Game 48: I didn't play it on its original console, but much later on an emulator. It was a series about which I had always heard great things, and always wanted to try. I do believe it's the first time that free roam (of some sort) was introduced into the series, but then in a way it's only the second game in that series to be released. In a way. It was supposed to make you feel permanent consequences for your actions, but hey, save-stating ^_^
And since that could apply to a wide range of games: seriously, what the hell is up with everyone's hair? It appears to be every colour of the rainbow.
(Hopefully this is harder than yesterday's pathetically easy riddle).
And no, it isn't a sports game this time, and the publisher is doing very well indeed.
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