"Top Video Game Sequels: Reader Favorites and Must-Plays of 2023"

Kotaku readers have voted on the best video game sequels of all time, with Mass Effect 2, Street Fighter II, Halo 3, Red Dead Redemption 2, and Portal 2 emerging as the top choices. Other honorable mentions include Super Metroid, Mega Man 2, Silent Hill 2, The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim, and Super Mario Bros 3. These sequels were praised for their improvements upon the original games, innovative gameplay, and lasting impact on the gaming industry.