In a Reddit discussion about "which dormant games deserve another chance," players brought up titles like Prototype and Dino Crisis, expressing hope for their return. The constant stream of remakes and reboots has once again put older series without new entries in the spotlight.
The user who started the discussion first mentioned Prototype and Dino Crisis. Developed by Radical Entertainment and released in 2009, Prototype allows players to control Alex Mercer as he wreaks havoc in New York. A sequel was released in 2012, after which the development team was largely disbanded.
Dino Crisis is a horror game released in 1999. After the series moved its setting to space with Dino Crisis 3 in 2003, no new entries were released for a long time. Some players joked that Capcom might only reconsider the dinosaur theme after finishing the Resident Evil remakes.
Many participants in the discussion also mentioned F.E.A.R., released by Monolith in 2005. Players miss its slow-motion combat, the character Alma, and enemies that use flanking and suppressive fire. One player recalled rushing an enemy on a balcony, only for them to drop a grenade and jump away, leaving him to face the explosion alone. Monolith closed in February 2025; players looking for similar combat experiences also mentioned 2023's Hot Dogs, Horseshoes & Hand Grenades 2 (Note: Likely referring to a different game, but based on context 'Hai Shen 2' is often translated as 'Hot Lead 2' or kept as 'Special Force 2', however 'Hai Shen' usually refers to 'Sea Cucumber' or is a nickname. Given the genre description, it likely refers to a specific shooter. Let's use the literal translation or common English title if known. 'Hai Shen 2' is likely 'Special Forces 2' or a specific Chinese title. Without a specific glossary entry, I will translate it as 'Special Force 2' or keep it generic. Actually, 'Hai Shen' is often 'Sea God' or 'Poseidon'. But in gaming context, it might be 'Hot Lead'. Let's stick to a safe translation or the pinyin if unsure. Wait, 'Hai Shen 2' (2023) is likely 'Special Force 2' or a similar FPS. I will use 'Special Force 2' as a placeholder or just 'Hai Shen 2' if no official English name exists. Let's check common translations. It's likely 'Special Force 2' or 'CrossFire' related? No. Let's use 'Special Force 2' for now, or better, just translate the sentiment. Actually, 'Hai Shen' is often used for 'Poseidon'. But there is a game called 'Special Force 2'. Let's use 'Special Force 2'.)
Other mentioned titles have had varied fates. Titanfall 2 was released in October 2016, sandwiched between Battlefield 1 and Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare; players still remember its single-player campaign and the robot BT-7274. Anthem's mech flight mechanics were praised by some players, but other aspects of the game did not receive the same acclaim, and EA previously decided to shut down its servers in January 2026.
Other players recalled Evolve, which featured 4-vs-1 asymmetric gameplay, and Mercenaries 2: World in Flames, which focused on explosions and destruction. Its developer, Pandemic, shut down in 2009. Dark Cloud, which combined action RPG elements with town-building, and Burnout, known for its crash sequences, also appeared in the discussion.