StaceyPowers Posted December 31, 2021 Share Posted December 31, 2021 Are there any game series where you feel the games are perceived better if one thinks of them as standalone titles set in one universe, rather than belonging to one full “arc”? Like, I would say this is true about Dragon Age. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Blackangel Posted December 31, 2021 Share Posted December 31, 2021 Nintendo's two icons. Mario and Zelda. With Mario, every incarnation of the Mushroom Kingdom is a totally different universe. It's the same with Zelda. Hyrule is never the same from one game to the next. And the differences are so extreme, it's like we're playing the game on the multiverse theory. And this is for the main series, and none of the spinoffs from Mario or Zelda. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m76 Posted December 31, 2021 Share Posted December 31, 2021 I'm thinking Command & Conquer, there was some loose continuity early on, but the games are more or less completely stand alone. GTA of course, but that goes without saying. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazycrab Posted December 31, 2021 Share Posted December 31, 2021 Assassin's Creed, GTA, Final Fantasy, Zelda, Call of Duty, Battlefield, Metal Gear... The more I think about it I can't actually think of very many franchises with more than a few games where they all DO directly connect. Only Mass Effect, Halo and Gears of War come to mind and even their kinda debatable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kane99 Posted January 1, 2022 Share Posted January 1, 2022 Thats a good question. GTA is a definite, but we do know all the games are in the same world aside from maybe the original top down games. Assassins creed somewhat after the first set of games. Honestly I think you guys got most of the good ones listed. I can't think kf anymore off the top of my head. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boblee Posted January 22, 2022 Share Posted January 22, 2022 On 12/31/2021 at 11:45 PM, Crazycrab said: Assassin's Creed, GTA, Final Fantasy, Zelda, Call of Duty, Battlefield, Metal Gear... The more I think about it I can't actually think of very many franchises with more than a few games where they all DO directly connect. Only Mass Effect, Halo and Gears of War come to mind and even their kinda debatable. With the trash they are doing with Battlefield series lately, I think that they have most likely reached where they need to take a breather. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scorpion Posted December 5 Share Posted December 5 Absolutely! “Final Fantasy” often feels richer as standalone stories. Similarly, “The Legend of Zelda” series thrives with its distinct narratives. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
killamch89 Posted December 5 Share Posted December 5 I think Final Fantasy fits this description really well. Each game is set in its own unique world with new characters and stories, but they share thematic and gameplay elements that tie them together as a series. The continuity isn’t about story arcs, but about tone and approach. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
