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Introduction
Sequels are pretty much inevitable these days. If a video game manages to have any kind of success at all, chances are it will get a follow-up as soon as possible. But it’s hard to capture lightning in a bottle twice, and many sequels fail to live up to the original.
These are our Top 5 worst video game sequels. Check out the list then tell us which sequels disappointed you.
Tell us: Which game sequels disappointed you most?
-- Ken Smith";
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'Driv3r'
The original “Driver” excited players with its cool car chases, but by the time “Driv3r” (also known as “Driver 3”) was released, the series had morphed into a game where a large chunk of the action took place on foot. Sadly, these walking missions were tedious, the game’s storyline was boring, and overall “Driv3r” was more frustrating than fun.";
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'Twisted Metal III'
The popular “Twisted Metal” and “Twisted Metal 2: World Tour” were fun demolition-derby-style games that let you shoot your opponents’ vehicles as well as smack into them. Unfortunately, Sony chose a different developer to make “Twisted Metal III,” and the end result was a game that played like a Cliff Notes version of the first two. It just had too much of a “been there, played that” feel.";
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'Super Mario Bros. 2'
The biggest problem with “Super Mario Bros. 2” was that it wasn’t designed to be a “Mario” title. It was really a Japanese game called “Yume Kôjô: Doki Doki Panic” that was re-skinned to fit into the “Mario” universe. Sure, it looked the part, but it didn’t quite feel like you were playing a “Super Mario Bros.” game. This was way back in 1988, but can you imagine Nintendo trying to pull this with its flagship character today?";
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'Zelda 2: The Adventure of Link'
“Zelda 2: The Adventure of Link” is an example of a sequel going too far in its effort to separate itself from the original. Where the first “Zelda” was shown in the top-down perspective, “Zelda 2” was essentially a side-scroller. Also, instead of collecting Rupees (money) like in the first “Zelda,” gamers collected experience points. With these kinds of changes, it’s not hard to see why “The Adventure of Link” is considered the black sheep of the franchise.";
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'Bomberman: Act Zero'
The original “Bomberman,” released in the early ‘80s, was simple entertainment. Maybe all you did was run around a maze planting bombs while trying to avoid your enemies, but it was fun. Regrettably, “Bomberman: Act Zero” was anything but entertaining.
“Act Zero” had horrible camera angles that made it hard to see the action. Your digital enemies always seemed to know where you’d be, making it all-but impossible to complete all 99 levels. Plus, the only way you could play a friend was if both of you were online. If that’s not bad enough, they turned Bomberman into some kind of cyborg creature. That’s just not right!
Tell us: Which sequels disappointed you most?";
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