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Tolkien's Riders of Rohan. The Shadows of Mordor a. Tolkien 's works set in Middle-earth. In the early s, Peter Jackson accomplished the impossible and successfully adapted Tolkien's books into cinematic form. The Hobbit Software Adventure. Retrieved 10 March Subsequently, the licence, obtained via Tolkien Enterprises , passed to Warner Bros. Retrieved 7 April

The Lord of the Rings: Legends [39] [40]. Via dualshockers. Even if Sony pretends that the PlayStation Vita does not exist, both of the company's handheld consoles house an array of forgotten gems worth playing. Retrieved 27 July Via apps. Griptonite Games. Speculative fiction portal Video games portal. Retrieved 7 January Retrieved 27 May

But […]. Android Authority. While the animations have aged quite a bit, the combat system remains as enjoyable as the day it was released. A faithful retelling of the storyline, the experience hits a snag in the gameplay department, which lacks much in the way of actual strategy. Archived from the original on 4 July After Warner Bros. The Digital Antiquarian. Tolkien The J. Net Games 2. Daedalic Entertainment.

Play as some nobodies in this floppy appendage to the films, that shows you parts of Middle-Earth lore previously unseen in the games or movies. Archived from the original on 4 July Like all of the publisher's old LOTR games, you can't buy it digitally, only in old boxed copies. Athlon Games Amazon Game Studios. R Tolkien created literary gold with 's The Lord of the Rings. Banking on the tower defense craze, Glu Mobile wisely simplified many of the basic mechanics associated with the genre. Turbine, Inc. Tolkien 's legendarium.

In , Melbourne House began a series of licensed Lord of the Rings graphical interactive fiction text adventure games with The Hobbit , based on the book with the same name. In , Interplay , in collaboration with Electronic Arts who would later obtain the licenses to the film trilogy , released Lord of the Rings Vol. Retrieved 7 January Archived from the original on 15 March The Hobbit. Inaugurated with a short fantasy novel called The Hobbit , J. Or if you really want a challenge, why […]. The game is based on the books and Turbine's licence explicitly prohibits them from including any story or design elements unique to the movie adaptations. Retrieved 11 November

Hidden categories: CS1 maint: archived copy as title Webarchive template wayback links Articles needing additional references from June All articles needing additional references Use Oxford spelling from July Use dmy dates from July Decipher, Inc. Games Starting Soon. Via apps. Retrieved 15 August Tolkien 's The Lord of the Rings. About Middle-earth Games run turn-based, strategy games set in the world of J. R Tolkien created literary gold with 's The Lord of the Rings.

Retrieved 16 August Then dive right in! The Gamer. Nintendo GameCube. Hidden categories: CS1 maint: archived copy as title Webarchive template wayback links Articles needing additional references from June All articles needing additional references Use Oxford spelling from July Use dmy dates from July Actual quote: "With one well placed blow, you cleave his skull. Is it terrible? Retrieved 7 April Via dualshockers.

Retrieved 2 October Retrieved 20 August The first game, Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor was released in , with its sequel, Middle-earth: Shadow of War , released in Improving with each passing day, technology is always in a state of evolution. Even if some are worth a look, we would be hard-pressed to describe any as ambitious. A BBC Micro text adventure released around the same time was unrelated to Melbourne's titles except for the literary origin. The Crack of Doom Software Adventure. Inaugurated with a short fantasy novel called The Hobbit , J. One character from each […].

Still, there were definitely worse ways to combine both the macro-scale of the fight against Sauron with the importance of individuals down on the ground. Retrieved 4 September I J. Beam Software , Papyrus. Retrieved 27 February Via theonering. Middle-earth: Shadow of War. Bored of the Rings The Boggit. PC Gamer.

The sequel, The Two Towers, also offered the novelty of multiple parties on their own adventures. Retrieved 5 August The Lord of the Rings: Gollum. These minions are the true stars of the game, and it's amazing we haven't seen the Nemesis system implemented elsewhere in games yet. I'm not in love with the two sparse-feeling overworlds, or the main story—Talion, killed by Sauron's Black Hand, is brought back by Elven wraith Celebrimbor to exact revenge—but you could rightly argue that the real story in Shadow of Mordor is the relationships you form with both your orc opponents and brainwashed pals. Midway Codemasters Europe only, Warner Bros. Numerous computer and video games have been inspired by J. Skip to content Welcome to Middle-earth Games Turn-based gaming at its best.

