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HeroDelTiempo17 posted...

I think this is true but looking at the metacritic page, the sequels aren't really getting dragged down for more of the same! Most of the games are at 81 (which is uncanny but also very good!). The three under 80 are 2, AJ, and AAI, and even those are all 76+. The biggest thing here is that the original trilogy games have user reviews a full point higher than the critic score. Interestingly, that gap is way smaller for the collected version, suggesting less people cared to review the rerelease or that the cult fanbase cooled off. But overall the critics have been super fair to the series.

So in addition to the fresh direction and higher production, I also have to wonder if the reviewers include more dedicated fans this time around. Some of the reviews read that way, and I have to wonder too if the scores are higher because they're psyched to finally get these games after such a long drought and want to encourage Capcom to do more.

That's an interesting point. You might be right.