There have been many games released for all gaming consoles known to man. However, many didn't receive the attention (and perhaps sequel) they deserved. This lists looks at 49 different games without sequels, which games span from the Mattel Intellivision to more recent consoles like the PlayStation 2.
For us, games are about fun. We explore new worlds, frag foes in multiplayer mayhem, level up and play just one more turn before bed. For publishers, games are just disk-shaped cash. When a game does well, you can be sure you'll see sequels, expansion packs and remakes to harvest more cash from a successful start. Flops, on the other hand, never see the light of day again.
Go ahead; try to think of a game that hasn't been extended or remade. Sid Meier's Pirates! was richly reincarnated. Pitfall Harry returned for a new, uninspired adventure. Even the classic, button-mashing Decathlon has come back again and again. If you strain, you might come up with one or two, offhand. We've got 49 for you... a list of the 49 best games ever made that never had a sequel.
With so much room for argument, let's be clear about the ground rules. We've not only excluded games with sequels, but also expansion packs and remakes. Games that have been ported to multiple platforms are fine, but not games from gigantic franchises. You may want to see a sequel for a classic Star Wars or D&D game, but those don't count for this list. There are no games here from 2006 or later, because if you liked it, there's probably a sequel on the way. Finally, massively multiplayer online games are right out. Their constantly updated content smells too much like other games' sequels and expansions.
Before you scream that we missed your favorite classic, give that game a good Googling. A lot of classics have easily forgotten sequels or follow-on games that quickly shed the prequel's name. For example, Kid Icarus had a sequel you might have missed (Kid Icarus: Of Myths and Monsters) and Maniac Mansion was followed by a game (Maniac Mansion: Day of the Tentacle) that many have forgotten was a sequel. Also, several of your faves, like NiGHTS Into Dreams and StarCraft, have sequels in the works. Enough talk! On with the 49 Best Sequel-Less Games!
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