If developers can create great games that infuse their fortunes with beloved gaming franchises, it won’t take long to be acutely aware that this new success holds far higher expectations for each new game.
Each game is expected to build at the end and match quality or blow it completely out of the water. Needless to say, I know it has nothing to say, but it’s much easier than that.
However, some long-term franchises managed to drive the banger off after the banger and never dropped the ball once. So we want to celebrate it. I would like to list iconic franchises that don’t have one bad game to their name.
I’ll be looking at spinoffs, but I won’t look at remakes, remasters, or mobile games. Additionally, to avoid franchises that are not listed, we will only include series that have produced at least three games.
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subway
Do what you need to survive
This depends very much on how you feel about the Eurojank game, but if that’s due, you’ll be creditable. It is extremely difficult to argue that in that Yankee contemporary, everyone has a candle in the Metro series.
Based on the work written by Dmitry Glukhovsky, Metro has entered the scene with a fantastic single-player FPS campaign that has been successful due to its gritty environment and interesting storyline.
However, this solid foundation led to the series beginning with a fantastic follow-up in the form of light. Even the recent VR title Awakening offered an attractive prequel that offers an immersive feel that only VR can do.
We want to see what’s next in the series, but based on past forms, the next game could also be a huge success.
9
Dark Souls
You’re dead
Calling it controversial when necessary, it’s not quirky to say that the Dark Souls trilogy has no bad games, even if Dark Souls 2 isn’t as monumentally successful as the original and third game.
The original was Trailblazer. Using the foundation laid down by the spirit of the demon, we carved out the entire genre from the backstage of its harsh but fair adventure.
Then the second title appeared. This was probably lacking in some areas due to Miyazaki’s decision to hand over the project. But nonetheless, Dark Souls 2 still has amazing bosses, locations, moments and DLC.
The third final game will then appear. This comes with some of the most adoring visuals you can imagine, winning new titles from the software and with a variety of build options that will help shape later titles like more killer bosses, perfect combat styles, and Eldenling.
Overall, it’s a series that has produced a copycat of its own genre, and you don’t make it that much less than anything close to perfect.
8
Bioshock
Everyone went to the rapture
Like Dark Souls, you will need to give its flowers to the Bioshock series. As the games in the series aren’t close to comparable to the original, this doesn’t mean that all the other games in the series weren’t great games worth playing.
BioShock 2 is highly misused of the three, but I have never understood why. This game is as atmospheric as the original. It expands the lore of joy in an interesting way, improving the original’s rather limited gameplay and combat.
The game then came to close the trilogy, and Kenlevine was disappointed with the outcome, but the fan public certainly wasn’t. As infinite offered yet another sublime setting for rival rapture, a heart-bending storyline, and gunplay that felt like an ultimately completed article.
While it may be controversial, the fact in question is that Bioshock never disappoints fans and is constantly creating games worth playing. Perhaps there is nothing to match the first waters trip to delight, but that’s a rather unfair measurement stick to ask me.
7
Unknown
He stole our hearts
Almost every naughty dog game has moments of weakness that ruined a complete streak in the eyes of fans. Jak & Daxter cut off the tail after a few successful hits, and Crash Bandicoot was taken out of his hand and quickly dragged through the dirt.
However, despite a rather vicious live-action film that tries to derail the series, Uncharted remains a series with no black mark for its name.
The PS3 era offered an incredible action adventure with unknown ages dominated the roosts and fierce set pieces, fun cover shooter guns and rivet stories.
However, even if the game moves to the PS4, he was able to maintain this momentum with a great title that will allow Nathan Drake to sign off in style.
It was a modern PlayStation Classic and a decent ending, but I hope you haven’t seen the end of this series.
6
God of war
There is no god or master
Speaking of PlayStation Classics, God of War is one of the most perfect intellectual property that Sony can use at his own whim, as Kratos only stars in a blockbuster.
I’ll admit that the offering of hacking and slashes in the PS2/PS3 era is a bit outdated today, but in the 2000s, these games were the pinnacle of what is possible, offering visceral and satisfying button mash that we all couldn’t get enough.