Via dualshockers. Net Games. II: The Two Towers , a series of role-playing video games based on the events of the first two books. R Tolkien created literary gold with 's The Lord of the Rings. The Lord of the Rings: Legends [39] [40]. On the other hand, this allowed game designers to include lesser-known areas and references to the events, which are absent from the movies. The Digital Antiquarian. Subsequently, the licence, obtained via Tolkien Enterprises , passed to Warner Bros. The Shadows of Mordor a. Retrieved 31 August

Middle-Earth: Shadow of War. Tech Times. In the early s, Peter Jackson accomplished the impossible and successfully adapted Tolkien's books into cinematic form. Android Authority. It was primarily a strategy game focused on the clash of armies and heroes. The Lord of the Rings: War of the Ring. The Lord of the Rings: War in the North. Helm's Deep Pelennor Fields Morannon. Retrieved 2 October

A faithful retelling of the storyline, the experience hits a snag in the gameplay department, which lacks much in the way of actual strategy. Aside from officially licensed games, unofficial games have also been made, such as Shadowfax by Postern, a simplistic side-scrolling action game for the Spectrum, C64, and VIC, in which Gandalf rides the titular steed while smiting endless Nazgûl. While the first entry remains a noteworthy release, the sequel pretty much rendered it obsolete. Via abandonwaredos. IUGO Mobile. Retrieved 5 November Banking on the tower defense craze, Glu Mobile wisely simplified many of the basic mechanics associated with the genre. Tech Times. Nintendo GameCube. With an extremely repetitive final chapter and an aggressive marketplace that shined a light on the worst components of the loot box fixation, Shadow of War left a nasty first-impression and the stench might never completely dissipate.

Retrieved 31 August Warner Bros. This form's session has expired. Shame about the loot boxes , then, but they didn't spoil Andy's enjoyment of the game. Interactive Entertainment. Tolkien 's The Lord of the Rings. Archived from the original on 6 October From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.

Retrieved 11 November The Lord of the Rings: Conquest. Views Read Edit View history. The Crack of Doom Software Adventure. Stormfront Studios. Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor. While not fundamentally different from its predecessor, 's RTS hit the perfect middle-ground between a cinematic and gaming experience. Black Label Games. The Hunt for Gollum Born of Hope Then there's an orc who will track you down to sing to you.

About Middle-earth Games run turn-based, strategy games set in the world of J. Still, there were definitely worse ways to combine both the macro-scale of the fight against Sauron with the importance of individuals down on the ground. Untitled Middle-Earth open world video game [30]. Retrieved 24 November The One Ring. A game, with up to 2 nations per player. Unsourced material may be challenged and removed. Each region is pretty detailed, and the colour palette is surprisingly spot-on. In , Vivendi produced an adaptation of The Hobbit , aimed at a younger audience: The Hobbit , as well as a real-time strategy game The Lord of the Rings: War of the Ring , both based on Tolkien's literature.

Retrieved 7 January The game is based on the books and Turbine's licence explicitly prohibits them from including any story or design elements unique to the movie adaptations. Retrieved 27 February Even if some are worth a look, we would be hard-pressed to describe any as ambitious. Retrieved 27 July Retrieved 5 November Via darkstation. Untitled Middle-Earth open world video game [30].

Retrieved 21 August PlayStation 3 , Xbox , Windows. Please enable the use of JavaScript in your browser. Then there's an orc who will track you down to sing to you. Skip to content Welcome to Middle-earth Games Turn-based gaming at its best. Retrieved 2 July Middle-Earth: Shadow of War. The Lord of the Rings: Aragorn's Quest. Atari , Atari Home Computer. Set during The Two Towers, Riders of Rohan is somewhat reminiscent of the better known Defender of the Crown—a mix of strategy and minigames that sees you leading armies against the orc hordes, while also getting your hands dirty with duels and magic and shooting invading soldiers with a crossbow.

We have detected that cookies are not enabled on your browser. This form's session has expired. The Lord of the Rings Volume 1. Retrieved 28 August Daedalic Entertainment. The key of Erebor was just found by Gandalf and all the epic tales narrated in The Lord of the Rings may take place. Monolith Productions. Shame about the loot boxes , then, but they didn't spoil Andy's enjoyment of the game. Tolkien: Author of the Century J.

