Poll: Sequels: What's to be expected?

[VoidWanderer]

A good sequel that continues on from the original is Infamous 2.

A good sequel that is set in the same universe is Final Fantasy II through to XII

A bad sequel that is set in the same universe is Dragon Age 2

 

[Nexxis]

For games with a story, I would like for a sequel to continue the story in some way. Overall, I'd like for a sequel to:
- Improve on the mechanics of the first
- Work well as a standalone game (it can have a recap of the story, but the player shouldn't have to play previous games to get caught up unless they want to)
- This doesn't apply as much these days, but I'd like for it to have improved graphics as well.

 

[Canadamus Prime]

Preferably they should be an improvement upon the original.