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Game franchises that deserved more titles

>> No.1582662

I still want a Duck Hunt sequel. Be it cartoony or realistic, I want another game.

I'm surprised so many iconic NES titles were one-hit wonders

>> No.1582664

>>1582662
It's almost criminal the Wii didn't have a Duck Hunt game.

>> No.1582668

Ice Climbers. Make it a 2.5 Wiiware game for all I care, just make a Ice Climbers game.

You'd think Smash would give them some love

>> No.1582687

I always thought it was funny how Tetris tried desperately to re-invent itself before realizing they're just better off remaking the original game over and over again.

They had Tetris 2, Hatris, Tetrisphere, etc.

>> No.1584920

>>1582659
fun fact, the voice actor for Parappa the Rapper is a dick
http://parappathescammer.blogspot.ca/

>> No.1584961

Final Fantasy VI-2

>> No.1584974
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p-plz ;_;

>> No.1585025

>>1584920
>fun fact

That's not fun at all! ;3;

>> No.1585034
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1585034

RIP in peace.

>> No.1585054

>>1585034

There's a spiritual successor for PS2, but from what I've heard, it borders on not even playable. I think it's called Kengo.

>> No.1585060

>>1584974
>Ristar

If you're really into Ristar, The Legendary Starfy would probably be right down your alley. It's not /vr/ related, but still.

>> No.1585062

>>1584920
I saw the thread about that on NeoGAF. It is simultaneously the most hilarious and worst thing ever.

>> No.1585070

>>1585054

I am well aware ;_;

>> No.1585137

>>1584974

>no Ristar sequel
>no Tempo sequel
>no Plok sequel
>no Dynamite Headdy sequel

>> No.1585139
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>>1585137

>> No.1585165
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>>1585137
>>no Plok sequel

>> No.1585168
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>>1585137
>no Tempo sequel

>> No.1585208

>>1585137
>>1585168
I just discovered Tempo after buying a 32X and I have to say it's a lot better than the shitty US boxart would lead you to believe.

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>>1585208
Proud 32x owner here. Smart purchase.

Have fun nigger.

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1585256

Give me a reason why it shouldn't

>> No.1585881

Space Channel 5.

>> No.1585889
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1585889

And then they made shit games like Enter the Matrix.

>> No.1585901
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1585901

This mother fucker right here. That box art alone should've made it a million seller.

>> No.1585909

>>1585901
Turrican has like six games

>> No.1585916

>>1585909
I know, but it deserves more games. And besides, when was the last one made, like 20 years ago?

>> No.1585919

Turrican 2 became Universal Soldier on Mega Drive/Genesis.

>> No.1585929
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>>1585919
My god that looks hideous. Looks more like an NES homebrew game.

>> No.1585956

>>1585256
FYI it was originally planned by Bungie that Halo was the continuation of Marathon, with you being the same protag.

>> No.1585958

Gimmick
The Lost Vikings

>> No.1585962

>>1584961
>Implying Square could ever make a good sequel

>> No.1586098

>>1585137
>Plok

Mah nigga.

>> No.1586123
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1586123

Not sure if this counts as retro

>> No.1586136
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1586136

>> No.1586140

>>1585256
we need more myth as well

>> No.1586205

>you will never scam your fans out of $100

>> No.1586224

>>1586205
That's kinda funny and sad.

How much of a struggle do you have to be in as a VA to scam money as little as 100 bucks off of your fans?

>> No.1586234

>>1585137
I want more Plok

>> No.1587421
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1587421

All I've got to say is this.....

We need a damn Primal Rage 2!

>> No.1587482

>>1586205
>$100
>not including $450 for the "stolen iPad"

>> No.1588140

>>1584920
It hurts to know this
I love Parappa and always wish for Parappa 3

>> No.1588196

>>1584920
I remember seeing a comment by him on one of his YouTube videos saying something along the lines of "me n sega r workin on da new sonic game, i hit u up wit sum fresh knux trax soon :))"
This man is an anomaly of sorts, he both enhances and ruins everything he touches.

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1588335

Demon's crest. I want more devil mega man.

>> No.1588348

Sega has a lot of unappreciated IPs like Alex Kidd, NiGhTs, and Space Channel 5

>> No.1588358

>>1587421

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PnZ9-GBz5M0

We almost did.

>> No.1588363

Elevator Action

>> No.1588379
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Kid Chameleon,
Sparkster [okay the new steam version wasn't bad]
SID MEIERS PIRATES [remakes are not enough]
Space Harrier

The fact that we never got another Phantasy Star after IV bugs me. I mean RPG not MMO.

Christ there are so many games and series that just stopped short.

>> No.1588885
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1588885

RIP Clockwork Knight. Even Sega's forgotten about you. Not even a cameo. Nothing. ;_;

>> No.1588940

>>1585165
>>1586234

That one has a sequel in development, and a comic.

