10 Game Sequels So Bad They Ruined the Entire Series

Every time a successful game is released, talk inevitably turns to when a sequel will be developed. The proliferation of sequels in gaming is such that seeing brand new franchises is a rare event.

Of course, not every sequel turns out to be as successful as the original. In some cases, game sequels can actually be so bad that they even spoil the series completely. Here are 10 of the worst game sequels so bad they ruined the entire series.

Mass Effect: Andromeda

Mass Effect is arguably one of the best trilogies in the gaming industry, at least in recent times. The sci-fi RPG franchise was a critical and commercial hit, so further entries in the series were almost guaranteed.

Unfortunately, the first sequel outside of the original trilogy was Mass Effect: Andromeda. The main issues with the title came with its presentation. Simply put, there were just too many technical issues and graphical problems. Combine that with an underwhelming story and the game just failed to live up to expectations.

Star Fox Adventures

Considered by itself, Star Fox Adventures is not really all that bad of a game. But what makes this 2002 release so disappointing is the fact that it is nothing like the two Star Fox games that came before it. Rare’s take on the franchise saw a departure from spaceship combat to more of an action-adventure experience. The change of direction was just something that most fans of the series did not want. Despite several more titles following it in the series, sadly, a proper sequel has yet to be released.