There are many franchise agreement out there that could be called eternal, but few of them have three titles which can be considered absolute classics in the gaming world.
This list highlights eight trilogies where every game is a classic that every gaming fan should try at least once in their life. From one of the most infamous Western RPGs of all time to the game featuring the most famous dragon in the gaming universe. Here are eight trilogies composed of timeless classics.
6 perfect gaming franchises where every mainline game is a 10/10
10/10 games are extremely rare, but these franchises make it seem routine.
Fable
Starting with this list, we have the legendary franchise called Fablewith Fable: The Lost Chapters, Fable II, and Fable III are its core titles. Even if Fable III proved to be a disappointing end to the original franchise, the legacy of Lionhead Studios and the legendary Peter Molyneux lives on today.
The proof of this is that the reboot is fast approaching, and both long-time fans and newcomers are excited to hunt chickens in the lands of Albion and create their own stories as legendary heroes.
Halo
Halo is one of the most iconic series of all time: from its engaging gameplay and multiplayer to its immortal soundtrack that has reached millions of playbacks on multiple platforms. Every game in the original trilogy, from Halo to Halo 2and halo 3, is a masterpiece.
It's no wonder gamers are so attached to this incredible series, as it marked a before and after in the FPS genre, teaching an entire generation the importance (and fun) behind co-op gaming.
Rayman
Rayman is one of the best platformers made by Ubisoft, and paved the way for various games to follow in the years following its original release. Consists of Rayman, Rayman 2: The Great Escapeand Rayman 3: Hoodlum Havoc, this amazing series has been qualified as challenging and delightful by fans and connoisseurs of the genre.
Its beloved main character, who gives the series its name, has been sorely missed by fans worldwide. With the final game in the series (Rayman Legends) was released in 2013 and it has been over a decade without this incredible game. Unfortunately, the publisher currently has no plans to release a new entry in the franchise.
Max Payne
This story of an NYPD detective turned into a hardened DEA agent on a quest for revenge has reached millions of fans worldwide, and its title is none other than Max Payne. This franchise was created by Remedy Entertainment and later ended by Rockstar Games.
This trilogy is already a new classic, and its characteristic Bullet-Time mechanics have been reproduced a hundred times, even though it was originally inspired by the Matrix movies.
Tomb Raider
Tomb Raider is a franchise that needs no introduction, and it stars the most popular female protagonist in gaming history: Lara Croft. Originally inspired by Nathalie Cook, who represented Lara in real-life events and posed as the model for the video game character, Lara rose to fame between Tomb Raider I and II, becoming an icon in her own right and gaining millions of fans in a matter of years.
With the release of the third part of Tomb Raiderher place among the most infamous gaming characters in history was already assured. Even today, with the new reboot of the series coming in, the original trilogy is still considered an unforgettable classic.
The Legend of Mana
The Legend of Mana began as a spin-off of the Final Fantasy series called The Legend of the Holy Sword, called Final Fantasy Adventure in the US When the second game was released, the title was changed to The Legend of Manawho then released three subsequent games titled: Secret of Mana, Trials of Mana, and Dawn of Mana.
From its humble origins on the Game Boy handheld in 1991, to its launch on the PlayStation 2 platform in 2006, the Mana series reigned as one of the most critically acclaimed JRPGs, alongside heavyweights such as the parent series FF, Dragon Questand the eternal Chrono series.
Dungeons & Dragons: Champions Of Krynn series
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Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves
The Champions of Krynn series is one of the most obscure and vastly underrated games belonging to the D&D universe. To be more precise, it is based on Dragonlance series written by Tracy and Lauren Hickman, and later greatly enhanced by Margaret Weiss.
Although the games are very different from the events of the books, it tells the story of various champions of justice who fight against the evil remnants of the dark forces after the War of the Lance, and it is considered a jewel of classic role-playing games. Each game in this series is a classic in its own right, but the best of the best is the last in the series, 'The Dark Queen of Krynn,' the epic conclusion to the trilogy.
Spyro the dragon
If someone asks who the most famous dragon in the gaming universe is, the name Spyro will immediately appear in the minds of millions of fans, who will watch the original Spyro trilogy with a mixture of longing and nostalgia. Spyro the dragon was born in the late 90s and quickly became one of the best-selling franchises of the decade.
The story of Spyro, the little dragon in training, is both inspiring and a source of entertainment, and each game in the original franchise is already considered a classic by millions of fans.
9 franchises synonymous with great games
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