Poll: Trilogy! :(

[Aiden Rebirth]

I always shudder when a developer announces there shiny new IP is a planned trilogy. personally I prefer if they made a single act, and then if the gameplay rocked if they just made another game set in a different world, with a different story entirely, and just kept the gameplay, and transfered it over.(i.e. final fantasy, dragon quest, etc.) I think that would be cooler, however then things get worse after the shiny trilogy is over the dev's take a look at there cash cow and scream "LET'S MAKE A FOURTH GAME!!!" (metal gear...) Basically what I'm asking is, Do you guys hate trilogies? (even though you know they won't stay trilogies)

 

[gamebrain89]

Depends, if the games sucks, yes. If the game was great, Like Mass Effect, then, by all means, bring on the trilogy!

 

[BBLIZZARD]

I feel differently about trilogies, but right now I'm sick of them because every game seems to be a part of one. Halo was a single game at first, but because of it's sucsess, it evolved into a trilogy. Will there be a fourth halo?(Not counting ODST) Looking at sales, most likely.

What I don't get was games like Too Human, that planned to be a Trilogy from the begining, but the one thing Silicon Knights didn't count on was the fact that Too Human sucked. So why would I want more?

And I hope this is a joke but I heard that Mirror's Edge was to be a Trilogy. That sure is a stretch for a game that has no plot progression.

 

[shatnershaman]

When is Halo 4 coming out?

I like Trilogies since they usually produce 2 great things (Halo,Super Mario Bros., Original Star Wars Trilogy)

 

[Bulletinmybrain]

I always shudder when a developer announces there shiny new IP is a planned trilogy. personally I prefer if they made a single act, and then if the gameplay rocked if they just made another game set in a different world, with a different story entirely, and just kept the gameplay, and transfered it over.(i.e. final fantasy, dragon quest, etc.) I think that would be cooler, however then things get worse after the shiny trilogy is over the dev's take a look at there cash cow and scream "LET'S MAKE A FOURTH GAME!!!" (metal gear...) Basically what I'm asking is, Do you guys hate trilogies? (even though you know they won't stay trilogies)

Technically there are six(?) metal gears, but they all have a story of their own that lend a hand to the finale.(MGS4)

And there are more planned.

 

[darthzew]

Trilogies are great if they're not done for the sake of being a trilogy. Because if something's written around being a trilogy it usually follows the same progression. First, there's a bad guy and then we put him down. Second, that bad guy either had some friends that are more powerful or he made a miraculous comeback. Usually a bigger battle ensues but it's obvious this is only the beginning. Third, huge battle and then the conclusion.

That covered Halo, Star Wars, and Lord of the Rings.

 

[Aiden Rebirth]

I always shudder when a developer announces there shiny new IP is a planned trilogy. personally I prefer if they made a single act, and then if the gameplay rocked if they just made another game set in a different world, with a different story entirely, and just kept the gameplay, and transfered it over.(i.e. final fantasy, dragon quest, etc.) I think that would be cooler, however then things get worse after the shiny trilogy is over the dev's take a look at there cash cow and scream "LET'S MAKE A FOURTH GAME!!!" (metal gear...) Basically what I'm asking is, Do you guys hate trilogies? (even though you know they won't stay trilogies)

Technically there are six(?) metal gears, but they all have a story of their own that lend a hand to the finale.(MGS4)

And there are more planned.

I'm just talking about main series not like spin offs or portable excursions.

 

[Bulletinmybrain]

I always shudder when a developer announces there shiny new IP is a planned trilogy. personally I prefer if they made a single act, and then if the gameplay rocked if they just made another game set in a different world, with a different story entirely, and just kept the gameplay, and transfered it over.(i.e. final fantasy, dragon quest, etc.) I think that would be cooler, however then things get worse after the shiny trilogy is over the dev's take a look at there cash cow and scream "LET'S MAKE A FOURTH GAME!!!" (metal gear...) Basically what I'm asking is, Do you guys hate trilogies? (even though you know they won't stay trilogies)

Technically there are six(?) metal gears, but they all have a story of their own that lend a hand to the finale.(MGS4)

And there are more planned.

