5 video game franchises with no bad entries
Countless games have sequels and numbered entries that try to extend the franchise in the hopes of delivering a robust experience to a new generation of players. While some franchises have lost their spark over the years, others have managed to outshine their predecessors in surprising ways.
God of War, Dishonored, and Dark Souls have had great individual entries. Other titles, however, despite being released with a huge gap between each iteration, have made a mark on players of all generations. Most titles on this list are less discussed but remain fresh in the memory of players.
Disclaimer: This listicle is subjective and solely reflects the writer's opinions.
Max Payne is one of the most iconic action games launched in 2001. The tone is set at the very beginning when Max loses his wife and daughter, initiating his quest for revenge. The story was presented in the form of a fully voiced graphic novel and the titular character was played by Sam Lake, the creative director of Remedy Games.
Max Payne 2 retained the neo-noir tone of the original and introduced an improved Bullet Time mechanic that enabled slo-mo shooting. Max Payne, as a character, also evolved and resorted to painkillers to hush the pain of losing his family.
The wait for Max Payne 3 was excruciating as the follow-up was released nine years after Max Payne 2. Rockstar Games was at the helm and they did a splendid job of bringing the beloved protagonist back to life after almost a decade. He was still a beaten-up cop holding onto the past.
All three titles managed to amp up the gameplay and evolve Max’s character thereby giving fans an enthralling experience. The bullet time and shooting mechanics in Max Payne 3 were more robust and brutal. The level design
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