Activision’s GoldenEye 007 is a 2007 video game that is based on the GoldenEye movie originally released in 1995 and the subsequent video game originally released on the Nintendo 64 two years later in 1997. The Nintendo 64 version was critically acclaimed upon its release, and it went into video game folklore, which still has a cult following today. Activision had a lot on their hands with critical eyes when they announced they were creating a remake for the Nintendo Wii, and overall, they have done an authentic job.

The game itself plays as a first-person shooter video game, think Call of Duty or Halo, and it flows rather smoothly with the Nintendo Wii’s controls. The controls in the game are intuitive and there are some exciting, if not slightly challenging, puzzles that are controlled by the Nintendo Wii. Although the developer had plenty of material to base their characters on, they are still very fleshed out and defined and managed to recreate an immersive game, which isn’t always the case with movie-based video games. Voice actors like Judy Dench as M and Daniel Craig as James Bond make for an authentic storyline dripping in James Bond folklore. Since this game was originally released in 2007, there are not a lot of online players to battle against, so don’t go into this expecting online matchmaking. However, the storyline and missions are enthralling enough to keep you entertained all the way through.

Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales is a spin-off from the 2018 video game, Marvel’s Spider-Man. This time around the main protagonist is Miles Morales, a Spider-Man in training who has gained his arachnid capabilities in a fashion that is almost identical to his teacher, Peter Parker. Like Parker before him, Morales gets bitten by a genetically enhanced spider which gives him super abilities to swing around the city and kick bad guys' butts. This game follows on from its predecessor and Miles Morales has been relocated to his new home in Harlem, where he is expected to take care of the city in Peter Parker’s absence who has left to help his partner Mary Jane with her reporting duties abroad. In an atmosphere of permanent danger, Morales struggles to balance his civilian life where his mother is running for a position in the city council while a war is spreading between the Underground and the Roxxon Energy Corporation.

What is presented is an open-world game, which is situated in the snowy streets of Manhattan. The mechanics are very smooth and swinging about the city is a breeze. Although, the auto-swing is quite strong when you are in the air, perhaps a little more control would make it a lot more enjoyable. This is a really enjoyable game, that any Marvel fan is likely to love. It is a little on the short side, it will only take around 15 hours worth of gameplay to complete, short and sweet. Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales is only available on the PC and Playstation, so Xbox s are going to miss out this time around.

If you are into violent games that are spent mostly behind the wheel, then this is the game for you. The Mad Max video game is based on the Mad Max franchise, and it puts you straight into the post-apocalyptic open world that people have grown obsessed with. Although the video game has a different storyline compared with the movie, there are a lot of returning characters.

During the game, you play as the infamous Mad Max, and it is your objective to upgrade the Magnum Opus, his badass vehicle, to a standard where it can take on the nefarious gang of raiders who are led by Scabrous Scrotus. Like the movies, Max’s aim is to reach the ‘Plains of Silence’, to find peace, and to be done with the hordes of raiders that have scoured the planet.

The main focus of this game is the vehicles, as mentioned your ultimate aim is to upgrade the Magnum Opus as well as you can, but you can also collect other vehicles that are found in the game. There are about 50 different vehicles in total you can collect, keeping things exciting and allowing for a different objective as opposed to the storyline. The open world is fun to roam, and it looks fantastic, or as fantastic as an apocalyptic world can look. All the driving can get a little repetitive but if you are into games like Forza Horizon you’ll not be bothered by this at all.

When compiling this list we could have easily picked any individual Batman Arkham game to be included, but after realizing you can now buy the Batman Arkham collection in one it was a no-brainer. The Batman Arkham Collection includes three different games, Arkham Asylum, Arkham City and the series final Arkham Knight. If you are buying the physical format of the game, be aware that Arkham Knight comes in the form of a able code that you will have to redeem from your console's online store, and it has been reported this code is not applicable in some regions across the US. However, Arkham Asylum and Arkham City both come in disc form and there have been no reported problems with those.

