25 Amazing Videogame Sequels
To celebrate the upcoming release of Portal 2, I've created a list of sequels that are simply amazing, in one way or another. Enjoy.
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- DirectorShinji MikamiKuniomi MatsushitaStarsPaul MercierCarolyn LawrenceRino RomanoSix years after the events in Raccoon City, Leon Kennedy, now a federal agent, is sent to a rural part of Spain to rescue the U.S. President's kidnapped daughter, Ashley Graham from a sinister cult.Well, this one's obvious. It redefined a genre. Absolute brilliance.
- Updated version of "Street Fighter II: The World Warrior (1991)". In addition to the eight main characters, the four Shadaloo Bosses (Balrog, Vega, Sagat, and M. Bison) are playable and "mirror matches" are possible, meaning players can select the same character.After the weak first part, this one got everything right. Stunning.
- DirectorEiji AonumaYoichi YamadaYoshiaki KoizumiStarsNobuyuki HiyamaFujiko TakimotoJun MizusawaA young Kokiri boy discovers that his destiny is to free the Seven Sages and save the land of Hyrule from the treacherous sorcerer Ganondorf.Often called the best game of all time...with good reason. The only reason it isn't number one is because pretty much every zelda is great...right?
- DirectorHideo KojimaStarsDavid HayterSuzetta MiñetJim PiddockIn 1964, a U.S. government operative codenamed "Snake" must infiltrate mountainous Soviet territory to rescue a scientist building a weapon of terrible power.After the clumsy MGS2, Kojima created something much more elegant and enjoyable, and it's often called the best MGS.
I'd say 1, but this one's certainly the second best. With such an amazing franchise, that's saying something. - DirectorCory BarlogStarsLinda HuntTerrence 'T.C.' CarsonMichael Clarke DuncanAfter being betrayed by the gods of Olympus and annulled of his divine powers, Kratos must embark on a journey to meet the Sisters of Fate and take his revenge on Olympus.Relentless. Bloody. Awesome.
- DirectorAmy HennigBruce StraleyStarsNolan NorthEmily RoseClaudia BlackAfter being tracked down by Harry Flynn, Nathan Drake goes on a quest for Marco Polo's lost fleet. However when things take an unexpected turn for the worst, Drake must rely on those closest to him in order to find the Cintomani Stone.I'd call it the best PS3 exclusive. Borderline perfect.
- DirectorJason WestStarsBilly MurrayCraig FairbrassDavid SobolovThe Call of Duty series returns this time into a modern day setting. The player takes control of a character nicknamed "Soap," for the majority of the campaign and will need to progress through many modern warfare scenarios.One of my personal favourites, CoD4 is just mindblowing. I enjoyed every second of SP and MP is amazing too. A modern classic.
- DirectorTakayuki KobayashiMasashi TsuboyamaStarsGuy CihiMonica HorganDonna BurkeAfter receiving a letter from his late wife, from Silent Hill, James Sunderland heads towards the town to search for her, only to come across a terrifying road of truth and redemption.Heartbreaking AND terrifying? Yes. One of the best horror games ever.
- DirectorCasey HudsonStarsShohreh AghdashlooMaggie BairdAdam BaldwinAfter being revived from death and having to join a pro-human organization without a choice, Commander Shepard must assemble a team, battle a new threat, and make tough choices in order to save the galaxy from total annihilation once more.Saving the galaxy...is just fantastic. Smooth, cinematic, charming and so, so enjoyable and deep. 10/10.
- DirectorYoshinori KitaseYasushi MatsumuraMasato YagiA former soldier from an evil company joins a mercenary clan to fight the company he once served.Floored everyone, I think. An unbreakable landmark.
- DirectorDavid SpeyrerStarsRobert GuillaumeRobert CulpLouis Gossett Jr.Dr. Freeman is taken out of stasis by his "employer" to help rid the planet of invading aliens forces known as the Combine that entered through the portals he helped create.My favourite game of all time. Can't praise it enough. If Half-Life (1) wasn't equally great it'd be much, much higher on here.
- DirectorToru HagiharaStarsRobert BelgradeRamsay ScottKimberly ForsytheRichter Belmont has vanished just as Castlevania reemerged from the mists. Meanwhile, Alucard, the bastard son of Dracula, has awakened from his eternal slumber, intent on destroying his evil father once and for all.Castlevania is always good...but this one's the king.