Didn't Tempo get 2 sequels?

>> No.1588946

>>1588940
>Didn't Tempo get 2 sequels?

Not unless you count the GameGear version.

>> No.1588983
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>>1588885
I'm surprised it didn't get an hd release this gen, or even a jap ps2 bargain release of 2

>> No.1589084

>>1585025
>>1585062
>>1588140
>>1588196
http://parappathescammer.blogspot.ca/2014/05/parappa-scammer-part-iv-chapters-of.html
Update: Chapter 4

>> No.1589098

>>1588348
All of those are included in the kart racing game, though.

>> No.1589106

>>1589098
>kart racing game

>> No.1589114

>>1589084
Oh god

>> No.1589140
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1589140

Mischief Makers
Excitebike
Bangai-O
Rogue
Pretty much everything LEGO (Island, Rock Raiders, Racers, etc)
Metroid
Custom Robo
Slightly not retro, but TimeSplitters

>> No.1589628

>>1589140
>Timesplitters
My fucking nigga.

>> No.1589651
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1589651

this game deserves a reserection by someone competant for the series, it used to be an amazing game and series, then they did the same shit they did with banjo nuts and bolts

>> No.1589757

>>1589140

Good old Treasure are still making Bangai-O sequels and remakes but they seem to have completely forgotten about Mischief Makers. Can we start a petition/crowdfund for a Smash Bros. game just with characters from Treasure's IPs?

>> No.1589804

>>1586136
Didn't that game flop bad?

>> No.1589806

>>1589804
Yes, but it's still getting a sequel. And it's also not retro.

>> No.1589810

>>1589757
I'm game...get it....were on a retro gaming boar-

>> No.1589828

>>1589806
they are making a sequel to a ten year old game that didn't make money?

>> No.1589845

>>1589828
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beyond_Good_%26_Evil_2

>> No.1589848

>>1589845
>http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beyond_Good_%26_Evil_2
eh, calling vaporware

>> No.1589852

>>1582687
just play lockjaw
I have become particularly addicted to 40 lines
the customization settings are also really nice

>> No.1589880
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>> No.1589884

>>1589880
>Sega will never make another crossover fighting game

>> No.1589952

>>1582659
I was emulation Parappa a while ago. I don't know if it's my usb controller or something, but I just can't fucking pass the training level...

And I'm relatively good al rhytm games, so the groove factor is discarted.

WHY IS THIS SHIT SO DIFFICULT!?

>> No.1589993
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1589993

>hey guys let's make 3 fantastic RPGs that fix shit people don't like about the genre, have tons of passion put into them, will stretch the limits of every console it is released on, and then end it all ON A CLIFFHANGER

>> No.1589998

>>1589952
It's the emulation, man

>> No.1590014

>>1584920
Eh, who cares about Dred, I could probably do his voice part.

>> No.1590018

>>1589993
>CLIFFHANGER
Wasn't no cliffhanger.

>> No.1590021

>>1590014
/vr/ sings the entirety of Parapa when

>> No.1590027

>>1590018
final needle pulled
Apocalypse out of nowhere for no reason even though 4 of the needles were pulled by Lucas
Fade to black
The end?
"We're all fine"
"Hey player, you're awesome"
The world ended and we get a happy ending that the game isn't even sure is an ending

>> No.1590031

>>1590021
lol, I sung 'RIBBIT RIBBIT, I CAN'T HOLD IT' while waiting for the bathroom the other day

>> No.1590032

>>1589993
>hurr durr I think this thing that isnt true

Read this, faggot
http://www.amazon.com/The-Notebook-Proof-Third-Lie/dp/0802135064

It's the source material for the Mother games -- what he based them on

>> No.1590038

>>1590032
I thought that was only the basis of the third game.
Also, yeah, the lucas - claus reference is pretty well known.

>> No.1590242

>>1589993
>3 fantastic RPGs that fix shit people don't like about the genre, have tons of passion put into them, will stretch the limits of every console it is released on
but they aren't

>> No.1590263

Besides the stuff already mentioned in the thread I suppose I could use more titles for

Colony Wars
Rising Zan
Megaman Legends (lel)
Sigma Star Saga
Snatcher
Dragon Force
Brave Fencer Musashi (let's pretend the real sequel where he looked like a total fag and shit was all retarded never happened)

>> No.1590378

F-Zero

>> No.1590390

>>1582662
>>1582664
It had a Duck Hunt style game included in Wii Play.

