How video game reboots have evolved from Mega Man Legends to God of War 4
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The greatest challenge in reinventing an established franchise these days frequently comes down to retaining the series essence within the parameters of the contemporary blockbuster format. Developers frequently pull elements like crafting systems or skill trees into these reinventions, because they know those mechanics tickle their fans endorphins. God of War 4s warm reception certainly represents a change from the way things were back in the original PlayStation era, when games like Capcoms Mega Man Legends attempted to reinvent aging franchises and found far more resistance.