Retrieved 27 August Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor. Play as some nobodies in this floppy appendage to the films, that shows you parts of Middle-Earth lore previously unseen in the games or movies. Retrieved 10 October A 2 nation gunboat game of our Kin-strife module, with a 2 week turnaround. Numerous computer and video games have been inspired by J. Black Label Games Sierra re-release. A faithful retelling of the storyline, the experience hits a snag in the gameplay department, which lacks much in the way of actual strategy.

Helm's Deep Pelennor Fields Morannon. The Lord of the Rings. Via YouTube. Black Label Games. Artificial Mind and Movement. Play as some nobodies in this floppy appendage to the films, that shows you parts of Middle-Earth lore previously unseen in the games or movies. Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor. Each region is pretty detailed, and the colour palette is surprisingly spot-on. Amidst a sea of half-baked cash-ins and cheap mobile strategy titles, a handful of truly fantastic games have graced our presence.

War in Middle-earth. Gandalf is dead. Stormfront Studios. The Lord of the Rings Pinball [36]. But […]. Developed by Google and published by Warner Bros. Retrieved 18 November If Tolkien wrote the book on grand adventures set in a dark and grim environment, The Lord of the Rings Online demonstrated the endless possibilities available to any developer willing to embrace the writer's universe.

A faithful retelling of the storyline, the experience hits a snag in the gameplay department, which lacks much in the way of actual strategy. The game is based on the books and Turbine's licence explicitly prohibits them from including any story or design elements unique to the movie adaptations. Champion Characters can be issued up to three orders […]. Retrieved 10 October Consequently, Beam Software and Papyrus Design Group's simulation is only worth playing for devoted Tolkien fans, but a decent time can be had for anyone willing to seek this one out. The Hobbit Interactive Entertainment. War in the North , please take note: this is how you do a parallel narrative!

Then try this two-nation Gunboat game, a module with one Champion Character per nation. Monolith Productions. I J. It would not be an exaggeration to say that people have been entranced by the world of Middle-earth since the mids. Black Label Games. We have detected that cookies are not enabled on your browser. Interplay, Chaos Studios Amiga. Via Ign. Black Label Games Sierra re-release. Via lotr.

Nintendo GameCube. The Digital Antiquarian. The Lord of the Rings: Trilogy mobile game [38]. One character from each […]. The Hobbit. The Hobbit: Dwarf Combat Training [50] [51]. Split into three oddly titled entries, the studio was unable to recapture lightning in a bottle. Help Learn to edit Community portal Recent changes Upload file. Free Software Our gaming software makes playing a breeze.

R Tolkien created literary gold with 's The Lord of the Rings. The Hobbit [62]. While the animations have aged quite a bit, the combat system remains as enjoyable as the day it was released. Konami , Mirrorsoft. Via experiments. Even if Sony pretends that the PlayStation Vita does not exist, both of the company's handheld consoles house an array of forgotten gems worth playing. The Lord of the Rings. Via abandonwaredos. Free Turns Five free turns for all new players. Then try this two-nation Gunboat game, a module with one Champion Character per nation.

Retrieved 23 August Retrieved 7 April The game is based on the books and Turbine's licence explicitly prohibits them from including any story or design elements unique to the movie adaptations. Grinding is the genre's cornerstone. PC Gamer. A 2 nation gunboat game of our Kin-strife module, with a 2 week turnaround. The Lord of the Rings: War in the North. The Lord of the Rings Pinball [36]. The game, which is separate and not related to the unreleased Parker Brothers game, [9] was self-published in

Retrieved 23 August The Hunt for Gollum Born of Hope The Lord of the Rings Trivia Game [33]. Then try this two-nation Gunboat game, a module with one Champion Character per nation. The Hobbit Via YouTube. Via gamespot. A 12 vs. Via darkstation.

While many attempted to ape The Hobbit 's success, decades had to pass before any would even approach the same level of success. Subsequently, the licence, obtained via Tolkien Enterprises , passed to Warner Bros. Consequently, Beam Software and Papyrus Design Group's simulation is only worth playing for devoted Tolkien fans, but a decent time can be had for anyone willing to seek this one out. Konami , Mirrorsoft. As an added bonus, Hugo Weaving narrates both storylines. Traveller's Tales. A faithful retelling of the storyline, the experience hits a snag in the gameplay department, which lacks much in the way of actual strategy. Via oldpcgaming. Behaviour Interactive.

