5 Video Games That Deserve a Movie Adaptation

While many famous video games have enjoyed a cinematic adaptation in the past, there are still many more that have yet to undergo this treatment. Of course not all games can make good movies, but there are certainly those that are better suited to the conversion process. With that in mind, here are just a few games which are worthy of being translated to the silver screen.

God of War

The PlayStation-exclusive franchise has been wowing critics for over a decade and a half at this point, and its impressive use of ancient mythology mixed with copious amounts of bloodshed make it well positioned for blockbuster adaptation.

Hopes are high that Sony will eventually make a movie based on God of War, as it now has its own production studio dedicated to turning gaming IP into films. Aquaman star Jason Momoa has also been tipped to star as the gruff antihero Kratos, so fans can keep their fingers crossed for a release in the near future.

Red Dead Redemption

The world of Red Dead Redemption and the 2018 follow-up are incredibly rich, not only in terms of narrative but also when it comes to the sheer amount of activities that are available to the player. From gunplay and general Wild West adventuring to myriad minigames ranging from blackjack and poker experiences like those found on sites including Casumo casino, to dominoes and beyond.

This means that any movie made with these games as the foundation could take a huge number of directions with its plot, characters, settings and set pieces. The Western genre is also in dire need of a revamp, and using a hugely successful video game as the jumping off point could be the best way to achieve this.

The Last Of Us

Another game only found on PlayStation, The Last of Us and its recent sequel have raised the bar in terms of video game storytelling, and so it makes sense that a movie could be made with this series as its basis.

Rumblings of an HBO series being in the works could put paid to this ambition, but hopefully the post apocalyptic desolation and detailed character arcs of the game will work well on the small screen even if they never make it to cinemas.

The Legend of Zelda

Another gaming franchise with a sturdy legacy and a large fan base behind it, The Legend of Zelda has been at the top of the list of potential movie adaptations for some time. There are always rumours circulating about a live-action edition arriving in cinemas, although this has yet to materialize.

The fantasy-adventure elements of the games would work well as the basis for a film aimed at younger audiences, and it could benefit from an adaptation similar to that of Peter Jackson’s original Lord of the Rings trilogy.

Half-Life

Fans have been waiting years for Valve Software to finally release the third entry in this incredibly influential first person shooter series, and while this remains a pipe dream, the prospect of a movie adaptation may help to keep the fires of intrigue burning.

The main problem, of course, is that Half-Life protagonist Gordon Freeman is silent throughout the games, which is obviously not ideal in a cinematic context. Thankfully there are other engaging characters that screenwriters could make use of, including Alyx Vance, who has already starred in her own VR-focused spin-off, and is well liked by the community.

Not everyone is enamored with the idea of turning video games into movies, but in the right hands at least some of these properties should be able to make the transition seamlessly.