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Are the originals better than the sequels? (In gaming)

 
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Basically, are the sequels better than the originals? Like Zelda: Ocarina of time and Majora's mask, was Majora's mask actually better than Ocarina of time? Most people certainly don't say so. So, in your opinion, which one is better, The originals or the follow ups?
Basically, are the sequels better than the originals? Like Zelda: Ocarina of time and Majora's mask, was Majora's mask actually better than Ocarina of time? Most people certainly don't say so. So, in your opinion, which one is better, The originals or the follow ups?
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I think you're mixing up your terms.
When talking about a game and it's sequel, the first game isn't called a prequel.
To use your example, Zelda: TOoT is not a prequel to Majora's mask, just the "original" or "game before it in the series".
A prequel is actaully something that is released after the original that happens before the events shown in the original.
For example Star Wars episode 1. This falls under the category "prequel"
Yeah, I'm picky like that

In some cases a sequel is ok, in others not so much.
Like I would say Super Metroid might be better then the orginal Metroid but I would say Sonic 3 is probally better then Sonic Heroes.
There are arguments for both cases really.

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I think you're mixing up your terms.
When talking about a game and it's sequel, the first game isn't called a prequel.
To use your example, Zelda: TOoT is not a prequel to Majora's mask, just the "original" or "game before it in the series".
A prequel is actaully something that is released after the original that happens before the events shown in the original.
For example Star Wars episode 1. This falls under the category "prequel"
Yeah, I'm picky like that

In some cases a sequel is ok, in others not so much.
Like I would say Super Metroid might be better then the orginal Metroid but I would say Sonic 3 is probally better then Sonic Heroes.
There are arguments for both cases really.

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Thanks DarkHyren, I've edited my post, so now it says 'Originals' instead of 'Prequels'
Thanks DarkHyren, I've edited my post, so now it says 'Originals' instead of 'Prequels'
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As I said, I'm just picky
There are some true prequel games that I would say are better then the originals.
For example, Lufia and Lufia 2. Lufia is the original and Lufia 2 was released afterwards but it's storyline is a prequel to the events in the first Lufia.
In this case Lufia 2 is both a sequel (because it's the second game) and a prequel (because the events happen before the events in Lufia).
This is another case where I prefer the second game over the first one.
I think sequels were great up until the N64 era, but afterwards they mostly just went downhill, instead relying on the fame of the originals to sell copies rather then making better sequels.
As I said, I'm just picky
There are some true prequel games that I would say are better then the originals.
For example, Lufia and Lufia 2. Lufia is the original and Lufia 2 was released afterwards but it's storyline is a prequel to the events in the first Lufia.
In this case Lufia 2 is both a sequel (because it's the second game) and a prequel (because the events happen before the events in Lufia).
This is another case where I prefer the second game over the first one.
I think sequels were great up until the N64 era, but afterwards they mostly just went downhill, instead relying on the fame of the originals to sell copies rather then making better sequels.
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I loved XenoSaga on the PS2, but I think the sequels were way better, and XenoSaga being a good game already, the sequels were amazing. Every game the storyline got more interesting and in depth and they would completely rehaul the battle system and the way you develop your characters. In my opinion, each system was better than the one before, but all of them were amazing. Most games that come to mind have the sequels being better, as the game makers learned what worked and what didn't because of the original, except for some cases when it feels like they just forced the sequel out to make more money, which I felt was the case in Suikoden V, which was alright, but Suikoden IV was amazing, and better than Suikoden III.
I loved XenoSaga on the PS2, but I think the sequels were way better, and XenoSaga being a good game already, the sequels were amazing. Every game the storyline got more interesting and in depth and they would completely rehaul the battle system and the way you develop your characters. In my opinion, each system was better than the one before, but all of them were amazing. Most games that come to mind have the sequels being better, as the game makers learned what worked and what didn't because of the original, except for some cases when it feels like they just forced the sequel out to make more money, which I felt was the case in Suikoden V, which was alright, but Suikoden IV was amazing, and better than Suikoden III.
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i chose neutural because it all depends on the creater of the game like some games have amazing sequels like COD MW2 and others have bad ones or just drag it out to long like GTA IV
i chose neutural because it all depends on the creater of the game like some games have amazing sequels like COD MW2 and others have bad ones or just drag it out to long like GTA IV
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It all depends on the series of games. Sometimes it is both on the same series. For example the Mario Brothers series, it seems like they keep getting better and better, but Super Mario Bros. 2 is the worst game in the series (in my opinion). Another example is the Sonic series, the ones on the genesis kept getting better but these days sonic is known for bad games (outside the ones on the genesis)
It all depends on the series of games. Sometimes it is both on the same series. For example the Mario Brothers series, it seems like they keep getting better and better, but Super Mario Bros. 2 is the worst game in the series (in my opinion). Another example is the Sonic series, the ones on the genesis kept getting better but these days sonic is known for bad games (outside the ones on the genesis)
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I vote the neutral option.
I think it depends on many things and it isn't something that you can tell in advance.
I vote the neutral option.
I think it depends on many things and it isn't something that you can tell in advance.
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I got to say some sequels are better than orignals.

