Ken McKown writes: What do you want from a LEGO game? This is a question I think we all ask ourselves before diving into one of these reviews. It is no secret that Traveller’s Tales churn out a ton of these titles. This year alone has spawned at least two I can remember. Of course, it’s always about the actual brand they are borrowing from that dictates interest. Lord of the Rings is probably one of the most successful franchises to crop up in a long time. TT Games already tackled the other classic trilogies Star Wars and Indiana Jones, plus got its feet wet with the Harry Potter series last year. Now we take a journey into the land of LEGO Middle-Earth, but the real question is, “Are you ready to go there and back again?”
A huge franchise, but which are the best The Lord of the Rings games for your time and money? Here's our top seven for all formats.
I remember Battle for Middle Earth 2, amazing game.
Also loved Two Towers & Return of the king.
& Shadow of Mordor was great.
Good list.
Never got to play the third age, I vaguely remember the cover art. Maybe I'll give it a shot someday
“The Lord of the Rings is one of few franchises that the Total War franchise has represented, but did so with both grace and flair.”
Is anyone gonna tell him that it’s not a really game? Kinda embarrassing, makes me think he hasn’t even played his “best” game.
I really enjoyed the first BFME game. At some point I became unable to play it. Wouldn't even start. Been many years since I tried getting it to run.
Now the entire family can team up in pairs as adorable LEGO: The Lord of the Rings minifigures to experience countless dangers, solve riddles and battle formidable foes on their journey to Mount Doom.
GameLuster writes: I’ve been obsessed with Tolkien for far longer than I’ve been obsessed with video games. There is something about these stories that relate to so many people, with their themes of friendship, bravery and unity.
