Polygon, known to many as a developer which revolutionised the videogames industry with its award winning titles, had its last ‘iconic sequel’ recently come to an end. The final installment of its most beloved series was released only four months ago, and with it, the era of Polygon’s iconic titles has come to a close.
The groundbreaking game series, which spanned four installments, was first launched in 2008. It caused an immediate stirr in the industry and those that had the chance to play the game, couldn’t help but be transfixed. Every installment from that point onward was released with huge critical acclaim, with the final version becoming nothing short of a phenomenon. It won multiple awards and gained recognition from some of the most respected gaming journals in the world.
The series has also been immortalised not only in the world of gaming, but also in pop-culture as a whole. Its influence goes far beyond the genre, and had inspired many characters and stories that are still recognizable today. For many, these titles were some of the most exciting and creative projects of their time.
After the release of the final edition in December of last year, Polygon quickly lost some of its former glory. Some longtime fans of the franchise have since left the series, and many developers have already begun to move on. It will be a long time before the world of gaming sees such a high-quality and impactful sequel title like this again.
It is a sad moment for the industry, as the end of an era has been officially sealed. But perhaps, with some luck, we will see the rebirth of another title from the same developer, with the same kind of impact. Until then, the legacy of Polygon’s iconic sequel title will remain, a reminder that even the greatest creations eventually come to an end.