However, in a story-driven action RPG reboot series in which Kratos plays the role of a father figure in the young Atreus, no one can return to the great times of God’s slavery.
The modern entry outweighs the iconic, old hack and slash titles thanks to the satisfying gameplay that maintains the old enough while introducing the rich Norse mythology of the core, the incredible stories they woven, and rich new and exciting mechanics.
Kratos does not accept failure or weakness, and judging by the review scores for each game, he practices preaching.
5
fall out
As we know, the end of the world
This has been in danger for quite some time thanks to Abysmal State, where Fallout 76 was launched, but I’m happy to report that this apocalyptic series’ mistake is correct and that the streak continues.
Whether you mention a loving 1990s CRPG, modern Bethesda glow, or obsidian mohab masterclass, I have never had a bad experience with the Fallout series.
When it comes to sophisticated RPG systems and writing, older titles probably expand on it, but modern titles offer more scale, scope and action than appealing to modern gamers.
Plus, even disposable spinoffs like Fallout Shelter are devilishly addictive, offering a high quality, low-stress wasteland experience.
It could be a dark subject, and the world might be on fire, but there’s nothing pessimistic about the reception for each fallout title.
4
destiny
The cleft
Many Boomer Shooters have tried to come to champions in recent years, but no one has come close to consistency, quality, lifespan, or Doom series pedigree.
This series will burn trails for every FPS game you follow, offering a high octane non-stop action blood bus that is still relevant today, as high-tech wizards find new and interesting inanimate objects to carry out their original fate.
However, since the modern reboot in 2016, the series has been picked up from where it left off, offering a modern Gore Fest that felt like a much needed breath of fresh air in an era dominated by Call of Duty and Battlefield.
At the time of writing, we are a few days away from the Dark Ages, but yet another entry in the series is intended to become another fan favorite. So when the time comes, I grab the rocket launcher.
3
Xenoblade Chronicles
Modern JRPG Titan
Even if we extend the criteria for this entry and include retro titles like Xenogears and Xenosaga, the fact remains that there were no weak moments in the series’ execution.
However, with a focus on the contemporary trilogy and Xenoblade Chronicles X, the series cemented its position as a consistent performer in the JRPG field.
Whether it was the mecha system of X, the excellence of the original and the third title’s story, or the perceptual blade of the second title, there was always something to love about each one.
But one after another, there was always great real-time combat, great visuals and scores, a vast world to explore where exploration would pay off, and most importantly, the series always had a huge shaking, so the sequel never called it.
It’s a top-notch JRPG series for a reason and is proud of old relics like Xenogears.
2
grand theft auto
Sandbox Champion
If you’re looking for a series that offers longevity and consistency, it’s extremely difficult to watch past the GTA series. It has been going on for decades without creating any bad games. Unless we’ve described a horrifying and definitive edition, we’re willing to pass.
Old top-down games are relics of a bygone era, but they are still fun and well-made titles. However, since then, the series has established an open world sandbox blueprint and never looked back.
All mainline titles offer a chaotic playground with memorable missions and a ton of content. Plus, even the DLC content and handheld spinoffs were pretty good in themselves.
GTA VI also appears to be trying to keep this streak alive, and then God knows when there will be a new game. Therefore, don’t expect the GTA series to drop the ball anytime soon.
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Persona
Basically an edgy Pokemon
It’s quite difficult to get copying or emulation outside of Japan, so not many people play more retro Persona titles. But we guarantee you, those games were great and a harbinger of what’s going on.
Most fans jump into the series like the earliest Persona 3, and ever since, the series has offered stylish visuals, a seamless blend of dungeon crawling and life simulations, and a punch-punched storyline.
Heck, various tactical games, dance titles, and even spinoffs like Musou Games like Persona 5 Striker all offer a decent and unique experience.
It’s one of those series that you know what you’re getting is nothing but epic, and that trend may last for a long time.
