10 Times A Video Game Franchise Changed Genre For The BETTER
VOICE OVER: Johnny Reynolds
WRITTEN BY: Johnny Reynolds
These franchises managed to switch genres, and do so incredibly well! Welcome to MojoPlays, and today we're looking at video game franchises that successfully pivoted to a different genre or subgenre. Our list of video game franchises that changed genre includes the “Kid Icarus” Series (1987-), the “Wolfenstein” Series (1981-), the “Prince of Persia” Series (1989-), the “Duke Nukem” Series (1991-2011), and more!
- #10: "Prince of Persia" Series (1989-)
- #9: "Like a Dragon" Series (2006-)
- #8: "Kid Icarus" Series (1987-)
- #7: "Dynasty Warriors" Series (1997-)
- #6: "Castlevania" Series (1987-)
- #5: "Duke Nukem" Series (1991-2011)
- #4: "Red Dead" Series (2004-18)
- #3: "Fallout" Series (1997-)
- #2: "Warcraft" Series (1994-)
- #1: "Wolfenstein" Series (1981-)
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