Games based on movies have been popular for more than ten years. Unfortunately, not all of them earned the recognition. Some left unseen, others became more popular even than the movie itself. We will mention the most popular projects, discuss why such games can be exciting for players and positive features they can bring for the original movie. You will also see how the gameplay and game models are made.

What Are Games Based on Movies?

Games based on movies are projects that feature the original universe from the movie, characters, game levels, and plot. However, developers often step back from the original story and create something unique, using popular characters, their attitude, and features.

Surely, to create such games and distribute them, you need to have a license and permission from the movie studio. Сompanies receive a percentage from sales of such games, which is listed in the contract.

The Most Famous Movie Games

You definitely know many games that include a movie`s universe. Let's discuss the most popular ones as well as those that you have probably never heard of:

• Spider-Man: These games have been popular for a long time already. Developers continue releasing various projects featuring Spider-Man and his enemies. For instance, the latest game was developed by Insomniac Games and is available for download for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, and Windows platforms.

• 007 Legends: This game is not as popular as others on the list probably due to the lack of marketing. However, it allows you to play as one of the most popular secret agents – James Bond, who looks exactly like the actor who played him – Daniel Craig.

• Harry Potter: Everyone knows the famous story of the boy who lived. First Harry Potter games were released a few years later than the movies. However, now Avalanche Software develops a Hogwarts Legacy game, featuring the same universe. You will be able to explore Hogwarts and fight using different magical spells.

• Star Wars: These projects usually expand their universe and tell the story that happens long after the movie timeline. Each 3D modeler for games can slightly change the outfits and add additional details to popular scenes to diversify the gameplay.

Why Do People Enjoy Playing Such Games?

There are a few reasons for this, but the main one is that such games give players positive emotions and allow them to expand their vision and learn more details about the movie universe. It is also relaxing and fun to play as your favorite character, using the same devices and skills to fight off enemies. And obviously, gaming can kill some time when you need to.

Developers often create a variety of enemies and hostile creatures that can be defeated with unique fight techniques. Thus, it diversifies the gameplay and makes the player choose skills and tricks wisely, according to the surroundings. Punches and combos also work differently with diverse enemies.

Take the latest Spider-Man as an example. To fight big and strong enemies or those who use shields, you need to jump over and confuse them, then strike to the back. Other bad guys might not require such tactics to be defeated. 

Single player and Multiplayer Game Modes

This section will cover gameplay differences between multiplayer and single player projects. The most popular multiplayer game based on movies is the Star Wars Battlefront series. Here players can play not only as regular troops, featured in the universe, but also as main characters.

Playing as troops allows you to pick guns and use different gameplay. For instance, a sniper is more like an observer that works on long distances. If you want to play as a stormtrooper, you can pick an automatic gun and rush your enemies.

Concept character art plays a significant role, because it can immerse you into the game. Pick Luke Skywalker, Yoda, Chewbacca, Darth Vader, Kylo Ren, and other characters. Multiplayer games usually do not have a plot, but allow many players all around the world to clash with each other. Singleplayer games, on the other hand, usually tell you a gripping story, but provide you with less intelligent enemies.

Role of Outsource Art in Graphics Creation

Companies often order additional graphics services from outsource studios because it is much more convenient to ask for a specific feature that artists specialize in. In addition, it positively affects the time management, since the company’s workers can draw their attention to other important details.

It is fairly easy to find a suitable outsource studio because most of them list their services on their main webpage. You can also browse through the portfolio and see the approximate results you are going to be provided with. The number of revisions also should be discussed, because often it will require artists to make additional changes to the models or scenes.