If we’ve learnt anything about gaming over the years, it’s that video games based on movies rarely cut the mustard. There have been some real clangers over the years; disappointment after disappointment. But all hope for the genre is not lost. Luckily, there have been a few game designers that managed to achieve what they set out to do, which is pay homage to an awesome film by creating a game in its honour. We know you don’t want to waste time trawling through all the movie-based games out there (especially with so many bad ones waiting to trip you up), so in this article we’re going to point you in the right direction.
Marvel’s Avengers
Arguably the biggest franchise in movie history, the Marvel Cinematic Universe has won over people from all walks of life with their unique brand of storytelling and with their charismatic superheroes. The Avengers, in particular, have become icons of the superhero genre. There are plenty of video games on the market that take inspiration from the Avengers, but we would put forth that none do it quite so well as Marvel’s Avengers, developed by Crystal Dynamics and published by Square Enix. The game is a 3rd person, action/adventure game. The story, though inspired by both the Marvel comics and the Marvel Cinematic Universe, is unique. You’ll play through the character of Kamala Khan/Ms Marvel, and your mission is to reunite the Avengers and save the world. You’ll also get to play as each of the Avengers; Thor, Black Widow, Iron Man, Hulk, Captain America and Hawkeye, and take advantage of their unique powers.
Bridesmaids
Bridesmaids is a video slot game that is not only fun to play but can also win you prizes. We wouldn’t normally include a slot game in our video game recommendations but seeing as we’re basing our choices on the theme of ‘movies’, we felt this one deserved a mentioned. Bridesmaids featured a stellar cast of comedic actresses, and it was one of the funniest movies to come out of the 2010s. Choosing this movie for a video slot was a genius move because the movie has such a huge and devoted fanbase. Playing the slot game gets you up close and personal with with Annie, Lillian, Helen, Megan, Rita and Becca, and you get the chance to play through an awesome selection of in game bonus rounds. It’s easy to find an online casino canada real money Bridesmaids video slot at real money casinos throughout Canada.
Alien: Isolation
Alien: Isolation is set 15 years on from the original film, Alien. In the game, you play the part of Amanda Ripley, daughter of Ellen Ripley (Sigourney Weaver’s character in Alien). You are sent on a mission to find a flight recorder that holds the key to Ellen Ripley’s disappearance. The game falls into the category of ‘survival horror’, and just like the original film, the emphasis is on insolation, anxiety, and stealth. Your aim is to outwit the Xenomorph. You’ll need to be smart, sneaky, and brave. You need to outrun the alien, as well as some other unsavoury character that you’ll meet along the way and find the information you’re looking for if you want to win.
A Few More
As well as our top three, we’ve found a few more titles that definitely fit the bill when it comes to excellent video games based on movies. Enough to get you through the long cold winter nights. Look out for these gems:
- Jurassic World Evolution
- Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order
- Middle-earth: Shadow of War
- John Wick Hex