I'm just talking about main series not like spin offs or portable excursions.

There are six. Metal Gear, Metal Gear 2, Metal Gear Solid, Metal Gear Solid 2, Metal Gear Solid 3, Metal Gear Solid 4. If I wanted to include spin-offs and portables there are over 10.

 

[shatnershaman]

Technically there are six(?) metal gears, but they all have a story of their own that lend a hand to the finale.(MGS4)

And there are more planned.

Way more than six.

Metal Gear
Metal Gear 2
Metal Gear Solid
Metal Gear Solid 2
Metal Gear Solid 3
Metal Gear Solid Portable Ops
Metal Gear Solid Portable Ops +
Metal Gear Ac!d
Metal Gear Ac!d 2
Snake's Revenge
Metal Gear: Ghost Babel
Metal Gear Solid: Mobile
Metal Gear Online

Nice cash cow Konami. Its too bad good trilogies never stay that way.

 

[Bluntknife]

scary thought: Crysis is supposed to be a trilogy.
Just imagine Crysis 3...is there somthing better than photo realistic?
like photo-orgasmic?

 

[Good morning blues]

There's nothing inherently wrong with a trilogy/franchise. Some games are really great, and make me want to return to that world. The problem, I think, comes when you plan for a franchise from the very beginning (which publishers do with every new IP in this franchise-driven industry). A game has to be great on its own merits. If it is, I'll probably want to return to it.

 

[HomeAliveIn45]

Really? Who would dislike games based on how they're released in relation to its sequals?

 

[Aiden Rebirth]

Really? Who would dislike games based on how they're released in relation to its sequals?

I'm not saying I won't play it, but it honestly destroys my excitement for the story, because I know the fight will not be finished. also it makes my wallet blush, it also says "we want to milk you for all your worth"

 

[Praelanthor]

scary thought: Crysis is supposed to be a trilogy.
Just imagine Crysis 3...is there somthing better than photo realistic?
like photo-orgasmic?

perhaps yahtzee's force feedback codpeice

 

[Pigeon_Grenade]

depends how good the game was and if ideas are still afoot

 

[Bulletinmybrain]

Technically there are six(?) metal gears, but they all have a story of their own that lend a hand to the finale.(MGS4)

And there are more planned.

Way more than six.

Metal Gear
Metal Gear 2
Metal Gear Solid
Metal Gear Solid 2
Metal Gear Solid 3
Snake's Revenge



Nice cash cow Konami. Its too bad good trilogies never stay that way.

7 games that are on consoles, the others are on portables and such. Nice way to fail shatner.

(With snakes revenge not being really part of the series, even though its cannon. Its ideas are not really expanded on as others in the series.

 

[HomeAliveIn45]

Really? Who would dislike games based on how they're released in relation to its sequals?

I'm not saying I won't play it, but it honestly destroys my excitement for the story, because I know the fight will not be finished. also it makes my wallet blush, it also says "we want to milk you for all your worth"

Wait, wait, wait. They didn't have to make 2 extra games for you. And you don't have to buy them. And you DO know the fight will be finished... after 2 more bouts 0f 6-12 hours of (hopefully) fun and exciting gameplay.

 

[shatnershaman]

7 games that are on consoles, the others are on portables and such. Nice way to fail shatner.

Wow, I like your logic of only consoles count.

 

[Erana]

Frankly, I hate it when they try to make a stand alone anything into a game. Use the same universe, go "meh" with the original characters and do something original.
Final Fantasy, you did something right.

 

[Bulletinmybrain]

7 games that are on consoles, the others are on portables and such. Nice way to fail shatner.

Wow, I like your logic of only consoles count.

He asked for games that are not portable's and different verisons of.. God shaman your fail is rising...