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There are some franchises like Mario and Pokemon where it doesn't really matter which game in the series you decide to pick up first, because even though different games will offer you different experiences, for the most part the story and formula of those games always remain very similar.
What about long running franchises where it's important to follow the story or the continuity of the game? For example I got into Metal Gear Solid for the first time just last year when I bought the 3DS port of Snake Eater. I was blown away by the game so when the MGS Legacy Collection came out I picked it up without a second thought.
Now I'm not saying that I regret my purchase. I definitely got my money's worth. But when I tried to play some of the older games in the series like MGS 1 & 2, I found myself struggling with the controls and put off by the dated graphics. I think this is natural to anyone playing older games in a series they just got into. I wouldn't expect my 5 year old brother to fully appreciate the original Red & Blue Pokemon games.
So what about you? Are there any gaming franchises that you wished you would have gotten into sooner, or felt as if you missed the train completely?
What about long running franchises where it's important to follow the story or the continuity of the game? For example I got into Metal Gear Solid for the first time just last year when I bought the 3DS port of Snake Eater. I was blown away by the game so when the MGS Legacy Collection came out I picked it up without a second thought.
Now I'm not saying that I regret my purchase. I definitely got my money's worth. But when I tried to play some of the older games in the series like MGS 1 & 2, I found myself struggling with the controls and put off by the dated graphics. I think this is natural to anyone playing older games in a series they just got into. I wouldn't expect my 5 year old brother to fully appreciate the original Red & Blue Pokemon games.
So what about you? Are there any gaming franchises that you wished you would have gotten into sooner, or felt as if you missed the train completely?