15 Awesome Video Games That Deserve A Sequel

After seven years of development,L.A. Noirebecame a landmark game when it dropped in spring 2011. MotionScan technology and gripping storytelling defined it.L.A. NoireThe game shipped 5 million copies globally.

Rockstar Games re-released the game on Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and PlayStation 4 in 2017 with visual upgrades. Rockstar Games has plans for a sequel.L.A. Noire 2Rockstar Games puts L.A. Noire 2 on the back burner for now.

Rockstar Games releases huge franchises, but many fans are upset that Bully did not become one.BullyReleased in 2006, Bully follows Jimmy Hopkins's mission to stop bullying in his high school.

A sequel was in development, but it ended after 18 months. In 2016, an enhanced version titledBully: Anniversary EditionThe Anniversary Edition hit mobile phones for its 10th anniversary. Recently,BullyBully appears inRed Dead Redemption 2andGTA Online.

Heavily inspired byGrand Theft Auto, 2003'sThe Simpsons: Hit & RunThe Simpsons: Hit & Run was a complete 180-degree shift fromThe Simpsons: Road Rage, which critics called aCrazy Taxirip-off. The game sold 3 million copies and earned love fromSimpsonsfans worldwide. EA canceled a sequel when it got rights toThe Simpsons Game. The people behindThe Simpsons: Hit & Runhope for a remake to draw interest for a sequel. Game producer Vlad Ceraldi told LADbible:said:

I could see it on different platforms as a remake or remaster. Those who own the property must want it. Someone else needs to decide to make it happen. But exploring those characters and that universe again, working again, would be fun.

Giving the iconicSuper Mariofranchise an RPG makeover delivered one of the most loved RPGs. As the finalSquare Enix gameon the Super Nintendo in North AmericaSuper Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Starshas appeared on many "greatest games of all time" lists.

Future RPGs likePaper MarioandMario & Luigiwill become successful franchises. Many players still want a direct sequel to the SNES game. If a sequel occurs, do not expectLegend of the Seven Starsco-director Yoshihiko Maekawa to join it. Maekawa told Kotaku:stated:

I do not want to return to that world and use those characters in another game. I achieved my goals with that world, those characters, and the gameplay ideas. Now, I want to make something different.

Executive produced by PlayStation icon Shuhei YoshidaThe Legend of Dragoondeveloped by SIE Japan Studio (Ape Escape, Knack). While the RPG faced competition fromFinal Fantasy IXThe game sold well in North America a few weeks after release. A sequel was planned, but the project collapsed.

In a 2012 interview with the official PlayStation Blog, Yoshida said""LOD2The team put LOD2 into preproduction after I left the Japan Studio. They canceled it for some unknown reason; team members moved to other projects. SIE Japan Studio's schedule slowed, so they could look at LOD again for a sequel.The Legend of DragoonThe team could revisit The Legend of Dragoon for a sequel.

TheLeft 4 DeadThe Left 4 Dead series put players against many zombies. A single-player mode existed, but many players teamed up online. Years after release, the first two games still have a solid online player base.

Rumors aboutLeft 4 Dead 3Rumors about Left 4 Dead 3 have circulated online, forcing Valve to act earlier this year. Valve stated to IGN that theysaid, "We briefly looked at someLeft 4 DeadValve is not working on anything Left 4D-related now, and they haven't for years.L4DBill from Left 4 Dead included as DLC forLeft 4 Deadwas included as DLC forDead by Daylight.

Released in 2005,Star Wars: Republic Commandorevolved around Delta Squad's missions duringthe Clone Wars. LucasArts saw a big opportunity and greenlit a sequel before finishing the 2005 game. The sequel was scrapped, but Republic Commandos joined Star Wars canon with appearances inStar WarsThe Clone Warsanimated series.2017's

2017'ssaw Republic Commandos return to video games in the Cooperation Update. EA has some Star Wars projects coming later, but a real follow-up to Star Wars: Republic Commando might happen.The Cooperation Update saw Republic Commandos return to video games. EA has some.projects down the line,a proper follow-up to Star Wars: Republic Commando may be within reach.Star Wars: Republic Commandomay be within reach.

Inspired byJurassic ParkandResident Evil, theDino CrisisDino Crisis was a big success for Capcom in survival horror. After Dino Crisis 3 in 2003, Capcom went quiet about a sequel.Dino Crisis 3, Capcom went silent about a sequel.

Several people have discussed a sequel, includingDino Crisiscreator Shinji Mikami. Shinji Mikami is no longer at Capcom, but he hopes to revisit the franchise eventually.revisitCapcom filed a trademark for Dino Crisis in late 2019, so a new game could be in development.Dino Crisis, so a new game could be in development.

Square Enix brought something new with 1998'sFinal Fantasy Tactics. Combining its most popular franchise with tactical gaming proved a major success.. Combining its most popular franchise with tactical gaming proved a major success.

