Fall 2022 is a gigantic year for fantasy fans with both house of the dragon Y The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power premiering simultaneously, but fans can also continue to get their dose of fantasy in the video game medium. Although the above series certainly leans towards George RR Martin’s brand of low/dark fantasy, there are plenty of games to satisfy fans of JRR Tolkien’s high fantasy world.
Unsurprisingly, the RPG genre is best suited to this type of setting, and as such many of the best fantasy games fall into this category. However, among Middle Earthgames and the like Skyrimthere is plenty of variety to enjoy.
10 Middle Earth: Shadow of Mordor
Although not an RPG, the open world action-adventure game Middle Earth: Shadow of Mordor Unsurprisingly, it’s one of the easiest recommendations for fans of the franchise thanks to being set in Tolkien’s universe. However, it is considered non-canon for the main series, as the game serves as its own timeline following the Gondorian Ranger named Talion as he and an Elf Wraith he teamed up with go on a mission to avenge their loved ones. killed.
Curiously, shadow of mordor takes a dark fantasy approach to Tolkien’s world in this grittier interpretation. Nonetheless, longtime fans will find much to be warmly familiar with, and the batman arkham-inspired combat coupled with the nifty Nemesis system makes for an immersive experience Lord of the Rings experience.
from Bethesda The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim is one of the most enduring games in history, regardless of genre. It’s one of the games with the best replay value thanks to its flexible character creation system that allows for countless different types of playthroughs, plus the wealth of rich main and side story content before you even get to the end. Dawn Guard Y Dragon blood DLC expansions.
And aside from the engaging role-playing mechanics to shape the protagonist and stories, it’s easy to see how the developers built on The Lord of the rings by inspiration. Skyrim features a vast and classic high fantasy world filled with lore, world building, and wondrous creatures and places to see that will make Tolkien fans feel right at home.
8 Middle-earth: Shadow of War
If fans enjoyed his alternative prequel adventures to the rings of power in shadow of mordorafter shadow of war It will be a natural next step. The series shifts to an action RPG, with the story continuing the grim quest of Talion and the Elf Wraith Celebrimbor as they attempt to forge a new Ring of Power to build an army capable of going to war against the Dark Lord Sauron.
The general reception remained positive, although lower than the Mordor, with praise primarily for improved combat mechanics and an even more intricate Nemesis system when overthrowing and recruiting orc tribes. Fortunately, the controversial and predatory microtransactions have been removed to make the game a much more enjoyable experience.
7 The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild
Looking back at Nintendo’s revered The legend of Zelda series, fans can see the clear atmospheric, thematic, and narrative inspirations drawn from The Lord of the rings. The games often have vibrant high-fantasy settings with prophetic stories that unfold like classic fables, and breath of the wild could be the best modern example.
It is the latest mainline entry in the blockbuster franchise, masterfully blending the series’ usual action-adventure elements with action RPG. breath of the wildThe liberating open-world level design makes Hyrule a joy to get lost in, filled with tense encounters and meticulous attention to detail in the landscape that would make Tolkien fans proud.
6 Divinity: Original Sin II
While the subgenre can be difficult for newcomers, Larian Studios’ Divinity: Original Sin II is one of the best modern CRPG available. The game is a loving homage to the classic days of PC RPGs, played from an isometric perspective where players manage a group of unique characters.
One of its most praised aspects is its strategic turn-based combat and how rewarding it is for the player’s choice when it comes to shaping the characters and the story in general. There is a plethora of entertaining and well-written main and side quest content to adventure through, and Divinity: Original Sin II is set in a joyous and diverse high fantasy world replete with that genre’s lore and Lord of the Rings fans should be happy to dig deeper.
5 Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age
If gamers want to try their hand at the JRPG subgenre, Square Enix’s Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age is one of the best modern JRPGs when it comes to high fantasy. The game looks like a direct continuation of what Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King laid the groundwork for the PS2, with the Akira Toriyama-esque world beautifully realized on more modern hardware with appropriate coloring.
Its turn-based combat is very traditional by JRPG standards, but it’s the best modernization of it. And in terms of scope and upbeat fantasy world design, Dragon Quest XI is perhaps one of the best options for a JRPG equivalent to Tolkien’s work.
4 elden ring
FromSoftware’s latest action RPG epic certainly falls within the realm of dark fantasy, with George RR Martin as a collaborator to boot, but elden ring is a fantasy game too fascinating to pass up by any fan of the genre. Game director Hidetaka Miyazaki’s signature narrative style is subtle yet engaging, packed with detailed lore to discover.
Gameplay-wise, character progression is free-flowing and combat is an exciting amalgamation of his previous work on Dark Souls III Y Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice that’s complemented by an impressively substantive open world with something significant to discover in every direction. how dedicated elden ring is being a compelling piece of fantasy media is more than enough to satisfy fans of house of the dragon Y the rings of power all the same.
3 Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire
Obsidian Entertainment is also responsible for giving the CRPG genre its well-deserved prominence in the modern era of gaming. Their pillars of eternity series has been well received so far, with dead fire achieving praise comparable to Larian’s Divinity: Original Sin II.
In addition to a vibrant high fantasy universe, Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire cleverly combines marine elements in his world with nautical adventures and pirate themes. It will give fans a taste of something familiar along with an inventive twist, and it has excellent long-form writing. Lord of the Rings fans would expect from a fantasy RPG.
two Dragon Age: Origins
Before developer BioWare saw its reputation in the gaming industry crumble, Dragon Age: Origins earned its place alongside the likes of Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic and the mass effect series as part of their “golden age” of gaming. origins is unique in that its setting combines the best of both worlds of Tolkien’s high fantasy and Martin’s dark/low fantasy styles that do justice to their influences and to itself as a standalone fantasy universe.
As with many of BioWare’s acclaimed early RPGs, Dragon Age: Origins applause went to its engaging and strategic combat, as well as its gripping storytelling that players could significantly shape with serious choice-based gameplay.
1 The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt
CD Projekt Red The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is another fascinating dark fantasy game that any fan of the genre can invest in regardless of the atmospheric approach. Even seven years later, it still holds up admirably among its contemporaries as one of the best modern RPGs.
The creative team lovingly adapted author Andrzej Sapkowski’s source material so sincerely that Geralt of Rivia and his adventures have made him a mainstream icon. Tolkien fans appreciate the attentive character writing and rewarding role-playing mechanics, and the witcher 3 has that in abundance from the equally acclaimed main story, side quests, and DLC expansions stone hearts Y blood and wine.
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