What legendary franchise has the best reputation for quality?

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#1 di_sgt_barber
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I would have to say that the closest thing to a flawless franchise would be the Metroid series simply because not one entry in the series has been less than AA, whereas even Half-Life had Blue Shift and Zelda had Link's Crossbow Training.

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#2 hopesfall2own
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Halo even though just 3 titles, but all AAA.
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I would have to say that the closest thing to a flawless franchise would be the Metroid series simply because not one entry in the series has been less than AA, whereas even Half-Life had Blue Shift and Zelda had Link's Crossbow Training.

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There's nothing wrong with Blue Shift
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#4 HuhJustaBox
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I would have to say that the closest thing to a flawless franchise would be the Metroid series simply because not one entry in the series has been less than AA, whereas even Half-Life had Blue Shift and Zelda had Link's Crossbow Training.

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The Metal Gear Solid franchise. Every one was godly. As great as each one was, somehow Kojima found a way to make the next one even better. It is my favorite gaming series of all time. If I could only play one series, it would be MGS. I could play through those games hundreds of times.

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#5 di_sgt_barber
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[QUOTE="Juggernaut140"][QUOTE="di_sgt_barber"]

I would have to say that the closest thing to a flawless franchise would be the Metroid series simply because not one entry in the series has been less than AA, whereas even Half-Life had Blue Shift and Zelda had Link's Crossbow Training.

There's nothing wrong with Blue Shift

eh. none of the half-life expansions were bad, but definitely not AA games.
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#6 di_sgt_barber
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[QUOTE="HuhJustaBox"][QUOTE="di_sgt_barber"]

I would have to say that the closest thing to a flawless franchise would be the Metroid series simply because not one entry in the series has been less than AA, whereas even Half-Life had Blue Shift and Zelda had Link's Crossbow Training.

The Metal Gear Solid franchise. Every one was godly. As great as each one was, somehow Kojima found a way to make the next one even better. It is my favorite gaming series of all time. If I could only play one series, it would be MGS. I could play through those games hundreds of times.

i would have chosen MGS if not for Portable Ops+.
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#8 di_sgt_barber
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Halo even though just 3 titles, but all AAA. hopesfall2own
Halo is only 7 years old, I don't think it's fair to compare its consistency to that of 20+ year-old franchises like Metal Gear, Metroid, Mario, and Zelda. you may as well say the World of Goo franchise has the best reputation if you don't take time into consideration.
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#9 aliblabla2007
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Blizzard's ones have had some fame for that.
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#10 Diviniuz
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Probably Zelda or Warcraft, or Resident Evil, idk lol Call of Duty? Pokemon? Half Life
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#12 di_sgt_barber
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Probably Zelda or Warcraft, or Resident Evil, idk lol Call of Duty? Pokemon? Half LifeDiviniuz
Resident Evil flops = RE Survivor, Dead Aim, Zero, Online.. Call of Duty Flops = Big Red One, Finest Hour, 3... Pokemon Flops = Hey you, Pikachu, Pokemon Snap, Ranger, Dungeon Master.. ugh too many to name..
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#13 Planeforger
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eh. none of the half-life expansions were bad, but definitely not AA games.di_sgt_barber

Really? I'd argue that Opposing Force was at least as good as Half-Life 1, and HL: Episode 2 was better than HL2.
As for Blue Shift...yeah, I never could be bothered finishing it. It wasn't as great as the rest of the series.

Hmm...this is a tough question - even the Metroid series had at least one disappointing game (Metroid 2, imo).

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ZELDA apart from the cdi games and link crossbow their all AAA and legendary
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Halo is probably the least tainted series that isn't super new that's been consistently awesome.

If y legendary we mean it was 95 or before, final fantasy, even if 12 sucked

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#17 di_sgt_barber
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[QUOTE="di_sgt_barber"]eh. none of the half-life expansions were bad, but definitely not AA games.Planeforger

Really? I'd argue that Opposing Force was at least as good as Half-Life 1, and HL: Episode 2 was better than HL2.
As for Blue Shift...yeah, I never could be bothered finishing it. It wasn't as great as the rest of the series.

