10 AWESOME Video Games That Never Got Sequels

4. Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice

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Though Souls fans have been pining for another Bloodborne for a decade, Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice is arguably more deserving of the sequel treatment. Not only did Bloodborne already get an awesome DLC, it's likely it'll be remade in the foreseeable future.

But Sekiro is owed a follow-up more than other FromSoftware titles because it takes the biggest departure from the genre. Despite following the Soulsborne blueprint, the shinobi slasher has an array of unique mechanics that distinguishes it from its predecessors. 

Rather than wailing on enemies, the combat revolves around counter-attacks, parries, and dodges. The posture system urges players to focus on timing and precision instead of force. Although these elements are pivotal in other FromSoftware games, Sekiro takes these mechanics to a whole new level. With that said, it'd be incredible to see how these systems evolve in another instalment.

Even though Sekiro beautifully captures Sengoku history, that is but one time period. Since countless conflicts raged in feudal Japan for over a millennium, there are many other periods that could be explored in later entries.

Considering how much untapped potential Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice has, it's annoying how there isn't a word or a whisper of the samurai saga making a comeback.

 
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