PlayStation Deep Cut Franchise Revival Wishlist

From the beginning of the original PlayStationFirst-party IP has played a critical role in the company's business strategy. First-party franchises have become increasingly important to PlayStation's strategy over time and have become a key differentiator between PlayStation and the competition. But not all first-party PlayStation IPs are created equal.

While those like God of war, Marvel's Spider-Man, The Last of UsAnd horizon While they are all household names, there are countless PlayStation franchises that have been lost in the mists of time. But that could soon change. In a recent episode of VGC The Video Game PodcastAndy Robinson claimed he knew of “at least a few” “deep, legacy IP” projects that PlayStation had in the works. It could soon be the lucky day for a long-forgotten PlayStation series, and there are plenty of series that deserve a revival.

The phrase “deep cut” usually refers to something that most fans don’t know or remember. So, while series like Killzone, Smart CooperAnd Resistance Since they haven't been seen for a while, they may not qualify as they are still relatively well known.

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Deep Cut franchises that PlayStation should bring back

Monkey escape

Released in 1999, the game was the first game to require the DualShock's analog sticks Monkey escape The series only had three main entries, with the third and final main entry being released in 2005 Monkey escape Although there have been a handful of party games, kart racing games, and even an RPG spinoff, the series is best known for its core entries and the twin-stick monkey-catching gameplay within them.

Although one Monkey escape Although the game hasn't been seen in 15 years, the series has recently enjoyed something of a mainstream resurgence thanks to its appearance in last year's award-winning series AstroBotwhere it received an entire level based on its gameplay. With this newfound intrigue, there's never been a better time for one Monkey escape Revival.

MotorStorm

However, it never managed to gain critical acclaim from Nintendo Mario Kart Series, PlayStation MotorStorm was a solid competitor there for a while in the 2000s and early 2010s. MotorStorm made its debut in 2006 and released a total of five entries before retiring in 2012 with the release of the PS Vita and PS3 titles. MotorStorm: RC. Next to Gran TurismoPlayStation doesn't have a racing series on the go and an arcade-style series like MotorStorm could do it well.

SOCOM

A third-person tactical shooter series, SOCOM US Navy SEALs lived for just under a decade, but the series' output was immense. 10 in total SOCOM Games were released between 2002 and 2011, some for the PS2, some for the PSP and two games for the PS3. Although the series has seen a steady decline in critical reviews over the years, some fans are still longing for a return SOCOMand it might be worth another try considering how good it is Rainbow Six Siege continues to occur.

Buzz!

Even more productive than SOCOM, Buzz! was a multiplayer trivia game that took the world by storm in the 2000s. A total of 14 main lines Buzz! Games were released between 2005 and 2010, including five Buzz! Junior Games aimed at a younger audience. In the modern live service landscape, a free game that is constantly evolving Buzz! The revival could work surprisingly well.

Siphon filter

Still widely regarded as one of the best games on the original PlayStation. Siphon filter made a pretty big impact on the world of third-person stealth shooters when it debuted in 1999. A handful of sequels soon followed, as well as two PSP entries. Despite the vast majority Siphon filter Although the entries received good reviews, the franchise ended abruptly in 2007 and developer Bend Studio got to work Uncharted: The Golden Abyss and finally Over. The modern stealth genre is still somewhat missing from major AAA franchises, and a Siphon filter The revival could close this gap.