Hmm...this is a tough question - even the Metroid series had at least one disappointing game (Metroid 2, imo).

Did I say Half-Life Expansions, or Half-Life 2 expansions?
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#18 w0lfbreeder
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I would have to say that the closest thing to a flawless franchise would be the Metroid series simply because not one entry in the series has been less than AA, whereas even Half-Life had Blue Shift and Zelda had Link's Crossbow Training.

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blue shift wasn't made by valve. so any half life games made by valve would definitely fit in your category.
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Halo even though just 3 titles, but all AAA. hopesfall2own
One word. Halo 2 PC. And don't say it doesn't count, because it does since its a part of the franchise.
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#20 foxhound_fox
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Hunters may not have been below "AA" but it definitely was not "Metroid."

Quality is subjective... and I think Hunters is garbage.
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#21 Toriko42
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These franchise have been consistent in my opinion 1. Metal Gear Solid (Kojima never fails) 2. Halo (Bungie has never faulted) 3. Grand Theft Auto (Rockstar won't wreck it)
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#22 Lionheart08
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The core Mario Platformers have always delivered. The only one to score lower than the others was Sunshine.
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The core Mario Platformers have always delivered. The only one to score lower than the others was Sunshine.Lionheart08
Sunshine was just terrible :( Scarred me for life
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#24 di_sgt_barber
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[QUOTE="Iheartrpgsalot"]

Halo is probably the least tainted series that isn't super new that's been consistently awesome.

If y legendary we mean it was 95 or before, final fantasy, even if 12 sucked

12 was decent.. the real headscratchers are Crystal Chronicles, X-2, Crisis Core, Ergheiz, FF1, Chocobo Mystery Dungen..
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Valve games never fail.
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The Nintendo big three: Mario, Zelda, and Metroid
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#27 MerisYaki
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The Legend of Zelda.

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#28 angry_fork
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Period.

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#29 caseypayne69
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Zelda
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[QUOTE="Grinning_Demon"]

http://images1.wikia.nocookie.net/zelda/images/thumb/4/4e/TLOZ_logo.png/300px-TLOZ_logo.png

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I loved Zelda 2. I loved the whole Shadow Link. I have this wish that one day they will make a sequel for the DS
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#31 II-FBIsniper-II
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Legend of Zelda
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[QUOTE="Toriko42"]These franchise have been consistent in my opinion 1. Metal Gear Solid (Kojima never fails) 2. Halo (Bungie has never faulted) 3. Grand Theft Auto (Rockstar won't wreck it)

I love how Kojima is the only one credited for MGS, yet it's Rockstar and Bungie as a whole credited for their franchises.
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#33 Sonir77
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Warcraft has like 5 or so AAA games on this site, and every reviewed game is AAA, but personally theres not a final fantasy game i dont love
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#34 campzor
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Period.

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#35 mD-
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Ratchet and Clank, God of War, Warcraft
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#36 Toriko42
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[QUOTE="AAllxxjjnn"][QUOTE="Toriko42"]These franchise have been consistent in my opinion 1. Metal Gear Solid (Kojima never fails) 2. Halo (Bungie has never faulted) 3. Grand Theft Auto (Rockstar won't wreck it)

I love how Kojima is the only one credited for MGS, yet it's Rockstar and Bungie as a whole credited for their franchises.

True but for MGS I also associate the named Yoji Shinkawa and David Hayter
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#37 DonPerian
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Halo

GTA

Max Payne

MGS

to name a few

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#38 angry_fork
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[QUOTE="AAllxxjjnn"][QUOTE="Toriko42"]These franchise have been consistent in my opinion 1. Metal Gear Solid (Kojima never fails) 2. Halo (Bungie has never faulted) 3. Grand Theft Auto (Rockstar won't wreck it)

I love how Kojima is the only one credited for MGS, yet it's Rockstar and Bungie as a whole credited for their franchises.

