Every Disney Movie Tie-In Video Game Ranked From WORST To BEST

Every Disney Movie Tie-In Video Game Ranked from Worst to Best Unless you've been living under a rock for the last hundred years, you'll have heard of a little thing called The Walt Disney Company. Formed in the 1920s by its eponymous creator, the company saw great success throughout the early and mid-twentieth century, and when “The Disney Renaissance” began in the late 80s, their movies became a consistent backdrop to modern life. Luckily for us, this renaissance coincided with the rise in pop

ularity and accessibility of video games for the common household. A chance for more marketing, a way to grow their consumer base, and to infiltrate the lives of families to a greater degree all at once; this opportunity was grabbed by the mouse with both hands and lo, the Disney movie tie-in video game was born. But what, exactly, counts as a tie-in? To answer that, we first have to set some rules about what we do or don't consider a Disney movie – especially as the company seems to be steadily

acquiring everything. For our purposes, it must have had a theatrical release – so no straight-to-video or TV movies, and has to have been released under Disney's name, not through one of its subsidiary companies, such as 20th Century Fox or Touchstone Pictures. We will be including Pixar, due to their films commonly being branded as “Disney Pixar”, but we won’t be including anything by Lucasfilm or Marvel Studios – though, if you want a Star Wars or Spiderman list you're in luck as we've ranke

d those already. In short, if it doesn't say “Disney” on the poster, you won't see it here. In order to qualify for this list, a game must be tied to a specific movie, rather than to an entire franchise, and based on that movie – whether that's by following the plot, expanding upon it, or using just part of it. We don't mind which it is; just don’t take the characters and plonk them somewhere unrelated and out of context is all we’re asking. Like usual we're not covering edutainment, mobile, bro

wser, or handheld LCD games, and we’ll also be discounting colouring or photoshop-style scene creators, re-skins of generic titles like pinball or chess, and any game without an official retail or arcade release. No, buying the cereal box it came in doesn't count. We're also not considering re-releases or collections, and ports will be covered in the original game's entry, though drastically different versions won't affect its rank. To determine the rankings, we’ve fed these games into our compl

ex algorithm machine, which takes into account critical review scores, audience reaction, commercial performance, and just a dash of our own opinions. Finally, we're putting a spoiler warning in place for both the movies and games on this list just to be safe – but we're sure that most of you won't need it. With all of that nice and clear, let’s rank ‘em! I'm Ben and I’m Peter from TripleJump, and this is Every Disney Movie Tie-In Video Game Ranked from Worst to Best. #109 - Hannah Montana: The

Movie (2009) PS3, Xbox 360, Wii, DS No, we've not forgotten the rules already. Despite being a Disney Channel creation, Hannah Montana found her way to the silver screen and bagged a spot on this list for her tie-in game - and what a place to claim! Receiving unfavourable reviews from critics and users alike, Hannah Montana: The Movie brings us the worst of both worlds with this mediocre offering. As in the film, the game sees Miley revisit her home town to reconnect with her family and mundane

roots. Ride a horse, flirt with the boy fixing the chicken coop, and undertake tasks for the townsfolk to progress the story and unlock stages for Hannah's performances. Unfortunately, this involves completing minigames of varying quality and a pointless back-and-forth between NPCs that have nothing worthwhile to say. After herding animals into their pens like a particularly awkward human sheepdog, the performances should provide a welcome change, but watching Hannah prance around with minimal i

nteraction really doesn’t give players the excitement they’d be hoping for. The rhythm sections aren't much better either, as the inputs don’t quite match the beat of the songs due to inaccurate timing. The most entertainment to be had here came from rumours that the Wii version could be used to hack the console. This caused a surge in demand for the game on the second-hand market in 2011, but left many would-be scalpers red in the face when said rumours proved to be false. Yeah, this probably c

ould've been a lot better game. #108 - Disney's Mulan (1998) Game Boy Let's get down to business… to be disappointed that this game is far less fun than the film that it’s based on. Oh, and to defeat the Huns as well, I suppose. In the movie, Mulan, the eponymous protagonist is an intelligent heroine who kicks behinds and takes names to honour her family and protect her country. The game, however, showcases none of her character and determination - instead, one of her defining features is bad co

llision detection, and she is capable of little more than basic platforming and throwing rocks. The setting is appropriate, and follows the events of the film once Mulan has joined the army; but with no comedic dragon and posing little challenge for either seasoned or inexperienced players, Disney's Mulan feels as bland as the greyscale it's presented in. Did we mention it was released just two days before the Game Boy Color? Yeah, that was badly timed. I would say the final boss fight is anticl

imactic, but the reality is that the game doesn't build up enough for the climax to be anti. In the movie, Mulan's battle with Shan Yu ends with a well-placed rocket from Mushu; but here, you're on your own – and it's either by luck or perseverance that you knock Shan Yu back into the fireworks that defeat him. Even this explosive ending doesn't help, but that may be because it looks less like a New Year’s display, and more like a couple of sad sparklers in the rain. #107 - The Santa Clause 3: T

he Escape Clause (2006) GBA The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause sees the player controlling a normal person with normal problems alongside their famous alter-ego. Sound familiar? I never thought I’d be comparing Hannah Montana to Father Christmas, but here we are. For the player character, Scott – better known as Santa since the first Santa Clause film – Christmas is the order of the day. Mediocre but serviceable platforming levels are littered with typical wintery baddies to defeat or avoid,

and cookies to collect off the floor. Aside from the stills that summarise the story, there's little that ties the game to the movie, and while the gameplay is okay and the controls are fine, both the level design and enemies lack variety. Jack Frost's plot to depose Scott doesn’t feature until it’s actually carried out - off-screen, of course - and the main contrast between their rule is whether the North Pole is decorated with gingerbread chic, or as an icy shopping centre complete with securi

ty guards. Reclaiming the mantle of Santa doesn’t involve Frost invoking the "escape clause" - you know, the thing that the film is literally about - but instead sees Scott having a snowball fight with his frozen foe. A boss battle isn’t an inappropriate choice for an action platformer, but it's certainly an odd one here. This all combines to make this title feel less like a “Santa Clause” game and more of a “Santa Claus” game. Without the E. [off-mic] This joke only works written down. #106 - A

round the World in 80 Days (2004) GBA With a mix of physical and spoken comedy that works well on screen, Around the World in 80 Days is a fun, albeit mindless watch – perfect for when you want a bit of silliness with the spectacle of Jackie Chan's martial arts buffoonery. Plenty of action-packed fight sequences, the race against time to traverse the globe, and a handily segmented format all sound like elements that would make for a good game, right? Wrong. While it stays true to the plot of the

movie, and levels take cues from the countries visited throughout the trip, this globe-trotting tie-in stumbles behind its already average inspiration. As in the film, the content relies on outdated stereotypes and tropes which include a horde of black-clad ninjas, and a carriage-hopping, cowboy-fighting sequence on a train. The controls were criticised for their unreliability, levels for their predictability, and the audio for its unchanging soundtrack. Enemies have little to distinguish them,

with the same approach and attacks working regardless of what weapon they wield. Gameplay is repetitive, and with no combos or incentive to plan attacks, distracted button-mashing is a legitimate tactic. Especially considering the hard work and finesse that goes into Jackie Chan's expressive fights and the cleverly choreographed escape sequences, the game falls short of its potential; instead of an entertaining adaptation, it’s just a mediocre side-scrolling beat 'em up, and they didn’t even us

e Arnie’s likeness. Around the World in 80 Days? No thanks, I think I'll stay home and play something else. #105 - Walt Disney's Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (2001) Game Boy Color Released to capitalise on the movie coming to DVD, this is the only tie-in video game Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs got. Yes, we know about the cancelled Atari tie-in and no, we’re not counting it - the key part of that sentence is the word “cancelled”. We can’t judge an incomplete game, after all. Aimed at a youn

g audience that wouldn't mind the bland gameplay or short runtime, Walt Disney’s Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs for the Game Boy Color was nonetheless criticised for being a snooze-fest, and not the sort that Sleepy would enjoy. Consisting of simple minigames and short walking sections that most children could complete in their sleep, even on the harder difficulty, the title posed little-to-no challenge. The most intense part of the game is the level in which Snow White must dodge easily avoida

ble bats as she winds through a dark forest maze, and even that wouldn’t qualify as mild peril. But whether catching plates as the dwarfs' domestic home-maker, or collecting diamonds in the mine as one of the descriptively named little guys, the film’s influence is evident throughout the levels, even if its atmosphere is not. However, the classic appeal of hand-drawn illustrations is also absent, with the vintage warmth of the movie lost thanks to the graphical limitations of the handheld. We ca

n’t necessarily be mad at the game for that, but we can be mad at the unforgivable lack of “heigh-hos”. #104 - Wreck-It Ralph (2012) Wii, DS, 3DS We come now to a video game of a movie about video games. Oh boy. We already know how movies based on games generally go – and while Wreck-It Ralph is a surprisingly decent film, this game makes up for that by sucking enough for both of them. Set after the events of the movie, Wreck-It Ralph: The Game focuses on the relationship built between Ralph and

Felix during the film and sees them facing-off against the Cy-Bugs, once again. It’s time for teamwork, but instead of co-op, this means swapping between the duo while the other waits in the UI like a personified alternate weapon set. Any sense of cooperation is lost as the heroes never interact physically and – worst of all – the reason for swapping feels contrived rather than clever. Why can't Ralph crouch? We saw in the film he can sit and slouch so, surely it wouldn't be too much of a stret

ch for him to duck through a low doorway? And why Fix-It Felix can't climb ladders, especially considering that he’s supposedly a handyman, is beyond us. One of the movie’s celebrated points was cameos from established gaming franchises, and while some of the fictional games from the film are featured here as levels, there’s a disappointing lack of nods to real ones. These small pieces of fan service could have brought a much-needed boost of excitement and recognition to this otherwise blandly r

epetitive and linear game. #103 – Frozen: Olaf’s Quest (2013) DS, 3DS Considering just how successful 2013’s Frozen was, you’d expect it to have all manner of video game tie-ins. Platformers that make use of Elsa’s powers to create objects and surfaces, races that test Kristoff’s sled-handling skills, or maybe even puzzles that do, oh I don’t know …something… with the trolls – come on, they’re made to be pushed around and rolled into things – use them! But other than typical mobile games that ar

e unfairly addictive, Frozen: Olaf’s Quest is all we’ve got. The game plonks players into the icy shoes of the most lovable snowman since, well, The Snowman, and if you’re a small child, then you could have a worse introduction to platformers. There are no enemies and it’s impossible to die, so young gamers may quite like the lack of peril, simple controls, and sedate pace. On the other hand, anyone over the age of ten – and even that’s being generous – will probably be bored stiff. While the sn

ow-covered levels could fit into any wintery game, the summer section, with its corresponding optimistic ditty, is a breath of fresh air that’s uniquely Frozen. Though, with that said, it doesn’t make the gameplay any more engaging, but the simplicity feels like less of an issue when you’re swaying and humming along. Naturally, the song will be stuck in your head for days, but when it starts to annoy, you can just smile, and think about what happens to snowmen in summer. [off-mic] They just beco

me happy snowmen, right? #102 - Beauty and the Beast: Roar of the Beast (1993) Mega Drive Released in the same year as another “Beauty and the Beast” game that we’ll get to shortly, Beauty and the Beast: Roar of the Beast is presented entirely from the point of view of Gaston. Just joking, obviously, it centred on the Beast. Whilst controlling said hairy protagonist – again, the Beast, not Gaston - the player is tasked with defending the enchanted rose from invading wildlife, Belle from invading

wildlife, and the castle from invading wildli- oh, er, townsfolk, actually. With his brute strength, wicked claws, and titular roar, the Beast embodies a power fantasy for the boys the game was marketed at – except he's not terribly effective. His attacks feel lacklustre, hit detection is very hit-or-miss – no pun intended – so the combat is frustrating, and even the boss battles don't rise above these problems. Dying repeatedly to bosses and chaff may be a design choice in some games, but not

here. The title was criticised for its unintended extreme difficulty and how inaccessible it was, especially for younger players. Short mini-games periodically interrupt the action, but they feel like they’re from a different game; and a screen stating “Well Done, Beast.” upon completion of a level feels hollow as you know you’ll be dead and back to the beginning again soon enough. At least the final confrontation with Gaston feels appropriately foreboding, set in the rain on the castle's roofto

ps against the backdrop of a sinister, turbulent sky. It’s just a shame that most players didn’t get that far. Well done, game. #101 - Monsters, Inc. Scream Arena (2002) GameCube Oh yeah, here we go, sports time! Does it count as a sport if you're a monster rather than a person? Yes, in our opinion, it does, but if this game makes me turn green or grow hair in… uh, weirder places, I'll be having words with that Mike Wazowski. Picking up directly after events of the first Monsters, Inc. film, Mon

sters, Inc. Scream Arena is based in a facility dedicated to harnessing the power of children's laughter. After all, what's funnier than seeing others getting hit by a ball? In the opinion of our writer, who, as an eleven-year-old, was once hit in the face with a basketball, literally anything. But she didn't make this game, and dodge-ball is a popular past-time among the target demographic, apparently. Players race against time to hit all the targets, hold a specific ball for the longest, and e

ven pelt chickens at opponents as they play through a series of arenas inspired by locations in the film. There’s little here to keep your attention, and the game was criticised for a lack of variety among the arenas, its poor controls, and unintelligent AI. The multiplayer mode can be an acceptable party game for up to four players, but “acceptable” is just about the most generous adjective we can, in good conscience, use to describe it. You'd probably get longer lasting fun from recreating the

game yourselfwithHalloweencostumes ...just make sure the balls are soft if you do. We wouldn’t want any accidents. #100 - Beauty and the Beast: Belle's Quest (1993) Mega Drive With only one entry separating her from her other half, Belle heads up this game just as the Beast did its counterpart. Where Roar of the Beast was action-packed and designed to appeal to boys, Belle's Quest noticeably lacks combat, and was ostensibly marketed towards girls. Because we all know girls don't like fighting,

but do like avoiding bats while lost in spooky forests ...hang on, I'm getting Snow White flashbacks. The minigames feel appropriate and part of the narrative, rather than shoved in for the sake of it; utensil dodging in the kitchen serves as a reminder of the song “Be Our Guest”, and stocking shelves similarly brings to mind Belle's visit to the bookseller at the beginning of the film. While the Beast was too busy fighting to do anything else in his game, Belle stops to talk to the townsfolk, w

hich gives the player far too much reading to do to work out how to progress. Levels that require directional acuity prove tedious, and Belle’s lack of combat ability easily results in frustration when enemies meant to be avoided by either jumping or crouching appear simultaneously. We can't help but feel like this and Roar of the Beast suffered from being separate games. Where Belle's was passive and lacked oomph, the Beast’s was dominated by mindless action. Together, they could have formed a

more rounded experience, but the arbitrary split to appeal to the gendered stereotypes of the time proved detrimental to both titles. #99 - Tron: Maze-A-Tron (1982) Intellivision A movie about being transported inside a computer was an easy choice for tie-in video games, and this entry marks the first – and worst – of the Tron titles. Players take control of Flynn while he's trapped inside the mainframe during the movie. This takes the form of a side-scrolling maze which proves to be a long, ten

se annoyance of managing energy levels, trying not to move off-screen, and avoiding the Recognizers – the red gates – that take a life and return Flynn to the beginning if they catch him. With only three lives, the wandering door frames are a threat to be taken seriously. By the time players reach the boss it's a miracle if they remember how to fight it – assuming they read the instructions in the first place. Oh, who are we kidding? No-one would have gotten that far if they hadn't. It wasn’t un

usual to need the manual in order to complete a game in the 80s, and while the title seems easy at a glance, the twenty five pages of instructions disagree. That's twice as long as manuals that came with other Intellivision games released the same year, and resulted in Tron: Maze-A-Tron being slammed even by fans of complex games. As one critical review noted, the challenge “should come in the gameplay, not in understanding the instructions.” This is one rulebook you definitely don't want to thr

ow out, unless you're getting rid of the game at the same time. In which case, be our guest. Wait, that joke probably should have been at the end of the previous entry. Oh well. #98 - Disney's Dinosaur (2000) Dreamcast, PlayStation, PS2, Game Boy Color, PC If I told you about a game with “dinosaur” in the title, that was based on the movie Dinosaur, you probably wouldn’t immediately come to the conclusion that you spend a good chunk of time playing as a primate. That’s what players got with Disn

ey’s Dinosaur, however, and the reasoning for this is apparently due to the fact that the titular dinosaur was raised by prehistoric lemurs. That makes the choice less odd, but still not a good one. As in the film, players take the dinosaur, Aladar, and his warm-blooded family on a quest to find a new home. Just how many tiny primates are along for the ride depends on which version of the game you're playing, with up to three on the Game Boy Color. The PlayStation version has fewer playable char

acters, but this neatly avoids the issue of them feeling forced and unwieldy. When teamwork is required, these characters are shown interacting on screen rather than just swapping out, which emphasises the themes of responsibility and friendship that are integral to the movie's emotional heart. Sadly, Disney’s Dinosaur’s strengths are overshadowed by it just not being very fun, thanks, in part, to unresponsive controls and bad collision detection that come together to make the experience a real

