The Lord of the Rings has seen some brilliant games over the years, but so many of them have been left firmly in the past, requiring players to bring out their old consoles if they want to experience them again. That said, hope was kindled by the return of the long-gone War in the North, which returned as a very solid remaster earlier this year.
That quickly turned the conversation to the myriad older games that still hold a special place in the collective hearts of players, and there are some great options when you start to think about it. Battle for Middle-earth II and the latter two movie tie-ins are the ones that spring to mind, but the absolute best option is an underrated gem that has a strong claim to being one of the best original Lord of the Rings games of all-time.
In case you missed it, Aspyr Media (who brought us the War in the North Remaster) released a statement celebrating the game's launch. In it, they stated it would be "the first The Lord of the Rings title released by Aspyr," before going on to say that "Fans can look forward...
