Key Takeaways
- Amazon Prime Gaming members can grab three free Lord of the Rings games, including Shadow of Mordor and LEGO The Lord of the Rings.
- Fans of the franchise can expect more deals and giveaways in the coming months, making it a great time to be a Lord of the Rings fan.
In celebration of the imminent second season of The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power series, Amazon Prime Gaming subscribers have been given the opportunity to grab three Lord of the Rings video games. This is in addition to Amazon Prime Gaming’s August lineup of free games, which has given members access to titles like Baldur’s Gate 2: Enhanced Edition, Deus Ex: Mankind Divided, Trek to Yomi, and more.
2024 is a big year for The Lord of the Rings fans. The second season of Amazon’s hit The Rings of Power series is set to kick off on August 29. After the first three episodes drop, the remaining five episodes will be released on a weekly basis until early October, though beyond that, fans also have a massive film in The Lord of the Rings: War of the Rohirrim to look forward to in December. War of the Rohirrim will mark the first Lord of the Rings theatrical film in a decade.
Seeing that there’s a lot going on for Lord of the Rings fans in the film and TV world this year, Amazon Prime Gaming has given gamers something to enjoy as well. Three games are being offered to Prime Gaming members to claim for free: 2014’s Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor Game of the Year Edition, its 2017 sequel Shadow of War, and the 2012 LEGO The Lord of the Rings game. Shadow of Mordor and LEGO The Lord of the Rings are both available via GOG code, while Shadow of War is only being offered via Amazon’s cloud gaming platform, Luna.
Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor
Monolith Productions’ Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor is widely considered to be one of the very best Lord of the Rings games ever made. A great open world stealth action game, its use of the beloved Nemesis system is what brought it even higher praise. Having a hierarchy of Uruk leaders that constantly changes based on players’ actions was a highlight for many fans. Some gamers are still perplexed as to why WB Games has yet to implement the Nemesis system in other games, as it’s now been a decade since the feature had its debut in Shadow of Mordor.
Middle-earth: Shadow of War
The follow-up to Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor, Shadow of War continued to expand the Nemesis system from the first game, adding even more depth to the procedurally generated Uruk leaders. With a larger, more colorful world to explore, more weapons at Talion’s disposal, and equippable gear, Shadow of War leaned more into RPG territory than its predecessor, though its stealth mechanics remain just as strong.
LEGO The Lord of the Rings
Between Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor and Shadow of War, LEGO The Lord of the Rings is perfect for those looking for more of a lighthearted jaunt. The game tells the story of The Fellowship of the Ring, The Two Towers, and The Return of the King with all the slapstick humor LEGO games are known for. LEGO The Lord of the Rings may serve as a great refresher before The War of the Rohirrim lands later this year.
With Season 2 of The Rings of Power right around the corner and a major blockbuster film in The War of the Rohirrim locked in for December 13, fans of the franchise may expect deals and giveaways such as this one to go live across the industry over the coming months. It seems there’s no better time to be a Lord of the Rings fan, and it’s nice to see those who are subscribed to Amazon Prime, the home of The Rings of Power, get an extra perk just in time for the show.