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I personally did not care for Metal Gear Solid 2, so I can't say it's a "consistently great series" (let alone the most.) I honestly can't think of a series with more than 3 entries that I would label "consistently great"(whereas quality trios or trilogies abound.)
Probably the closest would be the Fallout series, with New Vegas being within epsilon of "great"
Probably the closest would be the Fallout series, with New Vegas being within epsilon of "great"
As much as I love SMT and its associated spin-offs, as much as I love all the Castlevanias that were made in the same likeness as Symphony of the Night, or as much as I like Ys, and Onimusha, none of them compare to Monster Hunter. I'd have completely given up gaming during the sixth generation if not for Monster Hunter. Monster Hunter was such a breath of fresh air, a video game that actually acted like a video game (I imagine most Japanese gamers probably agree with this sentiment).
I have a feeling it'll be a long time before I play anything that sparked my excitement for videogames since I played the original so many moons ago...
I have a feeling it'll be a long time before I play anything that sparked my excitement for videogames since I played the original so many moons ago...
I don't know about rationg Uncharted and God Of War as up and comers. There's four Uncharted games that range in quality from Very Good (Golden Abyss) to genre-defining excellence (Among Thieves).
There's five God Of War games that range in quality from Very Good (Ghost of Sparta) to best handheld game ever (Chains Of Olympus) to genre-defining excellence (I and II).
God Of War III itself was excellent...it's just that it was so unrepentantly angry and so brutally and extravagantly violent that people didn't really know what to think when it was over.
Then there's the Halo and Call Of Duty series, both of which fall under the "If you liked one of them, you'll most likely like all of them" byline.
Metal Gear is a consistently great series, but it's not alone.
There's five God Of War games that range in quality from Very Good (Ghost of Sparta) to best handheld game ever (Chains Of Olympus) to genre-defining excellence (I and II).
God Of War III itself was excellent...it's just that it was so unrepentantly angry and so brutally and extravagantly violent that people didn't really know what to think when it was over.
Then there's the Halo and Call Of Duty series, both of which fall under the "If you liked one of them, you'll most likely like all of them" byline.
Metal Gear is a consistently great series, but it's not alone.
Never liked metal gear, it would have to be castlevania for me... especially sotn and the DS games..
While it may not rank very highly on most peoples lists, the Ratchet & Clank series is probably the only one (on proper consoles) that has never let me down in terms of enjoyment.
Zelda, because the CD-i games don't exist.
Core Mario games as well, both 2D and 3D.
Metroid. And yes, I know there is such a thing as "Other M", but I liked that as well.
Bit.Trip (Holmes, why did you not mention this?!)
Some others might qualify as well, depending on if you interpret two games as being a series.
Core Mario games as well, both 2D and 3D.
Metroid. And yes, I know there is such a thing as "Other M", but I liked that as well.
Bit.Trip (Holmes, why did you not mention this?!)
Some others might qualify as well, depending on if you interpret two games as being a series.
I've never played Arena, but Daggerfall, Morrowind, Oblivion, and Skyrim have all been fantastic, so that's four straight Elder Scrolls games. Maybe I should play Arena...
Most consistantly good series in my opinion (and in no particular order, mind)
MGS
Zelda
Uncharted (if you're counting newer titles)
Monster Hunter
Pokemon
Mario
Final Fantasy
Super Smash Bros
Assassin's Creed
Call of Duty
(Hang me for those last two. Hate them for being milked, but in the context of this topic, don't fix what's not broken. Especially considering both AC3 and BO2 look to be changing things up.)
Series that have good starts but need more installments:
Littlebigplanet
Star Wars Battlefront
Hawk games (Warhawk, Starhawk)
Portal
MGS
Zelda
Uncharted (if you're counting newer titles)
Monster Hunter
Pokemon
Mario
Final Fantasy
Super Smash Bros
Assassin's Creed
Call of Duty
(Hang me for those last two. Hate them for being milked, but in the context of this topic, don't fix what's not broken. Especially considering both AC3 and BO2 look to be changing things up.)
Series that have good starts but need more installments:
Littlebigplanet
Star Wars Battlefront
Hawk games (Warhawk, Starhawk)
Portal
@TheGlue29,
I meant "up-and-comers" as in the time they have been around. The Metal Gear series started in 1987. Relatively speaking, Uncharted and God of War are much more recent series.
