


They can also create entirely unique stories or combat mechanics as is the case with Undertale fan games. Updated on May 22, 2020, by Jeff Drake: Fan-made games offer a way for franchises to take on new lives or prolong nostalgia.

A few of the games on this were made with the blessing of Sega, and are considered, by many, to be “must play” games in the series. The Sonic the Hedgehog series has one of the most active fan game communities in gaming. The bulk of these fan-made games are a bit rough around the edges (to be nice), but there are also several examples that rival, and sometimes surpass, the original games. RELATED: New "Sonic Collection" Leaked By French Retailer Think about all the famous game franchises from the 8-bit and 16-bit eras – every one of those games has a mountain of fan-made games. Many of the great game series of yore have incredibly loyal fan bases that refuse to let their beloved franchises languish in the past.
