10 Times Franchises Shifted Genre For The WORSE

VOICE OVER: Ty Richardson WRITTEN BY: Ty Richardson

Sometimes, a franchise tries something new and it just doesn't land. Join us as we explore games that ventured too far from their roots, leaving players wishing they'd stuck to what they did best. From stealth epics turning into action RPGs, to beloved platformers becoming combat-heavy brawlers or toys-to-life adventures, these shifts often leave fans feeling alienated. Prepare for a trip down memory lane where good intentions paved the way to genre-bending disappointment. Our journey into unfortunate genre shifts includes the likes of "Assassin's Creed", "Plants vs. Zombies", "Command & Conquer", "Dragon Age", "Crash Bandicoot", and "Spyro the Dragon". We'll also look at how "Dead Or Alive" leaned too hard into spin-offs, "Jak & Daxter" embraced a grittier shooter style, "Star Fox" faced an identity crisis, and "Fortnite" transformed into something unrecognizable. read more...

10 Times Franchises Shifted Genre For The WORSE

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