Video Games: 5 Best Titles That Adapted from Movie You Must Play!

Liputan6.com, Jakarta - Video Games that was adapted from films is often makes fans doubt their quality, but some titles have surpassed expectations while keep the movie essentials.

This article will review five of the best film adaptations you should try, highlighting how they successfully capture the essence of the films while offering exciting gameplay innovations.

These film adaptations don't just follow the storyline, but also expand the universe, characters, and provide new perspectives not found in the films.

The Warriors is an action-adventure game released in 2005, developed by Rockstar Toronto and published by Rockstar Games.

It serves as both a prequel and a direct adaptation of the 1979 cult film of the same name, directed by Walter Hill.

The game significantly expands the backstory of the characters and events leading up to the gang meeting in Van Cortlandt Park, which serves as the film's starting point.

Players control various members of The Warriors gang, engaging in brutal street fights, vandalism, and chases across a violent New York City.

The game was praised for its faithfulness to the source material, satisfying beat 'em up gameplay, and immersive narrative, making it one of the best film adaptations in video game history.

Spider-Man 2 is an open-world action-adventure game released in 2004, developed by Treyarch and published by Activision.

It is based on the film Spider-Man 2, directed by Sam Raimi, and is widely considered one of the best superhero games of all time.

The game's most revolutionary feature is its innovative web-swinging system, which allows players to realistically swing around New York City by attaching webs to real buildings.

While the game closely follows the film's storyline, it also introduces villains and additional storylines from the comics, enriching the experience for fans. 

Mad Max is an open-world action-adventure game released in 2015, developed by Avalanche Studios and published by Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment.

Although released alongside the film Mad Max: Fury Road, the game presents an original story separate from the film, but set within the same post-apocalyptic universe.

Players control Max Rockatansky as he attempts to rebuild his vehicle, the Magnum Opus, after losing his iconic Interceptor.

Gameplay centers on intense vehicular combat, expansive desert exploration, and brutal hand-to-hand combat.

While not directly based on a specific film, Mad Max has been praised for creating an authentic and immersive experience within the world recognizable from the films.

The Chronicles of Riddick: Escape from Butcher Bay is a 2004 stealth action-adventure game developed by Starbreeze Studios and published by Vivendi Universal Games.

It serves as a prequel to the film Pitch Black and was released concurrently with The Chronicles of Riddick.

The game puts players in the role of Riddick, voiced by Vin Diesel, as he attempts to escape from the Butcher Bay maximum security prison.

The gameplay combines elements of stealth, hand-to-hand combat, and first-person shooters, with a strong emphasis on the use of darkness and Riddick's unique abilities.

Escape from Butcher Bay was widely praised for its innovative graphics for its time, clever level design, and engaging narrative that deepens Riddick's character. 

Indiana Jones and the Great Circle is an action-adventure game developed by MachineGames and published by Bethesda Softworks.

It was released for Windows and Xbox Series X/S in December 2024, and for PlayStation 5 in April 2025.

A Nintendo Switch version is scheduled for release on May 12, 2026.

The original story, set between the events of Raiders of the Lost Ark and The Last Crusade, features a first-person perspective with a focus on exploration, puzzle-solving, and combat, all hallmarks of an Indiana Jones adventure.

Players control Indiana Jones, voiced by Troy Baker, as he travels to exotic locations around the world to uncover the mystery behind the "Great Circle."