For example, Super Smash Bros. Melee iis better than the original Super Smash Bros. It has more characters to fight as, it has more stages to giht in, and more weapons to destroy your opponents. There are also trophies that you can achieve, more one story modes, filled with the greatest stages.

But sometimes, the originals are better than the sequels. Super Mario Bros. is bad compared to Super mario Bros.
I got to say some sequels are better than orignals.

For example, Super Smash Bros. Melee iis better than the original Super Smash Bros. It has more characters to fight as, it has more stages to giht in, and more weapons to destroy your opponents. There are also trophies that you can achieve, more one story modes, filled with the greatest stages.

But sometimes, the originals are better than the sequels. Super Mario Bros. is bad compared to Super mario Bros.
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Some times and some times not. If they make a better version of the one before then yes but if it's a totally different game then no.
Some times and some times not. If they make a better version of the one before then yes but if it's a totally different game then no.
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I think it depends on the generation, I liked when Zelda was on the N64 but not when it was on nes or whatever it was on before the N64. Same goes for WarHawk, I like the original one for the PS1 but hate the PS3 version. So I think it really depends on the generation. If you love older generations you will probably end up liking the older games better who knows that is just a guess.
I think it depends on the generation, I liked when Zelda was on the N64 but not when it was on nes or whatever it was on before the N64. Same goes for WarHawk, I like the original one for the PS1 but hate the PS3 version. So I think it really depends on the generation. If you love older generations you will probably end up liking the older games better who knows that is just a guess.
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I have to say, I don't really know. I tend to think that sequels would be somewhat better, as long as the creators take the time to fine tune their mistakes and everything like that.
Also, big series or franchises are usually harder to tell whether or not they're better, since there's so many sequels since the original lol... like Sonic for example, where I think that Sonic is definitely degrading. Now it's somewhat back on track, but I'll make a true verdict when Sonic 4 is out.
As for your thing about Zelda, you know what, I somewhat enjoyed Majora's better than Ocarina... but that doesn't necessarily mean it's better lol.
I have to say, I don't really know. I tend to think that sequels would be somewhat better, as long as the creators take the time to fine tune their mistakes and everything like that.
Also, big series or franchises are usually harder to tell whether or not they're better, since there's so many sequels since the original lol... like Sonic for example, where I think that Sonic is definitely degrading. Now it's somewhat back on track, but I'll make a true verdict when Sonic 4 is out.
As for your thing about Zelda, you know what, I somewhat enjoyed Majora's better than Ocarina... but that doesn't necessarily mean it's better lol.
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well in majoras mask is way better than ocarina of time even tho ocrina of time was releasd on may birthday so in those terms sequel but with banjo kazooie and banjo tooie banjo kazzooie wins
well in majoras mask is way better than ocarina of time even tho ocrina of time was releasd on may birthday so in those terms sequel but with banjo kazooie and banjo tooie banjo kazzooie wins
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Game sequels are just improvements on the original, but it really depends on the series.
Game sequels are just improvements on the original, but it really depends on the series.
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Well this is tough to say in zelda i didnt like the Majora's mask i liked TOoT better but in other cases like sonic i mean like sonic 1 ,2,3 it did get better i m undecided
Well this is tough to say in zelda i didnt like the Majora's mask i liked TOoT better but in other cases like sonic i mean like sonic 1 ,2,3 it did get better i m undecided
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i think the original games are better than what is being released these days like they remake games onto consoles like the ds and look at how they turned out the kids these days will never know the fun of the original games before they become crap.
i think the original games are better than what is being released these days like they remake games onto consoles like the ds and look at how they turned out the kids these days will never know the fun of the original games before they become crap.
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Yeah, I think the originals are better. Like in Ty the Tasmanian tiger. The first one was WAY better than the second. Although in cases like sonic 1, 2, 3, and knuckles, this post could be disagreed with
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Most of the time I prefer the originals over their sequels but unless the sequels keep the same gameplay with a few updates and improvements following the original game, then yeah sequels are better!
Most of the time I prefer the originals over their sequels but unless the sequels keep the same gameplay with a few updates and improvements following the original game, then yeah sequels are better!
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its hard to say but i do pick yes. pikmin 2 was way better than pikmin 1. looking at pokemon obviously pokemon HGSS is better than pokemon red and blue but on the other hand OoT is WAAAAY better than Majoras Mask. also (i know the background of it) SMB is better than SMB2. this is why its hard to say but mostly yes they are better
its hard to say but i do pick yes. pikmin 2 was way better than pikmin 1. looking at pokemon obviously pokemon HGSS is better than pokemon red and blue but on the other hand OoT is WAAAAY better than Majoras Mask. also (i know the background of it) SMB is better than SMB2. this is why its hard to say but mostly yes they are better
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i would have to say invbetwwen basicly because some are good others are bad (SONIC)
i would have to say invbetwwen basicly because some are good others are bad (SONIC)
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