How do you feel about game-to-movie adaptations, Destructoid? While I may have some strong and negative opinions about, say, anime-to-live-action adaptations, I’m actually quite impressed by many recent movies and TV shows that originated from popular games.
Occasionally, I’ll hear news of a game I never expected to get a movie or TV show adaptation, only to find out it’s getting one within the year. I was even surprised to hear aboutPhasmophobiagetting a movie adaptationin partnership with Blumhouse. While there are a ton of mediocre options out there, there’s also plenty of fantastic movie and TV show options to check out.
One of my favorites is, of course, the most recent and ongoingSonic the Hedgehogmovies. I’ll be honest: I initially expected these to either stray too far from the game series’ main themes or give off uncanny valley vibes, leaving me pleasantly surprised with how much I enjoyed the first two. I haven’t had a chance to watch the third one yet, but I’ll get there soon.
We also can’t forget some older works that pioneered the game-to-movie adaptation movement, with the 1995Mortal Kombatfilm perhaps being one of the most beloved examples. Although I haven’t personally seen this particularMortal Kombatadaptation, it gets a special shoutout for being a fan favorite within my family.
Although it isn’t out just yet at the time of writing, I’m also looking forward to a recently announcedElden Ringmovie. I’ve never touchedElden Ring, but I’m fascinated by its world and how it could look on the big screen. While it could end up being terrible, it could just as easily be one of the greatest game-to-movie adaptations ever created.
All of this isn’t even accounting for games that have been adapted into TV shows. I could go on for hours about how much I enjoyed shows likeArcane, Fallout, andCyberpunk Edgerunners. The list goes on, and that’s not even mentioning shows likeThe Last of Usthat I’ve yet to watch but am often reminded of by friends and family.
What are some of your favorite game-to-movie adaptations, Destructoid? Do you have some upcoming films you’re looking forward to? We’d love to hear more in the comments below!
