More often than not, movies based on video games end up being panned by critics and game fans alike. But if the situation is reversed, it could yield interesting results.
On the one hand, there are video games from poorly received or polarizing films. For example, the video game adaptations of critical flaws such as: X-Men Origins: Wolverine and Star Wars Episode I have attracted much better responses than the cinematic source material. In other situations, the movies can be cult classics in their own right, but the video game just takes the movie to another level. Examples include: Golden Eye and the warriors in this case.
GoldenEye 007
No list of great video games based on movies is complete without a mention of this Nintendo 64 classic. While the title refers to the Pierce Brosnan starring Golden Eye features the best of the James Bond films, ranging from quoted dialogue to over-the-top gadgetry.
The game also offers plenty of space to complete fun side missions rather than just the usual assassination and spy missions. Establishes its nostalgic status among gamers GoldenEye 007 as a memorable James Bond adventure, one that has surpassed the popularity of the original film.
X-Men Origins: Wolverine
While Hugh Jackman has always been an excellent casting option for Wolverine, critics and audiences were divided over the original story. Elements like a formula script and a Deadpool who can’t even speak led to a negative reception.
The game, on the other hand, is a very different deal that captures Wolverine’s wild fury in the most hyper-violent battles that diehard fans of the character can only dream of. The cinematic cutscenes have aged well too, adding more context to Wolverine’s troubled past and the tumultuous bond he shared with his hostile brother Victor Creed.
Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace
George Lucas’ long-awaited return to “a galaxy far, far away” has failed to impress: Star Wars geeks, but it still featured some great lightsaber duels and podrace sequences. Such elements were later fleshed out in the final video game adaptations.
The LucasArts title Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace was set in the same environments as the film, but with a wider scope of exploration. With the option to play as The Phantom Menace protagonists Qui-Gon Jinn and Obi-Wan Kenobi, players can take part in adrenaline-fuelled action as they take on Darth Maul,
King Kong by Peter Jackson
Peter Jackson’s King Kong remake humanized the giant monkey while retaining the grandeur of the original character. However, the video game elevates Peter Jackson’s artistic vision with an even greater emphasis on world building.
Not only Kong, but players can also interact with Skull Island’s other characters, including dinosaurs and sea creatures. The game’s story is also quite epic and players will take their own time to complete the full Ubisoft title.
Alien 3
Considered one of the weaker episodes of the Alien series, Alien 3 had a better run in its video game format. The side-scrolling run-and-gun adventure allows players to take on the role of protagonist Elen Ripley from the series.
But unlike the movie, Ripley’s arsenal of portable weapons is much more extensive and sophisticated, providing multiple ways to track down the xenomorphs and facehuggers. The fast-paced action makes it a worthy successor and improvement over David Fincher’s directing venture.
The Last Airbender
M Night Shyamalan’s infamous live-action adaptation of the Nickelodeon animated series Avatar: The Last Airbender is considered one of the worst movies of all time.
So a video game could do little to save the movie. But even though the Nintendo Wii title isn’t a Golden Eye, it still seems much more fun and engaging considering the soulless movie. The game has quite a few flaws, but still the bending of elements feels smoother and more in line with the original cartoon.
Terminator 3: The Redemption
After the immense success of the first two Terminator movies, T3: The Rise of the Machines couldn’t stand out. The first two games that came out of the movie were also unrecognized, but it’s the third venture, Terminator 3: The Redemptionwhich elicited more positive responses.
Despite some finding the levels repetitive, the standout features are the graphics which were pretty good for the time. The level of detail of Arnold Schwarzenegger’s T-850 Terminator is the best compared to others Terminator spell.
the warriors
The 1979 action drama the warriors is a cult classic in its own right, but the violent saga of Coney Island’s street gangs may not be so mainstream among the New Age crowd.
In that sense, Rockstar Games’ beat ’em up game can be a good introduction for such players, as it not only captures the movie’s chaotic violence, but also adds much-needed background to various members of the protagonist’s gang. The popularity of the game is evidenced by the fact that, despite being released in 2005, it has since been adapted for PlayStation 3 and PlayStation 4 in the 2010s.
Hulk
Despite a serious lead from Eric Bana and an author like Ang Lee behind the camera, Hulk failed to match the level of the superhero movies of the time.
However, the game turned out more favorably with mixed to positive reviews from critics. The graphics may seem dated, but are still enough to be nostalgic for games from the early 2000s. Furthermore, it offers fan service by allowing the green giant to reveal fighting moves like the Hulk Smash and Thunder Clap to destructive levels not found in the movie could be reached.
Chronicles Of Riddick: Escape From Butcher Bay
pitch black remains one of Vin Diesel’s best movies, but he couldn’t follow the success with the sequel The Chronicles of Riddick, a sequel that resorted to familiar sci-fi tropes and toned down the atmospheric horror and violence of its predecessor.
Still, the film is pivotal as it led to two iconic games: Escape from Butcher Bay and the sequel Attack on Dark Athena. The first is a stealth game in which the character Riddick plans a prison break into space. Allusions to the movie Escape from Alcatraz and games like Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell are inevitable, but the game still excels on its own. The graphics along with the stealth and action elements made the game surpass the movie it was based on, and it is still hailed as one of the best games of the 2000s.
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