10 Best Video Game Sequels You'll Never Play

10. Super Mario RPG 2

Even though Super Mario is best-known for his platforming skills, the Italian plumber is always eager to branch out to other genres including fighting (Smash Bros), racing (Mario Kart), and puzzle (Dr. Mario). Nevertheless, Nintendo fans were pretty surprised to see the moustachioed mascot in a role-playing game co-created by Squaresoft.

What surprised fans more is how Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars was AMAZING! Every aspect of this turn-based title was praised. Because of its creative gameplay, hilarious humour, complex story, catchy music, and distinctive aesthetic, Super Mario RPG was regarded as one the most underrated SNES games. Squaresoft were so happy with it, the president at the time, Hiroshi Suzuki, approached Nintendo to make a sequel before SMRPG was released.

But after Squaresoft moved away from Nintendo to work with Sony, that ship sailed. Nintendo still wanted to make a follow-up but hit a snag since Squaresoft owned the copyright to key characters like Mallow, Geno, and Smithy.

As a result, Nintendo devised a spiritual successor called Paper Mario. Even though the Paper Mario franchise and other turn-based games like the Mario + Luigi sold well and received favourable reviews, Super Mario RPG is still the best of the bunch, which is why it's a pity it didn't receive a sequel.