Retrieved 18 November The Lord of the Rings: Aragorn's Quest. It would not be an exaggeration to say that people have been entranced by the world of Middle-earth since the mids. Retrieved 26 July The Lord of the Rings: Tactics. The only issue now, of course, is getting hold of a boxed copy, since EA's licence lapsed and that means no one can sell it digitally. We've expanded the remit here to include some games based on The Hobbit and other parts of Middle-earth lore—we've done this because the PC has such an extensive history of Tolkien games compared to other platforms, and we wanted to reflect that. Lord of the Rings Online. The Hobbit [62]. The Lord of the Rings Trivia Game [33].

Retrieved 11 November Aside from officially licensed games, unofficial games have also been made, such as Shadowfax by Postern, a simplistic side-scrolling action game for the Spectrum, C64, and VIC, in which Gandalf rides the titular steed while smiting endless Nazgûl. This was a disappointing translation of LOTR into a different genre, this time a Battlefield-esque competitive game. The sequel, The Two Towers, also offered the novelty of multiple parties on their own adventures. A third installment was planned, but never released. The strategy elements are not half-bad, but the player is required to recreate the exact moments from the book, so the only way to overcome a fight is by following a pre-established plan. The Gamer. Find a way to play Battle for Middle-Earth II, though, and there's still a community hosting multiplayer servers , which now also support the game's expansion, The Rise of the Witch King. The Hobbit. Tech Times.

I'm not in love with the two sparse-feeling overworlds, or the main story—Talion, killed by Sauron's Black Hand, is brought back by Elven wraith Celebrimbor to exact revenge—but you could rightly argue that the real story in Shadow of Mordor is the relationships you form with both your orc opponents and brainwashed pals. Free Software Our gaming software makes playing a breeze. The only issue now, of course, is getting hold of a boxed copy, since EA's licence lapsed and that means no one can sell it digitally. Eagles Tom Bombadil. War in Middle-earth. We have the following grudge teams looking for opposition. The game, which is separate and not related to the unreleased Parker Brothers game, [9] was self-published in Via apps. The Lord of the Rings: War in the North.

Instead, the trigger was pulled on Lego Hobbit before the turgid third movie even hit the multiplexes, and hopes that it would be covered via DLC never materialised. Retrieved 27 August Amidst a sea of half-baked cash-ins and cheap mobile strategy titles, a handful of truly fantastic games have graced our presence. R Tolkien created literary gold with 's The Lord of the Rings. The Lord of the Rings: Legends of Middle-earth [41]. In , Vivendi produced an adaptation of The Hobbit , aimed at a younger audience: The Hobbit , as well as a real-time strategy game The Lord of the Rings: War of the Ring , both based on Tolkien's literature. Help Learn to edit Community portal Recent changes Upload file. Retrieved 27 July Fantasy Flight Interactive. Is it terrible?

Here is every single The Lord of the Rings video game, officially ranked! The Hunt for Gollum Born of Hope Please deactivate your ad blocker in order to see our subscription offer. Special offer: your second nation is half price as long as you have two nations remaining! Archived from the original on 6 May Archived from the original on 3 July PlayStation 2 , Xbox. I Vol. Due to being a free-to-play mobile game, any actions require an absurd amount of time to reach completion, allowing Kabam to constantly push its premium currency. Ready to begin your journey?

The Gamer. Hypnos Entertainment. Seeking an engaging real-time strategy excursion set within Tolkien's beloved universe? Via theonering. The game, which is separate and not related to the unreleased Parker Brothers game, [9] was self-published in Artificial Mind and Movement. Archived from the original on 6 October Special offer: your second nation is half price as long as you have two nations remaining! While the animations have aged quite a bit, the combat system remains as enjoyable as the day it was released.

