Sequel "quality" vs Sequel quantity?

[ksdixon]

This probably won't make sense, but here it goes...

Instead of taking so long to make a sequel, why aren't more single player games run off the same engine, but tell different stories? Say, we're going to have a few games at this level of tech, but as such we're going to be able to release more games quicker etc?

 

[Dr Bass]

I think it’s a good question and I’m not sure why. Wouldn’t games like Assassins Creed back up what you’re suggesting though? Some places try and crank out the sequels …

 

[Satoru]

Sequel quality. Quality always trumps quantity.

 

[Sharinghack]

This probably won't make sense, but here it goes...

Instead of taking so long to make a sequel, why aren't more single player games run off the same engine, but tell different stories? Say, we're going to have a few games at this level of tech, but as such we're going to be able to release more games quicker etc?

Because when they do, people call them DLC.

 

[ethomaz]

So do you want DLC for the game you have.

 

[ksdixon]

Tbh im not sure how to phrase what I mean. I do advocate for story-based dlc follow ups like TLOU Left Behind, but I meant more about like... release frequency. I dont see the benefit of waiting 5 odd years or once a generation, gameplay and graphics dont improve that much. You could crank out a few games instead.

 

[Deleted member 141]

Like Yakuza series, works for me.