1. Alien: Isolation (2014)
2. Goldeneye 007 (1997)
3. Mad Max (2015)
The release of this video game coincides with the success of Mad Max: Fury Road, which may be true, but that only adds to its appeal. The plot of the game involves Max Rockatansky as the protagonist and includes some of the same elements as the most current chapter in the renowned franchise.
Max, the player, must reclaim their V8 Interceptor from Scrotus, Immortan Joe's son. Players can interact with nearly everything in their environment while on a bloody and reckless mission to reclaim their awesome automobile, which takes place in the harsh Australian outback.
4. Middle-earth: Shadow of War (2017)
It's difficult to discern which Tolkien-themed games are inspired by the movies vs the books, and this one has a lot of both. It includes several events, locations, and characters not seen in the films, but it maintains the same aesthetic as the films in terms of dress, design, and general style.
The plot follows two heroes who must venture behind enemy lines and is based on the Lord of the Rings lore and backstory. It's meant to be a follow-up to Middle-Earth: Shadow of Mordor, which came out in 2014 and featured the same cast of characters.
5. Friday the 13th: The Game (2017)
This game, which is based on the infamous horror franchise, has a lot of drama. It was first released in hardcopy for multiple platforms in 2017, but it wasn't released on PC until 2019. The game has an asymmetrical layout set in an open landscape that players may explore, as well as eight playable characters, including seven counsellors and one Jason Voorhees.
However, it was plagued by sticky licencing conflicts with one of the co-creators from the start. Because of this, the game's servers were shut down in November of 2020, but because to peer-to-peer matchmaking, the game is still playable and still receives development support.
6. Blade 2 (2002)
Blade 2 is a mixed bag in terms of what gamers like and don't like, but it has weathered the test of time after 20 years. Players are more appreciative of the game's third-person perspective and innovative combat system, both of which were controversial when it was initially launched.
The plot takes place between Blade II and Blade: Trinity, the third instalment in the franchise. The combat is based on melee fighting with the aid of weapons, similar to the titular character from the movies, albeit the player can utilise firearms.
7. Indiana Jones and the Fate of Atlantis (1992)
Remember the days when PC puzzle games were cartoony and set in exotic settings with a fantasy adventure theme? Indiana Jones and the Fate of Atlantis was a point-and-click game that was meant to be a sequel to the movie franchise, similar to Myst and The Secret of Monkey Island. Indeed, it was rumoured that this was one of the original concepts for one of the films. In retrospect, that sounds preferable to aliens.
The game was well-received at the time, receiving praise from both fans and critics, and is now regarded as a genre classic. It's currently accessible on Steam, and it was previously available as an unlockable bonus with a Wii version of another Indiana Jones game. Indiana Jones and the King's Staff.
8. The chronicles of Riddick: Assault on dark Athena (2009)
This is one of several video games based on or meant to fit into the Chronicles of Riddick, and it is one of the most popular. The plot and scenario are designed to flow naturally from The Chronicles of Riddick: Escape from Butcher Bay, and the developers at Starbreeze Studios knew exactly what to keep from the previous game and what needed to be improved.
The plot unfolds in the same manner as a film, with Riddick stowing away on a ship called Dark Athena. Vin Diesel, who provides the main character's voice and likeness, was also engaged in the game's development.
9. Tron 2.0 (2004)
Tron 2.0 is a first-person shooter, unlike other Tron games that use racing bikes and discuss tournaments in the gameplay. But that's not the only difference. The plot of the game centres around Jethro Bradley, the son of ENCOM programmer Alan Bradley, the figure who initially invented the security programme TRON, rather than Finn's son, who was the star of the big-budget, full-length live-action sequel, Tron: Legacy.
Bruce Boxleitner, who played Alan in the film, provides the character's voice in the video game. Cindy Morgan, who portrays the love interest in the previous film, also has a significant role in the sequel. The tale isn't canon to the franchise, but it's still a fantastic video game based on a film, according to the designers.
10. Star Wars: Tie Fighter (1994)
There are now over a thousand games based on the Star Wars brand, ranging from first-person shooters to massively multiplayer online role-playing games to real-time strategy games. However, in 1994, the movement was just getting started. Not only for flight simulators and first-person shooters, but also for the lore of everyone's favourite space opera, this chapter in the Star Wars: X-Wing series broke new ground.
Players had previously been battling for the Rebel Alliance. Apart than blowing rebels out of the sky, the main protagonist also fights pirates, insurgents, and traitors to the Empire in this game, which was one of the first to allow players to play on the Imperial side.
Conclusion
So, there were the games that are based on movie exact opposite of the trend where the games were movies used to be based on games. Right? Shocked? This is a new normal.
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