We all have our favourite franchises and over the years have bought many games to support each particular one. While I was relaxing in the morning sunI thought about going through my own franchises just to see how much I had invested over the years.
I don't buy games blindly if they are part of a series I love but I am more likely to play a less than stellar game if it is part of a series I really like.
So here are a fair few of my main franchises, feel free to add yours!
Ace Combat
A series I have enjoyed since day 1. Loved it on PS1 mainly due to the brilliant sound the first one had and the really exciting gameplay. They got even better on PS2 and peaked there I feel.
Breath of Fire
A sweet and classic franchise with old school gameplay. I have yet to complete a single one though! Shocking!
Castlevania
One of the greatest franchises around for me. I like every game pictured, even the much maligned PS2 versions.
Final Fantasy
Needs no introduction really. Been a fan since the early 90's. Pretty much everything here was bought new also.
Mana
Another series I have adored since 1993. It gets a lot of flak overall but I do enjoy games like Legend and Dawn very much.
Mario
A few Mario games in my collection. While Kart and the Platformers are a seperate series, Mario is certainly a franchise all on his own. I don't think he is an exceptional character or anything, but the games are almost always fun.
Metroid
First played Metroid on the GB and found it captivating. Since then I have grown to love the series. Prime is an outstanding example of 2d to 3d.
Persona
Persona is superb. Still waiting to track a reasonable copy of P1. Love the modern style setting.
Resident Evil
Another cracking franchise but it does have a few dodgy titles in it. I do really like Dead Aim though. The gamecube Resi 1 is outstanding to this day and Resi 4 an all time classic.
Ridge Racer
While the series has become extremely stale, I still love the gameplay. Pity they don't make a new game and mix it up like they used to.
Shutokou Battle
A franchise that gets lots of love from me. Completed every title there bar the new PS1 version I recently picked up. I don't think the games are brilliant, just extremely compelling and fun.
Silent Hill
Love the series overall, despite it dropping off recently. Looking to import a PS2 Shattered Memories to complete them.
Starfox
Another fun franchise that I love dearly. Masses of replay value in the original and 64. The other two here are very good fun too. Would love a new shooter.
Suikoden
Top RPG action here. The first 2 are amazing, the third is brilliant too. Four is a tad dull but five is meant to be much better. Not had time to play it though!
Wipeout
Ultra cool and ultra playable. Overall a fine franchise but I am not keen on the handling in the newer games.
Xeno
Completed all of these and really enjoyed all. Saga may not be an official follow up but it does reference Gears.
Zelda
Everyone knows I like Zelda! Not keen on WW though!
Other
Just a few random others for fun.
So there are the core of my gaming franchises. There are more for sure but I haven't got all day!
Post some of your own! Pictures welcome!
I don't buy games blindly if they are part of a series I love but I am more likely to play a less than stellar game if it is part of a series I really like.
So here are a fair few of my main franchises, feel free to add yours!
Ace Combat
A series I have enjoyed since day 1. Loved it on PS1 mainly due to the brilliant sound the first one had and the really exciting gameplay. They got even better on PS2 and peaked there I feel.
Breath of Fire
A sweet and classic franchise with old school gameplay. I have yet to complete a single one though! Shocking!
Castlevania
One of the greatest franchises around for me. I like every game pictured, even the much maligned PS2 versions.
Final Fantasy
Needs no introduction really. Been a fan since the early 90's. Pretty much everything here was bought new also.
Mana
Another series I have adored since 1993. It gets a lot of flak overall but I do enjoy games like Legend and Dawn very much.
Mario
A few Mario games in my collection. While Kart and the Platformers are a seperate series, Mario is certainly a franchise all on his own. I don't think he is an exceptional character or anything, but the games are almost always fun.
Metroid
First played Metroid on the GB and found it captivating. Since then I have grown to love the series. Prime is an outstanding example of 2d to 3d.
Persona
Persona is superb. Still waiting to track a reasonable copy of P1. Love the modern style setting.
Resident Evil
Another cracking franchise but it does have a few dodgy titles in it. I do really like Dead Aim though. The gamecube Resi 1 is outstanding to this day and Resi 4 an all time classic.
Ridge Racer
While the series has become extremely stale, I still love the gameplay. Pity they don't make a new game and mix it up like they used to.
Shutokou Battle
A franchise that gets lots of love from me. Completed every title there bar the new PS1 version I recently picked up. I don't think the games are brilliant, just extremely compelling and fun.
Silent Hill
Love the series overall, despite it dropping off recently. Looking to import a PS2 Shattered Memories to complete them.
Starfox
Another fun franchise that I love dearly. Masses of replay value in the original and 64. The other two here are very good fun too. Would love a new shooter.
Suikoden
Top RPG action here. The first 2 are amazing, the third is brilliant too. Four is a tad dull but five is meant to be much better. Not had time to play it though!
Wipeout
Ultra cool and ultra playable. Overall a fine franchise but I am not keen on the handling in the newer games.
Xeno
Completed all of these and really enjoyed all. Saga may not be an official follow up but it does reference Gears.
Zelda
Everyone knows I like Zelda! Not keen on WW though!
Other
Just a few random others for fun.
So there are the core of my gaming franchises. There are more for sure but I haven't got all day!
Post some of your own! Pictures welcome!
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