10 Decisions That Ruined Popular Video Game Franchises

🎮Capcom's Marvel vs Capcom series suffered from a lackluster installment with limited character roster and poor sales.

⭐️The Star Fox series failed to reinvent itself with the 2016 release, leading to disappointment among fans.

🏙️The launch of SimCity in 2013 was plagued by server issues and a poor online gaming experience.

🌌The Mass Effect series faced backlash due to the unsatisfactory ending in Mass Effect 3.

🧟The Dead Rising franchise lost its charm and fanbase with the release of Dead Rising 4, featuring changes that displeased longtime fans.

What was the downfall of the Marvel vs Capcom series?

—The downfall of the Marvel vs Capcom series was the release of Marvel vs Capcom Infinite in 2017, which had a smaller roster, lack of iconic characters like X-Men, and poor sales.

Why did the Star Fox series fail to reinvent itself?

—The Star Fox series failed to reinvent itself with the release of Star Fox Zero in 2016 due to awkward controls, frustrating gameplay, and outdated mission structure.

What issues did SimCity face during its launch?

—SimCity faced server issues, crashes, and lost save data during its launch in 2013, resulting in a disastrous first impression and backlash from players.

What caused the backlash in the Mass Effect series?

—The backlash in the Mass Effect series was caused by the ending of Mass Effect 3, which featured limited choices and similarities across different outcomes, resulting in disappointment among fans.

Why did the Dead Rising franchise lose its fanbase?

—The Dead Rising franchise lost its fanbase with the release of Dead Rising 4, which made the game easier, changed the protagonist's appearance and voice actor, and removed staple features like the time limit.

00:00Introduction to moments or decisions that led to the ruin of popular video game franchises.

00:11Marvel vs Capcom series suffered due to a lackluster installment with limited character roster and poor sales.

01:19Star Fox series failed to reinvent itself with a disappointing release in 2016.

02:03SimCity faced server issues and a disastrous launch in 2013, resulting in a negative reception.

02:45Mass Effect series faced backlash due to the unsatisfactory ending in Mass Effect 3.

03:39Dead Rising franchise lost its charm and fanbase with the release of Dead Rising 4.

04:30Ghost Recon series faced criticism for its shift to open world gameplay.

05:22Command and Conquer series declined after making significant changes to gameplay.

06:09Dead Space series lost its horror elements with the release of Dead Space 3.

06:59Batman Arkham series suffered from a poor implementation of the games as a service model.

08:12Metal Gear series faced difficulties after the departure of Hideo Kojima.