15 Games That Deserve Sequels

When the game credits roll and you wipe the tears from your eyes, insisting that it's merely the result of onion-cutting, the inherent feeling of "more" inevitably crosses your mind. No matter how fulfilling an experience, gamers tend to be insatiable - and that's how publishers make money, by revisiting old franchises and pumping out new content that may or may not be as good as the original.

Then there are some games that publishers never touch - maybe because they never made enough money to warrant the risk of a sequel or maybe because they were simply put on a shelf and forgotten about. It's these titles that gamers becry as lost chances, the next best thing, or purely nostalgic endeavors.

Titles like as Portal and Shadow of the Colossus might be fantastic games we wish were longer or had the chance to experience for the first time all over again, but that doesn't mean they lend themselves well to sequels. The following list isn't a measure of the best games ever made, merely titles that deserve something more.

#15 - Jet Set Radio Future

It's been too long since Smilebit has put together a playlist that I can listen to for hours on end. The wild heart-pounding tracks were rivalled only by the incredible art design, and the mashup gave gamers a vibrant and memorable experience. It's a formula for success, Sega just needs to break out the blueprints one more time.

#14 - Half-Life 2

I don't even have to explain this entry, so I'll just leave it here.

#13 - Eternal Darkness

This GameCube cult classic gave me my first taste of real fear and confusion within a game. Breaking the fourth wall is a very risky endeavor, one that could pluck the gamer right out of their immersive state, ruining the intended effect, but Eternal Darkness handled it perfectly. Silicon Knights kept players on their toes throughout the whole experience, and a sequel with better graphics and a new set of tricks, they could really blow the lid off of survival horror titles.

#12 - Super Mario Galaxy 2

Nintendo fans thought that they would be seeing gameplay footage from Super Mario Galaxy 3 at E3 2012, but were met with crippling disappointment. The Galaxy series is incredibly well done, balancing the platforming we have come to know and love in past Mario titles with new gameplay mechanics that worked fantastically with the Wii. The game behemoth is well known for revisiting past franchises, so at some point Nintendo will push a new Galaxy title, it's just a matter of when.

#11 - Skate 3

As a solid answer to the Tony Hawk's Pro Skater franchise, Skate has had a place in the hearts of gamers who also have experience dropping on a real half-pipe. The realistic environments and stick-flipping gameplay gave players a challenge they couldn't find in the current versions of THPS. When EA announced they were no longer going to make the Skate franchise, it was as if millions of voices suddenly cried out in terror and were suddenly silenced.

#10 - Psychonauts

Tim Schafer isn't opposed to creating a new Psychonauts, but the sheer fact that it doesn't already exist is reason enough for it to be on this list. The first romp through the subconscious was so entertaining and well-made that it's only natural we want more. I would bet that in the next few years we will see a legitimate sequel to this title.

#9 - Red Dead Redemption

When the credits roll on Red Dead, you might find yourself missing John Marston, whispering sweet nothings to his poster you have pasted on the back of your bedroom door. Creating a sequel - or prequel - to the critically acclaimed Western, would give gamers the chance to be Marston one more time, or maybe seek revenge as his son.

#8 - ChuChu Rocket!

A Game Boy Advance and iPad port of this game just isn't enough! The memories of shouting at my friends over a well-used Dreamcast as they send a cat after me have deep nostalgic roots in my brain. This Bomberman alternative was creative, unique, and massive amounts of fun. ChuChu Rocket! had the best balance of worth in both single- and multiplayer, and it's a title that could be easily remade and fitted to current consoles.

#7 - Mega Man Legends 2

Capcom canceling Mega Man Legends 3 was like Keiji Inafune making house calls to every Mega Man fan just to punch them in the face. Fans have attempted internet movements to jump start development on the game, such as a large Facebook group titled "100,000 Strong for Bringing Back Mega Man Legends 3," but Capcom has yet to respond. 

#6 - Kingdom Hearts 2

Kingdom Hearts is beginning to get a Half Life 3 reputation. Gamers are clamouring for it's existence, but Square Enix is teasing with smaller portable versions of the title. What we really want and need is a full version featuring new environments and characters on a current-gen platform. With Disney's acquisition of Pixar, the company has opened themselves up to a set of untouched IP that would work fantastically in a game.

#5 - The Neverhood

The quirky point-and-click adventure from the late '90s has earned itself a major cult following by charming fans with not only the art style and complex puzzles, but the fantastic - and so incredibly odd - soundtrack. Gamers are beginning to find love in adventure titles again, which makes this the perfect time to reboot our favorite claymation series in it's true form. Let's just not title it Skullmonkeys this time.

#4 - Dark Cloud 2

The Dark Cloud series was touted as a "Zelda killer" in the early '00s, and with Level-5 at the helm, there was always a chance those claims could be true. Unfortunately, the franchise only made it to the second installment. The jump between Dark Cloud and Dark Chronicle was massive. Level-5 implemented a new graphic style, improved gameplay, and just simply created a better game. If the developer had continued on with the series, we might have a Zelda alternative by now.

#3 - PaRappa The Rapper 2

Kick! Punch! It's all in the mind! NaNaOn-Sha brought us the fantastic rhythm title back on the original PlayStation, and completely blew our minds with hilarious lyrics and wild beats. The PaRappa series has never been known to be terribly difficult, but the unique style set it apart from other titles, earning it a spot in the hearts of gamers everywhere.

#2 - Star Wars: Battlefront 2

We all know the tragic story that is Star Wars: Battlefront 3, a game that was almost made and then passed around like so many a-hot potato. Those who have played any of the Battlefront titles know what a fantastic game the third installment could be, especially with newer graphics. Going from a space battle all the way down to a small skirmish on land is a sci-fi nerd's wet dream.

#1 - Beyond Good & Evil

The world created in Beyond Good & Evil is so incredibly robust and interesting that it's impossible to not want more from that game - not to mention Jade stands as one of the most respected female video game protagonists in existence. The title lends itself well to a sequel, and Michel Ancel has stated numerous times that he would like to create something more with the franchise. Videos and fan art have surfaced over the years since the title's initial release, so the interest and fanbase still exists. Ubisoft needs to get the ball rolling and just SHUT UP AND TAKE OUR MONEY.