10 Video Game Franchises That Deserve Their Own Netflix Series

Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney follows a budding defence lawyer as he learns to navigate a largely corrupt world in which "criminal justice" translates to "anyone accused should be found guilty as swiftly as possible." Our titular hero build a case while making use of some unique defence tactics, including a penchant for unorthodox cross-examinations.

In the games, players can cross-examine both a talking parrot and an orca whale. The parrot is included in the live-action film, and surprisingly loses some of the wackiness you might expect from having played the game. In fact, this bizarre moment becomes one of the most heartbreaking in the film due to its importance within the story and the weight it holds for its characters.

A Western adaptation could (and should) thrive on unexpected plot turns like this. It would be up to the showrunners whether they want to include some of the more supernatural elements, such as the existence of spirit possession. However, a few seemingly undesirable traits from the games may actually play well in a live-action series, particularly with certain types of fans.

Namely, the poor localisation. A ton of Japanese influences still pervade the game world, and the result is the appearance of an American city that still derives most of its culture from the East. One might think a smart adaptation should remove or otherwise try to explain these influences, but leaving them untouched could add a bit of tongue-in-cheek humour for the fans. And if anyone doesn't like it, just... eat your hamburgers, Apollo.