Anyone in the video game world knows that games based on movies are generally viewed poorly by much of the public and specialist media. Most of the time, the reason may be that these titles lack greater attention, often serving only as a tool to help promote the feature film and capitalize on its momentum for greater profit.
With that in mind, many developers do not worry as much about delivering epic, innovative, polished experiences and so on. They may work with a below-average budget, resulting in generic gameplay, bugs, graphics that are never "anything special," and more. But as the saying goes, "every rule has an exception," so we selected 10 excellent games based on movies! Always remember that this is the editorial team's selection, and if you think a game should be on the list, leave your opinion.
10. Aladdin (Super Nintendo and Mega Drive)
There has always been a rivalry over which version was better, the Mega Drive's or the Super Nintendo's, with each side offering its own arguments and perspectives. The fact is that both games, despite being very different, are excellent adaptations of the Disney classic, with good graphics, great music, excellent 2D platforming gameplay, and most importantly, they are fun.
9. Chronicles of Riddick: Escape from Butcher Bay (Xbox and PC)
This is one of the rare cases in which many consider the game even better than the film itself. Released in 2004 for Windows and the original Xbox, Chronicles of Riddick combines shooting, adventure, and suspense, excelling in every area. With its variety of modes, excellent graphics, and well-produced gameplay, the Chronicles of Riddick game is simply a memorable classic!
8. Die Hard Trilogy (PlayStation, Sega Saturn, PC)
Inspired by the Bruce Willis film trilogy, which arrived in Brazil under the name "Duro de Matar," Probe Entertainment did masterful work when it released Die Hard Trilogy in 1996 for PlayStation, Sega Saturn, and PC. The three films were adapted into three different games on a single CD. In other words, in the first Die Hard, you get a third-person shooter in which you fight terrorists; in Die Hard 2, you have an on-rails game in the style popularized by SEGA's Virtual Cop and more recently by Resident Evil Chronicles; and Die Hard: With a Vengeance places you in a vehicle and has you explore New York City to defuse explosives that will destroy it.
7. Ghostbusters: The Videogame (Sixth and Seventh Generations*)
Based on the famous 1980s film series, Ghostbusters: The Videogame was a tremendous success that sold over one million copies and was very well received by fans of the original movies. Dan Aykroyd himself, creator of the film series, said of it: "This is essentially the third Ghostbusters feature film." Set two years after the second feature film, the game works as a third-person shooter that puts you in the role of Rookie, an exclusive character who interacts with the Ghostbusters from the movies. Its only flaw is its length: it is so fun and ends so quickly that it leaves an enormous feeling of "It's over already?!"
6. Toy Story 3: The Game (Sixth and Seventh Generations)
Although it offers no innovations and is essentially a 3D platformer, Toy Story 3: The Game manages to be excellent within a style that remains popular today, serving as a good example of how to promote a film properly. Best of all, the settings are faithful to the feature film, creating the feeling that we are interacting with the movie's own universe. In short, it is well produced in every respect and is the kind of game that entertains people of any age.
5. Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (Sixth and Seventh Generations)
Although it received mixed ratings from both the public and critics, it enters the list because most people consider it the best of the Harry Potter games. Using open-world elements, this title focuses less on action than its predecessors in order to emphasize exploration, easily offering the best representation of Hogwarts. Players will spend a long time walking through expansive settings without becoming bored.
Add the fact that the game loads automatically, is packed with minigames, and of course features action scenes using typical Harry Potter attacks. Some repetitive missions and bugs that can interfere with the experience tarnish the game's shine a little, but if you want to buy a game about the wizard, choose this one. If you can choose the console, get the Wii version, as the motion sensor makes everything even more immersive.
4. Blade Runner (PC)
Released in 1997, this title comes from the film of the same name, which in turn came from a series of books. A point-and-click game spread across four CDs, it saw developer Westwood Studios spare no effort in making an excellent game. It was the first adventure to use entirely three-dimensional graphics, which were attractive for the time, while also featuring logical puzzles, good story pacing, and a perfect rendering of the "detective" style the game proposes. Best of all, the player's choices lead to various paths and different endings.
3. Spider-Man 2: The Game (Xbox, GameCube, PlayStation 2)
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Like the previously mentioned Harry Potter, this is also an open world where the player uses practically all the powers from Spider-Man's various incarnations to complete missions. The city of Manhattan was highly realistic for the time, and there is an enormous variety of crimes the character must stop in different ways. Add an ambitious production, few bugs, and good graphics, and the result is simply one of the best Spider-Man games ever released. Unfortunately, the PC version is not considered as good as the console releases, as it is a completely different game.
2. Scott Pilgrim vs. the World: The Game (PlayStation Network and Xbox Live)
Combining beat-'em-up elements with a little RPG, the name is taken from the film, but the graphical style comes from the comics. With four selectable characters offering unique gameplay, seven frenetic stages, an excellent cooperative mode, appealing visuals blending modern and retro styles, and an exciting soundtrack, it is an addictive experience for both longtime and new players.
1. 007: GoldenEye (Nintendo 64)
Does anyone remember the film? To this day, this is the only case in which the game far surpassed the feature film's popularity. Curiously, the production team was inexperienced, and the project moved through many genres before reaching its final version, in addition to receiving little media attention before release. Defying every expectation, the game became the Nintendo 64's third best-selling title and was approved by the "overwhelming" majority of players and experts.
A first-person shooter, its single-player mode places you in beautiful three-dimensional settings for the time as you complete a wide variety of missions with an enormous arsenal of weapons. The game also uses elements of suspense, requiring cunning from the player to avoid being noticed by enemies at various points. The multiplayer, created at the last minute by the developers, is also remembered for being addictive. GoldenEye was so influential that it gave rise to a "spiritual successor," Perfect Dark, produced by the same team.
* Sixth console generation: SEGA Dreamcast, PlayStation 2, Nintendo GameCube, and Xbox.
* Seventh generation: PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, and Wii.
