

The artists were given an extensive budget, and the film was also praised for its colorful, clean, and expressive art style, with action scenes that truly capture Sonic’s sense of speed.Īdvertisement #7: Dante's Inferno: An Animated Epic (2010) Though the English dub wasn’t well received, it does feature a fast-paced plot, action-packed sequences, and great soundtrack. Robotnik’s plans and face off against his newest creation, Metal Sonic. Set in the world of Planet Freedom, Sonic and his friends must once again thwart Dr. This anime captures the spirit and nostalgia of early “Sonic” video games. #8: “Sonic the Hedgehog: The Movie” (1996)

While it isn’t for everyone, “Dead Space” will appreciate the straightforward, body-slashing flick as a great companion piece to the game. 3D assets and art references from the first game were used to capture the dark and graphic nature of the franchise. What ensues is a wave of paranoia induced violence, reanimated corpses, and a whole lot of blood! The animation does not shy away from the gore. The film takes place on the USG Ishimura mining ship as it transports an alien artifact with a fatal influence. “Downfall” serves as a brutal and gory prequel to the first “Dead Space” video game in an effort to expand its plot. This sci-fi horror film isn’t for the faint of heart. While watching, you might even feel like you’re playing a “Professor Layton” game yourself! These riddles and mysteries play a large role in the story and allow the audience to see the dynamic duo in action. The film integrates new and familiar characters, recognizable tunes, and, of course, thought-provoking puzzles. Fans of the franchise will be delighted to see how this entertaining adaptation stays true to its roots. The two answer a call for help from a famed opera singer, only to find themselves in a high-stakes competition.

#10: “Professor Layton and the Eternal Diva” (2009)īased on the eccentric puzzle adventure series, this film follows Professor Layton and his apprentice Luke Triton. We’re only including one movie per franchise and excluding Pokemon movies, which deserve their own list! What’s your favorite video game adaptation? Let us know in the comments below! For this list, we’ll be looking at the most entertaining and quality film adaptations to come from games. Welcome to WatchMojo, and today we’re counting down our picks for the Top 10 Best Animated Movies Based on Video Games.
