10 Nintendo Sequels BETTER Than The First Game

The originals are great, but the sequels are even better. Welcome to MojoPlays, and today we’re looking at Nintendo sequels that surpassed the quality of their predecessors. We’re only including direct sequels to first installments, either in number or story chronology. Our list of sequels includes “Pokémon Gold & Silver” (1999), “Splatoon 2” (2017), “Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door” (2004), “Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy’s Kong Quest” (1995), and more! What’s your favorite direct sequel to a Nintendo classic? Share your thoughts in the comments!
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What’s your favorite direct sequel to a Nintendo classic? Share your thoughts in the comments! Click here for more Nintendo videos! kzbin.info/aero/PLCXa2CCtHXq0FzqCOu1fszmDd93wuXYw0

[@mattiasolsson1523]

Majora’s mask is amazing, But it can’t reach the high point over Ocarina of time.

[@Leopez02]

Donkey Kong Country 2 because Diddy and Dixie are the BEST Combo!

[@zakirstocks9514]

*Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest, Super Smash Bros. Melee, Super Mario Galaxy 2, Splatoon 2, Luigi's Mansion 2: Dark Moon, Metroid Dread and Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door*

[@mattiasolsson1523]

@@jaretco6423 With only 4 dungeon?

[@Alberto_Tellez]

I like *Mario Galaxy 2* and *Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze.*

[@raymixb2]

Nerds adjusting glasses furiously: "ERM DAS METROID 5"

[@minbekker]

What I wouldn't want to miss anymore: being able to fire 360 degrees in all directions is a remarkably big advantage of modern METROID sidescrollers compared to the games from the past.

[@metroidjones122]

“We are only including direct sequels to first installments.” (Immediately shows Metroid 5)

[@mattiasolsson1523]

Johnny is crazy over Metroid Dread he must forgot that game is the latest game.

[@metroidjones122]

@@mattiasolsson1523I love Dread. I figured the angle was going to be it was the second Mercury Steam entry.

[@mattiasolsson1523]

@@metroidjones122 The video never mention Mercury steam Samus return, after Fusion Dread coming in the timeline. But Im still confuse when they say sequel to the first game installment?

[@jclkaytwo]

the funny thing is that metroid 2 for game boy would've been a great contender for this list

[@zachtwilightwindwaker596]

@@jclkaytwo Metroid 2 is not a good game.

[@EdinMike]

Mario Party 2 should top the list of “PTSD sounds from childhood… you never realised were PTSD…”

[@zakirstocks9514]

Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest, Mario Party 2, Super Mario Galaxy 2, Pikmin 2, Luigi's Mansion 2: Dark Moon, Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door, Pokemon: Gold & Silver, Mario Kart 64 and Metroid Dread are all the Best Epic Nintendo Sequel Games I've ever played throughout the years!

[@zeospark9715]

I think I'm the only one that prefers the first Super Mario Galaxy game over the second. I really just don't like how the world map works in SMG2 and Yoshi feels "off" to use at times. Still an amazing game but Galaxy 1 I like way better. Plus, Cosmic Observatory >>>>>>>>> Starship Mario

[@ilDSttaro]

You have company.

[@elliotloucks5249]

You’re not the only one. I like Galaxy 1 better because it has a better story and better atmosphere.

[@thewhitewolf6715]

I actually prefer Galaxy 1 more. It has a much better and deeper story and atmosphere, better Bowser battles, and introduced Rosalina. And while I love the hub and soundtrack and levels of both games immensely, I slightly prefer all three in the first one

[@tigerdactyl6958]

You're not alone. I prefer the first game. I liked the levels and hub world more.

[@narcipena3495]

I'm With you

[@darkdragonmedeus705]

Tears of the Kingdom for me, huge improved sequal over the BotW era.

[@mattiasolsson1523]

YES

[@Dodaro10]

Metroid Dread is the fifth game, Fusion is the fourth, direct sequel to Super Metroid (the 3rd game)

[@darth_smooth81]

Yeah - every other game in this list is the second game in their respective series…..makes the Metroid Dread inclusion stick out like a sore thumb…..

