For most gamers, once you finish a role-playing game, there’s always that lingering feeling that makes us think about the world, the battles, the characters, and others. The story sticks with you, and we can’t do anything but let that feeling sit with us for a while. However, with all the RPG-inspired movies out there, we don’t need to stay stuck in post-game blues for too long.
In this blog post, we’ll be sharing some of the best RPG-inspired movies that you can watch on major streaming services right now. Let’s start!
Dungeons and Dragons
If you loved playing Dungeons & Dragons before, then you would really enjoy the Dungeons & Dragons franchise. There are currently three official movies: Dungeons & Dragons (2000), Dungeons & Dragons: Wrath of the Dragon God (2005), and the latest Dungeons & Dragons: The Book of Vile Darkness (2012). How can it get more RPG than this when you’ve got actual campaigns turned into full-length films? Literally a heaven for D&D fans.
Warcraft
If World of Warcraft is the type of game you enjoy, you will have fun watching Warcraft with your friends. Its story is all about the first clash between humans and orcs. It is set in a fantasy world that’s all about magic, honor, sacrifice, and everything in between. Of course, all the World of Warcraft elements are there, including warriors, spells, wizards, and more. You’ll be a part of a grand campaign where every choice you make has a consequence. This 2016 movie can be watched on different on-demand and traditional TV platforms like DIRECTV.
Lord of the Rings
When we talk about The Lord of the Rings, of course, The Hobbit is automatically considered. The TLOR x The Hobbit franchise goes hand in hand if you are planning to watch the series in chronological order. Basically, this saga is literally the foundation of most fantasy RPGs we have today. If you like deep lore, magical weapons, intense battles, impossible decision-making, and the like, you’ll enjoy this.
If you’re planning to binge-watch the entire series, it will take a lot of time because there are a lot. However, they’re all worth watching. Plus, it’s more fun if you watch it with your friends. Several platforms have the complete library of the TLOR movies, and also some TV series like Flex TV, offer on-demand films that may include these titles.
Mad Max: Fury Road
Okay, hear us out first. While Mad Max: Fury Road isn’t a straight-up RPG-inspired movie, it has some elements of a good RPG. You just have to look at it in a different way. So instead of the medieval castles, dragons, and spellbooks, you get desert wastelands, war rigs, and makeshift weapons. While the elements are a bit different, survival, strategy, and alliances still matter as much. It’s literally similar to what we find in most RPGs.
Last Witch Hunter
Now, this last one is for all the dark fantasy fans out there. If you’ve ever played a solo RPG that involves casting spells, breaking curses, and literally grinding XP, you’ll enjoy this movie. The main character is played by the great Vin Diesel. He’s Kaulder, an immortal warrior cursed to walk the earth forever after defeating a witch queen who’s very powerful. That right there is a high-level quest in itself already, right? Well, there are still a lot in play that we’ll leave for you to find out when you watch this movie.
Conclusion
We’ve kept our list simple and short for those who are looking for a quick fix for their RPG cravings without feeling the need to start another 80-hour game. We’ll be honest, the films won’t be able to replace the feeling of being in the game, but they can give you a similar satisfaction and excitement. Happy watching!