 2 with new weapons, fighting styles, ability to take AI weapons and other inventions such as the glider, you can hopefully be certain that the game will suprise you with something new that you havn't directly seen on other games before.

 

[minarri]

With the exception of Final Fantasy, which is just the same thing over and over again with progressively more girly protagonists, I have no objections to sequels in principle. As long as it's a good game I'll have no qualms about getting it.

 

[quack35]

With the exception of Final Fantasy, which is just the same thing over and over again with progressively more girly protagonists, I have no objections to sequels in principle. As long as it's a good game I'll have no qualms about getting it.

Final Fantasy isn't the same thing over and over again. I'm sick of people saying this.

The world, characters, story, battle systems, basically everything is different with each game.

Except for Cid and Moogles.

 

[Artemis923]

With the exception of Final Fantasy, which is just the same thing over and over again with progressively more girly protagonists, I have no objections to sequels in principle. As long as it's a good game I'll have no qualms about getting it.

Final Fantasy isn't the same thing over and over again. I'm sick of people saying this.

The world, characters, story, battle systems, basically everything is different with each game.

Except for Cid and Moogles.

I'm pretty sure many of those who claim to hate Final Fantasy have never even played one.

You'd be hard pressed to find an RPG that beats FF 1 and 2.