- DirectorShigeru MiyamotoTakashi TezukaKing Koopa has kidnapped Princess Toadstool, taken over all seven kingdoms in the Mushroom World, and put his seven kids in charge of all of them. It's the Mario Brothers to the rescue.1 was amazing...2 wasn't. 3 was. Enough said. Pure nostalgia and fun.
- StarsRob WiethoffJosh BlaylockSophia MarzocchiA former outlaw is forced by the federal government to hunt down the members of his old gang.Red Dead Revolver is long forgotten now...RDR however, is not.
The ultimate western game? I believe so. - DirectorMasahiro SakuraiStarsPat CashmanCharles MartinetMakiko ÔmotoThe third Super Smash Bros. title, featuring a number of new additions, including an engrossing story mode and cooperative play, new characters, new stages, and online combat.Awesome return for the coolest fighting franchise ever. If you have a Wii, you must have this. No exceptions.
- StarsFrank GorshinLiana YoungJames HarperEvil has survived. Diablo, the Lord of Terror, now seeks to free his demonic brothers. The armies of the High Heavens are forbidden to interfere with Diablo's plan.Addictive beyond belief. Will kill your clicking finger, and you'll love it.
- StarsYoung MaylayFaizon LoveYolanda 'Yo-Yo' WhittakerCarl "CJ" Johnson, a member of the Grove Street street gang, comes home after a family tragedy to find it overtaken by crime and corruption, which he must take back before things become worse.Oh c'mon, who doesn't love San Andreas? It's so much fun.
Still my favourite GTA. - StarsGunner WrightTanya ClarkeSonita HenrySet three years after the events of the first, Isaac Clarke's fight against a new Necromorph outbreak on the Sprawl, a space station above Saturn's largest moon, Titan.A recent addition to 'best sequel' lists (mostly mine) DS2 is just jawdropping. It'll fry your nerves, and eat them with a side of ketchup.
- DirectorRon GilbertStarsDominic ArmatoEarl BoenAlexandra BoydHaving vanquished the ghost pirate LeChuck with a soft drink, Guybrush Threepwood now seeks the treasure of Big Whoop. During his quest he discovers LeChuck is back from the dead. Once again.Monkey Island 2 is different- bright, colourful, charming...but there's a hint of dark tragedy below all it. It gets under your skin.
- DirectorKoichi HayashidaStarsCharles MartinetDex ManleyScott BurnsMario goes back in the galaxy to save Princess Peach from Bowser.A refinement over SMG....Enough said. Amazing.
- DirectorHironobu SakaguchiStarsYukimasa ObiTakayuki YamaguchiKenta MiyakeA group of youths escape from their hometown of Fynn as it is invaded by the evil empire. This is the story of their life-changing journey.This one I included for personal reasons. FF1 was fun, but it was two that defined the series, with 4 distinctive leads, a complex, slightly dark story, and great bossfights. The afterlife part is pretty amazing too...actually, it haunts me. Beautiful and underappriciated.
- DirectorTakashi TezukaHidemaro FujibayashiStarsFujiko TakimotoThe wizard Agahnim has abducted seven maidens, intent on using their power to open a portal to the Dark World. Armed with a trusty sword and shield, Link begins a great and treacherous journey.SNES magic.
- StarsYuri LowenthalJoanna WasickBarry DennenA young prince with expert fighting skills acquires the Dagger of Time, and unknowingly releases the powerful Sands of Time with it. Now he is trapped in a palace with sand creatures and must undo the unfortunate deed he has done.Great game.
- DirectorJohn CookRobin WalkerStarsGary SchwartzGrant GoodeveNathan VetterleinNine mercenaries, two teams, guns, and hats. Welcome to Team Fortress 2, where psychopaths fight each other with shotguns, rocket launchers, pistols, baseball bats, surgical equipment, laser guns, and wear fancy hats.The most multiplayer fun I've ever had.
- StarsBrian BloomJoe HannaLina HayekSet during modern wartime, a group of soldiers must stick together to survive.The second most multiplayer fun I've ever had.