Recently, foreign media outlet jeuxvideo published an article reviewing game series associated with the original PlayStation, such as Dino Crisis and Syphon Filter, which have seen few new entries in recent years. The author believes that the reasons for each series fading away vary, involving sequel direction, development choices, market expectations, and studio changes.
The article uses Dino Crisis as an example: the first game used dinosaurs to create a survival horror atmosphere, while the sequel leaned more toward action. The author believes that the third installment, released on Xbox in 2003 with a space setting, deviated from the series' previous characteristics. Syphon Filter had three releases on PS1 and continued afterward; its developer, Bend Studio, later shifted to Days Gone. Subsequent entries in Parasite Eve also underwent changes, and the author mentions how rights issues related to the original novel affected the series' return.
When discussing Beastorizer, Ridge Racer, and Destruction Derby, the author lists changing market preferences and development teams shifting focus as relevant factors for fighting and arcade racing games. Regarding extreme sports games, the article discusses the impact of competition, reboot directions, and frequent releases through titles like Cool Boarders, Extreme Snowboarding, and Tony Hawk's Pro Skater.
In the platformer section, the article also mentions Gex, Where's My Water?: Goblin Tales, and Toby!, discussing the market and studio factors behind these titles.