Play J.R.R. Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings - Volume One (Europe) Online

Interplay released The Lord of the Rings for the Super Nintendo in 1994, a time when many developers were adapting fantasy worlds into side scrolling adventures. This one stood out for its commitment to Tolkien's atmosphere, even with the technical limits of the console.

You control Frodo, and later Aragorn, moving screen by screen through locations like the Old Forest and Moria. Combat involves swinging your sword or using a limited supply of arrows; magic spells from Gandalf help in tight spots. The goal is to destroy the One Ring, which means surviving orcs, navigating mazes, and managing your party's health. The game moves deliberately, with some frustrating enemy placements, but pushing through the dark, moody levels gives a real sense of journey. It feels like a condensed, hands on version of the book's early chapters.