Boss Rush Banter: Where is the Best Place to Start on a new Video Game Franchise?

Starting a new gaming franchise often brings a lot of excitement with some anxiety sprinkled atop.

It’s always fun to try new genres and gaming franchises, but there’s always the daunting question of where’s the best place to start a franchise. To make matters worse, everyone seems to have their own strong opinion on where you should start. This can especially be overwhelming when the franchise has run for decades.

I’ve come across this a lot because I’ve missed entire generations of gaming and only had Nintendo consoles. The Switch has allowed for many previously-exclusive franchises to make their way to the console.

While every franchise is unique, I have noticed some trends when asking where the best place to start is in a new franchise.

Where to Start?

I often see people recommending to start with the more recent game in a franchise.

Role-playing games have become my favorite…