10 More Great Video Games Based On Movies

King Kong is based on the 2005 film and was developed by Michel Ancel, known for designing the Rayman games and Beyond Good and Evil. Director Peter Jackson also coordinated with the developers to make the game true to the film.

The title has two playable characters consisting of Jack Driscoll and Kong himself. As Jack, players are put in the first-person perspective, but without a HUD to provide immersion and challenge. Trapped on Skull Island, you encounter local fauna and creatures that range from millipedes to spiders and even dinosaurs.

The game can be a scary experience, with detailed environments and enemies, as well as how fragile Jack can be, going down in two hits. On the other hand, Kong's gameplay is a third-person brawler as he fights creatures to protect Ann Darrow. He has a variety of moves and can dispatch enemies in brutal ways. A special ending can also be unlocked where Kong survives his trip to New York and goes home too.

By collaborating with the filmmakers, King Kong had a sense of authenticity, unlike its peers. It was immersive and fun with its two gameplay styles providing enough variety. Even years later, the title is a masterclass in delivering a cinematic experience.