[@jazzifizzleno16]

@@darth_smooth81Thats what I thought too. Strange

[@domymbd]

and I think Dread is the weakest one... nowhere as good as Super Metroid

[@davidsanchez8158]

@@domymbdweakest?

[@dpackerman4203]

@@domymbdit’s the 2nd best 2D Metroid behind Super. Better than Fusion

[@Keviiiiiiii]

smash 64 into melee was so insane for me as a kid back then godddamn

[@azzstrangler8374]

The sleepless nights of just smash bros with the bros ...times fly

[@zachtwilightwindwaker596]

Majora's Mask should be on the list, also Tears of the Kingdom.

[@raxelleon8189]

I remember Pokemon Gold and Silver, I actually made it through most of the game using Cyndaquil/Quilava/Typhlosion in almost every fight. As you can imagine I didn't know how Pokemon was supposed to be played back then.

[@butterschunkmcdonalds5333]

Idk, For me Galaxy 2 kinda dropped the ball on what made Galaxy 1 so special. As far as gameplay, I agree 2 is better, But the atmosphere and story telling of Galaxy 1 absolutely blows 2 out of the water. Just a much more immersive experience IMO, Galaxy 1 also just felt much more epic in comparison. The opening in particular felt like they put SOO much more effort into Galaxy 1, Hub world too. Its such a unique and memorable Mario experience, Def my favorite game in the series next to SMW.

[@danielebowman]

I still say I had more fun with Mario Galaxy 1 than 2. Especially collecting star challenges. The Browser boss fights were better in 1 and the set-up was so much more epic and cohesive. Both excellent games though.

[@michaelvargas5144]

One Other Thing That Makes Mario Kart 64 Great Is That The Characters Had Voices They Always Made Me Laugh Especially When Getting Hit Or Crashing Into Something 😂😂😂

[@DustinKopperman]

Donkey Kong Country 2 Diddy's Kong Quest and Super Mario Galaxy 2 favorite direct sequel to a Nintendo Classic on the switch

[@MariuigiKhed]

I dunno about SMG2. It's good, but better than the original? Pressing a bit fat X on it. I mean, how much do you remember of each games? The boss battles? The characters? I'd say SMG wins by the long run. I mean, the official manga spent like 5 volumes on SMG and ONE SINGULAR CHAPTER for SMG2. I think it's saying something

[@James-gj8rn]

Metroid Dread was incredible, i want another 2D entry (also Bayonetta 2, Bayonetta 2 is one of my favourite games of all time)

[@josh6453]

Bayonetta 2 is NOT a Nintendo game!😡

[@James-gj8rn]

@@josh6453 Nintendo own the rights to franchise i think?

[@xXShadowRaveXx786]

from what I know Bayonetta is published by Nintendo and is owned by Sega

[@retroman3960]

​@@josh6453Yeah it is.

[@josh6453]

@@retroman3960 No it’s not.

[@1jidion]

did you say direct sequels? that would be metroid 2, not metroid 5

[@Historicutuber]

Playing Silver back in the day brought me so much joy. Recently played through most of Pokemon Crystal. It still holds up

[@Historicutuber]

Mario Kart 64 was so much better it aint even funny

[@stephenbereznicki7506]

For Me, "Fossil Fighters: Champions" is the best "Fossil Fighters" game (thus far) that fits the criteria of this video. I just wish Nintendo would revive that "Oh-so-worthy-of-existence" franchise...

[@remyoconnor3141]

I remember standing in a toys r us store playing Gen 2 Pokémon while my parents yelled at me that it was time to go and I pretended not to notice.

[@jaysings848]

I would’ve thought super Metroid would be on here

[@desiboy4444]

I love both OOT and MM, but Majora’s mask edges Ocarina of Time by a hair

[@Heather_no_numbers]

No, you are not in the minority with Majora's Mask. I love that game! I also do like Melee better because of the solo gameplay. Adventure Mode should have come back.

[@calvinbrinenestoris2357]

You're not wrong about Majora's Mask. Ocarina got all the hype and attention because of how legendary and groundbreaking it was, but if you put aside impact and focus on which one is genuinely just a better game... yeah it's Majora's Mask, hands down.