Developed by Rocksteady Studios, the Arkham Collection features an original storyline that is separate from the movies. Written by Paul Dini, who is a well-known face in the Batman universe, the first game Arkham Asylum sees Batman take on his arch nemesis and old foe, the Joker, as he threatens Gotham City with an explosion. The sequel, Arkham City, is set 18 months after Arkham Asylum, and sees Bruce Wayne behind bars within a new super-prison complex. Whilst incarcerated, Batman needs to uncover mysterious schemes whilst trying to find a cure for the infection that has affected both the Joker and himself. The largest game of all three and the last in this trilogy is Arkham Knight, which sees antagonist Scarecrow as the main instigator against Batman and the rest of Gotham City. All 3 games are going to give you hours of investigating, fighting, and rescuing Gotham City from its ever impending doom, so if you’re a Batman fan or even have a fascination with the macabre, these are the games for you.

If you are a gamer and a fan of Star Wars, then look no further. Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order is an action-adventure game that sees the player play as Jedi Padawan, Cal Kestis, who is attempting to become a fully-fledged Jedi. Jedi: Fallen Order is set five years after Star Wars: Episode III Revenge of the Sith where the Galactic Empire has assassinated the whole Jedi Order, or so they think. Cal Kestis is the last remaining Jedi Padawan and the game is centered around his journey of evading the empire whilst also trying to complete his training to become a fully fledged Jedi. Throughout the game you will face enemies that can be brought down by either Lightsaber or Force Powers which will develop as you complete your training. There is a vast galaxy to explore, and you will visit planets in far-flung galaxies all of which have their own inhabitants that will try and take you down. The different planets you can export are a really exciting aspect of this game and if you are into Star Wars you are bound to love it. The game is in stunning 4K definition at 60FPS which makes this game really pop and looks really sharp onscreen. The Star Wars galaxy has never looked this good! The game has been developed by Respawn Entertainment who are responsible for creating action games like Titan Fall and Apex Legends which are known for their intuitive movement and exciting controls. Don’t wait around if you are a Star Wars fan, you will not be disappointed.

Set between the events in the Hobbit and before the Lord of the Rings trilogy, Shadow of Mordor is an action-adventure game where you take control of Tailon, a Gondorian Ranger who has the ability to harness great magic after bonding with Elf Lord Celebrimbor whilst he is a wraith. The two work together as they set out to avenge the death of their families at the hands of Sauron’s henchman.

Traveling across Middle Earth, the main mission is following the quest for revenge, but there are numerous side missions you can enter that keep the game exciting, such as looking for artifacts with Gollum or freeing human prisoners who have been taken captive by the Uruk Hai. Gameplay feels realistic as it adopts the Nemesis Engine which means artificial intelligence re your previous interactions with them and will react accordingly, so if you’ve annoyed any boisterous orcs they will your face and attack if you are close by.

Shadow of Mordor was released across multiple different platforms including PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC (via Steam). The game is the biggest in the Lord of the Rings universe, and it was met with a very positive reception, winning Game of the Year in 2015 and receiving plenty of praise from fans across the globe. The only critique we can think of is the lack of character development, Tailon's backstory could have done with a bit more attention.

For those who enjoy the more fast-paced and violent adventure games, boy do we have the right one for you. Existing as a standalone sequel to the original Alien trilogy, Aliens: Fireteam Elite is set 23 years after the final Alien film. In Aliens: Fireteam Elite you play as a Colonial Marine onboard the UAS Endeavour whose task it is to respond to a distress call that has been sent from the Katanga refinery station that is situated in the outer colonies. Being an Alien game you can expect that this distress call has been sent out for a good reason and there are over 20 different enemy types that you will face in total. Each different enemy has their own specific strengths, and you have to pay attention to what type you are facing. This variety of enemies coming at you from all angles has drawn comparisons to the Left 4 Dead series. To better survive the numerous enemies, you can select to play between five different classes who also have their own special abilities and traits. The gameplay features four-story campaigns, each ing three different missions of which you are accompanied by two different allies. If you have someone you enjoy gaming with, a second player can pay as one of these allies, making this one of the few multiplayer games on our list. This is a high-paced, gory game and if you are a fan of the Alien franchise then this is a must-have!

