In the fledgling years of the video game industry, titles based on films were all the rage. In fact, the idea of selling products that advertised each other (movies and coinciding video games), was a fairly new and advantageous marketing scheme. Over the years, quality games based on films became fewer and further between.

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Despite all of that, there are still renowned video games to this day that were inspired by a cinematic foundation. And while there are plenty of terrible video games based on film properties, there are also a number of "diamonds in the rough." That's an Aladdin reference which will be totally relevant shortly.

8 X-Men Origins: Wolverine

Wolverine in the Jungle in X-Men Origins Wolverine

You probably can't even count the number of excellent films that have terrible video game adaptations. But you likely can count the number of terrible films with stellar video game adaptations on one hand. X-Men Origins: Wolverine is that rare four-leaf clover.

The PS3 and Xbox 360 versions of the game contained visceral, bloody combat. Wolverine's own flesh would even fall away in amidst a skirmish and regenerate. The controls are intuitive, and the gameplay loop is engaging. The narrative didn't even fully embrace the film (thank goodness). Storylines and elements that weren't in the movie, such as a killer boss fight with the Sentinels, were some of the game's best moments.

7 Mad Max

Max fighting bandits next to his car in Mad Max

Max Rockatansky is nomad and a total post-apocalyptic badass. Bandits would be wise to steer clear of the man, but they'll never learn. This 2015 game was developed by Avalanche Studios and is, of course, based on the Mad Max film property. Though Max doesn't have the likeness of Mel Gibson or Tom Hardy, it brings together the elements of a wasteland in the Outback as presented in the films.

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Max embraces a fluid combat style not entirely dissimilar from Shadow of Mordor or the Arkham games. Additionally, there's plenty of full-throttle action to be had behind the wheel of Max's Magnum Opus. Despite the withered, dusty environment, Mad Max is a beautifully, riveting look at a bleak and dangerous world.

6 The Chronicles Of Riddick: Escape From Butcher Bay

Riddick as a prison in Escape From Butcher Bay

Riddick, a sci-fi anti-hero of sorts, is the creation of director David Twohy. Riddick, portrayed by actor Vin Diesel, first appeared in the 2000 action-horror film Pitch Black. He has since been the center of two other films as well as two video games. Escape from Butcher Bay is a stellar adventure developed by Starbreeze Studios exclusively for the Xbox and PC in 2004.

The game is a first-person affair with Riddick being designed after Vin Diesel's likeness. The actor even brings his voice to the role in the game. Riddick embarks on a series of killer missions as he escapes imprisonment. The gameplay loop includes first-person shooting and melee combat. And, you even get to learn how Riddick acquired his special ocular "eyeshine" upgrade from the film. It's an experience no fan of the film property would want to miss.

5 Aladdin

Aladdin in the streets in the Aladdin game

Diamond in the rough, indeed. Aladdin was just one of countless games during the Sega Genesis and Super Nintendo era that received platforming adaptations for better or worse. This 1993 title was eventually released for many different platforms with varying details. But the Sega Genesis version is by far the most memorable experience.

The levels are packed with engrossing challenges, and the combat controls are simple and fluid. There's a reason that it's revered as one of the best games of its generation.

4 GoldenEye 007

James Bond aiming at two Russian soldiers in Goldeneye

Let's be honest, most '90s children were probably first introduced to James Bond through this game. GoldenEeye 007 on the Nintendo 64 introduced an entire generation to 007 while pushing the first-person shooter genre forward in a big way. Many might contend that the game doesn't age well, considering it languished for so long on a platform with severely awkward and outdated controls. However, with the advent of the game's remastered edition on the Xbox, updates with a modern control scheme can put that argument to bed.

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GoldenEye might truly only be for those who harbor nostalgic sentiment for the game. But no one can deny its impact on gaming and the entire 007 franchise. Even still, huddling together with four friends in a split-screen multiplayer session is a total blast.

3 The Thing

The Thing attacking player in the PS2 game

This early PS2-era game is something of a sleeper hit. Fans of John Carpenter's 1982 film, The Thing, are likely keenly aware of this game's existence, however. Developed by a relatively unknown team named Computer Artworks, it's a wonder that "The Thing" turned out to be a competent third-person shooter.

The game is even a stand-in for a sequel that never was, and it takes place just after the events of The Thing. The assimilating alien organism now must contend with a U.S. Special Forces team. You control a squad that investigates the original incident. Despite managing a squad, there's nothing complicated about this experience, making it a fun thrill ride.

2 Star Wars Rogue Squadron 2: Rogue Leader

X-Wing fighter over Death Star in Rogue Leader

Since the release of the original Star Wars trilogy, there has been a wide range of games produced based on the galaxy far, far away. In fact, there are several Star Wars games that could easily make this list. But for the sake of simplicity and gameplay variety Rogue Squadron II: Rogue Leader takes the prize.

As an aerial combat game, Rogue Leader excels in every capacity. This GameCube exclusive title improved upon the foundation of the original Rogue Squadron by implementing Squadron commands, perfecting controls, and adding features that made spaceflight a little less disorienting. To this day, Rogue Leader is one of the greatest Star Wars aerial combat experiences.

1 Alien: Isolation

Xenomorph hunting in Alien Isolation

This sci-fi horror property is one that you'd likely expect plenty of great games to its name. But you'd be dead wrong. For whatever reason, developers have struggled to nail down a winning formula set in the Alien franchise. But Alien: Isolation changed all of that. Instead of attempting to create yet another shooter, developer Creative Assembly dialed the scale back a bit and aimed for a claustrophobic horror.

The true nightmare of the original film was a sole Alien aboard a ship killing the crew one by one from the ship's deepest, darkest corners. This game is a realization of that horror as you seek to survive a lone unstoppable Xenomorph that is hunting you. Paranoia is your friend, and hiding will save your life. This direction for the Alien franchise in gaming was a risk that paid off.

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