Greatest Video Game Sequels Ever

The fifth main entry in the GTA series brought players to the fictional city of Los Santos, featuring three playable characters with interconnected storylines. GTA V was praised for its expansive open world, rich narrative, and innovative gameplay mechanics.

Skyrim, the fifth entry in The Elder Scrolls series, expanded upon its predecessors by offering a vast open-world experience, diverse gameplay options, and a dynamic quest system. It received praise for its immersive world, engaging story, and overall freedom given to players.

The third game in The Witcher series introduced an open-world environment, refined combat mechanics, and an engaging story with numerous branching narratives. It received universal acclaim for its complex characters, rich world-building, and compelling storytelling.

Half-Life 2, the highly anticipated sequel to the original game, introduced groundbreaking physics-based gameplay, enhanced storytelling, and memorable characters like Alyx Vance. The game received widespread praise for its innovative mechanics, immersive world, and engaging story.

As the fifth installment in the Zelda series, Ocarina of Time introduced 3D graphics and innovative gameplay mechanics, such as Z-targeting and time travel. The game received critical acclaim for its groundbreaking design, captivating storyline, and memorable soundtrack.

The sequel to the critically acclaimed Portal introduced new gameplay mechanics, cooperative multiplayer, and a more extensive narrative. Portal 2 was praised for its clever level design, witty writing, and the addition of the lovable AI character Wheatley.

The second game in the Mass Effect series built upon its predecessor with improved combat mechanics, deeper character development, and more extensive branching storylines. It was hailed for its engaging narrative, memorable characters, and choice-based gameplay.

This prequel to the original Red Dead Redemption expanded the series with a massive open world, intricate storytelling, and a deep exploration of its characters. The game received widespread acclaim for its attention to detail, compelling narrative, and gorgeous visuals.

The third installment in the BioShock series introduced a new setting in the floating city of Columbia and expandedthe series' narrative scope. The game was lauded for its intriguing story, immersive world-building, and engaging gameplay.

This soft reboot of the God of War series shifted its focus from Greek to Norse mythology, introducing a more mature storyline and revamped combat mechanics. The game received acclaim for its stunning visuals, deep narrative, and emotional character development.

Uncharted 2 improved upon the original game with enhanced gameplay mechanics, stunning visuals, and a more cinematic storytelling approach. The game was praised for its exhilarating action set-pieces, engaging story, and memorable characters.

This sequel to Super Mario Galaxy expanded on the original's gravity-defying platforming with new power-ups, creative level designs, and the introduction of Yoshi. The game was lauded for its inventive gameplay, vibrant visuals, and catchy soundtrack.