slog. All the heart in the world can't fix frustrating gameplay – just as Aladar finding a new home won't stop that meteor. Although a mediocre game is arguably less of a tragedy than mass extinction. Only just, though. #97 - Disney's Herbie: Fully Loaded (2005) GBA Herbie, a sentient Volkswagen Beetle who has stolen audience's hearts since 1968, is fully loaded in this tie-in to the 2005 movie. We're not quite sure what he's loaded with, because he has a noticeable lack of personality in the ga

me, but, with this being a racing title, how much personality could we reasonably expect? More than this. Definitely more than this. Stills from the movie pop up between rounds as the Love Bug completes a series of races inspired by the film, in which he has one simple aim: to consistently finish first. Fortunately – or unfortunately, depending on whether or not you like your video games to have an element of challenge – it's not difficult to win. Collect the power-ups to performtricks and get i

nto the lead, and Herbie's happiness will carry him the rest of the way owing to a speed boost given when the car is smiling. The main issue with the game was that the computer-controlled vehicles posed little threat, and were criticised for their lack of racing competency. Additionally, with only 8 similar tracks, players were left with a game that was either short or repetitive. There was also no variation in gameplay – the movie features a demolition derby so it's not like there was nothing f

rom which to draw inspiration, and something like that could have added a little variety and a lot of fun. In short, Disney's Herbie: Fully Loaded leaves about as lasting of an impression as the car’s expressions in the corner of the screen. He’s smiling! I think. #96 - Ratatouille: Food Frenzy (2007) DS Given how well cooking can translate to games, Ratatouille should have produced some tasty titles. While a fair game was cooked up for a tie-in, it's not this one. We'll get to the better one la

ter in the list. Ratatouille: Food Frenzy picks up directly after the movie, using the lingering look out over Parisian rooftops that closes the film as the first scene of the game. It's not quite as picturesque but the intent is there, with an art style reminiscent of the movie's credits, but with tweaks to complexity and colour to make it less artsy and more appealing to a young audience. The game provides a set menu of seven minigames, but commits a sin on par with using the same knife for bo

th raw meat and veg: Food Frenzy reuses minigames from the DS version of Ratatouille released just a handful of months prior. Fans could have been disappointed that there were few new games to play, or they could get together with a friend and play spot the difference. Most ended up in the former camp, and rightfully so. To make matters worse the games aren't even very good. A constantly draining completion bar takes far too long to fill through boring gameplay that requires more concentration t

han it's worth. Furthermore, the touch input requires such precision that it’s enough to hinder the progress of adults, let alone inaccurate children, and just rubs salt in the wound. Ratatouille? More like rat-patootie. Gottem. #95 - Ariel the Little Mermaid (1992) MegaDrive, Game Gear When you think about The Little Mermaid, visions of romance, betrayal, and a singing lobster probably come to mind. This game has none of those things, so we’re sorry to disappoint. Ariel the Little Mermaid takes

inspiration from one particular part of the movie and tasks the player with saving either Ariel or Triton from Ursula's tentacled grasp. Follow a map to traverse the levels and collect the mermaids who have been turned into ugly, wiggly things as you go. Simple, right? ...Yes, actually, which was one of the main criticisms levelled at the game; even on the highest difficulty, critics and players alike were disappointed by the lack of challenge. There’s a choice to play as either the little merm

aid or her mythical father depending on whether players want to sing at enemies or poke them with a fancy stick, but it doesn’t make a difference other than visually. Attacks don't reliably go in the direction they're meant to and the player character is hard to manoeuvre, with a large turning circle that isn't great for swimming between fiddly bits of architecture or around the decks of a sunken ship. The game was too boring for adults, but the aforementioned faults, alongside enemies with homi

ng attacks and others that respawn, make the game too unwieldy for younger players who could have otherwise enjoyed it. Without a clear audience, this game is best left on the shelf – or in Ariel's cave of whatsits and thingamabobs. Maybe she could use the cartridge as a coaster. #94 - Big Hero 6: Battle in the Bay (2014) DS, 3DS We know what you're thinking – “But Ben! The Big Hero 6 comics are Marvel, so isn't this a Marvel movie?” Well spotted, but no. The film was not made by Marvel Studios,

but was produced by Walt Disney Animation Studios and received Disney – not Marvel – branding. Now that we've addressed the elephant in the room, we can move on to the robots on the streets. Set after the movie, Big Hero 6: Battle in the Bay sees the newly-formed superhero team protecting the fictional city of San Fransokyo from super-sized fighter bots. Gone are the small but vicious machines that wouldn't seem out of place on British TV, and in their place are larger, less effective ones. An

appearance from the fights' ringleader and previous champion suggests they're meant to be both bigger, and better than before; it's just a shame that didn’t translate to the gameplay. Only four of the six heroes are playable, with the other two contributing special abilities activated from the UI. Bad luck if your favourite's now just a button. Bad luck if you have a favourite at all, really – despite being functionally the same and equally powerful, the player is given no choice of who to contr

ol as the heroes are assigned to specific levels. As the last ever game released for the DS, we would love to say the handheld went out fighting – but this game wouldn't even last one round against a regular-sized fighter bot. #93 - Oliver & Company (1989) Atari ST, Amiga, MS-DOS For those unfamiliar with Oliver & Company, it’s effectively identical to Charles Dickens’ original work. Just replace the boy with a kitten, the street-wise children with dogs, and the homeless criminal Fagin …with a h

omeless criminal named Fagin. It’s fine, he can grow plenty of hair on his own without having a feline or canine counterpart. The game follows the plot of the film, with players controlling the abandoned kitten, Oliver, to collect discarded hot dogs on the streets of New York and catch dog biscuits thrown by disembodied hands – never mind that he's a cat – as he navigates this hard knock life. Wait, that’s the wrong orphan. The main complaints levelled at the title were that the controls were sl

uggish and much of the atmosphere of the film was lost. With no music beyond the title screen, the fantastic soundtrack featuring songs by Huey Lewis, Billy Joel, and Bette Midler that brought the movie to life in a very 80s way is entirely absent. The mean city streets don't feel as threatening or hopeless when they’re reduced to collecting items against a cheerfully yellow background, and the gut-wrenching selfishness of Fagin trying to wreck Oliver's happy adoption becomes no more than a leng

thy loop of preventing various acts of vandalism in Oliver’s new home. Oliver & Company ultimately felt unsophisticated and repetitive, and while we’d happily keep the cat, we’ll pass on second helpings of the game. #92 - Return to Oz (1986) Commodore 64, ZX Spectrum, Amstrad CPC The movie Return to Oz is an eerie, dark fantasy adventure that feels a little like what you'd get if you filtered The Wizard of Oz through Tim Burton's brain, added several helpings of creepy 80s claymation, and served

it in a jack o'lantern; a mixture sure to delight and disturb in equal measure. Neil Gaiman reviewed it as “one of the very best fantasy films I’ve ever seen;” and whilst we don't know if he's played the tie-in video game, it's unlikely he'd be as full of praise for the title as he was for its inspiration. Return to Oz looks less terrifying than the movie with its bright colours and simple images, but it follows the plot faithfully. While criticised for its comparative lack of atmosphere, it re

tains the movie's sinister tone and doesn’t gloss over the less child-friendly parts. The gameplay and controls are extremely simple, but navigation of the story requires familiarity with the film. Even when limited to the actions at the bottom of the screen, it's practically impenetrable if you don't know the movie well - unless of course you don't mind a lot of trial and error when speaking to characters, collecting clues, and combining items. Most people would probably give up before thinking

of using a chicken to escape a throne room. I know I would, but I don’t need a pair of ruby slippers to return to reality; the console’s power button will suffice. Problem solved. #91 - Tron: Solar Sailer (1982) Intellivision Given that this game is also set during the movie, Tron, it's unsurprising that Tron: Solar Sailer – yes, that is the intended spelling – has the same objectives as the last Tron game on this list; to navigate the mainframe and destroy the Master Control Program. The playe

r pilots the Solar Sailer; a fast transport vehicle that flies along beams of data. Players glide through zones of the computer via these routes, trying not to go too far off course when switching tracks to top up the constantly draining energy. Reach the second phase, and an 8-digit binary code is entered by catching 1s and 0s on screen. The code is only given once though, so you'll either need to write it down or hope that your short-term memory is up to snuff. This is the main problem with So

lar Sailer; the lack of on-screen direction easily results in confusion. The game uses the Intellivoice module – an adapter for the Intellivision console that enables voice synthesis – to relay important information. A distinctly robotic voice gives out codes to progress the game, updates on your energy level and sector location, and tells you when you're under attack. It must have felt quite futuristic at the time, and as one of only five games that used the Intellivoice, it certainly would hav

e stood out ...except hardly anyone bought the module, so it had very few people to stand out to. Maybe that was for the best. #90 - Beauty and the Beast (1994) NES, SNES This game feels like someone looked at Roar of the Beast and decided they could improve upon it. And they did! …but not by much. Rather than defending his castle against invading wildlife the Beast is left to prowl around it, swatting spiders and crawling up curtains until Belle arrives; then it's business as usual murdering wo

lves in the snow. The platforming is somewhat interesting, and time in the library makes a nice change from the dreary dungeon décor seen in the other levels - but it's not all good news. Beauty and the Beast features several unexplained mechanics, such as roaring to make platforms move, that can leave a player stuck for hours as they look for an alternate route, simply because the game hasn’t taken the time to tell them that this is something they can do. Why would roaring at a platform make it

move? I know the castle's enchanted, but I don't remember the floors skittering about when the Beast got shouty in the movie! Following the pattern set by the movie's other tie-in games, there's a congratulatory screen upon beating a level, but instead of feeling patronising, the “Well Done, Dear” seems appropriate coming from the motherly Mrs Potts. Okay, so it still feels patronising, but in the fond way you tolerate from an older relative. Just smile and nod; she'll be asleep in the cupboard

soon. Mrs Potts, I mean – but if your mum wants to sleep in the cupboard too that's her business. #89 - Pirates of the Caribbean: The Legend of Jack Sparrow (2006) PS2, PC Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl was a film that revitalised the pirate genre, and as the most captivating of its characters was Johnny Depp’s eyeliner-loving scallywag, it’s little wonder that Jack Sparrow is the focus of this tie-in. Set two days after the movie concludes, this third-person hack-and-sl

ash has Jack retelling things in his own way. His unique perspective on events and characteristic flirtation with the truth sees him present where he actually wasn't, and bringing others along for a ride, so we see Jack helping Elizabeth to fend off the cursed crew of the Black Pearl in her bedroom, and sack Nassau port with her by his side. Destructible parts of the environment give options to defeat enemies other than just beating them to a pulp, occasional minigames break up the violence with

out taking players out of the action, and a friend can drop in for local co-op. No friend? No problem! The AI controlled character can stand around staring into space, get stuck on terrain, and block your path, just like a real friend would. While players and critics were divided in their opinion, these tales entertained fans of the movie and led to the game having a fair user reception. Johnny Depp's reprisal of the swaggering seafarer doubtlessly carried the game further than it would have gon

e without him, as despite his colourful character, The Legend of Jack Sparrow saw hefty criticism for its many flaws. Sorry Jack, not even sea turtles can save you from this game ...oh. Maybe they can. #88 - Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl (2003) GBA Another Pirates game so soon? As you can probably guess, this one isn't much better than the last. Despite having the same name as the film, Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl acts as a prequel to it, and f

ollows a much younger Jack Sparrow – with only a passing resemblance to Johnny Depp and the wrong colour bandana – after the mutiny that supplanted him as captain of the titular ship. Beginning in true pirate fashion with a walk of the plank, the narrative follows Jack’s escape from being marooned on a small island then through his adventures across the Caribbean. But these aren't his famous escapades; instead, the player is treated to simple fetch quests for nondescript NPCs and unremarkable tr

easure hunts to pad out the runtime. The game's difficulty – or rather, the lack of it – was criticised for making the fights feel trivial, with even late-game enemies downed in a couple of hits. Confusingly, the game ends with Jack returning the cursed treasure to the Isla de Muertaand slaying Barbossa. Maybe we can chalk this up to Jack's fanciful storytelling, as it wouldn't be out of character for him to completely fabricate something like that. Who needs accuracy when you have infamy, eh? #

87 - Basil the Great Mouse Detective (1987) Atari 8-bit, Commodore 64, ZX Spectrum, Amstrad CPC Styled after the fictional detective, Sherlock Holmes, Basil the mouse shares both his Baker Street home and penchant for solving mysteries with Arthur Conan Doyle’s legendary hero. The premise of the game is that Basil’s nemesis – the criminal mastermind, Professor Ratigan – has kidnapped Basil’s own Watson, Dr Dawson. In keeping with the Holmesian inspiration, Basil the Great Mouse Detective draws f

rom the movie to create a new, thematically appropriate adventure with the same setting and characters, rather than follow its plot directly. Simple platforming and enemy avoidance form the bulk of the game, while searching for clues about Dr Dawson’s whereabouts and scoffing dairy products break things up a bit. This isn't just a quirk of the mouse; bumping into enemies runs down Basil's energy bar, which a snack of cheese restores. Despite playing as the titular detective, more time is spent t

raversing the levels than solving mysteries. While the maze of rooms may require a bit of map reading, determining clues' legitimacy consists of reading how many are correct in the UI – and so hardly any deduction is required from the player. The title drew criticism for its lacklustre platforming, and poor controls that rendered one of the game's key mechanics impractical: Mousetraps could be used to incapacitate Ratigan's goons, but players often failed to place them as intended or set them do

wn accidentally, which resulted in wasted traps and frustrated players. The only real puzzle here comes in trying to work out what the heck the devs were thinking. Basil would be so disappointed. #86 - Monsters, Inc. (2001) PS2, Game Boy Color, GBA This entry sees us return to the Monsters, Inc. factory, but with the movie as the focus rather than ballgames. Of the three versions of the game that were released, the one for the Game Boy Color follows the plot of the film most faithfully. A normal

working day avoiding toys and scaring children as Sulley and collecting paperwork as Mike, takes a sharp turn when toddler, Boo, is unleashed on Monstropolis. Safely return Boo to the Scare Factory, go on an enforced holiday to the Himalayas, then battle Randall – complete with the hanging doorchase sequence – to save her. If an extra dimension is preferred, the PS2 version is similarly focussed on the story, but was heavily criticised for its uncooperative camera. The release for the GBA offer

s something slightly different with its less story and more objective-driven plot. Randall has shredded Boo's door and scattered the pieces throughout the game, and it's the player's job, as Sulley, to collect and reassemble them. A jigsaw minigame to do so is thematic and appropriate, but is also incredibly simple, and the game doesn't end after defeating Randall but instead repeats with a different monster in his place. Despite an admirable adherence to the events of the movie, the Monsters, I

nc. games proved to be little more than a selection of mediocre platformers that drew criticism for their lack of complexity, repetitive gameplay, and over-reliance on the licence to carry them. #85 - Disney Planes: Fire & Rescue (2014) Wii,3DS, Wii U We come now to a game based on a not great Disney film that’s a spin-off from one of Pixar’s least good franchises. Off to a good start already. The story focuses on Dusty the plane, famous crop-duster turned racer, who seeks a new career path as a

firefighter after an incident of accidental arson. The game begins with Dusty's training but this isn't just a quick tutorial. He didn't earn his certification in the movie from a quick zip around the park, after all – firefighting requires serious commitment, to the tune of 30 training missions. That said, these missions are optional – but skipping them cuts out about half of the game as while the main missions are longer and more involved, there are only 12 of them. Surprisingly, this wasn't

really criticised. Most reviewers saw no issue with the title's length as the controls were stiff and unintuitive, and the gameplay was deemed so boring that players would quit before reaching the end anyway. Search and rescue is less exciting when it comes down to just badly flying back and forth over unchanging landscapes, looking for something that's easy to miss. Occasionally players take a ride in another airborne vehicle to complete different tasks, which brought a little variety; while Du

sty is a competent plane, he can't turn into a helicopter to pick up stranded deer. Yes, that’s a tractor. No, it's not explained why the tractors are called deer. If players weren't familiar with the film, or didn't think to Google it, this could have seen them scouring the landscape for Bambi in vain, rather than for little green John Deere puns. #84 - Sorcerer's Apprentice (1983) Atari 2600 Often hailed as one of the best animated films of all time, Fantasia gave audiences dancing mushrooms,

ballerina hippopotami, and Mickey Mouse's disastrous experience as the Sorcerer's Apprentice. As much a celebration of classical music as it is an animated film, the beautiful visuals and famous compositions combined to create a stunning experience for moviegoers. It's Mickey’s fraught encounter with enchanted brooms that's the theme for the game – which you could probably guess from the title. Beginning during Mickey's dream of conducting the cosmos, the player must collect falling stars and sh

oot comets. Each star caught translates to a bucket to aid the bailing in the second phase; each comet left flying becomes a broom to work against Mickey. Fail badly and there's just too much water, too many brooms, and not enough buckets to save the Sorcerer's abode when you get to it, even with the ability to intercept the brooms as they march down the stairs. Considering that the Sorcerer saves Mickey in the film, it's more accurate to lose the game than it is to win – but that knowledge does

n't make losing fun. While the graphics and use of a few notes from Paul Dukas’ symphonic poem were praised, the game was slammed for being repetitive, tedious, and incapable of retaining the player's attention. Mickey went to sleep instead of dealing with the similarly monotonous task of filling the well; we couldn't blame him if he chose a nap over this, too. #83 - Atlantis the Lost Empire: Trial by Fire (2001) PC Atlantis: The Lost Empire was Disney's first foray into sci-fi, however it faile

d to perform as expected when released, and lost out on the top spot in theatres to Lara Croft: Tomb Raider – which probably says everything about it more succinctly than we could. Atlantis the Lost Empire: Trial by Fire is a first-person shooter that begins 13 years before the movie, and sees players attempting to retrieve a map given to the protagonist at the beginning of the film. This part of the game was distributed as a self-contained prequel to the movie under the title Atlantis the Lost

