5 video games which could be great as movies

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Video games are increasingly gaining value as powerful IPs rather than being taken at just their face value as products. Popular ones like The Witcher and Uncharted already have screen adaptations in the form of series and movies. However, these are not the only two great options as there are video games that can be turned into fantastic movies.

These five names are all excellent video games in their own right. Such is their quality that they can easily be adopted into full motion pictures. All these five titles have shone in the gaming world, and they could quite easily do the same in the world of movies.

The Long Dark might not be a popular name in games, but it has some fantastic elements going for it. At its core, players play as a character stranded in a frozen town left deserted by its occupants. Not only does the player have to survive a plane crash, but they also have to combat the environment. Finding food and shelters in such a place is never easy, and failing to do so can turn the player into bear or wolf food.

The way the game showcases the survival elements is truly magnificent. While the game is quite difficult, fans won't have to endure the harshness if it turns into a movie. Making the movie won't be too hard since there are already some similar ones in the genres that have been made in the past.

Rockstar's video games usually meet the quality that fans ask for, which results in their popularity. Red Dead Redemption II is the perfect follow-up to the first game, and it provides players with true mid-west Texas vibes. The game's freedom and non-linearity help it stand out, which has resulted in it winning several awards in the past.

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