Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. is a famous American entertainment studio known for making some of the greatest movies and TV shows of all time. Over the years, the company has built many franchises that went on to become extremely successful. Some of these franchises became so popular that they even received their own video games.
From The Flintstones to Harry Potter, Warner Bros. has no shortage of popular franchises under its ownership. Many of these IPs became so popular that Warner Bros. decided to bring them into the gaming medium. There have been plenty of great examples over the years, but the best games based on Warner Bros. franchises really set themselves apart.
6 The Lego Movie Videogame
Developed by TT Fusion, The Lego Movie Videogame was released alongside The Lego Movie and followed the same plot. It is an action-adventure game in a Lego-themed setting that makes for some extremely fun gameplay. Players can control various characters ranging from protagonist Emit to the Wizard Gandalf and even The Dark Knight himself.
The gameplay involves using the abilities of the characters and being creative with the Lego pieces of each stage to progress through the story. Aside from fun mechanics, the Lego games are known for their quirky and fun writing and dialogue, which is also the case in this iteration of the Lego franchise. The Lego Movie Videogame has a score of 71 on Metacritic for the PlayStation 4.
5 MultiVersus
MultiVersus is a platform fighter developed by Player First Games and pits characters from many Warner Bros. franchises against one another in an all-out brawl. The game includes characters from many popular franchises, including Adventure Time, Game of Thrones, Looney Tunes, Scooby-Doo, and Rick and Morty.
The game was released as a free-to-play title in 2022 and is available on Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X|S. MultiVersus focuses on 2v2 fights in which players have to knock their opponents off the battle stage. The game takes heavy inspiration from Nintendo's Super Smash Bros. and has a score of 85 on Metacritic for the PlayStation 5.
4 Middle-Earth: Shadow of Mordor
Developed by Monolith Productions Middle-Earth: Shadow of Mordor is an action RPG set in the universe of the famous Lord of the Rings franchise. Released in 2014, Middle-Earth: Shadow of Mordor set itself apart with its unique nemesis system. Each enemy that players encounter and fight will remember the outcome of their previous battle and will respond accordingly in the next meeting. This creates meaningful tension between players and their enemies and can make for an extremely immersive gameplay experience.
Players take control of a Gondorian Ranger named Talion who is possessed by the spirit of the Elf Lord Celebrimbor. Together, they embark on a journey to avenge the deaths of their loved ones. Middle-Earth: Shadow of Mordor has a score of 84 on Metacritic for the PlayStation 4.
3 Injustice 2
Developed by NetherRealm Studios, Injustice 2 is a fighting game that showcases many beloved characters from the DC universe. The game significantly Improves upon 2013's Injustice: Gods Among Us and truly shines as one of the most entertaining fighting games in recent years. It takes inspiration from other fighting games such as the Mortal Kombat series and combines it elegantly with characters from DC Comics.
On top of having great visuals, Injustice 2's combat is also very engaging, with additions like environmental attacks and meters to enhance the gameplay. The game is easy enough for casual players to enjoy and has enough depth to keep competitive players engaged. Injustice 2 has a score of 87 on Metacritic for the PlayStation 4.
2 Mortal Kombat 11
Developed by NetherRealm Studios, Mortal Kombat 11 is the boldest game in the Mortal Kombat franchise and succeeds in taking the series to new heights. The game introduced a complex new fighting system that allows for more strategic gameplay to be executed and retains the over-the-top fatalities that the series is known for.
There is also a new meter system in the game that consists of two separate meters: one for offensive attacks and one for defensive maneuvers. Mortal Kombat 11 rewards players for their patience and precision which makes the game highly enjoyable. The game has a score of 82 on Metacritic for the PlayStation 4.
1 Batman Arkham Knight
Developed by Rocksteady Studios, Batman Arkham Knight is the final entry in the famous Arkham Saga of The Dark Knight and sees Batman go up against the mysterious Arkham Knight. The game has incredible gameplay mechanics which served as inspiration for other superhero games like Marvel's Spider-Man and Gotham Knights.
As well as having a mesmerizing Gotham City for players to explore, the game also gives players access to Batman's famous Batmobile which feels incredible to drive. Even after so many years, the game still holds up great and is a must-play for fans of the Batman franchise. Batman Arkham Knight has a score of 87 on Metacritic for the PlayStation 4.