[@ROCKONplaceboforever]

Very cool really enjoyed this one 🎮

[@LoverOfBellies]

Mario Kart 8 or 8 Deluxe is the best entry so far

[@Zelda109]

where is tears of the kingdom?

[@Moonstrider]

Pokémon GS and MK64🤩

[@Alphyyo08]

the fact they didnt include mario strikers charged is a crime

[@trisky210]

Galaxy 1>2

[@rodolfovargas7952]

The Mario ones, DKC2, Pikmin 2 and Super Smash Bros. Melee.

[@Yae_1995]

Majora’s mask is a god tier sequel!!!!!

[@nirvanachile24]

Majora's Mask all day

[@dreamguardian8320]

I did not know that Mario Kart 64 was a sequel. Should've added Overlord 2 to this list.

[@Valihir]

Galaxy 1 > galaxy 2

[@jclkaytwo]

including donkey kong country 2 on this list is a huge W, but including mario galaxy 2 is an L. mixed quality list. why not include mario 3? surely nobody disagrees about mario 3 being better than the previous mario games. you included metroid dread so it's fair game.

[@ilDSttaro]

For how much Super Mario Galaxy 2 is a very good game it isn't better of the first Galaxy.

[@Shadow-Joop-157]

Kirby triple deluxe and planet robobot are both better than returns to dreamland. Side note: Since these two games are almost ROM hacks of Return to Dreamland, there is a chance that these two will also get a remake at some point, probably with a Taranza and a Susie epilogue or Prequel story

[@zachtwilightwindwaker596]

And it's better than Star Allies. That was pretty disappointing for a Kirby Switch game. Forgotten Land made up for it.

[@Daemon1233]

I still prefer Return to Dreamland because it has 4 player co-op

[@Shadow-Joop-157]

@@Daemon1233 That is indeed one thing that Return to Dreamland does better. But as a single player game triple deluxe and planet robobot are both better than returns to dreamland. If we indeed get a remake of those two games, perhaps multiplayer can be added to the game. We already have a king dedede model I triple deluxe and a meta knight model in planet robobot so they only need to make a Bandana Waddle Dee model

[@sakon10]

My personal favorite sequels: Sin and Punishment star successor New Pokemon Snap Mario Strikers Charged Tears of the kingdom New Super Mario Bros Wii Kirby's Adventure Pokemon Black and White 2

[@Jamal-bl7yh]

Super Mario Bros. 2 (2026) Ft. Yoshi It can go head to head with Street Fighter (2026) If It can find a director don't let down Capcom and Sony I'm rooting for you

[@keynanmartinez]

Splatoon 2 is the second video game that changed my life forever.

[@fatalwaffle1715]

Cool Video.

[@retroman3960]

I maybe in the minority here, but... I prefer the first DKC game over 2. The reason I say this is because the difficulty in the first DKC is more balanced, the music is more memorable, and it's the only game in the SNES trilogy to have Donkey Kong himself as a playable character.

[@michaelhockaday7426]

I'm not sure about the more balanced difficulty part. The hardest level in the game is at the halfway mark.

[@retroman3960]

@michaelhockaday7426 Okay, sure, but every other time, the rest of the game is fair and genuine in terms of difficulty.

[@michaelhockaday7426]

@retroman3960 i disagree but each to their own.

[@Vock94]

I just came here to see if they would make me angry putting TOTK 😮‍💨

[@zeldaholich6436]

Hard take that a lot don’t agree with, but Zelda Majoras Mask is better than Ocarina of Time. Direct sequel made in a fraction of the time Ocarina was (I’ll be it mainly because of reuse of character models) but still better.

[@flickering_wick]

I also much prefer: Metroid Prime 2: Echoes over MP1 Adventure of Link over LoZ Majora's Mask over OoT Tears of the Kingdom over BotW

[@MichaelTaylor-qp2xf]

I think Tropical Freeze is the best game in the Donkey Kong Country series, followed by DKC2, so I'm with you there. The only better number 2s than the first in the series that you missed are F-Zero X over the original and StarFox 64 over the first game.

[@brennanwn]

8:20 - 9:27 The Emmi were more terrifying in my opinion.

