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00:00 Welcome to Mojo Plays and today we are looking at 10 video game sequels that tarnished the original.
00:12 Whether it's a direct sequel or an entry in a line of sequels, as long as it was universally
00:17 disliked enough to turn people off the series, we're going to talk about it. Let's do it.
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00:30 Metal Gear Survive
00:40 Metal Gear Solid is one of the most popular game series of all time. From Metal Gear Solid
00:44 1 to Metal Gear Solid 5, from Portable Ops to Peace Walker, these games have delighted
00:48 and amused fans of the series and casual gamers alike. Metal Gear Solid 5 lost some long time
00:53 fans as it let the story take a back seat to the gameplay, an abnormality in a series
00:58 which holds the Guinness World Record for the longest cutscene of all time, but the
01:02 few haters weren't enough to tarnish this widely beloved game. It was the following
01:07 entry Metal Gear Survive which would put the series in a coma still to this day. Generic
01:13 gameplay, zero polish, heavy monetization, this game was an insult to Kojima's legacy
01:19 as the first entry released after he left Konami.
01:30 Resident Evil 6
01:37 If you want to talk about a series with the most range and quality, from A to F, Resident
01:41 Evil deserves a place in that conversation. Resident Evil 1 to 5 are mostly and widely
01:47 beloved with a slight dip in love with the 5th entry. This game should have warned us
01:51 that horror was taking a break and action was taking over because the following entry
01:55 Resident Evil 6 was one of the most outrageous, egregious and absurd actiony games ever made.
02:02 Capcom ventured into new narrative territories with the 6th installment, introducing interweaving
02:07 storylines across various continents. However, among fans of the Resident Evil franchise
02:12 there is a widespread consensus that Resident Evil 6 is poopy bum bum. Players often link
02:18 RE5 and RE6 as lows in the series, but although they share very similar gameplay, RE5 wasn't
02:24 as universally despised until the 6th entry came along.
02:35 Tomb Raider Angel of Darkness
02:42 Tomb Raider Angel of Darkness is often criticised for a plethora of flaws. Released in 2003,
02:49 the game faced issues like clunky controls, a problematic camera system and frequent glitches
02:54 that hindered gameplay. The narrative, while ambitious, ended up being a pile of garbage
02:59 due to its convoluted storytelling. Numerous bugs and technical limitations affected overall
03:04 immersion and the games departure from the series' successful formula disappointed fans.
03:10 All of those factors resulted in an experience that tarnished the successful series and left
03:14 Lara Croft feeling a little bit Lara Lost. Shut up.
03:23 Kane and Lynch 2 Dog Days
03:40 Unpolished and subpar graphics, an intentionally shaky camera style that proved disorienting
03:44 for players, a narrative that was weaker than a McDonalds coffee. Kane and Lynch 2 Dog Days
03:49 was an experience that killed this potentially long running series with one fell swoop. Or
03:55 one fell game. Some pointed to the character development and considered it weak, lacking
03:59 the depth seen in the first game. Additionally, the multiplayer aspect was deemed uninspiring,
04:04 offering limited engagement. The overall experience suffered from a lack of innovation, with repetitive
04:09 gameplay and uninspired mechanics. While some appreciated its gritty tone, the game failed
04:15 to live up to the expectations set by its predecessor, resulting in a generally unfavourable
04:20 reception among gamers and critics alike.
04:31 Star Wars The Force Unleashed 2
04:43 Star Wars The Force Unleashed is beloved by gamers and Star Wars fans alike, but Star
04:47 Wars The Force Unleashed 2? Yeesh. The storyline was convoluted and the depiction of Starkiller
04:53 in The Force Unleashed 2 felt less engaging than its predecessor. Although combat remained
04:58 enjoyable and Starkiller's abilities provided a sense of wielding the force powerfully,
05:03 lacklustre level design, monotonous animations and uninspired boss battles diminished much
05:08 of the enjoyment we found from the first game, as acknowledged by both players and once again,
05:13 critics. This game wouldn't allow the series to progress and focus was sent elsewhere for
05:17 Star Wars video games.
05:26 Devil May Cry 2 Some forget just how close Devil May Cry 2
05:30 came to sinking the series, but cast your minds back to its release and think about
05:34 just how terrible it truly was when compared to the original. Uninspired level design,
05:40 lacklustre enemy AI and a poorly implemented camera system that hindered gameplay. The
05:45 protagonist Dante experienced a notable departure from his charismatic and dynamic character
05:49 in the first game, leaving fans disappointed. Additionally, the overall difficulty was toned
05:55 down, diminishing the series' signature challenging gameplay. The lack of polish, unengaging narrative
06:01 and failure to meet high standards set by its predecessor contributed to Devil May Cry
06:05 2 being considered a subpar entry in the acclaimed action franchise.
06:10 Dino Crisis 3 What happens when survival horror games depart
06:22 from the genre that made them popular? Resident Evil 6, Dead Space 3 and of course, Dino Crisis
06:28 3. The game shifted from tense, atmospheric gameplay to a more action-oriented and space-themed
06:34 setting, alienating fans of the series. The convoluted plot, awkward controls and lack
06:38 of coherent design further contributed to its negative reception. The departure from
06:43 the beloved formula combined with technical issues and departure from the series' established
06:46 tone ultimately resulted in Dino Crisis 3 being widely regarded as a disappointing installment
06:52 in the franchise. Dino Crisis 4 could still be great though, let's try and make it happen.
07:01 Call of Duty Modern Warfare 3 Call of Duty Modern Warfare 3 received criticism
07:18 for its perceived lack of innovation compared to its predecessors, with gameplay and mechanics
07:22 remaining largely unchanged. Now I only say perceived because the COD community terrify
07:27 me and I'm trying to sit on the fence here. The single player campaign was criticised
07:32 for its predictable plot, whilst multiplayer faced scrutiny for balance issues and recycled
07:38 features. The gameplay was meh, the graphics were poop and the title was overall, pfft
07:44 that's as eloquent as I'd like to be. Overall, Modern Warfare 3 failed to evolve the series
07:49 in any meaningful way. Duke Nukem Forever
07:59 Duke Nukem is a series from the golden generation of gaming that etched its way into players
08:03 hearts with its crude jokes, bloody gameplay and adult content. Duke Nukem 3D was the last
08:09 mainline entry to release before Duke Nukem Forever and it blended well with the temperament
08:14 of gamers in 1996. Fast forward 15 years to 2011 and let's see if Duke will still hit
08:20 the same. Spoiler alert, he didn't. Duke Nukem Forever faced criticism for its outdated design,
08:27 repetitive gameplay and juvenile humour, failing to meet the expectations set during its prolonged
08:33 development. The games offensive content coupled with uninspired level design and technical
08:38 issues led to a lacklustre and disappointing experience for both long-time fans and new
08:43 players. To put it in layman terms, we were so 3008 and Duke was so 2008. I hate myself.
08:56 Sonic 06
09:02 Sonic 06 was so bad, so reprehensible, so disgustingly average that it created a muddy,
09:08 sticky, dirty pit of hate that Sonic has been trying to climb out of ever since. The good
09:13 news is Sonic 06 was definitely Sonic's rock bottom, so it definitely doesn't get worse.
09:18 Sonic 06 was not only the worst Sonic game, but arguably one of the worst games of all
09:24 time. Widely criticised for its rushed development resulting in numerous technical flaws including
09:29 glitches and poor camera mechanics. The awful plot and inconsistent character design further
09:35 detracted from the experience. Also, and I know I'll say this to the day I die, that kiss.
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