The 49 Best Sequel-Less Games @ Games.net

Vikingod · May 30, 2007, 02:26 AM

Source: Games.net
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For us, games are about fun. We explore new worlds, frag foes in multiplayer mayhem, level up and play just one more turn before bed. For publishers, games are just disk-shaped cash. When a game does well, you can be sure you'll see sequels, expansion packs and remakes to harvest more cash from a successful start. Flops, on the other hand, never see the light of day again.

Dowaco · May 30, 2007, 04:30 AM

I have never played any of those games.

Dark Lord · May 30, 2007, 06:19 AM

i played about 5 of them. legend of dragoon was an excellent game all the way around.

Tipstaff · May 30, 2007, 09:03 AM

I've played about half of them. Going by that list my most wanted would be:

Blade Runner (although, really, how many times can you create a game that plays out the same mystery?)
Sacrifice (there was a sequel in the works, but it got canned at the last minute cuz Shiny were given the keys to the Matrix license)
Freelancer (simply because I love this style of game)
Beyond Good & Evil (and for Gods sake, Microsoft, get your ass in gear, cuz this has got to be the ONLY game that doesn't work on the 360!!)
Pyschonauts (this game is not only beautiful to look at, funny as hell, but it was a trip to play.. in more mental ways than one)
Master of Magic (another game that almost had a sequel thanks to Stardock, but was not to be, thanks to Atari)

Zelig · May 30, 2007, 11:40 AM

I've played most of the PC ones, and a few of the (S)NES and PS1 games.

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Planescape: Torment (PC)

An amnesiac tattooed tourist accompanied by Mort, a surly speaking skull, awakens in the city of sigil for an absolutely top-tier RPG storyline.

Between the obscure Planescape license and the need to deal with Interplay (the company that won't quite die), a barrel full of lawyers won't get you another Torment.

We don't get RPGs like Torment anymore... I'm waiting for Fallout 3 and Dragon Age, though I'm afraid Fallout 3 won't be able to match the first 2, and Dragon Age could end up an obscure title like Torment was.

Tinkerhell · May 31, 2007, 08:18 PM

Master of Magic was one of the finest games ever IMHO. I would love to see a remake of this just to bring it up to date for graphics & such. Considering everything you could do in the game and when it came out (early 90's I think). I still have a copy of it set up to be played on an emmulator. It's terribly addictive.

Judas · May 31, 2007, 08:28 PM

Where the hell is

The Guardian Legend

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Guardian_Legend

IMO, one of the top games ever, utterly amazing cosidering when it was launched (graphic/Music/Sound/Controls/Everything wise)

Someone go grab JNES and find a rom of that game, utterly fun and brilliant, and no damn sequal for it.

Lowfat · May 31, 2007, 08:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Dowaco

I have never played any of those games.

pretty much the same here.

Vikingod · May 31, 2007, 09:05 PM

Sunset Riders is a freaking great game, as was Vagrant Story, Indego Prophecy (called Fahrenheit in Europe I believe), and Beyond Good and Evil.

While Sunset Riders probably wont get a sequel due to a lack of interest in the genre (and because its an old game), the other three just didn't sell a million copies. Other than that, the three are easily some of the better games you can play. Its sad, lets hope someone picks them up and makes a sequel.

May 30, 2007, 02:26 AM	#1
Vikingod Int'l Fish Liaison Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: By the light of lamp I sit and type... Posts: 16,197 Rep Power: 112 System Specs	The 49 Best Sequel-Less Games @ Games.net Source: Games.net __________ For us, games are about fun. We explore new worlds, frag foes in multiplayer mayhem, level up and play just one more turn before bed. For publishers, games are just disk-shaped cash. When a game does well, you can be sure you'll see sequels, expansion packs and remakes to harvest more cash from a successful start. Flops, on the other hand, never see the light of day again. Last edited by Vikingod; May 31, 2007 at 08:59 PM.

May 30, 2007, 04:30 AM	#2
Dowaco DriverHeaven Lover Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: East Coast, USA Posts: 217 Rep Power: 0	I have never played any of those games. __________________ The above is my opinion and in no way reflects the views of this website.

May 30, 2007, 06:19 AM	#3
Dark Lord HardwareHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Grand Rapids, MI Posts: 5,945 Rep Power: 125 System Specs	i played about 5 of them. legend of dragoon was an excellent game all the way around. __________________

May 30, 2007, 09:03 AM	#4
Tipstaff HardwareHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Real capital of Canada: Torauna Posts: 6,773 Rep Power: 190 System Specs	I've played about half of them. Going by that list my most wanted would be: Blade Runner (although, really, how many times can you create a game that plays out the same mystery?) Sacrifice (there was a sequel in the works, but it got canned at the last minute cuz Shiny were given the keys to the Matrix license) Freelancer (simply because I love this style of game) Beyond Good & Evil (and for Gods sake, Microsoft, get your ass in gear, cuz this has got to be the ONLY game that doesn't work on the 360!!) Pyschonauts (this game is not only beautiful to look at, funny as hell, but it was a trip to play.. in more mental ways than one) Master of Magic (another game that almost had a sequel thanks to Stardock, but was not to be, thanks to Atari) __________________ Portal: The Flash Version _________________________________ Brain: So, you sacked the cocky khaki Kicky Sack sock plucker? Mr. Sackett: The second cocky khaki Kicky Sack sock plucker I've sacked since the sixth sitting sheet slitter got sick.

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Tinkerhell Not all fairies are nice. Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Georgia, USA Posts: 989 Rep Power: 44	Master of Magic was one of the finest games ever IMHO. I would love to see a remake of this just to bring it up to date for graphics & such. Considering everything you could do in the game and when it came out (early 90's I think). I still have a copy of it set up to be played on an emmulator. It's terribly addictive. __________________ Stupidity should be painful if not terminal. Darwin for Sainthood!!

May 31, 2007, 09:05 PM	Thread Starter #9
Vikingod Int'l Fish Liaison Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: By the light of lamp I sit and type... Posts: 16,197 Rep Power: 112 System Specs	Sunset Riders is a freaking great game, as was Vagrant Story, Indego Prophecy (called Fahrenheit in Europe I believe), and Beyond Good and Evil. While Sunset Riders probably wont get a sequel due to a lack of interest in the genre (and because its an old game), the other three just didn't sell a million copies. Other than that, the three are easily some of the better games you can play. Its sad, lets hope someone picks them up and makes a sequel.