Summary
When one thinks ofXboxas a brand, it’s easy to think of the likes ofMaster ChiefandHalo,Gears of WarandForza.And while those franchises are certainly Xbox’s bread and butter, the gaming gianthas had a number of exclusives over its history, including Crimson Skies, Project Gotham Racing and Voodoo Vince.
Unfortunately, many of these exclusives have since been long “forgotten.” And taking to Reddit,one Xbox fan asked which of the “forgotten” franchises is in most need of a revival or sequel.
Bring Back The Piñatas
Right off the rip,fans were quick to mention Viva Piñataasa franchise in desperate need of a revival. “I feel like a new Viva Piñata would be really popular with (all the) new Animal Crossing fans the Switch has brought,“one user wrote in response.
The Rare-developed game was a massive hit in 2006,with Phil Spencer saying in a 2007 interview, “You won’t hear us inside Microsoft talking about Viva Piñata as anything other than a success.” Unfortunately, 2008’s Trouble in Paradise stands as the last full game.
Fusion Frenzy was also another popular pickamong fans,with one writing, “Fusion Frenzy with online lobbies would rule.” For reference, the Fusion Frenzy last made an appearancein 2007 in a less than favorable sequel that many would rather forget.
Elsewhere, Ryse: Son of Rome, theXbox Onelaunch title,was also a fan favorite.A sequel to Ryse ultimately didn’t materialize due to a dispute between Microsoft and Crytek. Meanwhile,Project Gotham Racing also got some love in the replies, withfans citing PGR2 as their favorite.
For longtime Xbox fans, the entire thread is a massive trip down memory lane. Other titles mentioned includethe likes of Crimson Skies,MechAssaultandBlinx. Ultimately, only time will tell if any of these “forgotten” games will ever get a revival. But one thing is clear: They still live on in the minds of gamers.