Empire: Search for the Journal, and could be found in several places, including Kellogg's cereal and select copies of The Emperor's New Groove on DVD. The rest of the game follows the plot of the movie, from the attack on the adventurers' ship by a mechanical leviathan – which isn't seen, but players get to shoot its apparent spawn from an escape pod – to the threat of volcanic activity. While the premise sounded promising with puzzles to solve and crystals to collect while beset by enemies, a s

hooter was thought an odd choice for a film that featured very little violence. The title saw criticism for the lack of cohesion between the levels, with the story and objectives explained in screens of text between them. The graphics were sub-par, the controls awkward, and the game as a whole failed to build any sense of atmosphere or immersion. As Atlantis is famously underwater, that last fault is particularly unfortunate. #82 - Fantasia (1991) Mega Drive In 1991, Fantasia: The Movie was comp

letely restored for its 50th anniversary and came to home video for the first time, introducing a new generation to the musical masterpiece. After the successful release, and the popularity of Castle of Illusion Starring Mickey Mouse the year before, gamers and families alike were ready for more Mickey. They got it – but only for 100 daysas the game was recalled. While there is speculation about the reason behind it, with explanations ranging from an incorrectly granted licence to Roy Disney, ne

phew of Walt, kicking up a stink because his uncle didn’t want any adaptations of Fantasia, the outcome was the same; the game was removed from sale, and only an estimated 5000 copies survived. The game is set within the dreams of the sorcerer's apprentice. Beginning with a jaunt through his master's abode, players control Mickey through platforming levels inspired by the film. Make it to the end to be rewarded with the demonic climax of “Night on Bald Mountain”, complete with dancing imps and s

pooky faces – at least, we think they're meant to be dancing. The game looked fantastic, with gorgeous graphics that recalled the scenes they represented, and the music was a recognisable translation of the orchestral originals. Gameplay obviously took its lead from Castle of Illusion, and was standard fare for an action platformer – except where that game delivered greatness, Fantasia delivered frustration. Development was rushed to get the game on shelves before Christmas, and it was released

before it was ready, which resulted in unpolished gameplay, terrible controls, and a lot of upset among those who managed to score a copy. #81 - The Jungle Book Groove Party (2000) PlayStation, PC The Jungle Book Groove Party – or The Jungle Book Rhythm N'Groove if you wanna get North American about this – is a musical rhythm game designed to get players up and active on their dance mat, and features iconic tracks such as “The Bare Necessities” and “I Wan'na Be Like You”. Despite being a collect

ion of tunes, the game follows the plot of the movie surprisingly well and the new songs made specifically for the title are in keeping with the story; a dancing introduction to the girl from the Man-Village in particular wouldn't feel out of place in the film. The quantity of new tunes was criticised, however, as they were used instead of – rather than alongside – all but two of the movie's songs, and had the vultures sounding more like Madness than The Beatles. The length of the game also let

s it down for anyone with an attention span longer than a young child, with only nine songs in the main game, and an extra unlockable cover version of “I Wan'na Be Like You”, bringing the grand total up to a pitiful ten. While the “crazy” difficulty unlocked after completing the game on expert is unlikely to pose a challenge to Dance Dance Revolution aficionados, the easier difficulties are suitable for younger children who just want to sing along and stamp their feet. Make sure they haven’t got

any socks on though; you want them to be King of the Swingers, not King of the A&E Department. #80 - The Wild (2006) GBA As a side-scrolling platformer based on the film of the same name, The Wild follows the tale of a group of animals from the Central Park Zoo. Stills from the movie provide context between levels while said animals recount their rescue of a young lion after his accidental escape. Levels are separated between ones designed for the escaped lion's father, Samson, and others for B

enny the friendly squirrel. This enabled the game to feature different styles of platforming, with levels full of climbing and swinging for Benny, and combat for Samson. Benny's hardly helpless though, as he's proficient at throwing nuts at birds – burying them in the ground like a normal squirrel wouldn't be as effective, after all. The levels are themed around locations from the film, with sections of the game based in both New York and Africa. Boss battles represent pivotal moments such as Sa

mson's fight with the vultures and the final showdown against the wildebeests' leader – but both failed to impress. Despite suffering from unresponsive controls and awkward timings, and the main criticism levelled at The Wild was that story mode could not be played through in one go. Instead, the completed levels had to be replayed in “solo mode”, with certain objectives achieved within a time limit before the next story mode level unlocked. This artificially extended length brought nothing to t

he experience that wasn't already there – and made what was there feel worse. Like regurgitating your starter so you can enjoy it again before the next course. Lovely. #79 - The Lion King: Simba's Mighty Adventure (2000) PlayStation, Game Boy Color We move now from the lions of New York to those of Pride Rock, with a game that acts as a biography of its titular big cat. The Lion King: Simba's Mighty Adventure follows Simba through the events of The Lion King and its direct-to-video sequel, with

more than half of the game devoted to the original film. Recognisable events are depicted through the platforming levels that comprise the game, from Simba’s flight from the tensestampede that prompted his self-imposed exile, to protecting his own cub once he rules from Pride Rock. Stills from the movies form the loading screens, and the PlayStation version features clips from the films between levels. The two versions of the game play similarly, but there are instances where the PlayStation ver

sion is more nuanced – such as during the fight with Scar. That said, it's not hard to be more complex than just pushing Scar back off a platform. Timon and Pumbaa provide short diversions from the plot through minigames that require players to do things like catch bugs or sit on Timon – but if standing downwind of the warthog is as terrible as the duo’s ditty suggests, we wonder if it would have been kinder just to hit said meerkat with a mallet like in traditional whack-a-mole games. While dee

med suitable for the kids that were its target audience, the title nonetheless was criticised for its “cookie-cutter” format and lack of complexity, as well as the fact that it had little to offer past the first playthrough – even for the young and inexperienced. But, hey, Hakuna Matata, right? #78 - Adventures of Tron (1982) Atari 2600 We're back inside the computer for another Tron tie-in, and players actually get to control Tron rather than Flynn this time. Adventures of Tron – or Adventures

On GX-12in Europe – was apparently intended to be an Atari version of Maze-A-Tron but ended up being so different that it was given its own release. Lacking the worrying complexity of its supposed inspiration, this game's manual is an easily memorised 6 pages long – thank Tron for that. Laid out as a set of four floors with elevators between them, the main objective is to collect floating bits – that's not us being flippant, that's what they're actually called – while avoiding tanks, recognizers

, and bugs that descend the floors, cross the screen in Tron's path, and in the case of the tanks, attack him. Collect all the floating bits, and the game is won, then jump into the beam in the centre of the screen so a points bonus is added to the score, and the game starts anew at a higher difficulty. While the title had no glaring faults, reviews were hardly full of praise. The accuracy required to avoid enemies was a common cause for frustration, as was the limit of four lives; but the main

criticism levelled at the game was that while the first levels were easy, it became too difficult too quickly as the player progressed. When faced with more numerous and faster moving enemies, most players found the game maddening rather than enjoyable. #77 - Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End (2007) PS2, PSP, Xbox 360, Wii, DS, PC As Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest had no tie-in game on consoles, releasing one for At World's End seems peculiar at first glance. While named after

the third movie, the game encompasses the events of both films as to do otherwise would have thrust players into the middle of the story with no context. The expected cast of Jack, Will, and Elizabeth, plus the not-so-expected Barbossa, are controlled through relevant parts of the story. There's none of Jack's embellished tales to put anyone out of time or place in this game, so players follow the plot to reconvene the Pirate Court and tackle the threat posed by Davy Jones. The levels, set in e

xpanded locations from the films, have objectives to complete which break up the hack-and-slash gameplay, and boss fights take the form of duels, which sets them apart from the – often literally – unwashed masses of minor enemies. While the combat in general was found wanting, and Jackanisms – quick time events given a fancy name with drunken flair – were criticised for slow input response, the duels were praised for the variation in swordplay ...until players realised they just needed to repeat

the same few moves over and over and got bored. At World’s End looked great, and the voice acting delivered by sound-alikes of the movies' cast was fantastic; but that wasn't enough to patch the holes blown by the game's faults. Perhaps Davy Jones will come for this game, next. #76 - Finding Nemo (2003) PS2, GBA, GameCube, PC I think it's safe to say that not many child-friendly films are inspired by a trip to the dentist, but Finding Nemo is one that is. Since it was the highest-grossing compu

ter animated film ever until Despicable Me 2 snatched the crown from the clownfish 10 years later, it was inevitable that the game wasn’t going to live up to its movie counterpart. This tie-in is primarily an action-adventure themed around events in the film, and contains scenes from the movie between the levels to tie it all together and tell the story. The problem of a blocked path can be solved by depositing a pearl in a clam's jaws as Nemo, Marlin gets to chase Dory through coloured rings, a

nd players are treated to tried and true minigames of sliding puzzles and memory tiles with the forgetful fish. In hindsight, she probably wasn't the best choice for that. Critics generally applauded the effort of the developers to create a game for children that wasn't overly simplistic or boring for anyone outside the intended audience – except for the PC version, which was a simple point-and-click that was drastically different to its console counterparts. Unfortunately, the title suffered fr

om a lack of variety in gameplay, and frustrated players with framerate issues and long load times. A wait that was commonly over 3 minutes on the GameCube tested even the most patient player, actively disengaging the small children who were the game’s only fans. As such, those poor kiddos were left treading water when all they wanted was to just keep swimming. #75 - A Bug's Life (1998) PlayStation, N64, Game Boy Color, PC Based on the film of the same name that was the subject of a feud between

Disney and Dreamworks, the tie-in to A Bug's Life is an action platformer that follows Flik, a misfit ant, through the plot of the movie. Key elements of the plot, along with the player's objectives, are communicated through annotated stills from the film, with the PlayStation version also featuring clips. Levels have the player collecting seeds and pelting enemies with berries as they take Flik through locations and events that moviegoers will be familiar with. Puzzle-solving skills are requir

ed in some places in order to progress, as players must plantseeds that grow into sturdy shoots and bouncy mushrooms to aid with platforming. Some of the environments are unimpressive – the cardboard city in particular is more of a ghost town than major metropolis, and lacks the glowing lights and bustling environment of its movie counterpart – whilst others are faithfully recreated. The giant raindrops and urgent music give the final boss fight an appropriate sense of weight and urgency, and Ho

pper is defeated in a way that aligns with the movie without robbing the player of their sense of victory. While the game was praised for its appearance and accurate adaptation of the movie, the sluggish controls coupled with framerate issues, graphical glitches, and an uncooperative camera overshadowed the game's positives in reviews. The Game Boy Color edition lacked the puzzle-solving elements present on the other versions, and so most critics considered it a lesser offering. #74 - The Chroni

cles of Narnia: Prince Caspian (2008) PS2, PS3, Xbox 360, Wii, DS, PC As the lesser-known sequel to The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian is set either one or 1300 years after the first film, depending where you're from. The game portrays the events leading up to and including the eponymous prince's call for aid from royalty of the past – better known to audiences as the children who enjoyed the prior wardrobe-based shenanigans. Different characters and f

antastical creatures from the movie are playable, and on-screen party members can be swapped between at any time to make use of each of their capabilities. Smash around and ride giants as a minotaur, squeeze through tiny spaces as a mouse, cut down enemies with debonair flair as Prince Caspian himself – and play as the children sometimes, it's not completely avoidable. Critics celebrated the spectacle of the large-scalebattles that ran smoothly with little to no drop in framerate or responsivene

ss, and that many of the cast reprised their roles; but by-and-large the game saw more criticism than praise. Simplistic gameplay, a slow-paced narrative, and inaccurate aim in combat and when solving puzzles raised the most ire. The DS version sat apart from the others due to its RPG-esqueencounters and turn-based combat, rather than following the action-adventure format of the consoles. Prince Caspian was the last game developed by Traveller's Tales that wasn't a Lego title, and the connection

is evident in the gameplay – maybe this title would have performed better if it had been a Lego game, instead. #73 - Enchanted (2007) DS Whilst being transported into a Disney movie may be a fantasy of many children, the opposite happens in Enchanted. Stereotypical princess-to-be, Giselle, is thrust into the real world, and learns a few things along the way – marrying a man you've just met seems less appealing once you discover the concept of dating. The tie-in game follows the plot of the film

and takes place in both Giselle's homeland of Andalasia, and New York. The three playable characters have significantly different gameplay, with set levels for each; Giselle is paired with exploration and collection quests, Edward with action-focussed sequences and turn-based boss fights, and platforming levels are Pip's domain …but everyone gets minigames. While the title was praised for its age-appropriate theme, controls, and difficulty, some of the minigames were criticised as awkward and t

edious – particularly Pip's boss battles. Yes, you heard right, the chipmunk had boss fights. Additionally, the lack of choice about which levels to play – or replay – was criticised because of how vastly different they were. If a player loved the sedate exploration but didn't enjoy combat, they needed a friend or family member to get them to the next section. You could say that this encouraged cooperation, but really it just caused frustration that could have easily been solved by a level selec

t unlocked after completion of the game, so instead of inspiring camaraderie, the title just left players feeling disenchanted. #72 - Cinderella: Magical Dreams (2005) GBA Inspired by Charles Perrault'sfairy tale, this wondrous story of a downtrodden maid-turned-princess is one of Disney's classics, and boosted the company's popularity after World War Two. Cinderella shows the titular woman's rise in spite of the evil machinations of her step-family, and Cinderella: Magical Dreams was produced t

o coincide with the movie's release on DVD. With clips interspersed between levels, players take Cinderella and friends through familiar parts of the film. Whether that's simple platforming as Cinderella to feed farmyard animals without stepping on chickens or newborn lambs, or scaling a wall of haberdashery supplies as Jaq and Gus, the levels are thematic and fit well with the story. Boss fights with Lucifer see the mice peltingbuttons at the feline menace, and a sequence of minigames has the p

layer transforming the mundane into the magical as the Fairy Godmother – but not to the tune of Bibbidi-Bobbidi-Boo. The title's adherence to the plot of the movie was recognised by critics, the graphics met expectations, and the gameplay was deemed appropriate for a young age group. It was, however, criticised for its short length, bad collision detection, and potential to bore its intended audience. Cinderella's chores were repetitive, well, chores, and the game lacked peril throughout. Even h

er race home after the ball was more of an evening stroll despite the constantly scrolling screen, and the spooky forest failed to add a sense of impending doom. By the way, if anyone at home has been drinking every time we’ve mentioned a spooky forest, I suggest you stop now. We don’t want to be responsible for anyone getting alcohol poisoning. #71 - High School Musical 3: Senior Year Dance! (2008) PS2, Xbox 360, Wii, DS, PC While the first two High School Musical films were Disney Channel crea

tions, the third had an increased budget and theatrical release due to the series' popularity. It was praised by audiences and critics alike and achieved the highest-grossing opening weekend for a musical film up to that point. As with most games in this genre, High School Musical 3: Senior Year Dance! places the focus on the songs rather than the story, but keeps each within its movie environment. Players have the chance to dance through the tunes from all three films, and can choose which char

acter to control. There's even the option to create their own Wildcat – meaning a student of East High, you can't play as an actual cat. Gameplay consists of stamping on a dance mat if you’re the owner of a PS2 or Xbox 360, or swinging your arms around if you prefer to play your games on the Wii. The PC version let players' fingers do all the work by tapping the arrow keys in a way that only Thing from the Addams Family would consider dancing; and the DS, confusingly, saw players circling the st

ylus around a face rather than engaging in rhythm-based movement. Senior Year Dance! was praised for the accurate representation of the movies' performances, and control schemes that both made sense and worked; but the game included many ballads unsuited to dancing, which eclipsed the positives as it left players feeling bored. Maybe if the game had let players be a cat, the slow dances would have been a bit more interesting. #70 - Tron: Evolution (2010) PS3, PSP, Xbox 360, Wii, DS, PC In a step

away from the previous titles on this list, Tron: Evolution is tied to the 2010 sequel rather than the original Tron film. Acting as a prequel, this game sets the stage for Tron: Legacy and introduces players to the characters of CluandQuorra. Players take control of the security program, Anon, a thankfully silent protagonist – we dread to think what expletive-ridden tirades they'd go on if not with a name like that. His purpose: to investigate infighting within the computerised world, and take

out viruses along the way through fast-paced acrobatic combat. Levels feature plenty of parkour, vehicular racing with a luminous trail, and a good ol' time blasting recognizers from a tank. The online multiplayer mode offers PVP classics like capture the flag and solo or team deathmatches, with the ability to connect with up to 9 other players. The PSP, DS, and Wii versions – the latter of which has the subtitle Battle Grids – are collections of minigames similar in theme to the console versio

n, but with an emphasis on multiplayer and co-op. Tron: Evolution was praised for its movie-accurate visuals, sound design, and atmosphere, and for the fact that the multiplayer was actually fun – albeit dependent on the quality of the other players. As for its downsides, the game saw criticism for its simple and boring combat, the short length of the single-player story, and that the majority of multiplayer maps were only available through purchased DLC. At least it wasn't all of them I suppose

