In recent years, some really great TV series based on video games have been released. In a poll, you decided which ones are the best.
While live-action films and series based on video games have often been miserable in the past, their quality has drastically improved in recent years. Fans used to roll their eyes at new announcements of gaming films and shows, but now many are looking forward to them.
The reason lies in a whole range of high-quality productions that have recently hit the market. We wanted to know from you which of the current TV series based on games you think are the best, and you responded in droves.
Here is how the voting went: Each of you could choose your top 3 series, resulting in a total of 2,478 votes. Here are the results:
- Rank 12: Cuphead – 0.32% (8 votes)
- Rank 11: Dragon’s Dogma – 0.48% (12 votes)
- Rank 10: Dragon Age: Absolution – 0.81% (20 votes)
- Rank 9: Dota: Dragon’s Blood – 1.21% (30 votes)
- Rank 8: Another (comment) – 1.57% (39 votes)
- Rank 7: Resident Evil – 2.82% (70 votes)
- Rank 6: HALO – 3.87% (96 votes)
Here are also the ranks 5 to 1 in more detail.
Rank 5: Castlevania
- 8.19% (203 votes)
This is Castlevania: The plot of the series revolves around the famous vampire, Count Vlad Dracula Tepes. His beloved wife was falsely accused of being a witch by the church and subsequently burned at the stake.
Dracula swore revenge and unleashed an army of demons on the inhabitants of Wallachia, spreading death and despair among the population. Trevor Belmont, the last surviving member of the monster hunters from the Belmont clan, faces Dracula and his demons. He is supported by Dracula’s son Alucard and the magician Sypha Belnades.
The animated series captivated viewers from the very first season with great animations, iconic characters from the games, and a solid story. On the review site Rotten Tomatoes, the series received a rating of 94%, and on IMDb, it has 8.3 out of 10 stars.
In your votes, Castlevania landed in 5th place in our poll.
Rank 4: Cyberpunk: Edgerunners
- 12.61% (362 votes)
This is Edgerunners: The setting of Cyberpunk is set in a dystopian future in the year 2076. In Night City, corruption, gang wars, and a keen addiction to modifying one’s body with cyberware prevail.
The story follows young David Martinez, who fights to survive in the lawless city. After losing everything in a shooting on the street, he himself enters the shadows and becomes an “Edgerunner,” a criminal mercenary.
The TV series based on Cyberpunk raised great hopes among fans right at the announcement, and it seems they were not disappointed. On IMDb, the series received a rating of 8.3 stars out of 10, and on Rotten Tomatoes, it even shines with a whopping 100% positive reviews.
However, Cyberpunk: Edgerunners only made it to 4th place in your vote.
Rank 3: The Last of Us
- 19.13% (474 votes)
This is The Last of Us: In 2003, a devastating fungal pandemic sweeps the world, mutating infected people into zombie-like monsters. The story follows black market dealer Joel Miller, who lives several years after the outbreak in the quarantine area in Boston.
He is tasked with taking the girl Ellie to the secret hideout of the “Fireflies” organization because it turns out that she is immune to the infection. The Fireflies want to develop a cure using Ellie to combat the disease. On their journey, both must contend not only with attempted monsters but also with other people.
The more popular a gaming IP is, the higher the expectations for a movie or TV series based on it. With a beloved game like “The Last of Us,” which has won countless awards, the expectations were astronomical.
With a rating of 96% on Rotten Tomatoes and 8.9 stars on IMDb, the series has met fans’ expectations. In our ranking, it landed in 3rd place.
Rank 2: The Witcher
- 20.94% (519 votes)
This is Witcher: In a dark medieval world, a lone man wanders the land in search of contracts. His work area is very special. Geralt is a Witcher, a sword fighter hardened by mutations and ruthless training who hunts and slays monsters.
Fate has plans for him, as his life is inextricably intertwined with the magician Yennefer and the mysterious girl Ciri. Once the princess and heir to the throne of the kingdom of Cintra, Ciri must flee from the Nilfgaard army, which invades and devastates her kingdom.
The TV series tells the backstory of the Witcher from the books when Ciri was still a child. The buzz around the show was huge, and lead actor Henry Cavill initially received a lot of criticism for his role as Geralt.
In the end, however, he became a fan favorite, and the series received good ratings on Rotten Tomatoes (81%) and IMDb (8.1 stars). In your votes, the Witcher show reached 2nd place in the ranking.
Rank 1: Arcane
- 26.03% (645 votes)
This is Arcane: The plot of the TV series takes place in the utopian city of Piltover, which is built on the slums and Zaun. There live the oppressed and exploited, on whose backs the wealth and success of Piltover are built.
Throughout the story, fans of League of Legends learn the backstories of many champions, especially the two sisters Vi and Jinx. After many twists of fate, the two end up on opposite sides of the law as Piltover and Zaun sink deeper into chaos.
The TV series was a hit from the start and reached number 1 in the Netflix charts in 38 different countries. It also had an impact on the game League of Legends, as the popular characters from Arcane suddenly became more frequently played.
On review sites like Rotten Tomatoes and IMDb, the TV series shines with a rating of 100% and 9.0 out of 10 stars. You also really liked Arcane, which takes the first place in our ranking.
The existing TV series seem to just be the beginning. In the coming years, a whole series of shows based on video games are planned.
