6 Great Games That Aren’t a Sequel

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In the current gaming climate, we are constantly being barraged by remakes, remasters, and game sequels. While there is a sense of nostalgia associated with these types of games, it’s fueled the industry and developers to sometimes put new IPs on the back burner.

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Despite that, there have been a number of games over the years that standalone or exist as the first in a series that can be called the best of the best.

DEADSPACE Though a remake has been announced, the original Deadspace from 2008 still holds up today with its tense atmosphere, innovative gameplay, and eerie sound design.

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SPEC OPS: THE LINE Spec Ops: The Line is a criminally underrated third-person shooter. Despite receiving positive reviews, it was a commercial failure.

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BIOSHOCK Similar to Spec Ops: The Line, Bioshock’s narrative offers up its own surprising twists and turns. It is still easy to get sucked into the world of Rapture today with its delightfully deadly denizens who are hell-bent on not only mutilating you but also themselves.

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ASTRAL CHAIN If you’re looking for a fantastic action-adventure game with a variety of enemies, fast-paced combat, and deep customization, Astral Chain is the game for you.

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INTO THE BREACH Indie games sometimes have trouble finding an audience, but Into the Breach found a dedicated one in gamers who enjoy turn-based strategy games.

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MINECRAFT Minecraft has sold over 238 million copies, and it’s very likely you have a friend with a kid who plays, or perhaps it is a game you get lost in. Its longevity is thanks to the community and accessibility.

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10 Best FMV (Full-Motion Video) Games

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6 Great Games That Aren’t a Sequel

In the current gaming climate, we are constantly being barraged by remakes, remasters, and game sequels. While there is a sense of nostalgia associated with these types of games, it’s fueled the industry and developers to sometimes put new IPs on the back burner.

Despite that, there have been a number of games over the years that standalone or exist as the first in a series that can be called the best of the best.

DEADSPACE Though a remake has been announced, the original Deadspace from 2008 still holds up today with its tense atmosphere, innovative gameplay, and eerie sound design.

SPEC OPS: THE LINE Spec Ops: The Line is a criminally underrated third-person shooter. Despite receiving positive reviews, it was a commercial failure.

BIOSHOCK Similar to Spec Ops: The Line, Bioshock’s narrative offers up its own surprising twists and turns. It is still easy to get sucked into the world of Rapture today with its delightfully deadly denizens who are hell-bent on not only mutilating you but also themselves.

ASTRAL CHAIN If you’re looking for a fantastic action-adventure game with a variety of enemies, fast-paced combat, and deep customization, Astral Chain is the game for you.

INTO THE BREACH Indie games sometimes have trouble finding an audience, but Into the Breach found a dedicated one in gamers who enjoy turn-based strategy games.

MINECRAFT Minecraft has sold over 238 million copies, and it’s very likely you have a friend with a kid who plays, or perhaps it is a game you get lost in. Its longevity is thanks to the community and accessibility.

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10 Best FMV (Full-Motion Video) Games

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