Best Lord Of The Rings Games Based On The Books
There is certainly no shortage of video games set in the universe J.R.R. Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings, with the vast majority being adapted from Peter Jackson's films, but there are those that are also inspired by the books specifically. The soon-to-be-released LOTR: Gollum pulls from the broader world-building and mythology of Middle-earth to create its own narrative rather than borrowing the aesthetic from Jackson's LOTR and Hobbit trilogies. However, there are other games that are most closely connected to the plots and characters of Tolkien's famous novels, and this category is worth exploring for anyone looking for a unique and solid Lord of the Rings adventure.
As part of the massive family of Warner Bros. properties, The Lord of the Rings has been the subject of countless video game adaptations. There was a period of time in the 2000s, following Peter Jackson's wildly successful trilogy of films, that connected The Lord of the Rings games directly to the smash-hit blockbuster movies. This was during a period which saw innumerable tie-in video games released in conjunction with hit movies, but this fad eventually subsided and gave way to more IP-based, diverse content in gaming, leading to the Middle-earth franchise and its patented Nemesis system.
Related: Lord Of The Rings Deserves Better Than Heroes Of Middle-Earth
In the wake of the disappointing Lord of the Rings: Heroes of Middle-earth mobile game announcement,fans may want to look to the past for satisfying LOTR gaming content. Luckily, there are a number of enjoyable and well-crafted LOTR video games that are divorced from the popular films but still manage to carry the spirit of Tolkien's seminal series. Indeed, for those who love the Lord of the
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