, but still. #69 - Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest (2006) PSP, GBA, DS The movie of Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest had no tie-in for home consoles, but it did have this game for handhelds. In Dead Man's Chest players control – you guessed it – Jack Sparrow through slashing and smashing action that follows the plot of the movie. The usual trio is rounded out with Will and Elizabeth on the DS which gives players the opportunity, as said heroine, to skip the stealth from the

film and instead cut a suitably piratical swath through Port Royal in her wedding dress. She doesn't even get it dirty – maybe she could give us some tips to help us save on our laundry bills. While the PSP and DS versions are third-person brawlers with the occasional puzzle or minigame, the GBA sails in a slightly different direction as an action-platformer that also features nautical exploration and ship-to-ship combat as part of the main story. The PSP offers naval warfare in a PVP mode, whil

st the DS skips the ships entirely. Dead Man's Chest was praised for its runtime on the PSP and DS, and all versions were considered moderately fun. The combat, however, negatively impacted the game's reception as it only required button mashing on the DS, was too easy on the GBA, and the button prompt system on the PSP left Jack unavoidably open to attack when faced with several enemies at a time. As the title was primarily a beat-em-up, these faults were glaring – and if a pirate can't fight,

how good of a pirate are they really? #68 - Bolt (2008) PS2, PS3, Xbox 360, Wii, DS, PC The titular Bolt is a crime fighting, super-powered canine with a sonic bark – or rather, he thinks he is. The movie centres around his discovery that he does not in fact have super powers, and that they were instead all special effects for a TV show. The tie-in game takes the idea of said TV show and runs with it, with the game's story taking place inside the televised universe as Rhino – the hamster and sup

erfan that Bolt meets in the movie – binge watches it on DVD. The game is, essentially, the show; players take Bolt, complete with superpowers, and his owner Penny, complete with her wheely-bar-thing, through daring escapades to save her father from the moustache-twirlingly evil, Dr. Calisto. While Bolt zips between enemies in stages focussed on melee combat, Penny takes out the odd enemy but mostly wields her wheel-bar to complete platforming sections. Hacking minigames break up the main levels

and provide something completely different in the form of a bit of multidirectional shooting, which represents the computer fighting against the intrusion. The use of the TV show to create a game of espionage and adventure rather than just following the plot of the film was praised by critics, as was the game's appearance and appropriate difficulty for its target audience. However, both reviewers and players found Penny’s stealth mechanics unnecessary, and Bolt's combat repetitive and tedious –

minor goons had too much health, so every fight was a slug-fest that dragged on well past its welcome. #67 - Disney Planes (2013) Wii, Wii U, DS, 3DS, PC We've already covered one game featuring the colourful aircraft, but now we've got one based on the original Planes movie rather than its sequel. With four different modes of play, Disney Planes offers more than just a flight through the plot of the film. Story mode, however, does just that, with players piloting the protagonist, Dusty Crophop

per, and various other aircraft through the movie's race around the globe. “BalloonMode” unsurprisingly features poppable balloons, and the racing mode sees players flying their aircraft of choice through generic but Planes-appropriate courses. Despite there being multiple opponents, the game only supports local co-op for two players, and the handheld has no multiplayer at all. “Free Flight” lets the player enjoy just riding the wind and exploring the game's locations, whilst grabbing the occasi

onal collectable, but is replaced on the handheld by a challenge mode. This is made up of shooting targets, performing stunts, and everything else you can do with an aeroplane that doesn't fit into race mode. Before you ask, no, joining the mile-high-club isn't there – this is a kid's game, not one from a dark corner of steam. Overall, Disney Planes was received better by players than critics, but neither adored it. Responsive controls meant that the planes handled well, and the different modes

were appreciated; but the title was considered too easy, and was slammed for its mediocre to non-existent multiplayer despite featuring races and challenges that would have been a perfect fit. #66 - Tarzan: Freeride (2001) PS2, GameCube Everyone's secondfavourite ape-raised vine-swinger, Tarzan, is the star of this tie-in to the 1999 animated movie that bears his his name. Tarzan: Freeride – or Tarzan: Untamed if you wanna get North American about this – is set after the events of the film and a

cts as a sequel to it. British explorers threaten the jungle once again, and Tarzan must protect its inhabitants by taking part in extreme sports. He lets some baby gorillas out of cages too, but as an action-platformer the focus is on Tarzan's athletic capabilities. Run and climb, swing and slide, surf, water ski, and bungee jump through the game, before wrestling the occasional boss in button-mashing scenes that look a bit suspect. While the challenge mode has additional goals like completing

the levels within a certain time or gaining a specified number of points for performing tricks, it doesn't change the fact that everything has been recycled from the story mode. Tarzan: Freeride was praised for its graphics and for the fact that the controls and camera behaved; it was also deemed suitable for children so long as they remained calm when faced with Tarzan's frequent deaths. The game had few checkpoints – and the action sequences lacked them altogether – so minor mistakes at the en

d of a lengthy, but otherwise well navigated course left players stuck repeating it with building frustration. It was also criticised for being short – something that isn't usually said about Tarzan. Peter/Me on the other hand… #65 - Disney's Treasure Planet (2002) PlayStation, PS2, GBA Robert Louis Stevenson's swashbuckling adventure, Treasure Island, was given a space-faring twist in Treasure Planet, however, despite high expectations and a fair audience and critical reception, the movie was a

complete failure and bombed at the box office, costing Disney an estimated 70 million dollars. With a focus on platforming and puzzle solving rather than combat – but still containing plenty of the latter – Disney’s Treasure Planet follows the plot of the film and fresh-faced Jim Hawkins on his hunt for treasure. While most of the game takes place on foot, it's occasionally broken up by races and chases on Jim's solar surfer. Not to be confused with Tron's Solar Sailer, this is rocket-powered w

indsurfing without the water. Jim's shape-shifting pet Morph – no, not that one – floats beside the player as a happy pink blob until it's needed. Whether that's by grabbing collectables on the PS2, acting as a hang-glider on the PlayStation, or working as a controllable camera to scope out environments on the GBA, it's always there to help. The boss fights on the PlayStation were more interesting than mindless brawls, the PS2's challenges on the solar surfer were actually fun, and the puzzles o

n the GBA required thought to complete. All three versions of Disney's Treasure Planet had their faults though, from inconsistent and unforgiving platforming, to puzzles that frustrated and voice actors who sounded bored. While it wouldn't bag a place among Flint's treasure, this game wouldn't be a terrible consolation prize – but we'd still prefer the gold. #64 - Finding Nemo: The Continuing Adventures (2004) GBA We're back Down Under for our dinn - erm, I mean, to see our fishy friends again.

While the movie's finale saw Nemo reunited with his father, it also threw some plastic – and some questions – into the ocean in the form of his bagged up tank mates. Picking up where the movie left off, Finding Nemo: The Continuing Adventures confirms what happened to said escapees in the form of minigames themed around each character. Players pilot each of the Tank Gang on their perilous journey from the window of the dentist to the sea, avoiding cars and grabbing collectables as they roll arou

nd like they're riding in aquatic hamster balls. Other characters appear once they've reached the big blue to help them get to Nemo's reef. Bruce can Smash boulders to clear a path, and Nemo swims through rings of bubbles to pop them – with an enraptured Bubbles looking on, naturally. Another version of the game by the same developer, Altron, arrived two years later for the DS with more minigames and a new subtitle, but with the same story and taking the same format, there wasn't much to differe

ntiate them. While the presentation of the game and variety of the minigames were praised, Finding Nemo: The Continuing Adventures suffered from an inconsistent level of difficulty that frustrated younger players, bored older ones, and left its audience dissatisfied. It also didn't answer who got them out of the bags – our money's on Bruce, though it's not for his knot untying skills. #63 - Disney's Stitch: Experiment 626 (2002) PS2 A chaotic alien turned household pet won over critics and audie

nces alike in 2002's Lilo& Stitch. Released just two days before the film arrived in cinemas, Disney's Stitch: Experiment 626 explores what that alien was up to prior to his time on Earth. Stitch – the titular Experiment 626 – must collect DNA samples for his creator's genetic experiments from several alien worlds. This involves a mix of platforming and shooting, where the player's apparent goal is to grab collectables and achieve objectives whilst avoiding falls into lakes of acid or bottomless

pits. I say apparent, because the real goal seems to be causing as much mayhem and wanton destruction as possible. Stitch wields an energy gun more than suited to the task of destroying all in his path – including the occasional enemy when they unwisely appear – and while he has a grappling gun and jet pack in his arsenal, they're better used for transportation than annihilation. The absolute chaos that Stitch embodied, complete with cackles of glee as he blew things up, translated into the gam

e well, which was partly thanks to the voice performance of Chris Sanders, who also provided Stitch’s voice in the movie. The title was, however, criticised for its poor graphics, shoddy camera, a disappointing lack of enemies, and clipping errors that interrupted the platforming, left Stitch rammed in corners, and resulted in frequent, unnecessary deaths. We hope that experiment 627 was more successful. #62 - Up (2009) PS2, PS3, PSP, Xbox 360, Wii, DS, PC While a story about a stubborn old wido

wer might not sound very Disney, add a tear-jerking backstory, a little boy, a talking dog, and several thousand balloons, and we have lift-off, quite literally. Set after his house has arrived in South America, the elderly homeowner, Carl, and his accidental stowaway, Russell, explore their new locale through levels that mostly follow the plot of the film. While they have some overlapping abilities – Carl's hearing aid and Russell's bugle are functionally the same – swapping between the duo is

encouraged to navigate the levels. This has the player fending off enemies with Carl's walker, grabbing collectables and insects as Russell, and solving puzzles with both to negotiate obstacles and open up routes for their passage to Paradise Falls. The title was praised for the return of the movie’s voice cast, use of both protagonists, and the ease of the drop-in local co-op present in all versions, whilst criticisms included clunky controls, awkward camera angles, and a distinct lack of chara

cter in the DS version. While players enjoyed the title regardless of its faults, one of the biggest gripes was about the AI of the non-player character when the game was played alone. Set to dutifully follow the player, this worked fine most of the time – but caused positioning problems when solving puzzles. Thanks to the co-op, if players had a spare controller they had an easy fix – but if you've ever attempted to play two characters at once you'll know it's less fun than it sounds. #61 - The

Incredibles: When Danger Calls (2004) PC Back when Spider-Man was Toby Maguire and before Batmanbegan, superhero movies were not as prolific as they are today. A movie based on a superhero family was, therefore, exciting and original – and so The Incredibles enjoyed a great amount of success. The Incredibles: When Danger Calls is a collection of ten minigames that, surprisingly, do follow the plot of the film. The game begins with everyday activities like catching crockery with a nightmarish, g

litchy arm as busy mum, Helen, and lifting trains to get Bob back into shape. Each family member has their own minigame based around their powers – except baby Jack-Jack – before coming together for the final battle against the Omnidroid ...which consists of pressing the correct arrow key in a slowly moving sequence. The title was suitably easy for a young demographic, with simple controls that were explained well at the beginning of each level, and a short runtime that made finishing the game a

chievable for the children the game was aimed at. It saw criticism, however, for the same things that others viewed positively – that the game was too easy and therefore boring, and lacked enough content to keep audiences engaged. Why they would want more of a game they were bored of, we're not sure – but at least they all agreed on the same closing joke: in this game, the family weren't the Incredibles, they were the Mediocres. Yeah, we groaned too. #60 - The Incredibles: Rise of the Underminer

(2005) PS2, Xbox, GameCube, GBA, DS, PC Continuing our look at the adventures of the super family, The Incredibles: Rise of the Underminer was considered a canon sequel to The Incredibles until the secondfilm was released thirteen years later. The game starts where the movie finished – with the Underminer bursting from the ground with a declaration of superiority and his intent to rule over all. While the whole clan is there for this announcement, players only get to control Mr. Incredible and

family friend, Frozone, in their attempt to halt his nefarious plans. Mr. Incredible is a strong brawler, and Frozoneexcels at slowing enemies and crowd control which makes both useful, and gives purpose to playing co-op. Otherwise, the AI does its best, and follows the player character around to offer occasional help. The game throws plenty of enemies at the duo, but as an action platformer the levels require more than just button mashing to complete. The Incredibles: Rise of the Underminer had

intuitive, responsive controls, great looking ice effects, and the two characters' abilities worked well in tandem – but its awkward dialogue, lack of variety in enemies, and unhelpful camera worked against it. Limited lives caused frustration on the handheld versions, as did bullets that went around corners and through walls on the DS. Ultimately, the title was thought appropriate for a young audience who watched the movie and wanted to know what happened next – but that there was little to re

tain their attention once that curiosity was sated. #59 - Ratatouille (2007) PS2, PS3, PSP, Xbox, Xbox 360, GameCube, Wii, GBA, DS, PC We said we'd be back to the gastronomic powerhouse of Paris for a better Ratatouille game, and here we are. Where much of the movie follows Linguini, the human protagonist and live marionette, its tie-in focuses on Remy, the culinary expert who also happens to be a rodent. The title centres around Remy's move to the city and subsequent food-based experiences, wit

h a couple of exceptions: The PSP version features adventures inspired by the film with an overarching goal to find recipes for Linguini and Colette's bistro, and the GBA places an emphasis on collecting ingredients and problem solving rather than the story. Platforming makes up most of the gameplay regardless of the version, with puzzles and objectives to complete in various locations and the occasional action sequence to liven things up a bit. Minigames nest between the levels on the DS, while

the previous gen consoles add multiplayer capabilities and confine them to a mode separate from the main campaign. The console versions of the game were praised for intelligent level design and intuitive controls, and the handhelds for fluid animation and exploration elements; but the title ultimately failed to impress. The then-current gen version saw criticism for poorly depicting the story, the previous for blurry textures, and the gameplay on the handhelds was considered simple, generic, an

d unchallenging. Still, while this title earned no Michelin stars, it wouldn't have been shut down for health code violations like the previous Ratatouille tie-in on this list. #58 - Disney's Beauty and the Beast: A Board Game Adventure (1999) Game Boy Color Neatly avoiding the issues of setup time and finding a big enough space in which to play, Disney's Beauty and the Beast: A Board Game Adventure takes the physical board out of the game and has no need for fiddly counters that get lost as soo

n as the box is out of the cellophane. Beginning with Gaston's rousingspeech to the villagers, the premise of the game is to reach the Beast before Gaston to warn him of the angry mob headed his way. Each square represents a minigame, and where the player lands on the board dictates which they’ll face; the wardrobe leads to a tile matching game, Chip plays hide-and-seek in a game of swapping cups, and landing on Belle's father finally, blessedly, gives players a chance to fulfil their fantasies

and control Maurice. Performing well awards the player with stars, with a bonus game unlocked when they collect enough – spitting as Gaston! I said spitting as not spitting at, so don't get your hopes up – but don't spit at people, either. A Board Game Adventure was described by reviewers as surprisingly fun, a turn of phrase that complimented and damned in equal measure. The minigames themselves saw praise in isolation, as did the multiplayer mode that offered extra boards and additional miniga

mes; but the small selection available in single player proved tedious, and the linear format of the boards was so uninteresting that even snakes and ladders was exciting in comparison. Actually, a few snakes might have livened things up a bit. #57 - Alice in Wonderland (2000) Game Boy Color Unlike the White Rabbit, Alice in Wonderland: The Game was not late for an important date as it came out one year before the movie's 50th anniversary, so had a very merry unbirthday instead alongside the fil

m's DVD release. Following the plot of the movie, the title features illustrated scenes that tell the story between levels and portray Alice’s interactions with the inhabitants of Wonderland. Players take control of the eponymous girl, and all the classic characters make an appearance at some point during the game. The Cheshire Cat gives a rhyming guide before levels, the Mad Hatter sends Alice on a quest to fetch biscuits for the dormouse, and croquet with the Queen of Hearts is a suitably flam

ingo-flopping affair. The gameplay is wonderfully diverse, offering object avoidance in a falling sequence followed by platforming once Alice lands, races against the White Rabbit in bonus levels, and maze navigation to ease the workload of the playing cards by painting the roses within it red. Critics praised the variety the game offered, and picked out the thematic use of Alice's change in size that added interest and thought to the platforming levels. However, some of the stages were consider

ed too difficult for younger players with trial-and-error mechanics that frustrated the less patient, while others were thought too easy. It just goes to show you can't please everyone all the time – unless they're the Queen of Hearts, in which case, you’d better please them all the time. Thankfully, no devs or reviewers lost their heads for this …we think. #56 - Disney's Pocahontas (1996) Mega Drive, Game Boy Based on the establishment of Jamestown, Virginia, Pocahontas portrays the interaction

s between the Native Americans and English settlers upon their arrival. While the film was an important milestone in presenting a strong female lead and indigenous people as more than a caricature, it saw its fair share of criticism for historical and cultural inaccuracy and reliance on stereotypes. The game is not free of these flaws as it faithfullyembodies the film in tone and content. Players control Pocahontas and her raccoon familiar, Meeko, through platforming levels that require swapping

between them to solve problems, and place a focus on Pocahontas' connection with the land and life within it. Helping animals grants her abilities; whether that's an otter teaching her to swim or a bear allowing access to her spirit to frighten settlers in return for rescuing her cub, it's worth paying attention to the wildlife rather than just trying to barrel on through. The title was praised for its animation and the fact that it featured recognisable songs from the film, as well as the rela

xed pace it encouraged. That said, its controls were unresponsive, collision detection on items like boulders that Pocahontas needed to manipulate for the platforming was poor, and the game additionally saw criticism for its plain backgrounds – despite the clean, uncluttered look it gave the game. Additionally, the Game Boy version was stripped down to its most basic form and lost much of the atmosphere and charm in the process. #55 - Meet the Robinsons (2007) PS2, Xbox 360, GameCube, Wii, GBA,