[@Coach_KParker]

We gonna ignore how they used a game clip with a Pokemon named "Humper!" ?

[@krvgames9258]

Splatoon 3 is better. Also, Metroid Dread is the 5th Metroid game, not the second.

[@TriforcePlayer2]

Melee is my greatest game of all time

[@remyoconnor3141]

Your script is wrong. It should read, “paper Mario was a pathetic attempt to capture the magic of Mario RPG without Squaresoft”

[@metashade4218]

Shame that the TTYD remake didn’t sell as well as fans hoped it would.

[@MartinMcBride14]

Hard agree on all of these except Dread, which I have not played yet, and The Thousand-Year Door. I know I am in the minority, but aside from the combat/badges being a bit better, I don't see any way that it's better than the first game.

[@Apollo1989V]

Majora’s Mask is better, but the impact Ocarina had causes it too be overshadowed.

[@LoverOfBellies]

I didn't even know Metroid Dread was a sequel to anything

[@rajgus7638]

Yeah it's Metroid 5

[@picklerick589]

Technically i guess you could call it a follow up to Fusion......"loosely"

[@albertausprey]

I LOOOOVED Majora’s Mask, but I still think OoT was still better, but just a little bit still.

[@r-rod8116]

Metroid: Dread was my favorite.

[@TheShoodle]

What about Mario & Rabbids: Sparks of Hope?

[@noemisango8478]

FR, like this game is way more polish than the first game, and it has Freaking Rayman for crying out loud.

[@fergiepunk]

Sin and Punishment 2. The sequel is so much better and arguably the best game in its genre.

[@kenterminateddq5311]

UNPOPULAR OPINION: I think Super Mario Bros. 2 (the Doki-Doki version) is better than the classic Super Mario Bros. 1.

[@miltonmejia4242]

1999, now that was a great year!!! The year Smash Bros. came out!!!

[@paulgilbert5278]

And Donkey Kong 64

[@clucloyd]

I like the original Donkey Kong Country best

[@ktash8937]

Having played TTYD remake, I prefer Origami King. In TTYD, there is so much back and forth, the battle system is disappointing, and I'm just not quite enjoying it as much as Origami King. It's not a bad game at all, and I'm enjoying it, but I like Origami King better.

[@maddestmike5791]

Special mention should be given to Star Fox 2 now that it's finally been uncancelled.

[@SteffLoui88]

Banjo-Tooie...

[@itstrayantula7082]

7:59 NOPE! Edit: Unless it’s because I'm playing on Wii U.

[@TheJManOrRiot]

Personally I think Mario party 3 was better than 2

[@buciallstar]

I would say most every "first game" that was on the original NES has sequels that are better than the NES entry

[@benjthewhite]

Personally I prefer Galaxy 1 over 2, though it depends on the day. Also imo totk > botw

[@clucloyd]

I also liked the first Mario party best

[@svcook7185]

5:00 Really? I actually like the first Super Mario Galaxy BETTER!

[@Danahell]

Earthbound (Mother 2) definitely surpasses the first Mother

[@clucloyd]

I am enjoying Pikmin 2 more than the original

[@JeffUy287]

Instant like during first game.

[@blackstar1868]

No totk?

[@noemisango8478]

The moment i saw Galaxy 2 in the thumbnail, i was like: Well sh*t, here comes the hardcore SMG1 fans saying it's ☝️🤓 better than SMG2. (No offense to all of those who did this exact comment)

[@M3TVROC]

MAJORA'S MASK IS BETTER THAN OCARINA OF TIME!!!

[@M3TVROC]

@@jaretco6423 thank GOD someone agrees with me finally, GREAT game, don't get me wrong, but it's too rooted in nostalgia for everyone

[@BensSoZen]

Majora's Atmosphere > Ocarina's

[@brandonharris7516]

Really

[@alexandrewolvex]

Super Punch Out !!

[@Bluestar-bh3bf]

Top 20 Mario kart tracks better than the originals

[@CaptainCretaceous91]

Fossil Fighters Champions

[@artisan_james]

Super Mario 3D World on Wii U/ Switch ...certainly better than Super Mario 3D Land on 3DS...