>> No.1590394

x-games
escape from monkey island
larry series
noyd series
spiderman and batman games
castlevania
zelda
mario bros
mario cart
tycoon
destruction derby
rainbow six original style tactical shooters

>> No.1590573

>>1590242
>that fix shit people don't like about the genre
Talking to people in the town isn't tedious and grinding is much better because guaranteed battles are skipped
>have tons of passion put into them
The entirety of the dialogue was written by one guy, and all three are around 5 years in development
>will stretch the limits of every console it is released on
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z9gW3FS_brY
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FLgCASPF9hQ
honorable mention to PSI and background effects of each game as well

>> No.1590768

>>1590573
>Talking to people in the town isn't tedious and grinding is much better because guaranteed battles are skipped
You mean pressing more buttons to talk makes it less tedious? Also what is escape.

>The entirety of the dialogue was written by one guy, and all three are around 5 years in development
Is this supposed to be a big deal or something? One guy created the music for a game's series for 6 fucking game and more.

>>will stretch the limits of every console it is released on
I don't know what the fuck is this supposed to mean, and you're giving me music? what the hell. Well then how's this for pushing the limits
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xNEdOk_w8Fg

>honorable mention to PSI and background effects of each game as well
PSI? like the feature in every other fucking game, except it's called "magic" instead? How about different character building for once. Background effects? Is pretty colors all it takes to impress you?

>> No.1590802

>Dino Crisis
>Spyro (Classic Spyro, not this Legend of Spyro or Skylanders bullshit)
>Syphon Filter

>> No.1591046

>>1590768
>You mean pressing more buttons to talk makes it less tedious?
try L button. It's less tedious because even the ones that don't give items at least provide atmosphere and humor
>Also what is escape.
leaving the battle without getting any EXP or items, which is not how Earthbound battles deal with it
>Is this supposed to be a big deal or something? One guy created the music for a game's series for 6 fucking game and more.
RPGs have assloads of dialogue. One guy did absolutely everything, that takes passion
>will stretch the limits of every console it is released on
Graphically and audially

>> No.1591068

>>1589651
Two new ones, one a platformer and the other a sequel to CTR, were in development but were cancelled because Activision needed more Call of Duty money.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9QnYymkwuAI

>> No.1591070

>>1590394
>spiderman and batman games
>castlevania
>zelda
>mario bros
>mario cart

You're kidding, right?

>> No.1591072

>>1591046
Not really. An RPG has less writing in it then your typical novel. Is it impressive when one person writes a book?

>> No.1591076

>>1591072
Yes
Books are an art form that takes a lot of time and effort. Even if a book comes out as shit, you can often tell if someone was passionate about the project.

>> No.1591105
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Legend of Dragoon

>> No.1591172

>>1591070

Batman games have at least the possibility of being good games, like the NES one. And a third Spiderman installment on PSX would be nice, if it repeats the quality of the second one. And I miss good 2D Castlevania games for consoles, I think that was what the anon thought.

>> No.1591313
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Why must you taunt me capcom
Just make another Gargoyle's quest you fucking fascists, just fucking do it

>> No.1591354

>>1589998
Thank god, I was getting really frustrated. I'll try to find a copy.

>> No.1591359

>>1591354
Did it seem like you had to press the buttons early as well?

>> No.1591403

>>1591359

Not that guy, but I had this problem in XEBRA. I eventually adjusted to it, but it was really awful.

>> No.1591423

>>1591359
>>1589952
This is unrelated to this thread in particular but I've just started playing Paper Mario on the Virtual Console. I'm having trouble with the timed button presses, is this a common thing with emulation or HDTV lag or just me being useless? I don't know how easy the timing was meant to be in the first place

>> No.1591428

>>1591423
I don't know how well Paper Mario emulates on VC, but I'm guessing it's a mixture of HDTV latency and emulation.

>> No.1591430

>>1591403
I had the issue in PCSX-R. I never played Parappa before, so I wasn't sure how much of it had to do with emulation or the game itself.

>> No.1591552

>>1589804
Its not retro but it is quite underrated. Although the controls are ass if you dont have a gamepad

>> No.1591584
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>>1582659
Why is Parappa so adorable?

>> No.1591585

Bahamut Lagoon you fucking faggots

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Mischief Makers
Mr. Gimmick
Jet Set Radio

>> No.1591724

>>1590802
>Dino Crisis

Yes

>> No.1591863

>>1589952
I'm playing the psp port and I can't fucking pass the need to shit stage, I just can't figure out what isn't working, I'm hitting the buttons at the right time, I'm sure. I usually have no problems with rhythm games, but parappa just seems off somehow. I barely scrape through the stages, and never get off normal, let alone hit the cool mode, despite timing all my presses as exactly as I can, it almost seems random when it counts as a correctly timed hit.

>> No.1591909

>>1582659
When will someone finish translating the Parappa the Rapper anime? that shit is comfy as fuck

>> No.1592014

>>1591909
>comfy


this term is overused and misunderstood these days, but it does apply here

especially the op theme
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PweFuUlR3-E