Summary
- Licensed games have evolved to be high-quality experiences players eagerly anticipate.
- X-Men Origins: Wolverine surprised fans with immersive combat and a unique health system.
- The Ultimate Ninja Storm series, especially Storm 3, offers engaging battle systems that fans enjoy.
Licensed games used to have a bad reputation, but the industry has evolved to do justice to these games. Now, players actively look forward to licensed games instead of seeing them as cheap ways to promote an upcoming movie or show.
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The PlayStation 3 is where the licensed game boom came to be, with players loving the quality of these video games and the captivating gameplay loops they brought to the table. If players want to check out a game in an existing universe that is full of promise, then this title will be right up their alley.
X-Men Origins: Wolverine
A Surprisingly Excellent Tie-In
X-Men Origins: Wolverine
- Released
- May 1, 2009
WHERE TO PLAY
- ESRB
- Teen // Blood, Mild Language, Tobacco Reference, Violence
- Developer(s)
- Amaze Entertainment
- Platform(s)
- PlayStation 2, PSP, Nintendo Wii, Xbox 360, PC
X-Men Origins: Wolverine is not a great movie at all, which is why fans were surprised by the quality of its video game adaptation. Featuring a fun lunge mechanic and bloody gameplay, the combat loop of X-Men Origins: Wolverine wowed fans to no end.
Jumping at enemies from afar and tearing them apart never gets old, with the game boasting a unique health system that did justice to Wolverine's healing factor. All of this combines to make X-Men Origins: Wolverine one of the most underrated superhero games fans can check out.
Spider-Man: Web Of Shadows
Despite Its Issues, Fans Loved The Combat And Traversal
Spider-Man: Web of Shadows
- Released
- October 21, 2008
WHERE TO PLAY
- ESRB
- T For Teen // Animated Blood, Drug Reference, Mild Language, Mild Suggestive Themes, Violence (PC, PS3, Wii, and Xbox 360) E10+ For Everyone 10+ // Animated Blood, Cartoon Violence, Mild Suggestive Themes (PS2, PSP, DS)
- Developer(s)
- Treyarch
- Genre(s)
- Action-Adventure, Beat 'Em Up
While Web of Shadows has some issues, fans of the webhead loved this PS3 game that featured amazing web-slinging, robust combat, and a unique system of switching between both the Red and Black Suits.
This made for a fun video game, with the weird animation and the reliance on Web Strikes being the only negatives about an otherwise stellar experience. The fact that many people consider Web of Shadows to be more adept at depicting the Symbiote takeover of New York City as compared to Marvel's Spider-Man 2 speaks volumes about the love players have for this title.
Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm 3
Arguably The Best Entry In The Ultimate Ninja Storm Series
Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm 3
- Released
- February 20, 2013
WHERE TO PLAY
- ESRB
- t
- Developer(s)
- CyberConnect2
The Ultimate Ninja Storm series boasts one of the simpler yet more riveting battling systems fans can get engrossed in. It's easy for players to feel like badasses as they pull off eye-catching combos and unleash devastating techniques on their opponents.
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Most people consider Ultimate Ninja Storm 3 to be the peak of the series, featuring the best story mode coupled with fun advancements in combat that made battles all the more engaging. If players haven't tried out this series yet, then the third mainline Ultimate Ninja Storm series is the perfect option for them.
The Walking Dead
Telltale's Claim To Fame
The Walking Dead
- Released
- April 24, 2012
WHERE TO PLAY
- ESRB
- Mature 17+ // Blood and Gore, Drug Reference, Intense Violence, Sexual Themes, Strong Language
- Developer(s)
- Telltale Games
- Genre(s)
- Graphic Adventure, Horror
- Platform(s)
- PlayStation 4, PlayStation 3, PlayStation Vita, Xbox One, Xbox 360, PC, Mobile
Telltale's The Walking Dead is one of the greatest graphic adventure games of all time. Fans were wowed by this game's striking art style and compelling storytelling that is as emotional as can be. The relationship between Lee and Clementine is at the heart of a wonderful experience that fans love.
The ending of this game is a gut-punch that is as emotional as can be. While the zombies are unnerving to handle, it's the humans that players will both love and hate during this epic five-episode adventure that is full of major twists and turns.
Alien: Isolation
Surpassed All Expectations While Also Doing Justice To The Alien Franchise
Alien: Isolation
- Released
- October 7, 2014
WHERE TO PLAY
Alien: Isolation is one of the most surprising video games of all time. No one expected what they assumed to be a throwaway licensed title to become one of the greatest survival horror games ever made.
The immersive sim elements elevate the quality of this title considerably, while the xenomorph's groundbreaking AI is still talked about to this day. All of this combines to form an unforgettable experience that fans will find both captivating and dreadful to get through.
South Park: The Stick of Truth
Players Feel Like They've Stepped Into A Long Episode Of South Park
South Park: The Stick of Truth
- Released
- March 4, 2014
WHERE TO PLAY
- ESRB
- M For Mature 17+ Due To Blood and Gore, Drug Reference, Mature Humor, Nudity, Strong Language, Strong Sexual Content, Violence
- Developer(s)
- Obsidian Entertainment
- Genre(s)
- RPG
- Platform(s)
- Xbox One, Xbox 360, PC, PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch
- OpenCritic Rating
- Mighty
The Stick of Truth is easily one of the most authentic South Park games ever made. Players will love how the art style and feel of this game emulates the show, so much so that players will feel like they were dropped straight into the town of South Park.
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Controlling the New Kid as he gets embroiled in the elaborate role-playing session of the boys makes for a great time. The combat embodies the best of the Mario RPGs with its focus on real-time button prompts during turn-based combat, with the hilarity of these aggressive actions making The Stick of Truth a package bursting with pure joy from start to end.
The Wolf Among Us
The Best Telltale Licensed Game In The Eyes Of Many Fans
The Wolf Among Us
- Released
- October 14, 2013
WHERE TO PLAY
The Wolf Among Us is considered by many to be Telltale's magnum opus, which is massive praise given how important The Walking Dead was for their success. Detective Bigby's investigation of a heinous murder takes several twists and turns over the course of an epic adventure.
The compelling world of this game will encourage players to check out Fables, the comic series this game is based. It's a testament to the game's strong art direction and storytelling that fans can't get enough of this title.
Batman: Arkham City
One Of The Greatest Superhero Games Ever Made
Batman: Arkham City
- Released
- October 18, 2011
WHERE TO PLAY
- ESRB
- T for Teen: Alcohol Reference, Blood, Mild Language, Suggestive Themes, Use of Tobacco, Violence
- Developer(s)
- Rocksteady Studios
- Platform(s)
- PS3, PC, Xbox One, PS4, Xbox 360, Nintendo Wii U, Nintendo Switch
To this day, there's something special about Arkham City that fans can't get enough of. After the rampant success of Arkham Asylum, Rocksteady went all out in the development of a sequel that boasted an open world and an incredible story.
Batman's adventures take him on a wild ride one fateful night as he tries to stop the Joker in his tracks. The standards set by this game were so high that many people were disappointed by Arkham Knight, even if Rocksteady's final Batman game had a ton of things going for it.
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