[@shigshug8581]

The worst sequel was Super Mario Bros 2 the Lost Levels.....what were they thinking?

[@HotRod996]

So we're going to act like Tears of the Kingdom should've been on this list at number 1.

[@yannispirou101]

they are not putting them in order

[@Animeguy300]

Splatoon 2

[@mattiasolsson1523]

You mean first game in the franchise right? So pick Metroid Dread the latest game?

[@tracyndiyob162]

should've included majora's mask as it's way better than oot(it's tbh a more padded out/boring in areas link to the past.) i prefer galaxy 1 to 2(it's more dlc than a true sequel as the map was pretty inconsequential/yoshi could've been handled better,the bowser fights were lame,a lot just felt like a weaker version of the 1st game outside luigi being playable at the start/power ups,it had a lot of pointless filler with a reward not worth it and lubba sucked compared to rosalina as her story was so great compared to just being a new series game in space.),like dkc 1 over 2 as it got too big at times(tropical freeze is definitely a better game than returns/favorite dk game in general.),would take pikmin 1/3 over 2 as it lost a bit trying to remove the time limit & of the racers prefer crash team racing/diddy kong racing over mario kart 64. but love mario party 2(alongside 3 a style i wish the recent games brought back as i love the funny little stories in them/everyone's costumes.:3),while the single player was better in 1(2's was pretty predictable/showed marie doesn't work as well without callie as octo expansion was the better mode) love splatoon 2's off the hook way more than the squid sisters/deep cut,gold/silver is such a fondly enjoyable sequel & while definitely not the best super smash bros. melee is a great follow up of 64's style including even more of nintendo in it's still fun single player(it's adventure mode being what subspace should've been structured as/what 6 should have elements of.).

[@IvanLopez-bs4mt]

People Who thinks Mario Party 2 is the best one, have mever play another Mario Party woth friends or they ares just nostalgic

[@SuperNintendoDisneyAdam]

What about Pokémon Black 2 and White 2?

[@karimcheese7257]

Majora's Mask felt way too much like a chore than a game. I respect people who have fond memories of the game and enjoyed it, but it was not my cup of tea

[@mattiasolsson1523]

Its great and i can also see why, its holds back because of only 4 dungeon 1 which i hate, the 3 day time can be frustrated. As a sequel to Ocarina of time, Ocarine of time is much better.

[@karimcheese7257]

@@mattiasolsson1523 It's really hard to compare both games because they're fundamentally different experiences. But what I will say is that in today's age Majora's Mask would probably be considered a DLC pack for Ocarina of Time

[@karimcheese7257]

@@jaretco6423 I completely agree with what you're saying, but not a thing that you just said contradicts what I originally wrote

[@thetk7508]

Majora’s Mask compared to the FIRST game? Sure. Compared to Ocarina? Nah.

[@jaretco6423]

It is. MM is way better than OoT.

[@thomasjohnson8391]

No tears of the kingdom

[@jarlwhiterun7478]

People are tired of the formula. Tears will be remembered negatively

[@josephsharp6221]

No Majora’s Mask either

[@Valihir]

​@@jarlwhiterun7478doubtful

[@ilDSttaro]

TOTK is a fantastic game but isn't better that BOTW, on the same level, but not better.

[@VendettaActivist]

​@jarlwhiterun7478 The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom was a massive success. The second best-selling game in the franchise. Of course, it followed the formula of the original, but that's usually the case with most direct sequels. I would say personally Nintendo needs to change up the formula going forward with the franchise, though. There's also a Zelda film releasing in the near future. Which could hurt the brand if received poorly, like what recently happened with Borderlands.

[@uroskesic6117]

The number one pick is super biased

[@lucasabreu223]

It’s not a top 10, It’s just 10 games with no particular order

[@zonianfjb]

Metroid Dread is not a direct sequel to a first installment. Total non-sequitur to include it in this list.

[@GeneralBrko]

YES, MAJORAS MASK!!! You're not minority.

[@JamieHumanRights]

sorry but no. Pokemon Gold and Silver were not good sequels. Even the remakes were bad.