Published on 12:00 AM, February 04, 2016

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Video Games That Deserve A Sequel

There have been one-off video games that were so good that they left our fingers sore and our eyes drowsy from lack of sleep. Then there are the franchises that have broken our hearts by discontinuing. We have compiled a list of video games that, we think, deserve a sequel.

1.Star Wars Republic Commando
This 2005 first-person shooter is probably the best entry in the Star Wars video game franchise till date. One of those rare FPS titles which puts an emphasis on how a player tackles each mission. Republic Commando makes players work their reflexes and strategic thinking ability. It left everyone wanting more after it ended on a cliffhanger. It's high time a developer started working on a second installment. 

2.Crash Bandicoot
Naughty Dog's Crash Bandicoot is a revolutionary platform title. Fast-paced and energetic; Crash Bandicoot is an experience. While the games did start to wane in quality one installment after the other, it's been nearly 7 years since we have got a hold of a Crash Bandicoot title. The gaming universe needs more of the iconic fox.

3.Bully
The rollercoaster tale of Jimmy Hopkins and how he took control of Bullworth Academy only to fall down to the bottom, and then completely take over the school is one that we all loved. Bully was one of the most innovative titles of the era. Rockstar Games and their record for stellar video games titles hit a new high with Bully. Its open-world experience mashed up with the GTA-style gameplay and the fun mini-games made it a win-win for us all. We have all been demanding for a second go at the series and maybe someday, we will find ourselves playing Bully 2.

4.Commandos
Commandos is a unique experience. It's still that series of timeless strategy games that gives us a burst of joy whenever we play them. Okay, the last installment sucked. The whole first-person shooter concept was never meant for a particular franchise where its titles are notable for being extremely complex and requiring a lot of strategy. A good 10 years has passed since then and we still await the next installment. Let's all hope that they return to their roots if they ever make a comeback.

5.Red Dead Redemption
John Marston's world is one that left us all breathless. Red Dead Redemption is still one of the finest open-world games till date. It's one of those titles that can never make you feel bored at any stage. A beautiful story, well-executed gameplay and mesmerizing graphics make it an instant classic. A Jack Marston-led Red Dead Redemption sequel from Rockstar Games is what we are all waiting for.

Fardeen Zareef is in a war with carbohydrates but his love of Doritos overwhelms him. He also does not know how to use Twitter and loves to game. Message him your love/hate at https://www.facebook.com/fardeen.zareef