10 Hated Video Game Sequels Everyone Was Too Hard On

Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice rocked the industry back in 2017, setting a new benchmark for AA gaming. It was visually impressive, cinematically astounding, and an absolute masterclass in sound design - with the biggest drawbacks being the slow pacing and mediocre combat. 

Unfortunately, the recent sequel, Senua's Saga: Hellblade II, which was visually impressive, cinematically astounding, and a masterclass in sound design, was massively let down by its slow pacing and mediocre combat - who could have seen it coming? 

In fairness, it's often expected that a gaming sequel will improve upon its predecessor's weak points, so Hellblade II's repetitive battles and brief as hell runtime are valid letdowns. However, while Ninja Theory fell at this hurdle, they upped the ante on the spectacle, delivering a game with atmosphere, phenomenal acting, and a dedicated focus on storytelling. While the brief runtime is a big shame, it at least packs a punch with the time it has. 

Hellblade II is by no means the masterpiece that fans were hoping it would be, but it feels damn unfair to hate a perfectly decent, if flawed game, simply for not revolutionising the industry for a second time.