Gaming: The best movie tie-ins
What's your favourite movie tie-in?
The world of movie-based video games doesn’t have the best reputation. We think that's unfair.
These games are often said to be rushed, poorly made and released to coincide with a film's marketing cycle.
Throughout history though, many titles have broken this stereotype and delivered a genuinely enjoyable experience that does justice to both the game and the film it’s based on.
GoldenEye 007
It’s rare that a film tie-in game ends up being more iconic than the film itself, but GoldenEye 007 is that rare gem. Released in 1997, two years after the Bond film, this first-person shooter by Rare turned the N64 into a must-have console.
Its single-player campaign cleverly expanded on the film, but it was the four-player split-screen multiplayer that truly cemented its legacy. In a pre-online era, this game transformed living rooms into competitive battlegrounds and set the benchmark for future console shooters.
Spider-Man 2
Movie tie-ins rarely innovate, but Spider-Man 2 broke the mould by introducing one of the first truly immersive open-world superhero games. Instead of limiting players to film-based missions, it let you swing freely across Manhattan, patrol rooftops, and respond to street-level crimes.
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LEGO Star Wars
Launched just before the final prequel film, LEGO Star Wars turned George Lucas’s galaxy into a playground of fun and chaos. Combining platforming, combat, and a healthy dose of slapstick humour, it appealed to players of all ages.
The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
Few tie-ins have managed to capture the scale and emotion of their cinematic source like this one. The Return of the King game used real film footage, featured voice work from the cast, and let players step into the shoes of Aragorn, Legolas, Gandalf, and more.
Peter Jackson’s King Kong
Ubisoft’s take on King Kong was one of the most cinematic tie-ins ever made. With input from director Peter Jackson and game designer Michel Ancel, it balanced intense first-person survival as Jack Driscoll with powerful third-person action as King Kong himself.
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