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Favourite No. 2 Sequels

by psykhophear

There are games out there where developers get the first entry in the series right the first time that it makes the sequels irrelevant or not as good. The following are my picks that defy the rules where they surpass their predecessors in amazing ways.

Last Update: October 23rd, 2017

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Street Fighter II' Turbo: Hyper Fighting

1. Street Fighter II' Turbo: Hyper Fighting

Cinemassacre said it best: "Star Trek II (The Wrath of Khan) is like Street Fighter II; nobody gives a s**t about the first one." And I wholeheartedly agree. There have never been so many versions of one single game in existence than Street Fighter II. We have Turbo, Hyper, HD, Mobile, etc. That says it all.

Resident Evil 2

2. Resident Evil 2

Often regarded as the best in the series and for good reasons. Resident Evil 2 took all the elements from the original and crank them all up to level 9000. Every game developer who wishes to make his/her own survival horror game must use Resident Evil 2 as a stepping stone.

Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty

3. Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty

Sons of Liberty is one of those games that you either love it or hate it. I LOVE IT! The cyberpunk aesthetics really sucks me in and I absolutely adore the flow of the game.

New Ghostbusters II

4. New Ghostbusters II

The original NES version is often regarded as one of the worst video games ever made. Thankfully, gamers are blessed with this vastly superior sequel for the NES and Game Boy. I personally love the latter version and remember spending countless hours playing it.

Dungeon Keeper 2

5. Dungeon Keeper 2

Creator Peter Molyneux was not involved in the making of the sequel but that didn't stop Bullfrog Productions from crafting this majestic masterpiece. I recommend playing Dungeon Keeper 2 on GOG.com.

Mortal Kombat II

6. Mortal Kombat II

I admit - I never did finish the game (lolcheats) nor could I ever memorize the moves properly but it didn't matter. Mortal Kombat II had everybody in my neighbourhood geeking out to fatalities and overall violent content. In fact, MK II started the ESRB Rating System along with Night Trap.

Mass Effect 2

7. Mass Effect 2

No contest. Hands down the best of the best Mass Effect game ever made. Nuff said.

Batman: Return of the Joker

8. Batman: Return of the Joker

Everyone will agree that the original Batman NES is a very difficult yet memorable game. I however enjoyed Return of the Joker even more. Sure, it makes no sense to have Batman using guns to "kill" enemies and fighting non-DC bosses aside from the Joker but hey, as long as the game is fun, who cares?

Dead or Alive 2

9. Dead or Alive 2

From the get-go, Dead or Alive 2 fulfilled every male gamer's wet dream, I mean fighting dream come true. Showcasing better 3d modelling (plus breast physics), it made Dead or Alive 2 a fighting game like no other back then.

System Shock 2

10. System Shock 2

Just when you thought System Shock 1 can't get anymore convoluted, Irrational Games then released a sequel that's even more mindblowing. The game is filled with mysteries, sci-fi tropes, tight RPG elements and surprisingly horrific environments, making it a game that was definitely a way ahead of its time. My only complain is the weapon degradation system that's super annoying. Will the upcoming sequel be even more spectacular than this? Only time will tell.

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