The best video games based on comics are, at the top,Batman: Arkham Asylum,Batman: Arkham City,Marvel's Spider-ManetMarvel's Spider-Man 2. This tier list classifies games adapted from comics according to their quality and their respect for the original universe. Facts (games, dates) verified, no odds invented; each entry refers to the character file when it exists.
Disappointing for a long time, games based on comics found their excellence with the Arkham series then Spider-Man. This tier list ranks the best video game adaptations according to their quality of play and their fidelity to the comic universe.
Editorial Ranks, Factsverified. Each entry refers to the character file when it exists.
Tier S: video game masterpieces
Batman: Arkham Asylum(2009) proved that a superhero game could be great, followed by the immenseArkham City.Marvel's Spider-Man(2018) and its sequelMarvel's Spider-Man 2have captured the sensation of web swinging like never before.
Tier A: the great successes
Marvel's Midnight Suns(tactical),Injustice(narrative fight),Marvel Ultimate AllianceetX-Men Legends(action-RPG) are solid and faithful adaptations.
Tier B: safe values
Marvel vs. Capcom 2, THESpider-Man 2from 2004 (pioneer of the open world),The Punisher(2005) andArkham Originscomplete this tier.
Tier C: the correct games
Guardians of the Galaxy,Arkham Knight,X-Men Origins: WolverineetInjustice 2offer good experiences, a notch below the peaks.
Tier D: half-hearted adaptations
Marvel's Avengers,Gotham KnightsetSuicide Squad: Kill the Justice Leagueclose this tier list: games that are more criticized, but real.
To remember
- The Arkham and Spider-Man seriesdominate the genre.
- Rocksteady and Insomniacproved that a comic book game could be a masterpiece.
- A successful gamecan revive interest in the character and his comics.
- Each entry refers to the character file when it exists.
Frequently asked questions
Batman: Arkham CityetMarvel's Spider-Man 2are often cited as the best, for their quality of play and their fidelity to the universe.
Many were quick adaptations of films. The Arkham series (2009) changed the game by designing a real quality game around the universe, paving the way for Spider-Man.
To a lesser extent than films, but a successful game can reignite interest in a character and their first appearance. Always check the actual rating.
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