5 modern video game sequels that surpassed the originals (& 5 that disappointed)

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With video game history becoming richer day after day, everyone has their favorite entries across several franchises.

Both mainstream and niche names have successfully dished out many installments throughout the years, some even shining bright as the pinnacle of their sagas.

However, others often fall short. These end up with releases that either fail to grasp why their predecessors were beloved or change direction.

Let's look at five games that have improved innumerable ways over their prequels, as well as entries that are often considered disgraceful for the franchise.

After the universally acclaimed 2016 reboot of one of the most revered FPS franchises, the talented wizards at ID Software delivered a successor that's even more badass. Eternal turns everything up to 11, from the faster-paced gameplay to brand new mechanics never seen before in the franchise, like platforming.

With improved enemy variety, better level design, and a constant push for players to utilize everything in their arsenal, there's little to dislike about this 2020 entry. It would not be a stretch to call DOOM Eternal the best FPS game of the past decade.

2016's successor to the original Titanfall is renowned for great single-player and expanding upon the multiplayer. Players will experience the journey of Pilot Jack Cooper, who inherits the Titan BT-7274, and the duo must contend with the mercenaries known as the Apex Predators.

While the campaign is short, it's packed with action and excellent set-pieces like the Cause and Effect mission. Multiplayer, meanwhile, is tweaked in some areas from the original but is a lot more refined with several unique Titans to pick from. It's a great pick-up for any FPS fan.

This one isn't a game sequel but rather a