I'm afraid to want sequels for good games, because time and time again shows that sequels are failed attempts at capturing the same joy the original had, and brings me to hate it while still wanting it because I fell in love with the series
Madden has done this to me. I loved Madden 2003, so you think buying a cheap 2008 or rented 2010 would be just as fun, right? Nope, the menus feel like clusterfucks and I can't make myself a super bad ass player to fill the running back position. I've since vowed to NEVER play ANY new Madden game ever again, only my Madden 2003 franchise mode for my beloved GC.
I know Madden games aren't real sequels, but I don't care, they're part of a franchise, so I'm counting them