DS, PC Inspired by the picture book, A Day with Wilbur Robinson by William Joyce, the movie Meet the Robinsons tells the tale of a pre-teen inventor, Lewis, and his encounters with a time travelling boy named Wilbur Robinson. Set immediately before the film, its tie-in game sees players taking control of Wilbur through time travelling escapades to recover a stolen time machine from the Bowler Hat Guy and Doris, his hat – no, really. There's plenty of hazards to avoid and enemies to defeat as Wil

bur pursues them and disrupts the timeline in the process, with suitably menacing bosses thrown in for good measure – except Doris, who, even when enlarged to a giant size and given legs, is still just a hat. The version for the GBA is significantly different to the others and features a story set after the movie – plus, it’s the only one that has Lewis as an additional playable character. While the music was thought bland when compared to Danny Elfman's film score, and several reviewers conside

red the gameplay similar to but worse than that featured in the Zelda series, this tie-in wasn't bad. Most of the praise was directed towards the appearance and atmosphere of the title for matching that of the movie, which was helped in no small part by the cast of the Robinson family reprising their roles – including Adam West as Wilbur's pizza delivering uncle. Sadly, this uncle doesn't dance the Batusi, but he does get to wear a rather snazzy superhero outfit. #54 - Chicken Little (2005) PS2,

Xbox, GameCube, GBA, PC How could an old folktale about a chicken who thinks the sky is falling be improved upon? If your answer was “with aliens” you've either seen the film Chicken Little or you should be working for Disney. Following the plot of the movie, players guide the titular chicken through action platforming levels to prove that he shouldn't be a laughing stock, that aliens do exist, and that he can save his town from them. As Chicken Little is notorious among the townsfolk for ruini

ng everything he attempts, platforming as the gameplay's focus seems a hazardous idea – but at least when players mess up it's in character. Flavourful minigames break up the platforming and smashing of mechanical chickens, with Chicken Little's fateful baseball game reliant on good timing, chasing a UFO through town utilising the players' racing skills, and an on-rails shooter to defend the town testing their aim. The handheld version similarly featured different gameplay types – just not as ma

ny – and kept them in separate modes. This tie-in to Chicken Little was criticised for a camera and controls that misbehaved, and that the sheer variety of gameplay meant the title played more like a collection of minigames than a singular story-driven campaign. Other critics praised this variety, and found the gameplay diverse enough to retain interest and challenge the player in different ways. Although this meant it was unsuitable for younger children, it remained kid-friendly and gave the ti

tle a broad appeal. #53 - Pinocchio (1996) Mega Drive, SNES, Game Boy Pinocchio: The Game came out several years after the digital restoration of the movie for its 1992 cinema re-issue, and surprisingly wasn't timed to coincide with a home video release. It relied instead on the established fame of Disney's adaptation of Carlo Collodi's novel, and rode on the coattails of other, more successful tie-in games for that generation of consoles that we'll come to shortly. Taking the form of a puzzle p

latformer, with a simplified version of the story told between levels on the pages of a picture book, the titular puppet makes his way through stages inspired by the film. While Jiminy Cricket only puts in an appearance to smack around some bugs, Pinocchio is the star with his Simon-says performance at Stromboli's puppet show, platforming escape from Pleasure Island, and a jumping and ducking raft ride to save his father from the whale's hungry jaws. Pinoccho was, in general, criticised for its

short runtime and the simplicity of its levels. It was, however, an appropriate difficulty for children, and was deemed acceptably safe in terms of its content and level of violence so that worried parents could allow their kiddos to play without fear. Additionally, the graphics, animations, and presence of recognisable songs from the film were praised, as well as the title’s faithful adherence to the story. While Pinocchio may have had no strings to hold him down, he only managed to climb half

way up our list – but that's more than a lot of protagonists not made of wood were able to achieve. #52 - Monsters, Inc. Scare Island (2001) PlayStation, PS2, PC It's time to say farewell to the big kitty and Mike Wazowski as this is the last Monsters, Inc. tie-in game on our list. Monsters, Inc. Scare Island – alternatively subtitled Scream Team in North America on the PlayStation and PS2 – sees the duo sent on a training course to the titular Scare Island. Their aim: learn to be as funny as po

ssible. Just joking, this is set before the movie, not after it. With the option to swap between levels, players choose to take either Mike or Sulley through areas accessed via the central hub on the island. Despite featuring different environments, all have the same objective: Collect Primordial Ooze to fill the player's Fright Meter then scare robotic children of the corresponding colour. Blue robots require the least Ooze and effort, whereas the red ones require longer sequences of button pus

hing and for the Fright Meter to be full of Ooze. While some reviewers criticised its ease, Scare Island's main downsides were voices that didn't quite sound like the characters, ear splitting screams from the robot children that led to players muting the game, and distances that were hard to judge in the platforming sections. That said, the concept, level design, and platforming were simple and easy to grasp. Additionally, the controls worked as intended, and the proliferation of life-restorati

on items meant that less dextrous players could recover easily from bumps into dangerous toys, so ultimately, the title was suitable for the young audience it appealed to. #51 - A Christmas Carol (2009) DS We're sure that we're not the only ones who hear the title A Christmas Carol and immediately think of the Muppets, but the adaptation of Charles Dickens' novel this game ties into is the one that stars Jim Carrey, not Michael Caine. This yuletide tale of morality plays out as a point-and-click

adventure, with the story navigated by interacting with items to solve puzzles, and through occasional minigames like knocking debris in front of a hearse chasing Scrooge in his vision of the future. Medals are won for the player's performance, and secrets and hidden items can be found throughout the game that contribute to a “redemption score” – which is just a Scroogified name for completion status. As a festive treat after the title's November release, spot-the-difference pictures were unloc

ked as an advent throughout the following December – which remained unlocked, and were available immediately for those who accessed the game at a later date. The long narration sections were criticised as while they were thematic and voiced, they were walls of text that did little to engage the player. Furthermore, the graphics and animation were considered below average, and the runtime too short – you'd think the devs would have learned from Scrooge not to be stingy, especially at Christmas. Q

uality over quantity does count for something, though; the puzzles and minigames were praised for an appropriate level of difficulty for its audience, and the overall title was lauded for retaining the darker tone of the movie. Minus points for the lack of Muppets though. #50 - The Little Mermaid (1991) NES, Game Boy Darling it's better down where it's wetter... unless you're a fish threatened with Ursula's mind control, in which case dry land might seem like an appealing alternative. Not to Ari

el though, who when told of the sea-witch's plans, regrows her tail on demand and leaves Eric high and dry in an abrupt change to her M.O. Players navigate a series of underwater levels in this game that's inspired by – but doesn't replicate – the plot of the film, uncovering secrets and breaking open chests to find upgrades to Ariel's attacks as she goes. Mind-controlled enemies litter her path, and players can deal with them by lobbing shells or trapping them in bubbles to then smash against t

he scenery or into other fish. That's certainly one way to “save” them from Ursula – but we're surprised there isn't a more friendly way to go about this. The idea of trapping enemies in bubbles was generally liked, but some critics found it awkward to pull off, especially when under pressure in boss fights, whilst others considered it a missed opportunity that, had it been explored, could have introduced more interesting mechanics to the gameplay. Overall this tie-in to The Little Mermaid had a

fair reception, and was a particular hit with female gamers. The difficulty was suitable for its young target audience, and Ursula was menacing rather than frightening; though no-one mentioned the mermaid's murderous rampage. Maybe that's really why Triton turned her into a human at the end of the film – she's our problem, now. #49 - Disney's Brother Bear (2003) GBA, PC The animated movie Brother Bear tells the story of a Stone Age Native American tribesman, Kenai, who is changed into a bear du

e to his hubris and has to learn about the circle of life – I mean the balance of nature – and get his ego in check before he can return to human form. Disney's Brother Bear is solidly in bear territory, with Kenai's transformation taking place before the menu screen. Subtitled stills tell the story and players take both Kenai and Koda, the young orphaned bear he meets on his travels, through simple platforming levels. While most of the game is spent with Koda riding on Kenai's back, players can

control them individually and swap between them to solve the occasional puzzle or grab the last collectable they need to unlock the minigames. Despite its extra dimension and visual differences, the PC version of the game is still a platformer and features similar gameplay concepts to the GBA, but only Kenai is playable with Koda relegated to following along at his side. The title was criticised for levels that felt samey, blind jumps that caused unnecessary deaths, and the PC version for parti

cularly difficult platforming sections that appeared out of the blue. Overall, though, Disney's Brother Bear looked good, featured smooth animation, and gameplay that was easy enough for younger players but posed enough of a challenge that it wasn't a piece of cake – which is good, because bears probably shouldn’t eat cake anyway. #48 - The Sorcerer's Apprentice (2010) DS This time we're not talking about Mickey's avoidance of household chores, but Dave's, in this tie-in to the movie of the same

name. Known for its musical tesla coils and not much else, Nicholas Cage was the brainpower behind the Fantasia-inspired film that sees him teach Dave sorcery to thwart the evil Horvath and Morgana le Fay. The simply named protagonist makes his way through New York in a rough approximation of the movie's plot, battling enemies in different locales with a top-down perspective. Spells unlock throughout the game, along with trips to a magical realm to upgrade them, and these exciting visits to the

colourful plane break up the combat of the main game with ...more combat, just with a different background. Enemies have auras that correspond to Dave's spells, which give him immunity to damage when he has a spell the same colour as the aura selected. This gives players the chance to mitigate damage when faced with multiple enemies – or make up for poor dodging skills. While reviewers bemoaned the absence of Cage's likeness and the squandered opportunity for the spell system to provide tactica

l depth, the title was nonetheless praised for its colourful appearance and was fun in short bursts. It required enough thought to keep the kiddos engaged, while the repetition let them rely on what they knew worked to smite those pesky plastic bags. #47 - The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe (2005) PS2, Xbox, GameCube, GBA, DS, PC We're headed back to a Narnia well before Prince Caspian's time for this entry, with the tie-in to the most famous of the films that was bas

ed on the first and best-known of the books. Featuring all four of the Pevensie children as playable characters, with drop in co-op and character swapping supported, The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe follows the plot of the movie where the siblings discover Narnia for the first time. All characters have their strengths, with Peter and Susan excelling in melee and ranged combat respectively. Lucy heals the others and fits through small spaces, and Edmund can climb – which doesn't sound impress

ive but is useful, especially when needing to light the type of torch that doesn't come with batteries. The GBA edition is a largely simplified version of the home console one, and restricts players to one character per level. The DS version, however, introduces new features, and even lets players control characters outside of the family unit. While the handheld versions were criticised for repetitive environments and poor AI, the main complaint aimed at the console edition was that its runtime

was too short. Still, the action and visuals were praised, it made good use of the different characters both individually and when combined, and was an accurate adaptation of the movie. Along with the film and book, this game is one of the best ways to visit Narnia – unless you can find a suitable wardrobe in your local charity shop. #46 - Disney's Lilo & Stitch: Trouble in Paradise (2002) PlayStation, PC In contrast to the previous Lilo & Stitch title we covered, this one takes place on Terra F

irma and while it doesn't quite follow the plot of the movie, Disney's Lilo & Stitch: Trouble in Paradise – or just Disney's Lilo & Stitch if you wanna get on the PlayStation in North America about this – has more basis in it than the cosmic travels of Experiment 626 did. With Stitch already adopted at the beginning of the game, players join him and his owner, Lilo, in their adventures – and misadventures – around her home island of Kauai. Fairly similar platforming levels with thematic links to

the story comprise the majority of the game; a trip to the beach sees Stitch scurry around a sandy trail, bouncing on inflatable rings and destroying sand castles rather than nearly drowning, and Lilo wields Voodoo powers more potent than spoons in a jar of pickles. Occasional chase sequences switch things up a bit, with segments like Jumba's towards-the-camera pursuit of the little blue menace and Lilo's side-scrolling race against tricycle-riding Mertle adding variation to the standard gamepl

ay. This race, however, was criticised for its unforgiving nature, as it granted very little leeway, so even completing it with no mistakes was a close-run thing. The game had poor collision detection in places, and critics found the graphics to be lacking, but Trouble in Paradise appealed to – and was enjoyed by – children who wanted to play as the young girl and her weird dog. #45 - Tangled: The Video Game (2010) Wii, DS, PC Tangled: The Movie centres around Rapunzel – a girl with an indomitab

le will and impressive barnet – and her quest to see the floating lanterns she’s admired from afar just a little bit closer. Tangled: The Video Game puts players in control of either Rapunzel or Flynn Rider as they attempt to achieve this goal, with colouring activities and minigame challenges unlocked along the way. Rapunzel can, unsurprisingly, let her hair down sheer drops for Flynn to climb, and use it to swing herself across gaps – she even lassos barrels off a ledge with it in one minigame

. Armed only with her trusty frying pan, however, she stuns enemies but can't finish them off. For that she needs Flynn, and players without a friend to help them out can swap between the couple at any time. The DS removes the platforming and instead offers a stroll through various environments, with quests and minigames better suited to a much younger audience than that of the home console version. Rapunzel's hair, while long and luscious, had a habit of clipping through objects, and the miniga

me challenges were criticised for their ease – but this meant that no kids tore their hair out in frustration. Tangled: The Video Game successfully recreated the feel of the movie through its close adherence to the plot, similar visual style, and the return of Mandy Moore and Zachary Levi as the main duo – which created a fun, thematic adventure for the film’s fans. #44 - The Incredibles (2004) PS2, Xbox, GameCube, GBA, PC Rated “T” for “Teen” by the ESRB, the tie-in for The Incredibles targeted

a slightly older audience than the movie, which received a “U” or “PG” classification in most countries. It's unusual to see a tie-in game like this that cuts out the younger demographic through its content, rather than difficult gameplay – but that's assuming parents paid attention to the rating. Levels follow the movie's plot, with Bob and his stereotypical strong man capabilities and a proficiency in close combat as the focus of the majority of the game, but the rest of the family get in on

the action as well. Helen's elastic powers are used to punch enemies at range and swing around the environment, Violet's invisibility lets her sneak past guards, and hyperactive speed demon, Dash, gets to race through the jungle with tightly timed checkpoints. As a cartoony side scrolling beat-em-up, the version for the GBA is quite different to those for home console and PC – but it still follows the movie's plot, and additionally lets players skate through parts of the game as the icy Frozone.

While The Incredibles had a camera that acted up during boss fights and an inconsistent level of difficulty throughout the game, it controlled well, and retained the movie's atmosphere – in part due to Michael Giacchino's composition of both scores. The voice actors for the family's children returned, as did Samuel L Jackson – and as he didn't drop any F-bombs, the title's rating isn't down to him. Instead, it's the “cartoon violence” cited in the content description – which sounds about right

for this action-packed game. #43 - The Black Cauldron (1986) Apple II, MS-DOS, Tandy 1000, Atari ST, Amiga Based on The Chronicles of Prydain, which were in turn inspired by Welsh mythology, dark fantasy movie The Black Cauldron follows the young protagonist, Taran, on his adventure to thwart the Horned King’s evil plans. With an army of the dead and an overall sinister tone, the movie terrified young audiences and was criticised as too grim and disturbing. It bombed at the box office, and didn'

t get a release on VHS until 1997 – but it did get a video game tie-in. Players guide Taran through the events of the film, but with the potential for different outcomes depending on the player's actions and success – or lack thereof. It's possible to deliver Hen Wen, the pig that has a name better suited to a chicken, to the Fair Folk safely, avoiding her kidnapping entirely – and players can even get the magic sword back at the end. Like Return to Oz, the title required knowledge of the film,

which put anyone who hadn't seen it in the cinema at a distinct disadvantage – but the potential deviation from the plot caused by the player's choices offered an experience that required thought rather than just memory to complete. The graphics, animation, and atmosphere of the game were all praised, as well as the inclusion of action sequences in addition to the expected point-and-click style gameplay; but without audible text, some of the characters' names left non-Welsh fans of the film unde

rstandably confused. Why are there so many Fs in FflewddurFflam?! Totally unnecessary. #42 - Chicken Little: Ace in Action (2006) PS2, Wii, DS, PC Chicken Little ended with an in-universe movie adaptation of the titular chicken's adventures; Chicken Little: Ace in Action is the in-universe video game tie-in to the movie-within-the-movie, while also a tie-in in our reality. It sounds confusing, but ends up being quite simple: cutscenes show Chicken Little and his friends playing the game, but the

ir spacefaring counterparts are controlled by the player rather than the band of school-age misfits. Ace, aka Chicken Little, is an all-action hero who skipped leg day and carries out missions on foot, Runt gets a tank for slow but steady destruction, and Abby pilots a hovercraft in aerial combat sequences. The team is tied together by Mr. Fish who sends them on missions and gives the player objectives, instructions, and access to locked areas via hacking minigames of increasing difficulty as th

e game progresses. Abby's hovercraft was awkward to control on the home console editions and was missing entirely from the DS version, and the amount of weapon-based violence in this shooter was too much for some parents; but with bloodless combat and no penalty for dying the title was generally deemed appropriate for kids. Voice actors from the film returned for the game, and Adam West's Captain Kirk-like quips were praised for being suitably hammy without sounding contrived. Additionally, Ace'

s gameplay was compared to that of Ratchet and Clank, and while critics agreed that the original was superior, Ace in Action was not deemed a poorer quality imitation, but instead a simple but acceptable homage. #41 - The Emperor's New Groove (2000) PlayStation, Game Boy Color, PC It's time to get into the groove with a visit to Peru and the self-centred, arrogant ruler-turned-llama, Kuzco. Complete with the cynical sassiness that endeared him to audiences, the llama sashays through a series of

