Nick’s Pick’s: 10 Great Games Based on Movies

Have you ever wondered if games based on movies are any good? I was at EB and wondered the same thing, so I went to blockbuster and rented a couple games based on movies. I have to say most of them sucked, but I found a couple of good ones. So, I created this article to let you know what I thought about them. I would defiantly rent before you buy if one sounds interesting to you.

Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith 

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When I first played this game I could not put the controller down, it was awesome. You switch between Akanin and Obi-Wan and fight your way through 16 levels using you jedi skills which you build up during the game. There are cut scenes that follow the movie, also there is also a Sweet jedi duel mode that is really fun. If you like Star Wars than you will like this game, if not, you might want to rent it first. it is one of the best movie games i have ever played.

X-Men Origins: Wolverine

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Let me start off by saying that this is a great game; it’s what I have been waiting for when it comes to a good Wolverine game. The Mechanics of this game are great; you are able to custom set your Wolverine to your playing style. You can perform feral lunges and climbs, using over one-hundred custom moves. You also have the ability to perform reflex kills on enemies. The game also has a great cast of different Heroes and villains from the marvel universe. The game has eight different areas that tell Wolverines story, Including Movies that aid in story telling. This is a solid game, they hit the nail on the head making this game, and I give it a ten out of ten.

 Peter Jackson’s King Kong 

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 I know what your thinking, your asking yourself if this is a good call or not, King Kong? I know that’s what you’re thinking, the same thought was going through my head when I purchased this game. But, to my surprise, the game was excellent, the graphics were stunning. You use every member of your expedition team to work together and solve puzzles on Skull Island. The game follows the movie and also has content that was not seen in the film. I give this game a 9.5 out of 10.

The Warriors 

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Everyone remembers the 1979 cult classic the warrior’s right? No, maybe some of you, anyone? I guess not, well if you have not seen the movie I highly recommend it, it might get you pumped for the game. This game is officially licensed by the original movie company. The game is split up in two parts chapters 1-13, which lead up to the movie, and chapters 14-18 take place during  the movie it’s self. The game includes all the gangs with all the classic members like Cleon, Swan, Ajax, and many more. The game also features a great soundtrack, I give this game a ten out of ten, and you won’t be disappointed.

Scarface: The World Is Yours

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This game is a dream come true for Scarface fans, who ever had the idea to create this game should be running for President. The game starts in the last scene of the film, you know the one were Tony is all coked up and Sosa’s goons are trying to kill him. Only in the game he kills the assassin that takes him out in the movie then flees the mansion. The point of the game is to build up your empire again, and to kill everyone who crossed you in the movie, the main goal is Sosa. It is a Sandbox mode game, so that’s good, you have many vechles and boats to choose from, you have a lot of different weapons that you are able to use, and a blind rage mode. I loved this game and you will love it too, without a doubt it get a ten out of ten rating. So go get the game and say hello to my little friend.

The Godfather

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Wow, these games keep getting better, The Godfather what a great movie. Do you see the trend, movie games are starting to get better, that is a good thing. You start off as a small time thief doing petty crimes and then bam, you get pulled in to the Corleone Family. You start carrying out orders for them, earn there respect and rise through the ranks. And if you make the right decisions and don’t mess things up you can be named the Don. You can perform mob hits, rob banks, and extort money from different shop owners. This is a great game and I give it a ten out of ten.

Jaws Unleashed

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This game is great, ha, ha, everyone remembers JAWS the boat eating shark? Wow a game where you get to control JAWS and cause mass chaos, what a great idea. You guide JAWS through ten destructible environments for the JAWS universe eating people, destroying boats, and causing havoc. There are different modes in the game, there is a story mode, and free roam mode, and different side mission you can do. One very cool thing about the game is shark vision, Shark vision allows you to lock on to your victim before they know your coming, which means there SOL. This is a great game I give it a eight out of ten.

Matrix: Path of Neo 

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Let me start of by saying that I love the Matrix trilogy, I own all the movies including the ANIMATRIX. I also played the Matrix Online for a long time. I way pretty excited when I first herd of this title, and let me tell you I wasn’t disappointed. This is a great game, you get to play as Neo and replay the most important scenes from the movie including new ones. The game play is amazing, different combos, Slow Motion ability to dodge bullets and attacks, and different camera angles. The Game also features an alternative ending to the Matrix trilogy, I give this game an 8.5 out of 10.

From Russia With Love

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I know what you’re thinking; there has not been a good bond game sine golden eye for the N64, LOL right? Well from Russiawith love is a great game for the PS2, you get to time travel back to the 1960’s cold war era for this one. This bond game has a few different aspects than your basic run of the mill 007 game. It has a RPG like feature, where you can upgrade different weapons and skills. The game also has a wide verity of different missions, from driving cars to flying around using a jet pack. So if you like bond I highly recommend this game, I give it a 9 out of 10.

Ghostbusters

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 Strap on your proton pack and get your ghost trap ready its time to go to work as the new recruit of the famous Ghostbusters. Yes you get to join the Ghostbusters on all the wacky new adventures in New York City. Here is the DL, this game takes place two years after the events of Ghostbusters 2, you are a rookie the Ghostbusters bring in to help test a new proton pack. And your initial use of the equipment frees some ghosts and its mass chaos from there. And for the hardcore fans, Dan Aykroyd The creator of Ghostbusters says that, “this essentially is the third movie”. So if you are a fan I highly recommend picking this game up, I give it an 8 out of 10.

 I know there are a lot of bad video games that are based on movies, it seems like they just fly them out like hot cakes. But the lists of games above are decent games, I have played them and I know that they have good play value, and most of them you can pick up for decent price. I would try EB Games or GameStop, Thank You, and game on!!!