8 Video Game Sequels That Changed EVERYTHING

8. Darksiders: Genesis

The Darksiders franchise has never been shy about wearing its influences on its sleeves, and across its surprisingly lengthy tenure, has swapped gameplay styles and mechanics a staggering amount of times.

From its humble beginnings as a God Of War clone, Darksiders looked to enter the market as safely as possible, and while the original didn't make an incredible impact on the industry, it didn't rock the boat enough to capsize it.

That's what Darksiders 2 was all about. Cutting the fat and doubling down on the action, this sequel ramped up the sheer fun factor by making players feel truly like they were Death incarnate, which provided the stepping stone for Darksiders 3 to move into a more souls-like experience, with bigger bosses and a focus on challenging combat.

However, just when the series seemed to be running on full steam, the devs decided to change direction and turned Darksiders Genesis into a Diablo-like experience.

Equally as shocking was just how ready this game was to poke fun at itself, routinely mocking the previous player protagonists and making light of the world-ending situation they found themselves in.

When comparing the first outing to this it's night and day.