10 Beloved Franchises That Haven't Been Good In A WHILE

10. Metal Gear

For the longest time, Hideo Kojima's Metal Gear didn't have a single dud in the mainline series. Despite the fact Metal Gear Solid set the bar to an unprecedented level, the follow-ups matched it and arguably surpassed it. 

Metal Gear: Revengenace could've upset the apple cart, since it was a heavy departure in style, mechanics, and characterisation. But the spin-off turned out magnificently, proving the spy and espionage property was in good hands, so long as Kojima was around.

And then Kojima left in 2015. And when 2018's Metal Gear Survive was dubbed an unmitigated disaster, the brand no longer felt untouchable.

To be fair, Metal Gear should make a recovery, hence why it's low on this list. It's only had one bad game, and the MGS3 remake is sure to be a blinder. 

Having said that, it feels like Konami are playing it safe; re-releasing a cherished game rather than taking the plunge with something new. Even if MGS 3's remake turns out great, it's frustrating how players had to wait a decade to play a decent Metal Gear, and far longer to play a series original.