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Movie-Based Videogames - Not Actually That Bad?
Moryath writes "The fine folks at Glide Underground look like they've started a new weekly column - and for their opening run, they tackled the question of whether movie-licensed games are in fact cursed or not. Apparently it was in honor of too many reviewers picking up the new Chronicles of Riddick title, and proclaiming boldly that the game broke some curse - 'movie video games suck, it doesn't suck but it's a movie game, ergo curse broken.' Quite an interesting read, going back all the way to the days of Atari 2600 to examine the history of movie-licensed games."
Maybe it was just me, but I actually liked Enter the Matrix. It was a short game and not particularly challenging, but it was fun, it had stuff from the actors and plenty of quality cutscenes without being intrusive about it. I guess it depends on your definition of "suck" -- if the majority has to like it, then I'm sure lots of games that are good suck, regardless of the movie license stuff. End rambling.
Not all video games based on movies suck unfortunately though it is the majority.
:)
(briefly) Looking over the article it seems as though it was written more from a console standpoint. If you look at the arcade you'll notice that most movie based games are actually enjoyable. It's true that they are mostly shooters/fighters though.
Star Wars Trilogy was a great time sink and provided a lot of enjoyment for me on my lunch breaks.
Star Wars Racer had a lot more excitement than the actual movie
The Jurassic Park shooter was fun also.
I wouldn't call the above games great, they had their problems but they definately didn't suck.
On a tangent, it's a shame the arcade scene isn't how it used to be. I miss the days that sega ruled the arcades.
Chewie does not get a medal. Come on, George. Can a Wookie get a medal?
Why hasn't anyone mentioned the Lord of the Rings? It is both a great movie trilogy, and a great trilogy of games....one would think these games would defy this....