Don't get me wrong: I agree with you. Uncharted, in particular, is one of the best series ever made. But I am curious to see if this consistency holds up for another 15 years. :)
I meant "up-and-comers" as in the time they have been around. The Metal Gear series started in 1987. Relatively speaking, Uncharted and God of War are much more recent series.
Don't get me wrong: I agree with you. Uncharted, in particular, is one of the best series ever made. But I am curious to see if this consistency holds up for another 15 years. :)
Shin Megami Tensei games. Either it be core or spinoff, they always deliver the best JRPG experience for me. Nocturne and Persona 4 my personal favorites.
Sorry man, Snake's Revenge is not good. It's not good. Chain broken, dude. Also you gotta have at least 3 games in the series so I pick Fallout with Monkey Island and Grand Theft Auto. The first two top-down and London '69 GTAs are still fantastic TODAY.
"Up-and-comers like Uncharted, God of War, or Pikmin have a shot, but they are too relatively new to really feel eligible at this point."
This statement made me laugh... Uncharted's had a whole trilogy and a handheld game. God of War is on whichever number its on, including a couple of handheld games.. And Pikmin is a fumbled Nintendo series, which is every series other then Mario, Zelda and maybe Kirby (yes, I put Metroid in the fumbled pile..)..
Only reason any of these (other then fumbled Pikmin series) don't fall into the consistently catagory, is what? Because they've only started over this past decade and don't have 20+ years under their belt?.. You know how many series that limits the playing field to, if we look at it that way?
Honestly, if the game has more then 2 entries, specially if it has more then 2 PLUS handheld iterations, then I think they're more then fair game --SPECIALLY-- if the series is of the "every year" variety, like Assassin's Creed (which is of this gen only, has 4 games in the console pile and like 1 or 2 in the handheld pile, at the moment). Considering that series has been consistently churned out, but has had a lack of consistency through the entire thing, I'm pretty sure it's just as worthy to be judged right along with any Metal Gear Solid (which is going to be similarly at its 5th game, right along with Assassin's Creed soon, despite having other games in the same series, as handhelds and otherwise..)
Honestly though, I don't know what I'd say the greatest series, consistently, of all time is, because I don't really think any of them have been all that consistent.. I mean read Tony's article about NSMB2 and see how Mario games have been great, but they've been far from consistent. Zelda falls int he same boat.. Metroid does too.. Metal Gear (the entire series, NES and PSP games included).. Mega Man's had its ups and downs.. Castlevaina disappeared on consoles for a while, for a reason.. Don't even tell me you think Final Fantasy's been consistently great when every new game comes with a new set of bitching and slap fights.. Contra barely even exists as a series.. And Sonic's been a joke in the industry for how long now?
Shit, at this point I'm willing to give it to CoD -even if I don't agree with it- because its been the most consistent overall: 6 hours of single player and tons of multiplayer for whoever can constantly look at it for the next year. It has to sell ridiculously well, every year, for some reason, doesn't it?
This statement made me laugh... Uncharted's had a whole trilogy and a handheld game. God of War is on whichever number its on, including a couple of handheld games.. And Pikmin is a fumbled Nintendo series, which is every series other then Mario, Zelda and maybe Kirby (yes, I put Metroid in the fumbled pile..)..
Only reason any of these (other then fumbled Pikmin series) don't fall into the consistently catagory, is what? Because they've only started over this past decade and don't have 20+ years under their belt?.. You know how many series that limits the playing field to, if we look at it that way?
Honestly, if the game has more then 2 entries, specially if it has more then 2 PLUS handheld iterations, then I think they're more then fair game --SPECIALLY-- if the series is of the "every year" variety, like Assassin's Creed (which is of this gen only, has 4 games in the console pile and like 1 or 2 in the handheld pile, at the moment). Considering that series has been consistently churned out, but has had a lack of consistency through the entire thing, I'm pretty sure it's just as worthy to be judged right along with any Metal Gear Solid (which is going to be similarly at its 5th game, right along with Assassin's Creed soon, despite having other games in the same series, as handhelds and otherwise..)
Honestly though, I don't know what I'd say the greatest series, consistently, of all time is, because I don't really think any of them have been all that consistent.. I mean read Tony's article about NSMB2 and see how Mario games have been great, but they've been far from consistent. Zelda falls int he same boat.. Metroid does too.. Metal Gear (the entire series, NES and PSP games included).. Mega Man's had its ups and downs.. Castlevaina disappeared on consoles for a while, for a reason.. Don't even tell me you think Final Fantasy's been consistently great when every new game comes with a new set of bitching and slap fights.. Contra barely even exists as a series.. And Sonic's been a joke in the industry for how long now?
