

It's proof that classic Lord of the Rings games need some kind of update, or even a simple re-release through digital stores like Steam. It's incredibly disappointing, then, that The Battle for Middle Earth games are a headache to try and play in this day and age. Related: Lord Of The Rings: Gollum Screenshots Reveal REALLY Creepy Star These real-time strategy classics did a phenomenal job at adapting Middle Earth, on top of having some of the best strategy gameplay found in the genre. In this category is The Battle for Middle Earth and its sequel, The Battle for Middle Earth 2. Sadly, many Lord of the Rings games are nearly impossible to find these days and haven't seen any kind of update or re-release. From a grid-based tactical game to a LEGO adaption, Lord of the Rings has seen more video games than most licensed franchises, Star Wars notwithstanding. The Lord of the Rings franchise has an interesting history with video games, as it's experimented with a wealth of different genres over the years.