Sinclair User August : 76— Inaugurated in and refusing to miss a beat, The Lord of the Rings Online is gaming's definitive take on Tolkien's lore. Middle-Earth: Shadow of War. Retrieved 28 August If done right, picking up new characters and leveling up old ones can be entertaining. Unfortunately, it felt a lot cheaper, with bad animation, poor combat and underwhelming small-scale adaptations of the movie's best set pieces. Instead, the trigger was pulled on Lego Hobbit before the turgid third movie even hit the multiplexes, and hopes that it would be covered via DLC never materialised. The hour is late in the Third Age of Middle-earth. Retrieved 23 August

The Hobbit [62]. The sub-par graphics, poor writing, and terrible combat make this among the worst titles to carry the franchise's name. Play as either the Free Peoples or the Dark Servants, and work together with your team-mates to take control of the lands of Middle-earth. PlayStation 2 , Xbox. Seeking an engaging real-time strategy excursion set within Tolkien's beloved universe? Via experiments. Bored of the Rings The Boggit. Archived from the original on 6 October Tolkien The J. In May Turbine, Inc.

A game, with up to 2 nations per player. Via polygon. I J. The Lord of the Rings: War in the North. This was a disappointing translation of LOTR into a different genre, this time a Battlefield-esque competitive game. Please get in touch if you and your friends fancy taking them on. Via computinghistory. February Fantasy Flight Interactive. Electronic Arts needed to completely drop the ball to squander the positive momentum amassed by the original The Battle For Middle-Earth ; luckily, the sequel is bigger and better.

Retrieved 27 February Find a way to play Battle for Middle-Earth II, though, and there's still a community hosting multiplayer servers , which now also support the game's expansion, The Rise of the Witch King. Developed and published by Warner Bros. The Lord of the Rings: Conquest. While Vivendi's access to the book rights prevented them from using material from the film, it permitted them to include elements of The Lord of the Rings which were not in the films. Android , Apple iOS. Speculative fiction portal Video games portal. Hobitit The Lord of the Rings Artificial Mind and Movement. Lord of the Rings Online.

In , Melbourne House began a series of licensed Lord of the Rings graphical interactive fiction text adventure games with The Hobbit , based on the book with the same name. I Vol. Hidden categories: CS1 maint: archived copy as title Webarchive template wayback links Articles needing additional references from June All articles needing additional references Use Oxford spelling from July Use dmy dates from July Retrieved 11 November We have detected that cookies are not enabled on your browser. Net Games. Riders of Rohan. Retrieved 5 August

In the early s, Peter Jackson accomplished the impossible and successfully adapted Tolkien's books into cinematic form. Retrieved 27 February Banking on the tower defense craze, Glu Mobile wisely simplified many of the basic mechanics associated with the genre. The Lord of the Rings: Tactics. The Two Towers. Earn your victory through a combination of martial strength, magical prowess, and economic power. Guardians of Middle-earth. The Gamer. Tolkien 's The Hobbit.

Android , Apple iOS. Numerous computer and video games have been inspired by J. Each region is pretty detailed, and the colour palette is surprisingly spot-on. Retrieved 7 January Traveller's Tales. Worlds Apart. While not fundamentally different from its predecessor, 's RTS hit the perfect middle-ground between a cinematic and gaming experience. Sinclair User August : 76— Via rpgfan.

With good and evil campaign paths, a gorgeous for the time version of Middle-Earth with extravagantly realised locations and well-animated units, this is probably as good as a LOTR RTS will ever get. You could even create your own heroes for skirmishes, and new content for the game is supported by an active modding community. Views Read Edit View history. I and Vol. The Crack of Doom Software Adventure. Retrieved 26 July Archived from the original on 6 October Among its peers, this title benefits from some absolutely gorgeous backgrounds and character models, but the gameplay gets old rather quickly. Special offer: your second nation is half price as long as you have two nations remaining! Via YouTube.

Beam Software , Papyrus. I Vol. Via computinghistory. Via oldpcgaming. If you're going to adapt a movie trilogy, at least do all three films before you release the game. About Middle-earth Games run turn-based, strategy games set in the world of J. I'm not in love with the two sparse-feeling overworlds, or the main story—Talion, killed by Sauron's Black Hand, is brought back by Elven wraith Celebrimbor to exact revenge—but you could rightly argue that the real story in Shadow of Mordor is the relationships you form with both your orc opponents and brainwashed pals. Via egmnow.

Please enable cookies to ensure the proper experience. The Lord of the Rings: Legends of Middle-earth [41]. Retrieved 11 May Turbine, Inc. Free Software Our gaming software makes playing a breeze. Numerous computer and video games have been inspired by J. The Lord of the Rings: Rise to War [47]. In May Turbine, Inc. By , Kabam crafted the perfect recipe for mobile games with complex but addictive strategy mechanics.