Shit, at this point I'm willing to give it to CoD -even if I don't agree with it- because its been the most consistent overall: 6 hours of single player and tons of multiplayer for whoever can constantly look at it for the next year. It has to sell ridiculously well, every year, for some reason, doesn't it?
Halo.
Max Payne.
Fable.
Ratchet and Clank.
But mostly Halo. Halo's been actually getting better and better since ODST (Anniversary included).
Max Payne.
Fable.
Ratchet and Clank.
But mostly Halo. Halo's been actually getting better and better since ODST (Anniversary included).
Depending on how forgiving you are of old school RPGs for displaying the tropes of their genre or technological limits when they were made, the answer may well be Dragon Quest. There are nine of these, all of which were exemplary titles in the time that they were made, many of which hold up very well even today (which is for the best since American gamers didn't get a chance to play most of them until recently.)
Even the spinoffs are quite entertaining, though Rocket Slime takes a bit to get into.
Even the spinoffs are quite entertaining, though Rocket Slime takes a bit to get into.
If you're under the delusion that the game-play pre-MGS4 in the series is anything but dated and awkward, the voice acting anything but embarrassingly bad, and the story and characterization anything but amateurish at best, then sure, I guess you could say that. Hardcore MGS fans are something that I will never be able to comprehend. There is no single element of those games that has not been done better somewhere else.
I love the entire Metal Gear series except for MGS2, which I hate almost completely. Not just because they Snake-blocked me, either. SHELL is one of the dullest game environments I've ever played in.
Oh, and I just remembered VR Missions, too! That was just stupid and unnecessary.
Oh, and I just remembered VR Missions, too! That was just stupid and unnecessary.
No it's not. I hated Raiden in MGS 2, the Oil Rig Setting was boring.
Always preferred Splinter Cells realism over MGS' gamey stealth mechanics.
The inventory is not intuitive to browse.
Screw cinematic games, I'm not playing games so I have to watch 40 min long cutscenes.
If any game series deserves praise for consistently being awesome and reinventing itself in an exciting way it is Zelda.
Always preferred Splinter Cells realism over MGS' gamey stealth mechanics.
The inventory is not intuitive to browse.
Screw cinematic games, I'm not playing games so I have to watch 40 min long cutscenes.
If any game series deserves praise for consistently being awesome and reinventing itself in an exciting way it is Zelda.
Half-Life. Every single game is a shooter worth playing and multiple times. Even Episode One, for how short and oddly structured it is, it worth it.
Metal Gear and MG2 haven't aged well; frankly, neither has MGS and to say MGS2 has its problems would be an understatement. I wouldn't even say MGS4 is 100% golden and Peace Walker can go jump.
What I'm trying to say is, MGS3 is the only one which is truly stand-out great and/or hasn't shown its age yet.
The most consistently great series would have to be something like Kirby or Pac Man.
What I'm trying to say is, MGS3 is the only one which is truly stand-out great and/or hasn't shown its age yet.
The most consistently great series would have to be something like Kirby or Pac Man.
Come on, dudes, get real; Grand Theft Auto's have all been great. With the major ones being beyond amazing.
If you're looking for the Best studio ever, then Rockstar. Cause those guys have been impeccable with their taste in videogames since 1998.
People, get real.
If you're looking for the Best studio ever, then Rockstar. Cause those guys have been impeccable with their taste in videogames since 1998.
People, get real.
definitely, and lol at those who laugh at the Acid series.
it's one of the funnest and most unique games ever made.
love the card system plus the lovely and colouful style is just amazing.
even the VR missions was an awesome game since it gave you some practice and new techniques.
i think the Metroid games are close to perfection, pokemon, mario and maybe Zelda.
i also think Virtua Fighter series as well as Tekken are improving in each iteration.
all in all i think most Nintendo franchises are consistent in terms of quality and fun
it's one of the funnest and most unique games ever made.
love the card system plus the lovely and colouful style is just amazing.
even the VR missions was an awesome game since it gave you some practice and new techniques.
i think the Metroid games are close to perfection, pokemon, mario and maybe Zelda.
i also think Virtua Fighter series as well as Tekken are improving in each iteration.
all in all i think most Nintendo franchises are consistent in terms of quality and fun
Mario games, Zelda games, Portal games. Rhythm Heaven. Main Pokemon games. Super Smash Brothers. Pikmin.