3D platforming levels inspired – but not limited by – the film, with in-game cutscenes that advance the narrative. A fraught trip downriver tied to a log provides a recognisable interlude from the standard platforming, and activities like shooting Yzma's shadowy minions with “demonic llama spit” trains the player for later levels where shooting targets reveals platforms. A llama-free zone is accessed mid-game by consuming a potion that turns Kuzco into a frog, and traversing areas and solving pu

zzles while he’s in this form contrasts with the gameplay of his less bouncy one. The version for the Game Boy Color presents just two dimensions and sadly lacks this amphibious interlude, with Kuzco limited to llama-suitable headbutting and spitting – which is still a nasty habit, but we'll let it slide while he has four legs. While the camera got confused at times and the early levels were criticised for their simplicity, The Emperor's New Groove successfully carried over the movie's humour, h

ad an acceptable difficulty curve with puzzles that required thought but stopped short of being frustrating, and the later levels in particular were praised for the solid platforming experience they provided. Well, I think that’s all there is to say about this one, better get to the next entry… Pull the lever, Kronk- uh, I mean, me! #40 - Enchanted: Once Upon Andalasia (2007) GBA Our algorithm monkeys had to work hard to place this entry as, despite having been released in 2007, and therefore be

ing a prime candidate for some sort of online chronicling, this title has a surprisingly small presence on the internet. Once Upon Andalasia consists of a bedtime story told by the protagonist, Giselle, to Morgan, the daughter of her New York host. This tale of monstrous transformations and Shakespearean revenge sees the cartoon Giselle attempt to change the wildlife back to their original state and undo the upset caused to the kingdom, so everyone can live happily ever after. Giselle's inabilit

y to fight, and each goblin being an innocent creature transformed, means the enemies encountered throughout the platforming levels require thought to face. Using traps to knock them out or Pip to distract them works wonders – and once incapacitated, Giselle can sing at their unconscious form to undo the curse and return them to fluffy cuteness. Grateful animals teach her songs, and these new tuneful abilities provide additional ways to tackle enemies as the game progresses, which keeps her from

sounding like a stuck record. Despite the at-times slow pace and the repetitive nature of Prince Edward's levels – yeah, he popped up occasionally to ride his horse and look heroic while saving maidens – the title retained the humour of the film and expanded on its narrative in a thematic way. The classic Disney-style visuals translated well onto the GBA, and Once Upon Andalasia provided a solid, albeit simple, platforming experience suitable for the young audience that played it. #39 - WALL-E

(2008) PS2, PS3, PSP, Xbox 360, Wii, DS, PC Set in a disturbingly possible future where humanity has turned Earth into an inhospitable rubbish heap and become entirely dependent on robots, WALL-E is a touching tale about the importance of hope – and a reminder of just how badly we could mess this planet up if we don’t change our environmentally unfriendly ways. The eponymous WALL-E, a surprisingly relatable trash-compactor who's a lot more friendly than most free-thinkingrobots Hollywood depicts

, faces a series of levels with platforming elements that follow the plot of an earlierversion of the film than the final edit. Simple puzzles are scattered throughout, as are enemies for WALL-E to tackle by lobbing cubes of trash or disintegrating them with his laser. EVE, on the other hand, has a more explosive way to deal with obstacles and annoyances: her arm-mounted cannon and full firepower capabilities are at the player's disposal (no pun intended) during rapid flying sequences. The then-

current gen version suffered a grumpy camera and below expected graphical quality, the previous gen’s had clunky controls and no multiplayer, and the DS penalised mistakes too harshly – but all versions received praise for their successful recreation of the look and feel of the film, portrayal of the narrative in an engaging way, and for retaining WALL-E’s unique personality. The immersion this created was enough to make many overlook the flaws of the game in favour of spending time with the pai

r of star-crossed lovers, or zooming around trash piles as a robot who essentially poops out rubbish. I know which one I’d be doing. #38 – The Princess and the Frog (2009) Wii, DS, PC The Princess and the Frog gave audiences a thoroughly modern protagonist and the first African-American princess in Tiana, a woman with achievements borne of her own hard work and dreams other than the usual fairy-tale pursuit of marriage. The game is set after the film as Tiana fixesup her restaurant, but features

parts of the movie in minigames that are triggered through Tiana’s reminiscing with her friends and patrons. While these can be played alone, they're designed for multiplayer, and give players the chance to have dancing contests, serve customers, and even engage in competitive snacking as frogs. Outfits unlock for Tiana as a reward – but not for the others, so if you don't like Naveen's vest you're out of luck. The DS version, as a puzzle platformer, is completely different; players primarily c

ontrol Tiana in frog form but can swap to Ray, the firefly, at any time to scout ahead or transform enemies into objects that help Tiana to traverse the level. The short runtime of the DS version was criticised, as was the overly competent AI on the Wii that proved hard to beat – which made a change from all the games we’ve seen with terrible AI, but was equally as off-putting. The minigames were considered solid party games however, and with its jazz-based soundtrack The Princess and the Frog h

ad the same warm and rambunctious atmosphere as the movie, and made perfect entertainment for a cosy sleepover. #37 - Discs of Tron (1983) Arcade Originally conceived as part of the first Tron arcade game, but cut due to time and hardware constraints, Discs of Tron was later developed as a stand-alone title that made use of a more advanced arcade cabinet to simulate battles inspired by the movie. Matches combine the disc style combat famously featured in the film with the arena from the jai alai

-inspired scene, where the player takes on the role of Tron. In one-on-one battles against the computer-controlled Sark, the objective is clear: defeat him, before he defeats you, then do the same next round, and the next until, in true arcade fashion, you either run out of tokens or rage quit. It's a simple enough concept, and one that increases in difficulty as the game progresses; Sark becomes more aggressive and gains the ability to throw projectiles, in addition to his discs, that follow th

e player then explode, and alterations to the arena add new challenges in the form of multiple moving platforms, obstacles between the characters, and platformdestruction. Where the 2008 enhancedport for the Xbox 360 garnered pretty mediocre reviews, the arcade original fared much better. The levels were engaging, and the objectives felt achievable without forcing players to pour their savings into the machine. Furthermore, the 3D environment was a step up from the previous arcade game, and resp

onsive controls, a synthesised voice for Sark, and the atmosphere created by the machine itself – especially by the seatedcabinet version – made Discs of Tron a thematic and enjoyable game. #36 - Brave (2012) PS3, Xbox 360, Wii, DS, PC Brave is a heartfelt tale of familial bonds and the importance of accepting people for who they are. Its video game tie-in, on the other hand... actually comes pretty close to that, just with a much larger emphasis on the action and a lot less on the animation of

Merida's hair. The game begins with a synopsis of the story so far by Merida herself – complete with Kelly MacDonald's voice talents in a reprisal of her role from the film. It’s then straight into the fray to free the land of Mor'du's corruption, with players wielding a sword and conveniently unburntbow as the princess, and occasionally claws as her mother. Enemies need slaying and puzzles solving to cleanse the blight from the forest. Ability upgrades, better gear, and charms for Merida's weap

ons that give an elemental twist to her attacks increase her effectiveness as she goes; the fire charm is particularly useful when faced with ice-monsters, which, if this game is to be believed, are quite prolific in the Scottish Highlands. The main criticisms the title received centred on its camera, which had issues following Merida when the player deviated from the expected path, and zoomed so far out at times that her form was easily lost among the enemies or environment. Regardless of this

wrinkle, Brave was praised for responsive, intuitive controls that suited both the twin stick shooting and hack-and-slash combat, a fantastic soundtrack, and excellent voice work that brought the characters to life. #35 - Cars (2006) PS2, PSP, Xbox, GameCube, GBA, DS, PC Disney-Pixar’s Cars follows the career of Lightning McQueen, a vehicle whose name is a tribute to the late Pixar animator Glenn McQueen rather than the actor, Steve – but the latter's famed passion for motorsports gives the name

a serendipitous association with racing. In a story that acts as a sequel to the movie, players get behind the wheel of the cocky red race car and the friends he made along the way as he trains for the next Piston Cup – with a monster truck race thrown in for good measure, because why not? Standard lap-based racing levels make up much of the action, whilst minigames are thrown in to break things up a bit. Players can look forward to such activities as practising power-slides and engaging in cov

ert tractor tipping, which, in case you’re wondering, is a reference to the rural pastime of cow tipping. The handheld versions all differ from the home console one, with the GBA getting rid of the minigames and the PSP most of the plot, while the DS version switches lanes and features more minigames than races. The GBA edition suffered from a limited view of the track, the DS version was more of a jumbled collection than a coherent game, and the variants for home consoles had inconsistent contr

ols and a wandering camera. Despite this, Cars was enjoyable and thematic, and was praised for the return of the movie's main voice cast, including Owen Wilson as Lightning McQueen and Michael Keaton as Chick Hicks – another name better suited to a chicken. Maybe he should be introduced to Hen Wen. #34 - Cars 3: Driven to Win (2017) PS3, PS4, Xbox 360, Xbox One, Wii U, Switch We're changing games but not gears as we drift into another vehicular tie-in. It's Cars 3's turn to drive now, as it over

took the original to place fractionally higher on our list – and I'm going to stop here with the motoring references otherwise this could get ridiculous. Cars 3: Driven to Win is a racing game that doesn't really follow the plot of the movie it's based on, but takes inspiration from it instead to provide the setting for its races. While the game features 23 characters from the film, all but seven of the vehicles are locked behind gameplay and achievements. Different game modes offer various ways

to play, from basic first to the finish and stunt-based tracks to high-stakes events that pit the player against the bosses of the game, and even a weaponised race with the goal to rack up as many kills as possible within the time limit ...which feels a little out of character for the franchise. While the visual effects caused performance issues and the lack of online multiplayer was lamented by critics, local multiplayer supported up to four people and was considered a fun group experience. Ma

ny reviewers praised Driven to Win for delivering a Mario Kart-style title with comparatively simpler races and controls that were accessible to its young audience, but didn't exclude the more experienced thanks to the difficulty options. They just had to remember to set it back to “Easy” before little Timmy woke up. #33 - Lego The Incredibles (2018) PS4, Xbox One, Switch, PC Our first Lego game on this list belongs to a family we're familiar with, so you'll know the drill by now – super powers,

sibling rivalry, no capes, et cetera – just this time they're made out of plastic. As Lego The Incredibles features an open-world format, the movies’ plots are portrayed through a series of Crime Waves which, despite the name, don’t involve waves of enemies. Instead, they consist of a series of quests scattered about the map that sometimes culminate in a boss battle, with two newsupervillains created especially for the game. Players get to step into the super-shoes of a whole host of characters

beyond just the Parr family unit, and can even get their friends in on the action thanks to the drop-in/drop-out two player co-op. Gameplay is formed of the usual Lego title fare: smash bricks, assemble objects, use abilitiesunique to each character to defeat enemies and, most importantly, collect studs. The title was criticised for funnelling players through the plot of the second film before the first, along with the playable roster filled by alternate costumes rather than unique characters.

Shockingly, Bob didn't suddenly become more interesting to play when wearing a Hawaiian shirt. Despite this, Lego The Incredibles was a solid addition to the Lego line-up that looked and sounded great, featured gameplay that was accessible to a broad audience, and successfully combined the humour characteristic of the Lego titles with that of TheIncredibles movies. #32 - Tron: Deadly Discs (1982) Atari 2600, Intellivision By now you're probably wondering just how many more tie-ins the movie Tron

could possibly have – but if we told you, it would ruin the surprise when there's another one. If there's another one. Okay, you got me, there's at least one more. Not to be confused with the arcade title, Discs of Tron, Tron: Deadly Discs is – you guessed it – a game featuring the disc-based combat from the film. There’s a never-ending series of enemies armed with discs like his for Tron to face down, who increase in speed and accuracy between waves. Amidst dodging and deflecting their attacks

, Tron can whack the doors around the arena to jam them open, which provides routes to teleport across it, and the means to avoid getting stuck in the corner. Recognizers appear periodically to shut the doors Tron's broken – and kill him if the player isn't careful – but can be forced to abandon their task with a swift disc to the eye. Tron moved slower than players would have liked, and the discs only harming enemies on their outward trip was considered a missed opportunity for thematic destruc

tion on their boomerang-like return – but this did mean that the player had less to avoid, which was a blessing against later waves. Deadly Discs was praised for its graphics and sound effects, a suitable difficulty curve, and gameplay that was both challenging and addictive in the long-term – as long as you were a fan of the wave-based format. #31 - Disney's The Little Mermaid: Ariel's Undersea Adventure (2006) GBA, DS Released to coincide with The Little Mermaid's arrival on DVD, Disney's The

Little Mermaid: Ariel's Undersea Adventure – alternatively subtitled Magic in Two Kingdoms on the GBA – is a collection of simple minigames themed around the film. The DS version has only tenuous links to the movie and takes place at an unspecified point before it, where Ariel's days are spent doing chores for her father and collecting treasures. Sing into the microphone to repeat Ariel's tune if you're not tone-deaf, blow into it to uncover treasure, and tap – the screen, not the mic this time

– to remove barnacles from priceless pieces of pottery and whatever else ends up on the seabed. In contrast to the DS, the GBA edition follows the movie's plot faithfully and features annotated stills from the film between levels. Players go for a paddle as Flounder to collect treasure for the princess's collection, swim through hoops as Ariel to follow the eels to Ursula's abode, and scuttle around a basic platforming level in the kitchen with Sebastian to avoid becoming the dish of the day. Th

e version for the DS felt repetitive due to the featured minigames being used multiple times, and players were disappointed with the GBA's short runtime – but most of the title's audience didn't mind, with the young demographic entertained by the DS's interactivity, the GBA's adherence to the plot, and the opportunity to play with their favourite characters in bite size pieces – but not literally. After all, the aim is to avoid cooking Sebastian for supper, remember? #30 - Alice in Wonderland (2

010) Wii, DS, PC Considering the sinister whimsy characteristic of his work, Tim Burton was the perfect choice to direct Alice in Wonderland's live-action adaptation; and with a nineteen-year-old Alice it formed a sequel of sorts to the classic tale. The game follows the plot of the film, with the onus on several characters to protect and guide Alice through Underland. Each has their own unique talents, with the ability to swap between them to find the best one for the job at hand. Blocked route

s can be uncovered with the March Hare's telekinesis, and the Cheshire Cat's dominion over invisibility exposes illusions and reveals concealed prizes, with everything colour coded to prevent the puzzles from being too taxing. With a 2D, side-scrolling format and a heavily stylised, cartoony look, the DS version is as different visually as Tweedle Dum and Tweedle Dee are similar – that is to say, very – but it still follows the plot of the movie, and puts players in control of characters other t

han Alice. The combat was simple, and the need to constantly destroy the environment to collect currency for upgrades annoyed critics; however, Alice in Wonderland was praised for puzzles that required the use of multiple characters to solve, and the successful translation of the movie's unique atmosphere and visual style into the game. Several of the main cast even reprised their roles – but not Johnny Depp or Helena Bonham Carter. They were probably too expensive. #29 - Disney's Lilo & Stitch

(2002) GBA We're now joining the lovable blue menace on another interplanetary trip, but this time Lilo's also along for the ride. In Disney’s Lilo & Stitch, the titular alienshows that he knows the true meaning of family by commandeering a spaceship to chase down his human when she's abducted sometime after the events of the movie. A journey that's far from straight forward sees him battle enemy craft in a rapid shooter among the stars before a crash landing puts him in need of another ship, th

is time with a disgusting ooze monster in the way. Stitch's levels are packed with enemies in a run-and-gun type format, with the occasional wave assault on a stationary screen. Lilo lacks firepower, so her time on the alien vessel focusses on puzzle platforming, and makes use of stealth – which includes convenient foliage concealed on her person to blend in with the very inorganic scenery. We're not sure how, but the tactic works – maybe the aliens are used to sudden leafy appearances on their

ship. The title performed better with critics than players, as the latter found the game a little too difficult for the young audience it appealed to – although this same challenge added value for more experienced gamers. It had problems with pace but the diversity of the levels was praised, along with the variety of gameplay styles. Overall, Disney's Lilo & Stitch proved a fun continuation of the duo's adventures with great graphics, smooth animation, and buckets of personality. #28 - Disney G-