Maybe he didn't know the main people behind the others. I know the Houser brothers transitioned GTA to 3D and everything, specifically Dan Houser, but I have no clue about Halo's people.
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#39 110million
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My reasons for not liking certain series 100%: Zelda: Wind Waker Mario: Sunshine Metroid: Prime Final Fantasy: FFX Tales of: Symphonia 2 The only one that is perfect for me is Metal Gear Solid, even the AC!D games had strengths, and Portable Ops is one of the best PSP games too.
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#40 mD-
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what the hell? final fantasy was a great, high-quality game with a ton of replay value...
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Metroid
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Final Fantasy is one of them. The only one that hasn't been AAA is X-2 I think.
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Final Fantasy is one of them. The only one that hasn't been AAA is X-2 I think.Parasomniac

That one, and the hundreds of other spin-offs and remakes.

My choice is Zelda. Its impossible for Nintendo to mess up Zelda. The formula works too well.

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#44 di_sgt_barber
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[QUOTE="DonPerian"]

Halo

GTA

Max Payne

MGS

to name a few

okay.. there are 3 max payne games, and only if you count the GBA port.
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#45 SamiRDuran
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The Warcraft franchise easily. Perfect AAA record which includes: 3 AAA, 3 AAA expansions, 1 goty + sales records broken twice.nothing can top that

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#46 colecoavenger
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I'd say Panzer Dragoon if not for the Game Gear fiasco. I don't think I could make an argument against The Legend of Zelda, so it gets my vote.
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#47 Solid_Link22
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I say MGS, Final Fantasy, and Legend of Zelda
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#48 noswear
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[QUOTE="di_sgt_barber"]

I would have to say that the closest thing to a flawless franchise would be the Metroid series simply because not one entry in the series has been less than AA, whereas even Half-Life had Blue Shift and Zelda had Link's Crossbow Training.

HuhJustaBox

The Metal Gear Solid franchise. Every one was godly. As great as each one was, somehow Kojima found a way to make the next one even better. It is my favorite gaming series of all time. If I could only play one series, it would be MGS. I could play through those games hundreds of times.

Ac!d.
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#49 obamanian
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Zelda

Final Fantasy

Resident Evil

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#50 djsifer01
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[QUOTE="di_sgt_barber"]

I would have to say that the closest thing to a flawless franchise would be the Metroid series simply because not one entry in the series has been less than AA, whereas even Half-Life had Blue Shift and Zelda had Link's Crossbow Training.

HuhJustaBox

The Metal Gear Solid franchise. Every one was godly. As great as each one was, somehow Kojima found a way to make the next one even better. It is my favorite gaming series of all time. If I could only play one series, it would be MGS. I could play through those games hundreds of times.

To answer your question on bias. Lemmings cant exept that Sony has PWNED MS since day 1 going back to the original Xbox. Sony has been in the game industry alot longer and always have better games. Xbox and PS2 were pretty equal as far as hardware but Sony destroyed them in quality games. Now its the fact that the PS3 is far superior in hardware and is on the verge of destroying 360 in quality games again with better graphics.

It seems to me that alot of people are married to MS. The 360 is a powerfull system but not powerfull enough which will soon play out. Every were you go on the internet its always xbox this and xbox that there all out of ammo so you see things like that. 08 produced a GOTY for PS3 and there best games are not even released yet while 360 didnt even make the nommine list with there almighty GOW2 which turned out to be mighty mouse.

IMO Sony Computer Entertainment is top of the legendary list with titles like Grand Turismo 1-4, DMC 1-3, GOW 1&2 Ect. IMO GOW 1&2 are 2 of the best games to date. Why people are so high on MS is beyond me even there new i7 processer got PWNED by AMDs Phenom line. Opps quoted the wrong person oh well.