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Basically, what do you think could be a neat idea for a spin-off title for an existing game series? They could be a crossover, a game where the protagonist isn't the series' protagonist, genre spinoffs, etc. As per usual when I make topics like these, here's two examples: Example 1: Series: Metroid: Now that Metroid Dread has apparently brought the series back on track (I say "apparently" only because I'm not a longtime fan and I've only played Dread and Super) and made it more popular than ever before, I think it might be interesting to see them revisit the idea of a spin-off where you don't actually play as Samus but as some random Federation soldier, but this time in an actual Metroidvania format. The premise would be that the player character is a rookie Federation soldier whose squad is sent to investigate something happening on a planet, only for the mission to go awry and for the rookie to be the sole survivor with no way to leave the planet or call for backup. Since they're not Samus, but a regular Federation soldier in over their head, this would not only justify having zero upgrades at the start of the game, but it would also potentially make the enemies in the game seem all the more threatening and it would be a perfect opportunity to experiment with brand new upgrades that aren't as powerful as the typical Metroid upgrades (since, if I understand correctly, Samus' upgrades are usually Chozo tech and are more advanced than what the Federation can use; someone please correct me if I'm wrong about this). It would also allow for the game to be smaller in scale. Example 2: Series: The Legend of Zelda: A Zelda game where the player plays as Zelda, who has to protect Hyrule while Link is unable to do so for some reason (be it from journeying outside Hyrule before the game began or some other reason). It would focus less on exploration and more on puzzle-solving (to fit the use of the Triforce of Wisdom rather than Courage), and magic would be used instead of items.

i know there have probably been threads like these before however this one includes spinoffs so yeah 1. pokemon white 2 2.pokemon ruby 3.pokemon ranger shadows of almia