Posted September 23, 2015
system shock
half life
half life
Hiron1968
Hiron1968
Registered: Jul 2011
From United States
TR*MP MUST DIE
Find me in STEAM OT
Registered: Dec 2012
From Other
Posted September 23, 2015
I want to know what everyone's fascination with trilogies is. XD
A lot of times when a 3rd game, or movie, gets made, it becomes very obvious they should have stopped at two.
A lot of times when a 3rd game, or movie, gets made, it becomes very obvious they should have stopped at two.
gamefood
The flaming beer will burp you down!
Registered: Apr 2009
From Germany
Posted September 23, 2015
Counter question: why all has to be a trilogy these days?
Ed: Damn, ninja'd by 'Space Chtulhvader'
Ed: Damn, ninja'd by 'Space Chtulhvader'
Post edited September 23, 2015 by gamefood
MrGOTIME
Eternal Noob
Registered: May 2010
From United States
Posted September 23, 2015
It's the 3rd game curse.
Look at some of the 3rd games that weren't as good as the other two...
Mass Effect 3 (I disagree, I loved ME3, but quite a few folks hated it)
Dragon Age Inquisition (again, I actually thoroughly am enjoying it)
Van Helsing 3 (haven't played it yet, but it's scored significantly lower)
Risen 3 (same story as VH3)
Eschalon 3
The list goes on. I often wonder if it has to do with expectations. I think people put the 3rd game of a series on such a high pedestal (especially b/c the 3rd game is usually the last).
Some 3rd games are awesome though.
Morrowind (I think that was the 3rd main release?)
Fallout 3
Mass Effect 3 (my personal addition, though I think most folks put it in the above list)
The Witcher 3 (this one stands out as a great 3rd game).
Anyway, just my 2 cents. The answer is Star Wars :-D
Look at some of the 3rd games that weren't as good as the other two...
Mass Effect 3 (I disagree, I loved ME3, but quite a few folks hated it)
Dragon Age Inquisition (again, I actually thoroughly am enjoying it)
Van Helsing 3 (haven't played it yet, but it's scored significantly lower)
Risen 3 (same story as VH3)
Eschalon 3
The list goes on. I often wonder if it has to do with expectations. I think people put the 3rd game of a series on such a high pedestal (especially b/c the 3rd game is usually the last).
Some 3rd games are awesome though.
Morrowind (I think that was the 3rd main release?)
Fallout 3
Mass Effect 3 (my personal addition, though I think most folks put it in the above list)
The Witcher 3 (this one stands out as a great 3rd game).
Anyway, just my 2 cents. The answer is Star Wars :-D
Post edited September 23, 2015 by MrGOTIME
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Gloomy User
Registered: Mar 2010
From United States
Posted September 23, 2015
Because.
markrichardb
Games Writer
Registered: Apr 2012
From United Kingdom
Posted September 23, 2015
Aye. It’s not uncommon for the first game of a franchise to be charming yet rough, the second a perfectly polished gem with all the greatest ideas, and the third to tread water. Franchises like Half Life and System Shock are cemented further in our memories because they never had that downfall.
darthspudius
Steam is Power!
Registered: May 2011
From United Kingdom
Posted September 23, 2015
Probably because they know they couldn't live up to the hype of the second game? Using Half Life as an example.
drealmer7
finding balance
Registered: Dec 2010
From United States
Posted September 23, 2015
*something about the real Fallout 3 that never got made*
Grargar
Insert cat to continue
Registered: Aug 2012
From Greece
Posted September 23, 2015
Super Mario Bros 3 says hello...
gamefood
The flaming beer will burp you down!
Registered: Apr 2009
From Germany
Posted September 23, 2015
Yes that's apparently true...
And what do they? They destroy their own created cult and made a nonology out of it...err...
I mean a sixology...
*slowly pushes the invisible invisible button to hide time machine and slides it behind sofa*
the last 3 episodes are of course not finished hehe...
*smiles nervously*
hehe... hehe
*starts to sweat and hopes no one here's telepathic talented, because then he/she would know that these last 3 movies are...*
And what do they? They destroy their own created cult and made a nonology out of it...err...
I mean a sixology...
*slowly pushes the invisible invisible button to hide time machine and slides it behind sofa*
the last 3 episodes are of course not finished hehe...
*smiles nervously*
hehe... hehe
*starts to sweat and hopes no one here's telepathic talented, because then he/she would know that these last 3 movies are...*
ZFR
I love gold!
Registered: Jan 2010
From Ireland
Posted September 23, 2015
The Witcher
Thagarus
RNG Citadel
Registered: Jan 2013
From United Kingdom
Posted September 23, 2015
That's all an elaborate pantomime so it doesn't count lol
Probably why some don't have a third chapter is the premise worn thin
And we have plenty of series that are essentially the same game just reskined
Always best to die before you become the villain.
That's my two bottle caps
Probably why some don't have a third chapter is the premise worn thin
And we have plenty of series that are essentially the same game just reskined
Always best to die before you become the villain.
That's my two bottle caps
SoMinimalItsCriminal
New User
Registered: Dec 2011
From United States
Posted September 23, 2015
Empire Earth 1 and 2: Awesome
Empire Earth 3: Shite
Empire Earth 3: Shite
mrcrispy83
*Kicks shin*
Registered: Sep 2011
From United States
Posted September 23, 2015
because the first two games didn't do very well.
ZFR
I love gold!
Registered: Jan 2010
From Ireland
Posted September 23, 2015
Heroes of Might and Magic has 3 as arguably the best of the series on the other hand. As was Duke Nukem 3D. I don't think it's a trend.
Post edited September 23, 2015 by ZFR