The entertainment industry, as a whole, is usually interlinked. Actors and actresses turn into singers and vice versa. Sometimes they venture out to directing and producing. Movies based on video games have been around before, although almost all of them were received negatively. Exhibit A: “Dragonball Evolution.” Exhibit B: “Need for Speed.” Exhibit C…well, we could go on, but you probably get the idea.
And on the flip side, there are video games based on movies, too. Some of them are obvious cash-cows. But a few titles are actually good. As the article title says, this list will be about those games. More specifically, movie-based games available for Android and iOS. It’s not necessary that you watch their respective movies beforehand. But having familiarity with the characters make these mobile games more fun. Or at least relatable.
Despicable Me: Minion Rush
Let’s kick things off with the most popular of the bunch – Despicable Me: Minion Rush, developed by Gameloft. The game is based on the popular movie “Despicable Me.” In the game, you control one of the yellow pill-shaped henchmen employed by the movie’s main protagonist, Gru. The gameplay is simply an endless runner where you control the Minion and avoid obstacles along the way. You move left or right, jump over objects, and occasionally roll.
The “obstacles” include cars, fences, defective fire hydrants, road signs, and many others. Along the way, you collect as many bananas as you can. Why bananas? Well, Minions are particularly fond of the yellow fruit. Which may or may not have something to do with the color similarity. You can also pick-up power-ups along the way – like a rocket which the Minion uses to avoid the obstacles on the ground.
Despicable Me: Minion Rush, like other endless runner mobiles games, is very fast-paced. You would need quick reflexes to avoid obstacles placed too close to each other. It is best played with the sounds turned on – Minions in the game react in the same way as in the movie.
The Amazing Spider-Man 2
This mobile game is another product of Gameloft, based on the much-criticized superhero movie of the same name. The Amazing Spider-Man 2 is a hack-and-slash mobile game where you take control of the world-famous web-slinger in a beautifully created New York City. The game expands upon the movie story, saving you from having to sit through the muddled plot.
The game is pretty linear where you simply follow objectives handed to you. It usually involves beating enemies to the ground. In battle, the on-screen controls switch to an interface similar to action role-playing games, like Dark Souls and Kingdom Hearts. That means a lot of button-mashing. Using his signature acrobatic fighting style, Spider-Man can deliver combos the more you push the buttons on-screen.
If you never liked the Jamie Foxx version of Electro in the movie, then you’re in luck: several noteworthy Spider-Man supervillains from the comic books are in the game, too. This includes Kraven the Hunter and fan-favorite Venom. And if you ever feel jealous of Venom’s sinister-looking suit, you can unlock the Symbiote Suit for Spider-Man (if you watched “Spider-Man 3,” you should be familiar with the black suit). You can also unlock the famous Iron Spider, a high-tech suit created by Tony Stark.
Jurassic Park Builder
First off, in case the title doesn’t imply it enough, Jurassic Park Builder is a mobile game based on the first movie. Not the latest installment in the series, “Jurassic World,” which stars Star-Lord. Err, Chris Pratt. Jurassic Park Builder is a simulation mobile game where you build your own dinosaur park. But it’s not all about just putting up buildings and other structures. You also need to raise the dinosaurs, which usually means a lot of feeding.
Jurassic Park is a business establishment. Meaning, you need funds to keep it open and running for curious tourists. So aside from dinosaur, uh, showrooms, you also need to develop non-dinosaur-related structures, like restaurants, to keep the money flowing. There are more than 100 dinosaurs in the game, a healthy number to keep you hooked for an extended period.
And in case you want to relive all the horror from the movie, you can dive into an unlockable mode called “Code Red.” In this mode, you need to prevent your caged dinosaurs from escaping. The game has timers assigned to each dinosaur, showing how close they are to escaping. It can be a little confusing, though, with all the icons present on the screen. Lastly, Jurassic Park Builder has a Battle Arena where you control a dinosaur to brawl against another dinosaur. It’s a good way to stock up on resources, too.
Death Race
Ever played the Vigilante 8 or Twisted Metal games? If you did, then you’re going to love Death Race, a mobile game based on the Jason Statham-led movie “Death Race.” Well, actually you get to play as the famed action star in the game. Simply put, Death Race is a racing game where your primary goal is not to finish first, but to destroy the opposition. Literally.
The cars in the game are all decked out with heavy weapons, just waiting for your trigger to lay waste on opposing cars. The game makes use of your device’s gyro sensors for aiming. This makes it more immersive as if you’re actually in the car in-game. Aside from firing off rounds of bullets, you can also bump into opposing cars to chip away at their health.
There are more than 10 souped-up cars in the game. Of course, you need to unlock some of them first. The game has an intermission screen where you can upgrade your car’s weapons and other parts. If you think bumping cars in a racing game like, let’s say,Asphalt 8: Airborne is too “tame,” then perhaps Death Race will suit you better.
LEGO Harry Potter: Years 1-4, LEGO Harry Potter: Years 5-7
Technically, these are Lego games based on movies based on books based on the imagination of J. K. Rowling. Experience the magic all over again in this seven-part Harry Potter mobile game. Cast spells and ride broomsticks again using The Boy Who Lived as he journeys from an awkward 11-year-old to a full-fledged Horcrux Hunter (not an official job in the wizarding world).
In LEGO Harry Potter: Years 1-4 and LEGO Harry Potter: Years 5-7, you can experience all the heart-stopping climaxes in each of the seven movies. This includes Harry’s trip into the infamous Chamber of Secrets, the Order of the Phoenix versus Death Eaters battle at the Ministry of Magic, and of course, the Battle of Hogwarts. Unlike in the books and movies where it feels like you’re “playing” as Harry most of the time, you can also play as Ron Weasley and Hermione Granger in these games.
Additionally, you can freely explore Hogwarts and other noteworthy locations in the games, allowing you to wallow in nostalgia at every corner. The short-lived Dueling Club has also been expanded. Perfect if you were bummed out that it was never fully developed in the second movie. But instead of simply trading spells with fellow Hogwarts students, you can also duel against other characters like Severus Snape and Voldemort.
These mobile games will never be as good as watching their respective movies. But at least you can relive precious memories. Well, maybe except for Death Race. Because the game is arguably a better experience than the movie.
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