The expected adaptation of HBO Max of The Last of Us It is finally with us and many of us are waiting for a new episode to come out so we can enjoy this story that has us hooked, even though we have already played its games.
And it is that, it is undeniable that it is sweeping the audience. Everyone loves this new series and many will agree that it is probably the most faithful video game adaptation to date in terms of tone and story.
Although the series of television based on video game have become more common in recent years (in the last year we have seen adaptations of Halo, Cyberpunk, League Of Legends, Resident Evil…) on the small screen, they are still considered a rarity compared to the more common move from games to movies.
Because while The Last Of Us isn’t necessarily groundbreaking in terms of adapting a popular video game into a series, it’s a big step forward for platforms to treat the final product as more than just a novel production. Even so, we love this adventure, so much that We have decided to make a list of other video games that we would love to see on the small screen.
5 video games that deserve to have their own series on streaming platforms
tomb Raider
It is true that here We already have several movies adapted from his video games, but this may not be enough. And it is that, we are talking about perhaps one of the best adventure sagas ever made, or at least the most recognized, so it is too legendary for some films decent, although they stay halfway.
The 2018 movie, starring Alicia Vikander It was heavily inspired by the original product from 2013, but it didn’t quite catch on. Logically here we cannot forget the incomparable Angelina Jolie.
Simply put, the producers saw its potential as a movie franchise, but movies are usually much shorter than movies series that we can see in HBO Max either Netflix. And it is that, there is still a lot to tell and great details that have been lost in the movies.
On the other hand, a series can last many hours and would give Tomb Raider the time it deserves to be told from start to finish. So here we are waiting.
Uncharted
Before The Last of Us, Naughty Dog built its name on the pillar that is Uncharted. Packed with a spectacular cast and the charisma of its lead, it set the franchise apart from its competitors. In 2022, Sony Pictures released a blockbuster movie starring Tom Holland in the role of a younger Nathan Drake, but It seems that we want something more.
And it is that, although the film has its moments and undoubtedly captures part of the popular video game series, the strange casting choices leave much to be desired. Also, the film moves away from the game’s story to make way for a prequel that explains the origins of Nathan Drake.
In this case, any Uncharted series could very well fill the void left by action heroes of the past, like Indiana Jones, and we can’t wait to see those spectacular landscapes and action scenes.
Elden Ring
Combining FromSoft’s reputation for medieval fantasy with George RR Martin’s stellar world-building It could lead to a great series, there’s no denying it.
And it is that, possibly it would last for several seasons because we all know that Elden Ring has a complex story, incredible cinematics and hours and hours of gameplay. here maybe the only problem we could find is the creation of that protagonist that guides us throughout the series.
As you already know, the player character is customizable, so the player has full creative ability over his protagonist’s look and abilities as he defeats monsters and traverses the lands to reforge the Elden Ring and become the Lord of Elden. Elden of all.
Despite all this, Elden Ring has the aesthetic potential of The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power and the dark touch of the creator of Game of ThronesSo what could go wrong?
Metal Gear Solid
Creator Hideo Kojima has collaborated on various Metal Gear Solid movie plans since 2012. In 2020, Oscar Isaac starred as Solid Snake. Since the pandemic froze ongoing progress, why not a series instead?
Cold War inspiration, alternate history, dystopian suspense, political intrigue, aesthetics, supernatural elements… only a long movie saga could do Metal Gear Solid justice. However, with television’s ability to match (or surpass) the ability of cinema, moving Metal Gear to the streaming makes sense.
The real trick would be ensure that the show’s DNA was included in the final productsince Metal Gear Solid without Kojima’s oddities would remain in “I want and I can’t”.
red dead redemption
This epic western saga features some of the most striking characters and an argument strong enough to hold the attention of the viewers. The hard part here would be figuring out how to make Red Dead stand out from other westerns, but we think it might not be that hard either.
In this case, Red Dead Redemption 2 won several awards at the 2018 Game Awards for both its narrative and its character plots. The story of the video game won the hearts of many gamers after its release, and surely it would also win the hearts of fans of the video game platforms. streaming with a new series.
