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 has given rise to some of the best fantasy novels ever written, one of the greatest trilogies in 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 has played all kinds of sticks within the media. Going from authentic stealth games to others focused on the whole family, going through 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, that we have thought that the same It would be a good idea to warm up the engines with some of those releases based on the literary work and the movies by Peter Jackson.
Come on, here are the candidates.
LEGO The Lord of the Rings
Definitely one of the most beloved games based on the Peter Jackson movies. This adaptation of the trilogy from the early 2000s is characterized by its good use of puzzles and that characteristic humor of the LEGO factory, 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 originally came out for PS3, Xbox 360 and Nintendo 3DS.
LEGO The Hobbit
Speaking of the LEGO world, after the success of the first title they decided that it was an ideal moment to adapt the first two installments of the prequel, The Hobbit. It had some really memorable levels like the one where we have to try to steal the stone from the ark while Smaug watches us. Nothing to envy the original game. You can buy it for PS4 and PC here.
Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor
One of the positive aspects that the world of videogames presents is that allows you to expand the universe in which it is set. 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
The sequel to Shadow of Mordor He knew how to take everything he made great to the first delivery to new territories. With a story that interconnects more with the characters we know from the books and movies, and more polished combat, this game is not to be missed. In addition, it is 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 beginning of the century in which every self-respecting premiere had to have its film adaptation. In this case, here we find passages that are truly legendary, such as the Kingdom of the Dead or the Battle at the gates of Mordor, all with a great epic for a game from 20 years ago. It came out at the time for PS2.
And you? What is your favorite Lord of the Rings game?
