8 Worst Video Games Based on TV Shows, Ranked

The article ranks eight of the weakest video games adapted from television shows, arguing that most tie-ins failed to match the quality or appeal of their source material. It says some were undermined by limited time or funding, while others were ill-conceived from the start, and a few became notorious as especially poor games.

Among the examples discussed, *Lost: Via Domus* is criticised for its short length and generic action gameplay, despite involving original cast members and series composer Michael Giacchino. *The Walking Dead: Survival Instinct*, an FPS prequel centred on Daryl and Merle Dixon, is described as formulaic and quickly forgotten after the success of Telltale’s adaptation. The 1990s *Home Improvement* platformer is singled out as an odd novelty, with dull gameplay, awkward controls and jarring level design.