To this day, video games based on movies are widely treated as kind of a joke.
To be fair, that reputation has been forged by countless games fitting that description.
With that out of the way, here are the best games based on movies.
Mostly, though,Scarfaceis a ton of fun.
Hexs brilliant premise sees you strategically maneuver John Wick through a variety of enemy-filled areas.
Its challenging and undeniably different, but this game seems destined to be denied the respect it deserves.
You could argue thats what Capcom (one of the best licensed game developers ever) did withWillow.
The results are fascinating.
Unsurprisingly,Willowdoes not hold a candle toThe Legend of Zelda.
As a game, though, its one of the absolute best in this category.
Its that version of the game that earns a spot on this list.
The Xbox 360 version of King Kong was a jaw-dropping technical showcase of the new consoles raw power.
That movie that is best remembered for its broken debut trailer is largely agreed to be beyond redemption.
Yet, this game comes remarkably close to justifying that utterly ill-advised experiment.
TheMummy Demasteredis actually a Metroidvania game and a pretty damn good one at that.
Its a true gem.
This games fear-based trust system adds a thematically thrilling spark to its survival horror gameplay.
With any luck, Nightdivesupcoming remasterof this game will reveal its full potential to a new generation.
This games greatest qualities belong in a more complete overall experience.
Thats another way to say that they developed some fascinating flops and generally underappreciated works.
Tron 2.0endeavors to be as unique as the movie it is based on.
Batman (NES)
SunsoftsBatmanvideo game is essentiallyNinja Gaidenright down to the wall jumps and ridiculously high difficulty.
Is that really an issue, though?
Is there any other game of the 80s more fit to be converted into aBatmantitle thanNinja Gaiden?
What makes this one more than that, though, is the involvement of the films cast.
Akryoyd later called this their vision of a thirdGhostbustersmovie, and thats pretty much what it feels like.
It is also a kind of throwback to the age when many properties received an arcade-style beat-em-up tie-in game.
Scott Pilgrimis more than a tribute, though.
This game has only gotten better since it went largely ignored at the time of its release.
For the record, though, I give the slight nod to the Genesis version.
Sweet Home
1989sSweet Homeisnt exactly the best or most beloved horror film of its era.
However, Ive long argued that this game deserves to be freed fromResident Evils shadow.
It is another 3D beat-em-up game that blends recreations of the Peter Jackson films with then-impressive film footage.
The heart of what makes these games so incredible remains the same all these years later, though.
Interestingly, the GBA version of this game is actually a surprisingly exceptionalDiablo-like ARPG.
In fact, I dont even remember there being any real expectations for this game.
Yet, Starbreeze Studios ultimately delivered something that has far outlasted the cultural impact of theRiddickmovies.
It still feels like a game that simply shouldnt be as great as it is.
Yet, developer Westwood Studio was not tasked with imagining such a game but rather delivering it.
The Warriors
The Warriorsis the kind of big-budget passion project we just dont see enough of in modern gaming.
It was entirely unexpected yet felt like the perfect blend of developer and concept.
The final game benefits from a similar combination of qualities.
In Indiana Jones, though, that team found the perfect protagonist for such an adventure.
With Alien Isolation, developer Creative Assembly chose a different path.
Alien Isolationis arguably the greatest stalker horror game ever created.
Few games have ever made us feel like a hero quite like this one did.
Yes,Knights of the Old Republicis thousands of years removed from any of theStar Warsmovies that preceded it.
That makes its inclusion in this topic a controversial decision at the very least.
Yet, I cant separate this game from those movies quite so easily.
GoldenEye 007
Truth be told, I dont thinkGoldenEye 007is the best game on this list.
At least not in modern terms.
Playing this game now requires you to wear blinders that many simply do not have access to.
Even then, results may vary.
Its doubtful there will ever be another movie game that comes close to matching its impact and legacy.