Force (2009) PS2, PS3, PSP, Xbox 360, Wii, DS, PC With a plot that pit a team of guinea pig spies against killer robot appliances and an all-star cast, G-Force should have been a success – but the film received a less than enthusiastic response. Its tie-in game, however, fared much better. Despite a few deviations from the movie's narrative, Disney G-Force follows the same plot with head rodent, Darwin, taking the lead. A competent agent despite his species, he can gun down enemies with the best

of them – plus with a jetpack and whip also at his disposal, he's almost unstoppable …I said almost. When faced with a pair of gnashing doors and no desire to be tenderised, it's time for his colleague, Mooch, to take over; able to fly through small gaps and temporarily slow time, he's the perfect solution to situations Darwin can't solve. Sluggish controls for Mooch and bland environments were common complaints from critics, along with the unnecessary inclusion of an “anaglyph-based stereoscop

ic 3D mode” on the PS3 and Xbox 360 versions that proved nauseating even when wearing the glasses that came with the game. The title was praised for its suitability for children however, as well as its smooth animations, and the superb voice acting of the sound-alikes and Sam Rockwell, who reprised the role of Darwin. This, combined with the game's faithful visual recreation of the film, led to a positive user reception and allowed players to immerse themselves in the small mammals' world withou

t them needing to train their own team of guinea pigs. #27 - Disney Sing It! - High School Musical 3: Senior Year (2008) PS2, PS3, Xbox 360, Wii We've already had a tie-in that allowed players to dance to High School Musical 3’s catchy tunes, so it's only fair that audiences got one to sing along with too – and frankly, we're a little surprised there wasn't another title that let players do both at the same time. Similar to Senior Year Dance, this title was named after High School Musical 3 and

was marketed with its branding, yet features songs from the entire trilogy. European fans got their hands on the game a month after the movie came to theatres, but those in North America had to wait another three until the film's release on home media – but got an updated version of the game with five additional songs as a trade-off. Rather than follow the lead of the Sing It game based solely on the first two films, Senior Year stepped away from animated visuals and the option for players to se

lect their character, opting instead for live-action scenes from the movies that kicked the presentation up a notch, just at the expense of customisation. Praised for its polish, lacking any glaring faults, and complaints about the short runtime assuaged by the extra songs in the North American release, the main sticking point for critics was that the title was a little too streamlined. What you saw was what you got, with no special modes or fun effects that could have elevated it from a good ka

raoke game to a great karaoke game – albeit only for High School Musical fans. #26 - Disney's 102 Dalmatians: Puppies to the Rescue (2000) Dreamcast, PlayStation, Game Boy Color, PC 102 Dalmatians followed its more famous predecessor with a new litter fathered by Dipstick, one of the original 101. Cruella’s obsession with fur – while briefly allayed thanks to hypnotic suggestion – is back in full force in this tie-in, with canine siblings Domino and Oddball the only ones who can thwart her newes

t dognapping venture. Puppies to the Rescue takes characters and inspiration from the film but presents Cruella as a toy, rather than fashion, designer. Her henchmen from both films make bumbling appearances throughout, and the characters’ visual design is informed by the original animated film to benefit from the more easily recognised cartoonish style – except for Le Pelt, who had no animated counterpart so keeps his live-action depiction. Cruella is a persistent thorn in the player’s side, bu

t multiple boss battles have her comeuppance delivered via a pelting with fresh produce. Puppies are rescued from crates with a good smash, and collectables are rewarded for completing minigames and optional objectives like herding pigeons – being mostly set in London, it wouldn’t be complete without them. Critics were unimpressed by the similarity of the fights against Cruella, and considered the gameplay too simple – but the target audience of young children lapped it up. Puppies to the Rescue

took them on a new adventure in a basic but fun introduction to platforming – so while it couldn’t perform many tricks, the game was still deserving of a treat. #25 - Cars 2 (2011) PS3, PSP, Xbox 360, Wii, DS, 3DS, PC Because no-one should be confined to doing just one thing, Cars 2 saw the racing take a backseat to espionage with the tow truck, Mater, recruited by the vehicular equivalent of the British Secret Service. Taking inspiration from the movie but not following its plot, the tie-in ga

me of the same name presents races within several game modes that give players a choice of how much James Bond-style excitement they want. A flavourful training sequence inducts players and their chosen car into the weaponised and tech-filled world of intelligence, then the new agents are unleashed on tracks with spy gadgets enabled, waves of enemies to defeat, PVP battles, and base defence – but those after a less explosive experience can stick to basic racing. The DS version features additiona

l stealth missions for Mater in a change from the lap-based races against opponents or the clock. The PSP's gameplay, on the other hand, is less engaging and consists of moving Lightning McQueen back and forth between lanes to avoid obstacles, overtake opponents, and grab pickups. Criticised for the lack of a story-driven campaign but praised for the sheer variety and quantity of modes available, Cars 2 was most suited to being a local multiplayer game that friends could really sink their teeth

into. Those less competent at racing found fun using the gadgets and seeing the characters they loved from the film, while seasoned racers appreciated the solid gameplay. In short, Cars 2 had something for everyone. #24 - Disney's Aladdin (1994) Master System, Game Gear [sung] Prince Ali, fabulous he, it's time for Aladdin! Right, that’s enough of that. Based on the highest grossing animated film of all time until The Lion King replaced human royalty with feline, Disney's Aladdin is an action-pl

atformer that places players in the street-rat's shoes – except not literally, as he's barefoot most of the time. Levels mostly take one of two forms; sedate sections which include strolling around the palace with an occasional bit of jumping and incapacitating the guards in a move unlikely to endear him to his hosts, and more exciting object avoidance sequences, especially when the magic carpet gets involved. A ride through the endless diamond sky with Princess Jasmine sees the soaring ballad t

urned into a tense episode of bird dodging on the constantly scrolling screen, and Aladdin's race through the Cave of Wonders is similarly fraught. The final showdown against Jafar sees Aladdin armed in a thematic nod to the film, while the Vizier wields fire and transforms into an appropriately menacing snake ...who just needs to be pushed off screen to trigger the cutscenes that end the game. While the title was criticised for the repeated format of scrolling chase sequences, sluggish controls

that made jumping out the way or dodging obstacles frustrating at times, and was subject to less-than-positive comparisons to the Mega Drive tie-in from the previous year, Disney's Aladdin was nonetheless praised for its graphics and sound design, adherence to the movie, and easy gameplay that was suitable for beginners. #23 - The Jungle Book: Mowgli's Wild Adventure (2000) Game Boy Color Arriving on the Game Boy Color the same month as The Jungle Book Groove Party came to home consoles, this t

ie-in to the 1967 movie has a lot less dancing, but does feature music composed for the other game in its soundtrack. In The Jungle Book: Mowgli’s Wild Adventure players take the animal-raised wild-child through a series of platforming levels in an approximation of the film's plot, which unsurprisingly consist of various flavours of jungle – including King Louis' ruined temple and a “Rainbow Jungle” suited to Baloo's bright nature. Bagheera, in his role as the boy's mentor, provides disembodied

instructions throughout the tutorial and carries Mowgli on his back in fast-paced action levels in lieu of boss fights. Other notable levels, unlocked by collecting tokens, see Mowgli using Kaa's body for platforming and relying on his own foot power to evade the pursuit of both Shere Khan and the wildfire. Completing the game rewards the player four bonus levels that send them on a journey travelling to the left of the screen in a deviation from established 2D platforming norms. The biggest cri

ticism Mowgli's Wild Adventure received was for its runtime, as critics and players alike found its length cut their enjoyment short. The occasional change of pace mid-level frustrated some, but the gameplay, controls, graphics, and animation were praised, as was Mowgli’s ability to avoid enemies by throwing bananas to distract them, then using said enemies as living trampolines to access higher areas. We're not sure Bagheera would approve of that trick, though. Spoilsport. #22 - Toy Story (1995

) Mega Drive, SNES, Game Boy, PC Based on the first fully computer animated movie that marked the beginning of Disney and Pixar's successful collaboration, Toy Story gives Woody the limelight and follows the plot of the movie with only a few tweaks. The action starts out with simple platforming at Andy's party with a mission to unleash the army men for birthday present opening surveillance, followed by a race against Buzz once the player's got the hang of things in an attempt to prove that Woody

is just as fancy, up-to-date, and competent as his space age replacement- er, I mean, counterpart. Variety to the gameplay is introduced by occasional levels that deviate from the platforming norm; a first-person maze sends Woody through the guts of the arcade machine to save trapped aliens, and a thematic but futile attempt to stop Sid winning Buzz has him fling said aliens at the claw with his pull-string lasso. These elements are, however, absent from the Game Boy version, which just sticks

to the standard platforming and action levels – but it still ends in the duo falling with style. Toy Story featured slow pacing at times, clunky controls on the SNES, and frustration was caused by having to restart the game upon death. Although its difficulty made it unsuitable for younger kids, the game was praised for the challenge it posed, along with its effective use of tried-and-true gameplay that created a title that appealed to a more experienced audience than the usual Disney tie-in. #2

1 - Disney's Tarzan (1999) PlayStation, Game Boy Color, PC Disney's Tarzan – or Disney's Tarzan Action Game if you wanna get European about this – takes players on a journey through Tarzan's life as seen in the film. Featuring clips from the movie to set the scene, tell the story, and let players bask in Phil Collins’ glorious soundtrack, the game follows its plot through levels that offer usual platforming fare in a 2.5D style. Tarzan is capable of all the things you’d expect the wild child – o

r man, rather – to be capable of, includingrunning on all fours, climbing trees, and falling inlove with Jane, who comes crashing into the narrative with an extended dashfrom baboons. Despite the fact that Tarzan acquires a blade at certain points in the game, lobbing fruit is the jungle man’s main method of defence, as it's largely more effective – even Clayton can't withstand a few well timed shots of his five-a-day. The Game Boy Color version places a bigger emphasis on enemy avoidance, espec

ially so in sequences controlling the parasol-wielding Jane. While the regular enemies in the game were thought to have had too much health and the controls lacked the responsiveness critics expected, Disney's Tarzan was generally considered a quality title. The graphics, sound, and level design were praised, along with the traditional style of the platforming, the exploration required to find hidden items, and the inclusion of difficulty options that made it suitable for a wide range of players

. Plus they got to trash the camp as Terk, which is definitely a plus. #20 - Atlantis: The Lost Empire (2001) PlayStation, Game Boy Color, GBA Despite sinking at the box office, Atlantis: The Lost Empire offered up a couple of tie-in games before going under. We've already covered the one that's better left on the ocean floor; now's the time for the title more worthy of some buoyancy. Featuring predominantly action-focused platforming levels that follow the plot of the film, the stages in Atlant

is: The Lost Empire areintroduced by clips from the movie,and players get a selection of characters to take on their aquatic journey. Each has their own talents, and can be swapped at checkpoints, which take the form of radios,and there are numerous puzzles to complete and enemies to defeat as the group seeks – and seeks to save – the lost city of Atlantis. The handheld versions take a two-dimensional approach but are otherwise very similar to the PlayStation's, and include brainteasersthat requ

ire specific character's abilities, such as Audrey's mechanical proficiency that allows her to interact with machines. The PlayStation gameplay was considered reminiscent of the Tomb Raider games due to its environmental puzzles and similar platforming elements. While the graphics were unimpressive and the combat somewhat awkward, Atlantis: The Lost Empire was praised for having multiple solutions to its puzzles based on which character the player was controlling, and for the variety to gameplay

that the vehicular levels brought. The title retained players’ interest throughout its runtime, faithfully represented the film, and even caused more experienced gamers to overlook its simplicity due to the fun it provided. #19 - Disney's Hercules (1997) PlayStation, Game Boy, PC Featuring a hot-headed Hades and a protagonist with more brawn than brain, Hercules portrays the adventures of the legendary son of Zeus as he builds his reputation as an all-round action hero – once he's past his awkw

ard teenage stage, that is. Disney's Hercules – also known as Hercules Action Game, and by the particularly snappy title,Disney's Action Game Featuring Hercules – follows the plot of the movie and Hercules' quest to prove himself worthy of his birth right and a place among the gods. The focus isn't on the romance that ultimately achieved this in the film, with the title instead putting Hercules through his paces in platforming levels that suit his vigorous nature. To ensure a rounded workout the

re are plenty of enemies to put to the sword, paving slabs to be obliterated, and appropriately epic boss fights with mythical creatures throughout. Simultaneously praised for taking inspiration and gameplay elements from classic platformers, and criticised for its reliance on the traditional format, Disney's Hercules carried the charm of older Disney titles into the 32-bit console generation. Great graphics andhigh-quality animation paired with solid gameplay, which appealed to new fans and est

ablished gamers alike and made the title accessible for a wide demographic. Despite its inspiration, playing the game was not an Herculean task; but players had the option to ramp up the difficulty and limit their lives if they wanted to undertake a labour of their own. #18 - Toy Story 2: Buzz Lightyear to the Rescue! (1999) PlayStation, N64, Game Boy Color, PC With Woody abducted and Andy's toys the only ones who can save him, it's down to the player to retrieve the cowboy in this tie-in to Toy

Story 2. Fortunately – or unfortunately if you really wanted to play as Mr Potato Head – it's Buzz who heads up Woody's rescue. Full of space-age tech and hard plastic resilience, Buzz overcomes obstacles and traverses platforming levels with his extendable wings and two-thirds of a triple-jump. Enemies are no match for his wrist-mounted laser as it does more than just point, and when used in first-person a reflection of Buzz's face looms large and clear which gives a realistic touch to this ot

herwise fantastical game. Boss fights are scattered throughout to challenge the spaceman's combat prowess and, despite his name, Emperor Zurg has to be tackled properly rather than zerg rushed. Reception to the title was not wholly positive; Buzz Lightyear to the Rescue was the target of a peaceful protest held outside the Californian headquarters of Activision,as one of the villains, a unique invention for the game who didn't appear in the film, was regarded as an offensive Mexican stereotype.

Disney apologised and announced that the character would be altered – which it was, but only in subsequent versions of the game. Controversy aside, the title was praised for its similarity to the film, Buzz's abilities, which were wholly appropriate for the intergalactic toy, and for giving players the sheer joy of running around as their favourite space ranger. #17 - The Jungle Book (1994) Master System, Mega Drive, Game Gear, NES, SNES, Game Boy, PC Following the success of Disney tie-in games

developed in previous years, The Jungle Book was given the same treatment and translated into a challenging platforming experience. With the plot of the film at its core, Mowgli's on a journey through the jungle to find the man-village and take his place among his own kind. Exactly what that entails depends on the version, but the gameplay is largely the same across the board – Mowgli runs, jumps, and swings on vines in typical platforming style, while throwing fruit and jumping on enemies like

the wild child he is. Level design and the number of stages differs between versions, but all feature an additional objective of collecting gems. How many need to be collected, how fast, and the reward they grant depends on the platform; while the Mega Drive offers bonus levels, the SNES adds the incentive of more continues. Boss fights also vary, so where most versions' confrontation with King Louie involves a tenseexchange of fruit and bowling coconuts – or armadillos – the version for the Ma

ster System and Game Gear instead has Mowgli avoid falling boulders and orangutan caboose. While successfully grabbing vines was rather hit-or-miss and some critics deemed the title frustratingly difficult due to blind jumps and unexpected damage, it was praised for quality platforming, otherwise responsive controls, and the visual treat it provided. The Jungle Book gave players more than just the Bare Necessities, and the few ants it contained weren't enough to ruin the fun. #16 - Muppet Treasu

re Island (1996) PC Boasting two hours of video content, and the appearance of both Tim Curry and Billy Connolly in scenes shot specifically for the game, Muppet Treasure Island ties into the movie of the same name that included more stuffed animals and fabric friends than Robert Louis Stevenson envisaged for his swashbuckling tale. Accompanied by Gonzo and Rizzo, the player takes on the role of Jim Hawkins as they point-and-click their way through the story. A parrot is on hand – or rather, on

shoulder – to give hints, but much of the ambiguity typical of the genre is absent due to its young target audience. With interactable segments and minigames that involve launching pies at pirates and target practice with the ship's cannon, the player gathers the crew and sails to the titular island under Kermit's – I mean, Captain Smollett's – leadership ...until Long John Silver's inevitable mutiny, that is. Muppet Treasure Island was considered a competent, well produced game. It entertained

and sometimes challenged younger players, every scene looked fantastic, and the FMV of the actors and muppets provided an on-brand and colourful experience that captivated both the kids and their muppet-loving adults. It even ended with a farewell from Long John Silver that reminded players that the real treasure was the friends they made along the way – before that became a complete and utter cliché, that is. It's just a shame it didn't include the songs, but that gives us a good excuse to rewa

tch the movie. #15 - The Hunchback of Notre Dame: Topsy Turvy Games (1996) Game Boy, PC Come one, come all, to the spectacular celebration that is the Feast of Fools! Presented in the bell tower of Notre Dame by its animated gargoyles, Topsy Turvy Games is a selection of minigames inspired by the festival Quasimodo attends in the movie. Players can grab a friend, or their own piece of ornamental stonework, to face off in head-to-head challenges; hovering above the chimneys of Paris sees them att

empt to be the first to pop the others' balloons while hampered – or helped – by the meddling of festival patrons; competitive bowling sends Esmerelda's goat hurtling towards a cluster of human bowling pins, and a Breakout-style block breaker determines who's best with a chisel. The version for the Game Boy features a slightly different selection of games, with some slimmed down to better suit the handheld’s capabilities and lack of multiplayer, and others replaced entirely – throwing food is sw

apped for catching falling fools, and a word game for a picture puzzle. Critics praised the humour the gargoyles brought to the title as their comedic quips set the tone perfectly, and, voiced by the same actors as in the film, tied it tightly to the movie. Despite featuring only five minigames, they kept players engaged and the difficulty selection both satisfied those of different skill levels and offered replayability as they improved – or aged – but sadly there wasn't a “gargoyle” difficulty

for those of us outside the target demographic #14 - Disney Fairies: Tinker Bell and the Great Fairy Rescue (2010) DS We were surprised that Tinker Bell and the Great Fairy Rescue wasn’t a straight-to-video title, too – but it had both UK and US premieres, and showed in cinemas around the globe, and as such, its tie-in video game has earned a spot on this list. Released to coincide with the film coming to DVD, the tie-in is set at the fairy camp that Tinker Bell visits for the summer. Rather th

