What Future Lord of the Rings Games Need to Learn From Past Titles
Of the many fictional worlds in media, Tolkien's Middle-earth is among the most popular alongside mega hits such as Star Wars and the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Due to the immense success of both the books and Peter Jackson's film adaptations of Middle-earth, The Lord of the Rings has also made the jump to gaming on more than one occasion.
Whether it be tie-in adaptations of Jackson's aforementioned films or original ideas like 2014's Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor, the creatures, locations, and lore of this world have been the home of many well-received video games over the years. Next up is The Lord of the Rings: Gollum, more of a puzzle/adventure title. It is unclear what future games based on The Lord of the Rings are coming, but developers should look to the past for some cues on how to approach each project.
LOTR: Why Didn't The Ringwraiths Pursue Gollum When He Put On The Ring?
It would be difficult to talk about The Lord of the Rings franchise and not bring up Peter Jackson's iconic film trilogy. The visuals, music, and performances have all become engrained in the imaginations of many fans, becoming the definitive version of this world and its characters. This impact and influence can be seen in many other projects, such as the similar design of Gollum in Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor.
Considering how beloved these films are to audiences, it would be wise for developers to keep it in mind when approaching a new game. Yet studios should put a different spin on it and keep things fresh, despite any subtle winks or visual homages to the Peter Jackson films.
The Lord of the Rings series is based in a fantasy world, so it makes sense to adapt it to gaming genres that fit the description. Action games like Middle-earth:
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