Secret Level
With Prime Video’sSecret Leveljust around the corner, a variety of popular video games are set to be adapted by the streaming service, with some better known than others.
Video game adaptations have well and truly been on the rise in recent years, andSecret Levelwill follow the success of Prime Video’sFalloutby continuing the trend of bringing established IPs into a televised format.
AlongsideFallout, the platform also releasedLike a Dragon: Yakuzain 2024 and has aTomb Raiderseries in the works, withSecret Leveladding to its catalog of gaming shows.
The cast includes some huge names, with Keanu Reeves, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Kevin Hart, Claudia Doumit, Ariana Greenblatt, and many more popular names all confirmed for the project, showing how enticinggood video game adaptationsare these days.Secret Levelwill feature 15 total episodes in its first season, and each of them will follow a different IP, with one being a mash-up of various PlayStation characters.
As a result, audiences will likely be curious about exactly what games are being adapted alongside what they’re about, especially as some of the franchises debuted as recently as 2024.
15Armored Core
FromSoftware’s Third-Person Shooter Focuses On Mech-Based Combat
Armored Coremay not have been one of the firstfranchises people expected Prime Video’sSecret Levelto adapt, but the gaming series has plenty to offer.
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Set in a version of Earth where society has been forced underground, the third-person shooter sees corporations fighting for control of the new world, leading to mech-based combat.
Players are able to customize their mechs to fight specific enemies, creating some interesting battles unique to the series.
Despite debuting in 1997, Armored Core remains relevant today as the futuristic style of warfare continues to reinvent itself with each installment.
14Concord
Playstation’s Canceled Hero Shooter Never Really Got Off The Ground
Despite its huge potential,Concordwas far from the success story Sony was looking for.
Having reportedly cost upwards of $200 million,Concord’sSecret Levelepisode feels even weirder after its cancelation, as Sony pulled the plug on the project just a few weeks after being released.
The hero shooter was supposed to compete with the likes ofOverwatch, but the lack of interesting characters or unique ideas led to its quick demise.
Players competed in teams of five against five other players in a variety of game modes, with 16 unique characters to choose from.
Despite its futuristic setting, the roster didn’t stand out enough from its competitors, and the $40 price tag didn’t help.Concorddid have some fun mechanics that worked well, and the graphics were also impressive, but ultimately the game followed the same hero shooter formula as other games on the market, with its lore barely getting off the ground.
13Crossfire
The Tactical First-Person Shooter Became Massive In Asia
UnlikeConcord,Crossfire’s reign has lasted much longer, as the tactical fps became one of the most popular shooters in Asia.
While it may not be a big name in the West,Crossfirefound its audience because of its simplistic gameplay and competitive nature.
The free-to-play game sees players face off against one another in classic game modes, such as Team Deathmatch and Free for all.
Despite many gamers being unaware of its existence, the game has earned over $10 billion, becoming one of the highest-grossing games of all time alongside spawning both movie and TV adaptations.
12Dungeons & Dragons
One Of The Most Popular Tabletop RPGs Ever Spawned Numerous Video Games
Starting as a tabletop game,Dungeons & Dragonshas made its way into the video game world with numerous spinoffs.
The original premise involves a Dungeon Master telling stories about the players' characters, either individually or as part of a group, with their fate determined by decisions and dice rolls.
Its video game counterparts tend to be RPGs set in a fantasy world, with players taking on unique enemies and forming relationships with other characters, and although they’ve all had varying degrees of success,Baldur’s Gate 32023’s Game of the Yearvictory highlighted the franchise’s long-lasting legacy.
11Exodus
The Sci-Fi RPG Takes Place On A Hostile Planet
Although the game hasn’t yet gotten a release date,Exoduswill feature inSecret Level.
With the game yet to debut, details are limited on its premise, but the story takes place on a hostile planet after humans are forced to leave Earth.
In an attempt to survive, players will battle against alien forces known as Celestials, with the sci-fi action game already releasing plenty of trailers for the upcoming project.
It’s unclear how popularExoduswill become compared toSecret Level’s other games, but the unique story and quality cinematics are a positive early sign.
Prime Video’s new animated show, Secret Level, looks full of promise, giving me much more hope that one underrated project will finally return.
10Honor of Kings
Honor Of Kings Proved The Popularity Of Online Mobile Games
Rather than simply trying to secure the biggest IPs,Secret Levelis showing love to all forms of games, includingHonor of Kings.
Despite being a mobile game,Honor of Kingshas still found plenty of success, becoming one of the biggest MOBAs of the last decade.
Players control unique characters as they and their teammates venture to destroy their opponents' crystal, located inside the enemy base.
The gameplay mimics the likes ofLeague of LegendsandDota, with players also having the opportunity to level up their individual characters and accounts to upgrade skills.
9Mega Man
Capcom’s Platformer Game Has Been Going Strong Since The 1980s
Mega Manfeaturing heavily inSecret Level’s traileris no surprise given how big the platformer series is.
Capcom may have several popular IPs, butMega Manhas been around since the 1980s and is loved by audiences around the world.
With Dr. Wily reprogramming Dr. Light’s robots, Mega is tasked with defending the world in an action-packed, fast-paced game that has retained its status as a fan-favorite series.
The classic 2d sidescroller involves players taking control of the likable protagonist and shooting his way through enemies to reach the end of each level using his robotic arm.
8New World
The Supernatural RPG Could Have A Big Future
New Worldis a popular MMORPG that has all the attributes you’d associate with the genre.
From crafting to PvP elements to nearly endless quests,New Worlddoesn’t lack quality features that have helped it become so popular.New World: Aeternumisn’t a new game, but the changes and updates make it feel pretty unique from the original 2021 project, with the supernatural elements helping the IP stand out.
The variety of different classes and ways to play make it easy to sink plenty of hours into it, and the distinct universe should make for a great adaptation.
7Pac-Man
Pac-Man Is One Of The Biggest Arcade Games Ever Made
Most people are very familiar with the classic arcade gamePac-Man, but the franchise has reinvented itself over the years.
The original game simply requires players to help Pac-Man collect all the dots in a maze without getting caught by the four ghosts chasing him.
Since its initial inception in 1980,Pac-Manhas delved into platformer and sports games, alongside a variety of other genres, even receiving multiple TV shows.
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Pac-Manspinoff also found plenty of success and made the IP even bigger, making it no surpriseSecret Levelpicked it up for a unique adaptation.
An Adam Sandler Pac-Man movie with an 18% Rotten Tomatoes score could be redeemed by the next iteration of the classic video game in the realm of TV.
6Playtime
Secret Level’s PlayStation Episode Looks Set To Feature Some Iconic Names
Playtime is set to feature multiple PlayStation IPs in one singular episode.
As a result, the episode is hard to predict, as are the franchises that will feature, butGod of Waris the biggest one confirmed.
The award-winning third-person action series has become a flagship title for Sony which will likely continue for years to come.
Jin Sakai also features inSecret Level’s trailer, and considering aGhost of Tsushimamovieis in the works, seeing the stunning open-world adventure game come to life in Prime Video’s new show will be a good indicator of its big-screen potential.
