Top 10 Movies That Would Make Great Video Games
Sometimes, simply watching the action just isn't enough. Join http://www.WatchMojo.com as we count down our picks for the Top 10 Movies That Would Make Great Video Games.
For this list, we're taking a look at some of cinema's most epic silver-screen releases that seriously need to have video game adaptations.
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Top 10 Movies That Would Make Great Video Games
Sometimes, simply watching the action just isn't enough. Join http://www.WatchMojo.com as we count down our picks for the Top 10 Movies That Would Make Great Video Games. For this list, we’re taking a look at some of cinema’s most epic silver-screen releases that seriously need to have video game adaptations. In order to qualify, a title must not already have a video game tie-in or spin-off of any sorts, no matter what the generation.
#10: “The Purge” franchise (2013-)
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The premise behind these films, silly as it sounds, is pretty straightforward: all crime, including murder, is legal for one night in the United States. With hardcore gamers having a broad diversity of tastes, the possibilities for a plot like this are nearly endless. One hypothetical that developers can approach is a survival-horror feel. Think the first “Resident Evil,” but instead of zombies, there are crazed citizens armed to the teeth. Not action-packed enough? Well, how does taking it to the streets with a sandbox game in the vein of “GTA” sound? Regardless of angle, a game adaptation is sure to attract inner purgers from all over.
#9: “Escape from New York” (1981)
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Who doesn’t want to be a badass, especially if it’s a badass kuje Snake Plissken? Brought to us by legendary filmmaker John Carpenter, this film contained a heart-racing story featuring inmates of a prison-converted Manhattan Island abducting the President. Following the film’s well-designed plot, a game adaptation would have players controlling Snake in a similar forced mission to rescue POTUS within twenty-four hours. With guns-a-blazing and stealth elements easily foreseeable for a story like this, Plissken has the potential to be a contender with genre veterans like Sam Fischer and another particular Snake. There is even room for a series here, taking Snake to L.A in the sequel.
#8: “Pan’s Labyrinth” (2006)
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Setup with a simple structure that had the story’s protagonist completing a series of dangerous and daring tasks, we wouldn’t be surprised if Guillermo del Toro actually did visualize this narrative as a video game first. With six Oscar nominations under its belt, as well as three wins, “Pan’s Labyrinth” proved to be majestic in both spectacle and story. Filled with dark visuals and an equally grim plot, this tale of a young girl’s escape into a fantastical realm is vividly reminiscent of “American McGee’s Alice," a perfect point-of-reference for a video game adaptation.
#7: “Cube” franchise (1997-2004)
Fear, paranoia, suspicion, desperation - a fitting tagline to describe this twisted trilogy of tension-inducing thrillers. As if the idea of being taken and held against your will isn’t frightening enough, imagine having to navigate a course of cubic rooms, with booby traps as your only means of escape. Following the gory and psychologically challenging tone of the films, a VG version of "Cube" would task players with the straightforward mission of surviving through a trial-and-error style of gameplay. This means hours of disturbing deaths and a likely M rating, as we’ll see with most of the titles on this list.
#6: “Crank” (2006)
Visualize this: The setting: Los Angeles. Tour character: British and witty. The mission: Hunt down a gang that betrayed you. Sounds kind of vanilla, huh? Well, how about we add a constant sense of desperation by way of a poison that forces you to keep the character’s adrenaline pumping, or else: die! That’s right, now explosive and bullet-riddling action is no longer optional; it’s downright mandatory. Think of this as “Grand Theft Auto” meets “Battlefield”’s adrenaline injection mechanic. It’s sure to keep your heart rate high.
#5: “Interstellar” (2014)
If there is one contemporary filmmaker who knows how to balance style and substance right, it’s Christopher Nolan. In "Interstellar," we follow a group of scientists who are given access to a new galaxy via wormhole at a time when humanity is in need of a new habitable planet. As a rogue-like and space-simulator experience, a game adaptation would look and feel like Subset Games’ "FTL: Faster Than Light." However, developers can heighten the stakes with time-is-of-the essence subplots, forcing players to complete their explorations in a hurry, which could give leeway for multiple game endings.
#4: “Edge of Tomorrow” (2014)
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Featuring a plot gimmick with video game written all over it, "Edge of Tomorrow" follows a demoted military officer who continually wakes up the day before his many different deaths in an extraterrestrial war. Reminiscent of the time-loop found in “The Legend of Zelda: Majora’s Mask,” or your standard checkpoint in most games, this thrill ride of a movie is a perfect fit for a video game adaptation. Sure, gamers are being pushed to the edge with shooters thanks to a particular annualized franchise, but for those who’ve seen "Edge of Tomorrow," they’d probably give its game adaptation a run... or a few hundred.
#3: “Inception” (2010)
On the off chance that you haven’t experienced "Inception" yet, the film takes you to a world where corporate espionage means directly infiltrating and navigating someone’s mind using pre-constructed dream spaces. Creating an all-encompassing narrative, the setup established by writer-director Christopher Nolan has practically written its own video game companion already… maybe with a plot featuring idea extraction jobs that lead up to the film’s events? With Warner Brothers’ major success on other game-licensed IPs, especially with the “Batman: Arkham” series, there’s no reason to not explore the endless dream worlds.
#2: “Kill Bill” (2003-04)
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Revenge is a dish best served cold; a statement beautifully illustrated in the masterful two-parter from skilled storyteller Quentin Tarantino. Featuring a cast of colorful characters, “Kill Bill” follows the gory journey of an ex-assassin seeking revenge against her former colleagues and employer after they massacre her loved ones at her wedding rehearsal. Taking center-stage is a blonde beauty identified as "The Bride,” aka: the deadliest woman in the world” - with a sword. For a game adaptation, the obvious route would be a hack-and-slash title in the vein of "Devil May Cry" or "No More Heroes." There would be a ton of melee combat and a ton more blood. Before we unveil our #1 pick, here are some honorable mentions: - “Taken” (2008) - “V for Vendetta” (2006) - “Planet Terror” (2007) - “Underworld” franchise (2003-) - “Transporter” franchise (2002-) - “Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow” (2004)
#1: “Battle Royale” (2000)
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Okay, we’re not calling Suzanne Collins a plagiarist. We’re just saying that this movie and its 1999 novel seem to have quite a few parallels with "The Hunger Games". Set in a dystopian society, “Battle Royale” follows a group of students sent to an isolated island and forced to participate in a last man, or woman standing, skirmish. Were this tale of teens wasting teens made into a video game, it wouldn’t be the biggest shocker to see it cause as much controversy as the Japanese action thriller did upon its release. Still, what a glorious game it would be! Do you agree with our list? Which movie do you feel needs to become a gameplay experience? For more exciting lists published everyday, be sure to subscribe to WatchMojo.com.
