Play LEGO - The Lord Of The Rings (EU) Online

I picked up LEGO The Lord of the Rings for the Nintendo DS back in 2012, a Traveller's Tales game that came out alongside the console versions. It was a solid handheld take on the LEGO formula during the DS era, offering a condensed but faithful adaptation of the films without trying to overcomplicate things.

You control a rotating cast of characters from the Fellowship, each with their own abilities; Frodo can sneak past enemies, Legolas uses his bow for ranged attacks, and Gimli smashes through special LEGO objects. The main goal is to relive the story from the Shire to Mount Doom, solving environmental puzzles, collecting studs, and unlocking new characters along the way. Combat is simple but satisfying, with basic combos and character-specific moves, while exploration is broken into manageable screens that encourage backtracking with new abilities. The pacing is brisk, and the difficulty stays accessible, making it easy to pick up and play in short bursts. It feels like a cheerful, hands-on tour through Middle-earth, packed with charm and lighthearted fun.