The King’s Man: 10 Video Games You Should Play After Watching The Movie

The King’s Man is yet another adrenaline-fueled spy thriller in the Kingsman franchise. This chapter serves as a prequel to the previous movies and is set in the midst of World War I. As Europe seethes with conflict, the Kingsman organization operates in its nascent stage. 

A work of historical fiction, the movie’s ensemble also includes several real-life figures like Rasputin, Vladimir Lenin, Mata Hari, and Adolf Hitler. So, fans of the movie would prefer playing games set in a similar historic period. Other Kingsman tropes like secret organizations and over-the-top violence can also be found in comparable video games.

GoldenEye

Regarded as one of the best James Bond games, GoldenEye has stood the test of time despite its outdated 1990s-era graphics. Based on Pierce Brosnan’s 007 movie GoldenEye, the 1997 FPS revolves around the British spy going against a criminal organization that can use a satellite weapon to destroy London and the global economic market.

The eras might be different but the ludicrous plot and the British charm of the protagonist in the game are comparable to The King’s Man. Ralph Fiennes’ smooth-talking Orlando Oxford even feels like an old-school James Bond at times.

NecroVisioN

NecroVisioN is a first-person shooter (FPS) that takes place during World War I. However, the American protagonist doesn’t just have to fight German soldiers but also supernatural threats like werewolves and vampires. Filled with enough action and thrills, the game serves as an interesting alternate history horror.

As The King’s Man also deals with an alternate history of the era, fans would be interested in playing NecroVisioN. Just like the movie’s real-life events, most of NecroVisioN‘s action also takes place in the Battle of Somme.

Battlefield 1

While the best Battlefield games are noted for their modern conflict, Battlefield 1 goes back in history to set its gameplay in World War I. With an emphasis on teamwork and strategy, players can fight along with their regiments in the trenches of the 1910s. What is notable is a historical armory of bolt-action rifles, flamethrowers, poison gas, and many other weapons from the time.

Battlefield 1 would impress fans of The King’s Man not just because of a shared historical setting but also the emphasis on vintage weapons. Like every other Kingsman movie, the latest installment also features a variety of unique firearms.

KGB

Often Cold War-era games tend to show American action without offering any perspective from the Soviet side. As its title suggests, KGB tries to show a picture of the Russian offensive through the eyes of its covert spy organization. The adventure game involves a political conspiracy within the KGB itself as an agent attempts to uncover corruption within its officials. With its time-bound gameplay and complex decision-making situations, the game is known for its notorious difficulty level.

Even though the KGB wasn’t formed around the World War era, The King’s Man‘s narrative does include a lot of elements from Soviet politics. The movie covers the fall of Tsardom in Russia as well as the Bolshevik Revolution under Lenin. So, for those who are willing to get a deeper look at the history of the region, they must play KGB.

Assassin’s Creed Syndicate

The games of the Assassin’s Creed series are some fine examples of historic fiction and Syndicate is no exception. This specific installment is set in the aftermath of the Second Industrial Revolution as the titular Assassins attempt to free London from Templar control. A segment of the game also includes World War I with Lydia Frye assisting Winston Churchill in countering a new enemy espionage organization.

The Brotherhood of Assassins and Kingsman share certain similarities in the ways they operate. Both collectives are involved in major global conflicts and attempt to prevent large-scale destruction. Naturally, an Assassin’s Creed game set in London would be of further interest then for those who admired The King’s Man.

Kingsman: The Golden Circle

Inspired by the second Kingsman movie, this mobile game is a free-to-play adventure that includes run-and-gun missions with the Kingsman secret service agents infiltrating enemy bases. At the same time, there is a “construction simulator” element to the gameplay as players can even build secret bases for the spy organization.

The King’s Man is filled with a lot of “video game-like” action that can make for some enthralling platform games. But so far, with the franchise getting no video game adaptations, this mobile release can serve as a fun option for casual gaming.

Hitman: Blood Money

Continuing the adventures of the cloned assassin Agent 47 in the Hitman video games series, Blood Money finds him going against a rival organization called Franchise. The action includes some super-stealthy missions. The protagonist’s International Contract Agency and the Franchise are pretty similar in terms of their homicidal operations. But it all comes down to which group will emerge victorious in a race against time. If the Franchise gets its hands on the ICA’s cloning technology, then all hell would break loose.

The ICA serves as a necessary evil to bring balance in this context. The British agents in The King’s Man might not be as notorious as their ICA counterparts but they employ similar covert tactics to counter the global tyrants they fight against.

Shadow Hearts: Covenant

Regarded as a mystic and influential figure in Tsar-era politics, Grigori Rasputin is one of the most infamous figures in world history. Rasputin serves as a major antagonist in Shadow Hearts: Covenant. Even though the game is set in 1915 during World War I, the narrative is interspersed with several cosmic and supernatural beings. As a German lieutenant strives to protect his town, Rasputin’s mysticism wreaks havoc.

The alternative history role-playing game would be a delightful offering for audiences who loved Rhys Ifans’ terrifying take on Rasputin in The King’s Man.

Kick-Ass: The Game

While it might not go down as one of the best movie licensed video games, Kick-Ass is still a fun adventure for arena-style beat ’em up players. The game introduces the titular hero and his allies Hit-Girl and Big Daddy as playable characters to fight crime on the streets. The storyline is slightly different but the game retains the original movie’s comedic violence.

Kick-Ass makes for essential viewing for aficionados of Matthew Vaughn’s filmography. Before Vaughn helmed the Kingsman trilogy, he gained a lot of acclaim for his superhero comedy. So, if some gamers want a taste of the director’s brand of action-comedy, they can give Kick-Ass: The Game a try.

The Operative: No One Lives Forever

No One Lives Forever is an FPS that pays homage to the spy fiction of the 1960s. Set in the same era, the game’s protagonist is Cate Archer who works for the British counter-terrorism organization UNITY. The global conspiracies aside, the game is also noted for its satirical elements such as weapons that are made out of everyday items. For instance, Archer uses lipsticks that are explosive devices.

The creative use of weaponry is similar to classic weapons in The King’s Man such as Orlando’s umbrella-sword. The satirical take on British spies is also present in the movie although in a different era.

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