Game Franchises that Need a Resurrection

moviebuffuc · 04-23-2006, 08:24 PM

Darkstalkers
When Capcom wasn't working on Street Fighter Alpha installments during the 32-bit era, they were playing around with their "other" 2D fighting franchise, Darkstalkers (aka the Vampire series in Japan). This alternate fighting franchise featured a number of diverse characters that are inspired by every vampire and monster movie you could imagine. The fighting is also fast, furious, easy to control, and loaded with both color and splashy visual effects.

Shining Force
Even though we have seen countless "Shining" games released on the Playstation 2 (Shining Tears) and Gameboy Advance (Shining Soul), we haven't seen a "real" Shining Force game since Shining Force III was released on the Sega Saturn.

Battletoads
This innovative beatemup from Rare spanned a wide variety of consoles, arcade machines, and handhelds throughout the 1990's and was met with critical acclaim. As much as I praise Gunstar Heroes for having great side-scrolling action and levels that have different play styles, Battletoads originated that combination, resulting in a fun-filled game that avoids being repetitive.

Killer Instinct
Building on the technology used on Nintendo's hit Donkey Kong Country, Killer Instinct gave Nintendo a flashy entry into the fighters arena while Street Fighter 2 and its variants were lighting up the arcades.

Starcraft
If there is one game that PC gamers want a follow-up to, its StarCraft. Basically a sci-fi version of the ever-popular Warcraft RTS series, Starcraft featured a single-player story line is intense and anything but superficial. The cinematic sequences further the plot and make a deep impression, putting you completely into the story. The multiplayer mode of Starcraft was also well-done and a new installment would be ripe for taking advantage of modern technology.

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Nicole2112 · 04-29-2006, 04:42 AM

Dude! Battletoads! I have very fond memories of playing Crow Volleyball during the climbing-down-that-deep-hole level in two-player mode. I think we managed to score about eight hits before finally dropping that bird's carcass down the mine shaft.

burfi · 04-29-2006, 10:07 AM

I am not into PC Games a lot, but I really like NFS series and Age of Empires.

chickflick · 05-01-2006, 09:29 AM

Battletoads. How great is that name

I've only played a couple computer games in my lifetime. Betrayal in Antara and about an hour's worth of the first Myst game. Other than that, it's been all console.

Thisn2s · 05-17-2006, 05:32 AM

How can you guys forget about SHADOWRUN?

It's the best game there is, especially when it gets 3D elements!

Imagine Shadowrun a-la MMORPG.. an RPG with gothic elements, what idea would be better than that?

I agree with Battletoads and Starcraft, they should have their respective sequels... Broodwar is still being played as we speak by a lot of gamers out there. Blizzard should consider this, I keep thinking that their development is getting lax.

Heavy Gear should also have Heavy Gear III! It bests Mechwarrior by bounds, IMO. A lot of mecha freaks (including me) are still playing Heavy Gear 2.

04-23-2006, 08:24 PM	#1
moviebuffuc Member Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 77	Game Franchises that Need a Resurrection Darkstalkers When Capcom wasn't working on Street Fighter Alpha installments during the 32-bit era, they were playing around with their "other" 2D fighting franchise, Darkstalkers (aka the Vampire series in Japan). This alternate fighting franchise featured a number of diverse characters that are inspired by every vampire and monster movie you could imagine. The fighting is also fast, furious, easy to control, and loaded with both color and splashy visual effects. Shining Force Even though we have seen countless "Shining" games released on the Playstation 2 (Shining Tears) and Gameboy Advance (Shining Soul), we haven't seen a "real" Shining Force game since Shining Force III was released on the Sega Saturn. Battletoads This innovative beatemup from Rare spanned a wide variety of consoles, arcade machines, and handhelds throughout the 1990's and was met with critical acclaim. As much as I praise Gunstar Heroes for having great side-scrolling action and levels that have different play styles, Battletoads originated that combination, resulting in a fun-filled game that avoids being repetitive. Killer Instinct Building on the technology used on Nintendo's hit Donkey Kong Country, Killer Instinct gave Nintendo a flashy entry into the fighters arena while Street Fighter 2 and its variants were lighting up the arcades. Starcraft If there is one game that PC gamers want a follow-up to, its StarCraft. Basically a sci-fi version of the ever-popular Warcraft RTS series, Starcraft featured a single-player story line is intense and anything but superficial. The cinematic sequences further the plot and make a deep impression, putting you completely into the story. The multiplayer mode of Starcraft was also well-done and a new installment would be ripe for taking advantage of modern technology. Read them all at Racket Boy Moviebuff Lance

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04-29-2006, 04:42 AM	#2
Nicole2112 Junior Member Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 10	Dude! Battletoads! I have very fond memories of playing Crow Volleyball during the climbing-down-that-deep-hole level in two-player mode. I think we managed to score about eight hits before finally dropping that bird's carcass down the mine shaft.

04-29-2006, 10:07 AM	#3
burfi Member Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 55	I am not into PC Games a lot, but I really like NFS series and Age of Empires.

05-01-2006, 09:29 AM	#4
chickflick Member Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 50	Battletoads. How great is that name I've only played a couple computer games in my lifetime. Betrayal in Antara and about an hour's worth of the first Myst game. Other than that, it's been all console.

05-17-2006, 05:32 AM	#5
Thisn2s Member Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 44	How can you guys forget about SHADOWRUN? It's the best game there is, especially when it gets 3D elements! Imagine Shadowrun a-la MMORPG.. an RPG with gothic elements, what idea would be better than that? I agree with Battletoads and Starcraft, they should have their respective sequels... Broodwar is still being played as we speak by a lot of gamers out there. Blizzard should consider this, I keep thinking that their development is getting lax. Heavy Gear should also have Heavy Gear III! It bests Mechwarrior by bounds, IMO. A lot of mecha freaks (including me) are still playing Heavy Gear 2.