20 Dead Gaming Franchises That NEED To Come Back

20. Star Fox

After the recent reinvigoration of Donkey Kong, now is the perfect time for Nintendo to bring back another old-school powerhouse, Star Fox.

The galactic shooter was a pioneer in gaming, since the original was one of the first SNES games to utilise 3D polygonal graphics. The follow-up allowed the players' choices lead to alternate routes in missions, diversifying the gameplay and offering a lot of replay value. Unfortunately, it hasn't been the same since Star Fox Adventures received mixed reviews.

There've been a few sequels since and Nintendo tried to reignite interest with Star Fox Zero, but just felt like more of the same rather than another revolutionary title.

With current-gen consoles, a new entry could finally realise fully explorable 3D space battles, immersive planetary landings, and cinematic dogfights. Nintendo could expand the story of the Lylat System, exploring politics, rivalries, and the backgrounds of recognisable characters. 

On top of that, online co-op and competitive modes could modernise the experience. Just imagine how epic it would be to soar through the cosmos in your Arwing and battle Andross' forces in the main campaign alongside your buddies.