@Anticitizen-One
lol im sorry but GTA are one of the most boring games i've ever played.
each iteration dwindles down in terms of fun factor. only GTAIII and Vice City are the only redeeming games they have.
plus they try too hard to make a serious story but it always fall flat face in the end.
please don't even mention Rockstar Games in the same pedestal as Nintendo and others.
get real.
i would also like to add Shin Megami Tensei games since t hey always try something new and innovating in each installment.
lol im sorry but GTA are one of the most boring games i've ever played.
each iteration dwindles down in terms of fun factor. only GTAIII and Vice City are the only redeeming games they have.
plus they try too hard to make a serious story but it always fall flat face in the end.
please don't even mention Rockstar Games in the same pedestal as Nintendo and others.
get real.
i would also like to add Shin Megami Tensei games since t hey always try something new and innovating in each installment.
sorry MGS4 was not very good
Ridiculous nonsensical story and characters
Way too linear
Cutscenes were too long.
And you couldn't even lean or hide against a wall correctly.
MGS3 was awesome though
Ridiculous nonsensical story and characters
Way too linear
Cutscenes were too long.
And you couldn't even lean or hide against a wall correctly.
MGS3 was awesome though
I have to go with either Zelda or Metroid. Yes, Other M and Prime Hunters were both good.
Another good one is Fatal Frame, which has yet to disappoint me.
Another good one is Fatal Frame, which has yet to disappoint me.
Advance Wars. Not a single bad game. MGS had the acid series which I actually enjoyed but they weren't very good.
sorry MGS4 was not very good
Ridiculous nonsensical story and characters
Way too linear
Cutscenes were too long.
And you couldn't even lean or hide against a wall correctly.
MGS3 was awesome though
Ridiculous nonsensical story and characters
Way too linear
Cutscenes were too long.
And you couldn't even lean or hide against a wall correctly.
MGS3 was awesome though
Sorry, MGS4's terribadness forces Metal Gear's exclusion.
Persona is the obvious choice as far as I can see; long running, and excellent games at every step. The rest of the SMT games are pretty damned good too.
Bioware / Black Isle's infinity engine games are close enough related in setting and theme that I'd consider them a series, and whilst some may have been better than others, they're all still excellent games.
Persona is the obvious choice as far as I can see; long running, and excellent games at every step. The rest of the SMT games are pretty damned good too.
Bioware / Black Isle's infinity engine games are close enough related in setting and theme that I'd consider them a series, and whilst some may have been better than others, they're all still excellent games.
Mario
Zelda
Metroid
Kirby
Street Fighter
Devil May Cry (Yes 2 was bad, but not that bad)
Castlevania
Metal Gear
Deus Ex (Yes even Invisible War)
Assassin's Creed
Counter-Strike
Those are just the ones I can think of off the top of my head.
Zelda
Metroid
Kirby
Street Fighter
Devil May Cry (Yes 2 was bad, but not that bad)
Castlevania
Metal Gear
Deus Ex (Yes even Invisible War)
Assassin's Creed
Counter-Strike
Those are just the ones I can think of off the top of my head.
Elder scrolls always did well critically. Only problem was each new game made the last one feel like it was made on 16th century tech.
I'm a huge fan of MGS, but even I think that MGS2 was a bad point - the game was really unbalanced and I beat it on hard with no trouble (or sneaking - a bad thing) by simply tranquilizing everyone in a room before entering it...
It's up there though.
It's up there though.
Metroid's had a pretty spotless recor- Oh wait...
Well there's Zelda! I mean, even the spinoffs were- Oh wait Phantom Hourglass was crap...
Pokemo- No... Gen 4 was pretty bad...
Not a lot of people liked Sunshine... Sonic 06 was the ET current gen consoles, FFXIII was garbage...
The only long-standing franchise I can think of with a completely spotless record is Kirby, which is kind of funny if you think about it.
Well there's Zelda! I mean, even the spinoffs were- Oh wait Phantom Hourglass was crap...
Pokemo- No... Gen 4 was pretty bad...
Not a lot of people liked Sunshine... Sonic 06 was the ET current gen consoles, FFXIII was garbage...
The only long-standing franchise I can think of with a completely spotless record is Kirby, which is kind of funny if you think about it.
Earthbound games (or Mother if that's how you swing), Bit. Trip series, Core Mario series, and Zelda.
All consistently awesome.
All consistently awesome.
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