an following the plot of the film, it focuses on the general experiences of the player character – a customisable fairy created at the start of the game – and the other fairies in attendance at the camp. An emphasis is placed on exploring the countryside and helping out the fairies through minigames with activities like planting seeds, making flowers bloom, and guiding bees. Lizzy's house – while not the focus like it is in the movie – makes an appearance as the location of a lost fairy, while t

he Dark – but not spooky – Forest and mushroom caves give the game a little visual variety. The title was praised for the film-accurate appearance of the characters, along with intuitive controls and the variety of cosmetic items obtained throughout the game that incentivised collecting crafting materials. The inclusion of a separate menu from which to replay the minigames was welcomed, as was the open nature of the gameplay – players could ignore the quests and fly around aimlessly if they wish

ed, and with so many locations to do just that it entertained even the youngest players who wanted to smell the roses at their leisure. #13 - Lego Pirates of the Caribbean: The Video Game (2011) PS3, PSP, Xbox 360, Wii, DS, 3DS, PC Released to coincide with On Stranger Tides coming to cinemas, our final sojourn with Jack Sparrow and his piratical associates covers the first four films in the series. The story mode takes players through the movies in order, with colourful cutscenes that tell the

story with a plasticised twist and the physical comedy integral to the Lego games. Main characters are obtained by playing through this mode, and Free Play unlocks after each level. This gives players the chance to collect everything they missed the first time around, and use the abilities of subsequently unlocked characters to complete puzzles and access areas that were previously inaccessible. While Jack can search for treasure using his compass and Will's a dab hand at throwingblades, they ca

n't blast through a jail cell's bars – that's for Marty and his blunderbuss to come back to later. With plenty of content and enjoyable replayability, Lego Pirates of the Caribbean: The Video Game was praised for its wealth of engaging gameplay and for the fact that the Free Play mode provided more than just a place to pick up collectables. It was also considered an improvement on the previous Lego game due to more easily wrangled controls – although they still weren't flawless. Overall, the tit

le provided a fun, captivating experience that players of all ages enjoyed, entertained far beyond the first playthrough, and as the best Pirates tie-in on this list, is the worthiest to sail with into the horizon. #12 - Jungle Book (1996) PC This title is not based on the 1967 animated movie, but instead forms a tie-in to the 1994 live-action adaptation of Rudyard Kipling's stories. Despite its famous cast, this film lacks the presence in the public consciousness of its predecessor, though we s

uspect that the absence of musical numbers and talking animals might be why. Jungle Book's runtime is filled with clips from the movie and live-action scenes produced specifically for the game, with a Scotsman and chimpanzee guiding the player throughout. Interactable segments, simplechoices, and occasionalminigames come together to form the gameplay, and while it doesn't follow the movie's plot, the game's story runs alongside it to create a complimentary adventure for the player. When their pa

th crosses events of the film and Baloo is wounded, the main quest to recover King Louie’s crown is put on hold to aid the bear. The game was packaged with a microphone to let players speak to the chimp, a gimmick that was divisive among critics. The negative either found the idea and experience of imitating an ape cringe-worthy, or were fine with the concept but not the implementation as it didn't reliably work. The positive, on the other hand, regarded it as fun interactivity for children that

set it apart from most games. Teamed with the quality visuals and simple plot and presentation, Jungle Book was an enjoyable diversion for the kiddos who wanted a guided and sedate exploration of Mowgli’s jungle. #11 - The Lion King (1994) Amiga, Master System, Mega Drive, Game Gear, SNES, Game Boy, PC Arguably the most famous tie-in to the movie, The Lion King is likely among the games you envisage when thinking about great Disney titles… if you're of a certain age or a fan of titles from the

early 90s, that is. Beginning with the joyful adventures of the idealistic cub who just can't wait to be king, The Lion King sticks close to the narrative and visual style of the movie through savannah-themed platforming levels. Bright and relatively safe scrambles over giraffes and Simba's lush but fraught jungle exile contrast with the spooky, hyena-filled gloom of the Elephant Graveyard and a shadowy Pride Rock marred by the sinister overtones of Scar's leadership – or maybe that's just the m

usic. While some critics and users deemed the title frustratingly hard even on the easiest difficulty, this was praised by others because it provided a tense and rewarding challenge for older and more experienced players. Bug-catching bonusgames with Timon and Pumbaa offered a chance to earn extra lives, but the enemies posed a real threat, the platforming required thought and good judgement, and the controls responded well so mistakes were the player’s own. Additionally, the graphics and sound

were a delight, successfully communicated the mood of each level, and added to the enjoyment of the game …unless you were one of the parents who were exposed to only a fraction of the soundtrack ad nauseam because your kids couldn't get past the second level. #10 - The Jungle Book (1988) MS-DOS, Amstrad CPC, Atari ST, Amiga Based on the 1967 film, but not related to any release, The Jungle Book appeared out of the blue and only in Europe – so the rest of the world missed out on this colourful ad

venture. With the play area viewed as a screen from the back of the cinema, the aim of the game is to progress through the story while keeping the audience entertained. Lose a life or get injured too frequently and they fall asleep; send them all to the land of nod and it's game over. The plot is loosely told through the changing environments and animals encountered, as Mowgli passes through screens that represent the jungle, King Louie's majestic ruins, and the barren savannahas he’s stalked by

Shere Khan. Enemies are overcome with thrown fruit – apart from Shere Khan, who requires burning rocks to stop him – but the ability to attack friendly characters means even Baloo can succumb to an overabundance of Bare Necessities. Don't worry, he respawns. Critics found the title's setting novel, and the level of audience engagement a unique way to keep track of the player's lives, but were ultimately divided in opinion. The less enthusiastic thought it boring, whilethe more positive consider

ed it charming, easy on the eye, and well suited to younger players. For them the simple concept and lenient consequences were perfect, and allowed the kiddos to wander the jungle without getting their feet dirty – or begging for an expensive holiday. #9 - Toy Story 3 (2010) PS2, PS3, PSP, Xbox 360, Wii, DS, PC A final “yee-haw” takes us galloping into the best tie-in to the world of sentient toys, with Woody, Buzz, and cheerful cowgirl Jessie running the show. The story mode mostly follows the

plot of the film as Andy's toys regale their new friends at Bonnie's with tales of the gang's adventures. From a pull string-swinging good time at Sunnyside Daycare to careful balancing and heavy lifting at the junkyard, the trio each have a part to play with their unique capabilities. The “Toy Box” mode offers an open experience that contrasts with the story's linear structure; set in the town from Woody's Roundup, the aim is to explore the wild west and complete quests for Mayor Hamm, develop

the settlement, and unlock playable characters, which includeEmperor Zurg on the PS3. Unsurprisingly, he has different goals to the rest of them. Its absence on the PS2 and PSP versions was unfortunate, as the Toy Box was praised as the star of the game and was favourably compared to the GTA series – albeit in a much more family-friendly format. The gameplay was considered smooth, varied, and most importantly, fun – and the characters impressed with their similarity to their movie counterparts.

The devs worked with Pixar to achieve this, and sound-alikes – including Tom Hanks' brother – along with some of the original voice cast meant they not only looked the part but sounded it, too. Thanks to all this, Toy Story 3 is one title that definitely didn't stay mint-in-box. #8 - Tron (1982) Arcade We said there'd be another visit to the computerised world of Tron and here we are, with its first tie-in that came to arcades only a month after the movie's theatrical release. Four minigames ins

pired by different parts of the movie test players' reflexes, adaptability, and tactical planning; complete all four to progress to the next level, repeat this twelve times, and congratulations! You've beaten the game. Doing so is easier said than done, as while the levels begin simply, the difficulty ramps up significantly as the game goes on. What starts as a few grid bugs to face in one minigame later becomes a veritable swarm, and one light cycle to force into a wall or its own trail in a ro

und of competitive snake becomes several, and though they follow a pre-set path, it’s not easy to remember between levels. Time at the helm of Tron's tank in a maze filled with enemies to obliterate, and a mission to blast through the MCP's constantly rotating and regenerating shield complete the title's line-up. Tron wowed in the arcades of the 80s, and was praised for the minigames' variety, responsive controls, and both looking and sounding fantastically futuristic. It was considered one of t

he best coin-operated games at the time and for years afterwards, and a modernised version of the cabinet can even be bought today, if you're so inclined – although it costs a little more to own than it did to play at your local arcade. #7 - 101 Dalmatians: Escape from DeVil Manor (1997) PC It's time for man's best friend to face fashion's greatest foe once again in this tie-in to the 1996 live-action movie. Set after the Dalmatians have been secreted away in Cruella's country home, Patches – on

e of the puppies not from Pongo and Perdita's litter – is determined to do as the title says and escape from DeVil Manor. Simple puzzles like opening drawers to create a climbable staircase are paired with point-and-click gameplay to allow the pooch to sniff out an exit route. While the creepy confines of Cruella's manor are no match for Patches' bravery, his newfound friend Whizzer is there to lend a helping paw when the player gets stuck – or needs a boost up a suit of armour to set a trap for

Cruella's ever-watchful goons. Escape from DeVil Manor was praised for its lack of a game over state; re-capture by the henchmen resulted in a different path out of the manor rather than a setback to a previous screen, and left no room for worry about the puppies' fate. Environments conveyed Cruella's villainous nature without being too disturbing for children, and the gameplay was appropriately easy for its intended audience. It even delivered the explosive finale of the game Roger designed in

the movie – and left Cruella both covered in muck and under arrest like her live-action counterpart. Despite his name, Whizzer went the whole game without any accidents – but we'd have forgiven him for leaving Cruella a little reminder of his visit. #6 - Disney's Aladdin (1993) SNES “When the wind's from the east and the sun's from the west” you can find ...Abu wearing the mask of Tutankhamun? What? Apart from the detour into a pyramid because Abu fell off the magic carpet, this tie-in roughly

follows Aladdin's plot, with the young street-rat facing platforming levels that put his acrobatic skills to the test. Whether dodging around Agrabah's market to slip from the grasp of thick-headed guards or taking a colourful vacation into the lamp inspired by the Genie's show-stealing performance, Aladdin makes good use of quick reflexes and a knack for evasion honed through his homeless existence – plus a blanket he convenientlyalwayshas to hand. Armed only with apples and a fighting style th

at Mowgli would recognise, the focus is on traversal of the areas rather than the enemies that populate them – until Jafar needs to be defeated, that is. As apples bounce harmlessly off his scaly hide, Aladdin's bodyweight has to do the heavy lifting as he treats the Vizier's head like a trampoline. Complaints about the runtime being too short and Aladdin's non-lethal combat abilities aside, the title was praised for its interesting and engaging level design, responsive controls, and platforming

that wasn't too punishing and, for most, got the difficulty just right. The recognisable soundtrack and fantastic graphics enhanced players' enjoyment, and the stage inside the lamp was singled out as a high point by many critics for portraying the colourful character of the genie so creatively. #5 - Fantasia: Music Evolved (2014) Xbox 360, Xbox One In a change from the other Fantasia tie-ins we've covered, this title places the emphasis on the music rather than the struggles of the magically-i

nclined mouse. Set long after Mickey's apprenticeship has ended, players become the sorcerer's newest student,but instead of wrestling mops, they're tasked with saving the realms of Fantasia from a malevolent force known as the “Noise”. The Kinect's motion controls are used to interact with the music of each realm, purging corruption and unlocking remixes through story progression and minigames. Classic compositions by Tchaikovsky and Vivaldi share the stage with tunes from Queen and Lady Gaga,

and all provide a toe-tapping good time with swinging sweeps of the player's arms and thumps in the air to hit on-screen prompts – but not literally, no-one wants a broken TV. Other than infrequent interruptions caused by the Kinect's occasionally spotty movement recognition, Fantasia: Music Evolved had very few flaws. Critics praised the title for its rhythm-based gameplay that extended beyond keeping a beat or staying in time. It encouraged creativity within the remixes and music-making miniga

mes that let players explore sounds and chase what they thought sounded good, and didn't penalise them for getting something wrong – because there was no wrong, just creation. Getting the highest score, however, required concentration rather than using the game as a musical canvas – but regardless of play style, the only way to enjoy the silence with this title around wasby playing the Depeche Mode level. #4 - Timon & Pumbaa's Jungle Games (1995) PC When I was a young warthog, arcades were place

s of wonder and magic, and the youths inhabiting them no doubt dreamed of growing up and owning one themselves. Turns out though, that arcade ownership isn’t limited to humans, as demonstrated by Pumbaa in this 1995 minigame collection. Timon & Pumbaa's Jungle Games features a day out presented by the comedic duo at their newly unveiled, food-focussed, 'jungle arcade' that contains five minigames for the player to feast upon. A Frogger style game of hippo hopping sends Timon on a dangerous quest

to collect six-legged snacks that float along the river; 'Burper' sees the gaseous warthog collect falling bugs and destroy undesirable items like fruit – yuck – in a cloud of digestive stink, and the fixed-position 'Sling Shooter' pits the player's aim and judgement against cut-out targets and devious jungle denizens whilst avoiding friendly faces. Rounded out with a game of 'Jungle Pinball' and Tetris-like organisation of the bugs in the duo's food stores, the title offers short, familiar, an

d Lion King-themed minigames for one or two players. Critics considered Timon & Pumbaa's Jungle Games engaging yet simple enough for young children to play, while high scores and a difficulty that increased with each level satisfied those that were slightly older, and gave an incentive for players to beat their friends or personal best. The most praise however went to the visuals that were reminiscent of Timon and Pumbaa's verdant home in the film, the accurate voice acting of the sound-alikes,

and the entertaining commentary from the unlikely pair that ran throughout. It was still probably best to stay upwind of Pumbaa, though. #3 - Treasure Planet: Battle at Procyon (2002) PC In a step away from the platforming and party games that fill this list, Treasure Planet: Battle at Procyon swaps character-based action for the real time strategy of ship-based combat. Jim Hawkins' post-movie career in the Navy sees him sent to investigate pirate raids that are disrupting peace talks with a peo

ple known as the Procyons. Routine patrols give way to tense battles that hinge on quick tactical decisions, management of ship speed, and well-timed manoeuvres to line up the gun facings for devastating broadsides – unless you miss, then they're not so devastating and it takes precious time to reload. With an eventual fleet at his disposal, four ships to oversee, and a run in with not one, but two Long John Silvers, Jim's career keeps pace with his promised potential, all while he maintains his

ultimate faith in the goodness of people. Aww. Critics decided the pacing issues caused by some sedate sailing segments were more than made up for with exciting battles, smooth animation, and solid strategic gameplay. Ship movement was kept to a single plane which emphasised the sense of sailing, rather than flying, and ensured both navigation and combat didn't become too complex for its target audience. Skirmish and multiplayer modes allowed players to try different ships and factions and test

their tactical acumen, and while Battle at Procyon lacked the depth of typical RTS titles, it was considered a very worthy introduction to the genre for young players. #2 - Tron 2.0 (2003) PC From the confusing Maze-A-Tron to the arcade classic, Tron tie-ins have really run the gamut of quality, but beating them all is this action-focussed first person shooter with a twist. Presented as a sequel to the film, Tron 2.0 is set 20 years after Flynn's adventure and sees a digitised Jet Bradley – the

son of the programmer who created Tron – venture into another computerised world. With a virus running rampant through the system, a corrupt company executive working against him, and the threat of digitised human hackers waiting to be unleashed via the internet onto computers worldwide, Jet has no shortage of foes to face and plans to thwart. Armed with hisdisc and occasionally a gun to snipe enemies beyond the flashy Frisbee's range, Jet has to fight his way through the computer to save himse

lf – and everyone else, of course. Thebright, neon graphics were applauded by critics for upgrading the movie's visuals without compromising its atmosphere, and while the title didn't feel like a typical first-person shooter, that wasn't a bad thing. Elements from different genres fit together well to provide an engaging experience; satisfying combat was broken up by high-stakes platformingsegments and light cycleraces, and the RPG-style upgrade system enabled flexible, customised playstyles. Wi

th its great gameplay, thematic appearance and compelling story, critics and players alike found Tron 2.0 to be the Tron tie-in they'd always wanted. It’s just a shame that they had to wait two decades for it to come along. #1 - Disney's Aladdin (1993) Mega Drive By staying one jump ahead of the breadline and one swing ahead of the sword, Aladdin has stolen the top spot on our list with this beloved tie-in. Equipped with just a scimitar and the apples he collects along the way, Aladdin faces vic

ious criminals, environmental hazards, and a deceitful old man intent on his demise – but it takes a lot more than a wave of lava to halt the street-rat's pursuit of his freedom, Princess Jasmine's hand, and Jafar's defeat. With locations from and inspired by the film and a tangible plot driven by text between levels, there's no compromise here between story, visuals, and gameplay. Disney's Aladdin was widely acclaimed upon release, had no shortage of fans to sing its praises, and ultimately bec

ame the best-selling game on the Mega Drive without a spiky blue protagonist. Critics and players were charmed by the responsive controls, challenging gameplay, and humour that eased falling to its difficulty – until Jafar taunted them from the “game over” screen, that is. These characterful moments came courtesy of Disney's animators – including some who were involved with the production of the movie itself – who worked with the devs in a ground-breaking first for Disney that paved the way for

licensed games to come. Many titles tried to replicate the success of Disney's Aladdin, but none quite managed to recreate its magic, as is evidenced by all of the previous entries on this list.I guess Aladdin truly is a diamond in the rough, huh?