10 Best Video Games Based on Movies

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Being a human isn’t easy and that’s why there are video games. There are hundreds of thousands of video games out there for everyone to try. Whether you’re a child or an adult, it’s one of the best activities to let off some steam with. A small fraction of the video games on the market today are also based on movies. Many video games that complement movies are low quality often due to the fact that there is a looming deadline and almost guaranteed financial gains for a video game based on a movie. Luckily, not all video games based on movies are horrible. Here are ten video games based on movies that were successful and fun to play.

#1: The Chronicles of Riddick: Escape from Butcher Bay

Developed by Starbreeze Studios, this first-person shooter game based on the movie The Chronicles of Riddick is by far the best video game based on a movie on the market. Players are immersed in a prison, known as Butcher Bay, located on an isolated planet as an inmate trying to escape. The shooting and hand-to-hand combat featured in the game is exemplary; even its graphics are top-notch. With outstanding gameplay coupled together with an interesting story, it is no surprise that the game is so popular. The game is rated ‘M’ for mature and is suitable for those aged 17 and older due to intense violence, offensive language, and gore.

Metascore: 90/100
Console Availability: Xbox and Windows
Price: $14.99 (Xbox) - $16.99 (Windows)

#2: The Warriors

Developed by Rockstar Games, this brawler genre video game based on the 1979 movie The Warriors was a commercial success with its first release on October 17, 2005. Players find themselves in New York city as a member of a street gang that is blamed for the killing of a rival gang’s leader and must mak...

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#10: Ghostbusters: The Video Game

Developed by Terminal Reality and Threewave Software, this action-adventure video game was based on the Ghostbusters films. Players find themselves controlling a new rookie character to the Ghostbuster team who must aid in controlling the supernatural creatures that roam New York City using the nifty gadgets provided. For fans of the original film, the original group members of the Ghostbusters team are included in the game and it is a fun idea that you are able to prove your skills to the Ghostbusters team by succeeding in capturing all the creatures. The game is rated ‘T’ for teens ages 13 and older due to fantasy violence, comic mischief, and mild language.

Metascore: 74/100
Console Availability: Nintendo DS, PlayStation 2, PlayStation 3, PSP, Wii, and the Xbox 360
Price: $9.86 (PlayStation 2) - $83.98 (Xbox 360)

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