The LEGO video games impressed a lot of us back when LEGO Star Wars first came out. But through the years, the series started settling into a routine, and it wasn’t long before each new addition to the series started feeling like a reskinned version of the last one. There came a point where most of us were in agreement that some major changes were needed in order to convince us that we should keep spending money on these games.
Then LEGO Batman 2: DC Super Heroes came out and did some legitimately cool new things. While that was neat and all, LEGO The Lord of the Rings is here, and it completely rewrites the LEGO formula from the ground up.
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.
