The Best Video Games Based on TV Shows

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Television shows are perfect for video game adaptations since there’s a lot of world-building in a multi-episode format and more material to build a game around.

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Some of these adaptations over the years have been stellar, while others have insulted video game players and fans of the IP.

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THE SIMPSONS: HIT & RUN COMBINED EVERYTHING WE LOVE It’s no surprise that other video games wanted to capitalize on that and try to recreate their own sandbox open world game set in a big city.

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No other developer was succeeding in the decision-based adventure game genre quite like Telltale was in the 2010s.

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GOOF TROOP WAS DESIGNED BY A RESIDENT EVIL ALUM The demographic for the short-lived Goof Troop TV show was perfect for the young audience playing video games in the early 90s.

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DUCKTALES IS AN ALL-TIME NES CLASSIC Many of Disney’s properties have received video game adaptations over the years, but DuckTales is one of the standouts.

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Lost was one of the most successful network TV series of the 2000s. It garnered initial attention due to its big production and mysterious plotline

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SPONGEBOB SQUAREPANTS: BATTLE FOR BIKINI BOTTOM There’s been a long line of SpongeBob SquarePants video game adaptations, and Battle for Bikini Bottom is regarded as the best in some circles.

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The Best Video Games Based on TV Shows

Television shows are perfect for video game adaptations since there’s a lot of world-building in a multi-episode format and more material to build a game around.

Some of these adaptations over the years have been stellar, while others have insulted video game players and fans of the IP.

THE SIMPSONS: HIT & RUN COMBINED EVERYTHING WE LOVE It’s no surprise that other video games wanted to capitalize on that and try to recreate their own sandbox open world game set in a big city.

No other developer was succeeding in the decision-based adventure game genre quite like Telltale was in the 2010s.

TELLTALE’S THE WALKING DEAD SERIES

GOOF TROOP WAS DESIGNED BY A RESIDENT EVIL ALUM The demographic for the short-lived Goof Troop TV show was perfect for the young audience playing video games in the early 90s.

DUCKTALES IS AN ALL-TIME NES CLASSIC Many of Disney’s properties have received video game adaptations over the years, but DuckTales is one of the standouts.

Lost was one of the most successful network TV series of the 2000s. It garnered initial attention due to its big production and mysterious plotline

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SPONGEBOB SQUAREPANTS: BATTLE FOR BIKINI BOTTOM There’s been a long line of SpongeBob SquarePants video game adaptations, and Battle for Bikini Bottom is regarded as the best in some circles.

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