13 Weirdly Good Licensed Movie Games
![13 Weirdly Good Licensed Movie Games](https://s3.crackedcdn.com/phpimages/imageset/7/7/9/804779_320x180.jpg)
Do you love going to the movies? The answer must be YES. There's nothing quite like settling into a comfortable theater seat, being handed a large bucket of popcorn, and watching your favorite actors on the big screen. But what about when the movie is over? That's where movie games come in. Movie games are video games based on popular movies. Sometimes they're tie-ins to promote the movie, and sometimes they're just made for fun. But either way, they're always enjoyable!
It's no secret that many licensed movie games are terrible, rushed out the door to capitalize on a popular release. But every once in a while, you come across one that's surprisingly good. In this article, we'll take a look at some of the best-licensed movie games out there and explore why they work so well. Whether you're a gamer or just enjoy watching movies, you're sure to find something interesting here!
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![Batman: Arkham Asylum (Batman) CRACKED.COM Rocksteady's Batman: Arkham series redefined what liscensed games could be with its excellent combat, stealth and atmosphere, and it all began with Batman: Arkham Asylum. Few other series have been able to capture the caped crusader experience in the same way since.](https://s3.crackedcdn.com/phpimages/imageset/7/7/7/804777.jpg)
Source: IGN
![Lego Star Wars: The Video Game (Star Wars) CRACKED.COM Just about every popular franchise has a Lego game at some point, but it all started with the original Lego Star Wars, which finally brings a sense of fun to the humorless prequel trilogy.](https://s3.crackedcdn.com/phpimages/imageset/7/7/6/804776.jpg)
Source:IGN
![Ghostbusters: The Video Game (Ghostbusters) CRACKED.COM Considered by some fans to be the true third film in the series, Ghostbusters: The Video Game sees the four original spectral exterminators reunite for a chaotic romp through various ghoul-infested locales throughout New York City.](https://s3.crackedcdn.com/phpimages/imageset/7/7/3/804773.jpg)
Source: IGN
![Alien: Isolation (Alien) CRACKED.COM The Alien franchise has had spotty luck with game adaptations (Colonial Marines, anyone?), but Isolation stands out as a terrifying horror/stealth game that perfectly captures the franchise's unique sci-fi aesthetics.](https://s3.crackedcdn.com/phpimages/imageset/7/6/9/804769.jpg)
Source: Eurogamer
![King Kong (King Kong) GRACKED.COM Few remember Peter Jackson's take on King Kong, and fewer still remember it had a video game tie-in. It's a shame because the game had everything; shooting, dinosaurs, kaiju brawls, and a badly-rendered Jack Black that constantly screams at you.](https://s3.crackedcdn.com/phpimages/imageset/7/7/2/804772.jpg)
Source: Gamespot
![X-Men Origins: Wolverine (X-Men Origins: Wolverine) GRACKED.COM Good movie tie-in games can be hard to come by, so it's impressive to see one rise above it's parent film. X-Men Origins: Wolverine is a visceral experience with a more consistent tone than the much maligned film.](https://s3.crackedcdn.com/phpimages/imageset/7/6/8/804768.jpg)
Source: IGN
![The Chronicles of Riddick: Escape from Butcher's Bay (Riddick) CRACKED.COM The Riddick franchise is graced by not one, but two solid video game tie-ins with Assault on Dark Athena, but Butcher's Bay started it all. Few stealth games allow you to play as someone as unsubtle as Vin Diesel and still have it feel right.](https://s3.crackedcdn.com/phpimages/imageset/7/7/5/804775.jpg)
Source: Gamespot
![The Simpsons Game (The Simpsons Movie) CRACKED.COM It may not be the almighty Simpsons: Hit and Run, but this co-op platformer, released the same year as The Simpsons Movie, is well worth playing, especially for its bevy of levels parodying other gaming classics such as Medal of Honor and Grand Theft Auto.](https://s3.crackedcdn.com/phpimages/imageset/7/7/1/804771.jpg)
Source: Gamespot
![Lord of the Rings: Return of the King (Lord of the Rings) Button 1-Speed 2160/10000 30 CRACKED.COM If a more direct Lord of the Rings tie-in game is your thing, look no further than Return of the King. This co-op hack and slasher lets you slaughter Sauron's forces in droves, and just about everyone in the fellowship is fully playable.](https://s3.crackedcdn.com/phpimages/imageset/7/7/0/804770.jpg)
Source: IGN
![Back to the Future: The Game (Back to the Future) can DI THE UTURI CRACKED.COM Just before it captivated the industry with 2012's excellent The Walking Dead, Telltale released a solid take on the Back to the Future series. A sequel to the mainline films, the game would begin a string of successful liscensed games for the studio.](https://s3.crackedcdn.com/phpimages/imageset/7/7/4/804774.jpg)
Source: Destructoid
![Middle Earth: Shadow of Mordor (Lord of the Rings) GRANCHIOLD CRACKED.COM Shadow of Mordor combined the best bits of Assassin's Creed and the Arkham games into a sleek, orc-filled open-world stabbathon. It was a nice palate-cleanser after The Hobbit: The Battle of Five Armies released the same year.](https://s3.crackedcdn.com/phpimages/imageset/7/6/6/804766.jpg)
Source: GameInformer
![Spider-Man 2 (Spider-Man 2) CRACKED.COM Insomniac's 2018 Spider-Man reboot may have perfected playing as the web head, but Spider-Man 2 laid the foundation through it's cathartic, momentum-based swinging mechanics. The game is still highly revered by Spider-fans and gamers alike.](https://s3.crackedcdn.com/phpimages/imageset/7/6/7/804767.jpg)
Source: IGN
![Goldeneye (Goldeneye) CRACKED.COM One of the most beloved movie tie-in games of all time, Rare Interactive's Goldeneye set the standard for James Bond games. Despite getting released a full two years after the 1995 film, Nintendo 64 players were immediately enthralled by it's now iconic split screen multiplayer (so long as no one played Oddjob).](https://s3.crackedcdn.com/phpimages/imageset/7/6/5/804765.jpg)
Source: Polygon