The universe created from The Lord of the Rings created by JRR Tolkien is, without a doubt, one of the most beloved and acclaimed in popular culture, which is why it spawned some of the best fantasy novels ever written, one of the greatest trilogies in history. film history and, of course, countless video games that transmit their essence in an extraordinary way.
One game to rule them all
One of the peculiarities of the world of games based on The Lord of the Rings is that he played all kinds of sticks within the media. From authentic stealth games to family-oriented ones, to the purest and most unbridled action. And, on the occasion that very soon we will have on our consoles -and computers- the new game of the franchise, starring Gollum, which we thought the same It would be a good idea to rev up the engines with some of these releases based on the literary work and the movies
Come on, here are the candidates.
LEGO The Lord of the Rings
Without a doubt one of the most popular games based on Peter Jackson movies. This adaptation of the trilogy from the early 2000s is characterized by its good use of puzzles and that characteristic LEGO factory humor, although it is much more serious than the rest of those developed by TT Games. Also, extra point for having the original dialogues of the trilogy. It was originally released for PS3, Xbox 360 and Nintendo 3DS.
LEGO The Hobbit
Speaking of the LEGO world, after the success of the first title, they decided it was the perfect time to adapt the first two episodes of the prequel, The Hobbit
Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor
One of the positive aspects that the world of video games presents is that expands the universe in which it is located. In this title we will put ourselves in the shoes of an adventurer who, after seeing his family murdered by Sauron, will seek to avenge his loved ones. If you like action games, you can’t miss this title. You can buy it here for PS4 and Xbox.
Middle-earth: Shadow of War
Following Shadow of Mordor He was able to bring everything good he did to the first delivery to new territories. With a more interconnected story with the characters we know from the books and movies, and more polished combat, this game is not to be missed. Plus, it’s one of the most immersive experiences in the entire Tolkien franchise. You can buy it for PS4 and Xbox.
The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
A vestige of that distant moment at the turn of the century when any self-respecting premiere had to have its film adaptation. In this case, we find here some truly legendary passages, such as the Kingdom of the Dead or the Battle at the gates of Mordor, all with a beautiful epic for a game from 20 years ago. It was released at the time on PS2.
And you? What’s your favorite Lord of the Rings game?
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