Now we weren’t going to get through a list of the top 10 video games based on movies and not include a LEGO game were we? LEGO Jurassic World has made the list because playing as a destructive LEGO dinosaur is as much fun as it sounds, what’s even better you get to do so with over 20 different dinosaur characters to choose from. Choose between dinosaurs like the mighty T. Rex, Raptor, Triceratops, and the Compsognathus whilst completing puzzle-based missions and adventures.

LEGO Jurassic World’s storyline has been adapted from the first four movies in the Jurassic Park franchise, including the 3 original Jurassic Park films and the first Jurassic World. This means you can play as legendary characters like Dr. Alan Grant, Dr. Ellie Sattler and newer faces like Owen Grady. Like all LEGO games, this is great for both adults and children alike, offering quite balanced gameplay in of difficulty, some levels are trickier than others but completing the puzzle based missions isn’t too taxing. LEGO Jurassic World is available on multiple different platforms including the Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC, to name but a few. If you are a fan of the Jurassic Park franchise, or just want to let off some steam by going around headbutting a few things then do yourself a favor and pick up a copy.

Ghostbusters has seen somewhat of a resurgence in the last few years. This was ushered in by the release of Ghostbusters: Afterlife, released in 2021 featuring new faces to the franchise played by actors like Paul Rudd, Finn Wolfhard, and Mckenna Grace. Without wanting to miss a sticky dose of nostalgia we also see the return of Bill Murray and Dan Ackroyd in Afterlife. Ghostbusters: Spirits Unleashed follows on from the events in Afterlife and is an asymmetrical first-person shooter that requires a team of 4 to complete ‘jobs’ which involve getting rid of pesky ghosts.

Instead of following a clearly defined storyline, Spirits Unleashed focuses on 4v1 matches that will allow you to either play as a Ghostbuster or the ghost. It is up to you if you want to play offline and if you do your other 4 teammates will be AI, if you play online your teammates will be Ghostbusters from around the world. As mentioned, if you play as a Ghostbuster then it is your job to trap the ghost whilst if you play as the ghost you have to create as much havoc as possible haunting locations and evading capture. You can create your own avatar at the beginning of the game, selecting different appearances and voices which is a fun feature. If you are a fan of games like Dead by Daylight or the Friday the 13th games then you are more likely to enjoy Ghostbusters: Afterlife as they are quite similar in feel.

There is a limited amount of maps, only five in total, so you’re probably not going to sink hours upon hours playing this game, but it is really accessible to many different skill levels, and we can easily see this becoming a family favorite. Especially if you love Ghostbusters.

The Blair Witch video game is a little different from the other entries on our list, a lot less dramatic, subtle and mature. It is a survival horror game that has been inspired by the groundbreaking movie, which was initially released in 1999. Lauded as one of the most influential found-footage-based movies, The Blair Witch Project inspired countless other psychological thrillers since its release. If you are a fan of the film, then this is a great opportunity to be the main protagonist. The Blair Witch video game is a spin-off, with a brand-new storyline set two years after the events in the film. As you can anticipate, it is a survival horror game that is played from a first-person perspective, the aim of the game being stealth. You are aided by your trusty companion, Bullet, and go off into the forest looking for a missing boy. Along the way, you will encounter many creepy things including wooden dolls and psychiatric notes, two things you definitely don’t want to come across in a forest. The game mechanics are really simple, there are no crazy button combinations needed, and the game relies on its storyline and atmosphere to bring the ‘fun’. This is a great option if you are looking for something a little different, although the length of the game is a little short we would have preferred it to be a few hours longer at least, but that is a testament to the enjoyment it brings.