The game has a spinoff and many ports, but Final Fantasy Tactics has no proper sequel. A sequel was being worked on, but Square Enix scrapped the project because the game's art style changed. Fans keep the game alive with mods, including adding Final Fantasy VII characters.Final Fantasy TacticsFinal Fantasy Tactics has no proper sequel. A sequel was in development, but the game's art style change made Square Enix scrap the project. Fans keep the game alive with mods, including adding Final Fantasy VII characters.Final Fantasy VII characters.1998's

1998'sBanjo-KazooieBanjo-Kazooie warmed gamers with colorful characters, a lush soundtrack from Grant Kirkhope, and flawless gameplay.Banjo-Kaoozie 2, the franchise moved to Xbox with 2008'sBanjo-Kazooie: Nuts & BoltsIn 2019, Banjo and Kazooie returned to Nintendo as DLC for Super Smash Bros. Ultimate.Super Smash Bros. Ultimate

While spiritual successor Yooka-Laylee released in 2017, many fans want a proper sequel for the bear-and-bird duo.Yooka-LayleeYooka-Laylee released in 2017. Many fans want a real sequel for the bear-and-bird duo. One person waiting for a return isBanjo-KazooieSteve Mayles, the creator, said in a Video Games Chronicle feature that...said:

Could the reaction of fans to Banjo and Kazooie in Smash persuade Microsoft to make another Banjo game?BanjoThe revival of Spyro and Crash went well. A safe way to gauge demand for a new game is a remaster of the original two. If interest exists, perhaps we could see Banjo return in the game he and Kazooie deserve.

Parasite Evebecame a surprise hit when it dropped in 1998. Based on the Hideaki Sena book, the game followed a police officer's mission to stop Eve from wiping out humanity. The game's success led to a 1999 Parasite Eve II.Parasite Eve II, produced byResident Evilwriter Kenichi Iwao. While The 3rd Birthday was released in 2010, it is more of a spinoff than a proper sequel.The 3rd BirthdaIt released in 2010. People see it as a spinoff, not a true sequel.

In early 2019, Square Enix caused a commotion by filing a trademark for Parasite Eve in Europe.Parasite EveEurope. Many assume another Parasite Eve game is coming.

Eternal Darkness: Sanity's Requiemfreaked players out upon its 2002 arrival. The psychological horror game's most noticeable feature was the sanity effects, which made some players believe their TV or GameCube was busted.psychological horror gameThe game's main feature involved sanity effects. These effects made some players think their TV or GameCube was broken. Silicon Knights wanted another sequel for years, but bankruptcy ended hopes for another game.

Nintendo did re-register the Eternal Darkness trademark in 2013, but it has done nothing with it since. With the Nintendo Switch having more horror-based games on its roster, it would not be hard to see an Eternal Darkness sequel down the line.Eternal Darknesstrademark in 2013, but it's done nothing with it since. With the Nintendo Switch having more horror-based games on its roster, it wouldn't be hard to see an Eternal Darkness sequel down the line.Eternal Darkness sequel down the line.

Brütal Legendcombined real-time strategy with an epic metal soundtrack for an electric time. Voice acting from Jack Black, Ozzy Osbourne, and Lemmy Kilmister, the game followed roadie-turned-hero Eddie Riggs and his team's journey to save the world.

While working onPsychonauts 2game designer Tim Schafer stated there is a chance Brütal Legend will make its return.Brütal LegendAt a press Q&A at E3 2019, Schafer saidsaid"That’s a fun universe, too, that I’d love to [come] back to, but now we’ve been in sequel mode for a few years and it’d be nice to do something new... but never say never." If the game does come back, Schafer will have a huge task in crafting another amazing soundtrack.

Star Wars Episode I: Racerbecame the biggest-selling sci-fi racing game ever with 3 million copies sold. Released in 1998, the game let players race through various parts of Tatooine. Critics and fans consider this one of the most essential Star Wars games worth playing.Star Warsgames worth playing.

After the 2002 sequel's releaseStar Wars Racer RevengeRacing games moved aside for shooters and action-adventure games. Fans still wanted a racing game set in the Star Wars universe.Star Wars.The recent HD re-release of Star Wars Episode I: Racer exists.Star Wars Episode I: Racer. Many people hope this game leads to another installment.

Released on the Nintendo 64 in 1999, Jet Force Gemini launched.Jet Force Gemini.Jet Force Gemini shows the law enforcement team Jet Force Gemini protecting the galaxy from Mizar. The first-person shooter gets praise for its nod to '80s arcade shooters and sci-fi works like Stargate and Aliens.Stargate.and.Aliens..

In 2015, the game appeared in the Rare Replay collection on the Xbox One.Rare Replay.Rare revisited old properties over the years, withKiller Instinct.and.Battletoads.Many hope the company can do the same with Jet Force Gemini.Jet Force Gemini..