More than 60 years after its original publication, JRR Tolkien's magnum opus - The Lord of the Rings trilogy - remains the model with which all stories are compared later struggle between good and evil.
The author built a living and dynamic world of remarkable complexity, in which each race, character and place has its own history. And while many thought it was impossible to capture the magic of books on screen, Peter Jackson did it in spectacular style with his Oscar-winning film trilogy.
Twenty years after the premiere of the first installment From Peter Jackson's trilogy, game developers continue to adapt the director's vision of the Lord of the Rings universe for PC, console and mobile.
Precisely on this last platform, it has been available for a couple of months the most impressive title released to date from JR Tolkien's mythical work: The Lord of the Rings: War
To celebrate the upcoming anniversary of the theatrical release of The Fellowship of the Ring, we've gotten into finding out why Tolkien's classic trilogy it is still the epic fantasy par excellence.
Has inspired generations of writers
Although JRR Tolkien's novels have long become the most imitated and genre-defining fantasy series ever, Peter Jackson had to work to turn the series into a highly successful film trilogy with which won 17 Oscars from the Hollywood AcademyThe return of the King being the most awarded with 11 statuettes.
The size, complexity, and vast mythology of the trilogy had led many to assume that The Lord of the Rings it was impossible to filmBut the New Zealand director - a longtime fan of Tolkien's work - had such a passion for the source material that his adaptations soon became as beloved as the novels.
In fact, the movies have become almost as influential like the books that inspired them.
In addition to capturing the impressive scale of the novels, Jackson (and his co-writers Fran Walsh and Philippa Boyens) took advantage of Tolkien's themes of the triumph of good over evil despite difficulties, understanding that The Lord of the Rings is so much a story of hope as an action blockbuster.
Epic battles
Peter Jackson's Lord of the Rings trilogy was perfectly tailored for take advantage of advancements in visual effects at the dawn of the XNUMXst century.
Using the latest CGI technology, he made the epic battles of Middle-earth be incredibly credible and realistic; even five years earlier, these impressive sequences, with thousands of warriors, would have been impossible.
Although the Jackson films never lose sight of the fact that Frodo and Sam's mission behind enemy lines to destroy the One Ring is crucial, it is the vast skirmishes in Helm's Deep and the Pelennor Fields that they give movies their enormous reach in Middle-earth.
Indeed, when the orcs, oliphants, and wraiths of the ring enter the battlefield against Tolkien's heroes, it is impossible to look away: this is a fantastic action on a scale you won't find anywhere else.
Iconic characters
The epic quest to save Middle-earth from Sauron and his dark forces would be for nothing if you didn't care for the characters who call it home. Luckily, Tolkien's world is packed with memorable characters that have become icons in their own right, being as synonymous with the saga as the One Ring.
From the four hobbits who left the Shire to the most powerful members of the Fellowship of the Ring - Aragorn, Legolas, Gimli, Boromir and Gandalf - these humans, elves, dwarves and wizards each have something unique to contribute to the storyas well as his own demons to conquer.
And in The Lord of the Rings, even the supporting actors - like Éowyn and Faramir - may play a pivotal role in the fate of Middle-earth.
Impressive locations
When New Line Cinema gave the green light to Peter Jackson's film trilogy, it took the unprecedented step of roll the three deliveries consecutively. They also allowed him to shoot in his native New Zealand, a move that was inspiring when the country's unique and untouched landscapes turned out to be the perfect substitute for Middle-earth.
In Jackson's hands, Tolkien's fantasy universe is a living, breathing world. Whether the heroes ride the plains of Rohan, traverse the Misty Mountains, or brave the volcanic deserts of Mordor, these key locations they seem like tangible places that can be touched or felt.
You can experience Middle Earth for yourself
this December the 20th anniversary of the arrival in theaters of The Fellowship of the Ring -The Two Towers and The Return of the King were released in 2002 and 2003, respectively-, but even now, Middle-earth remains the fantastic destination par excellence.
In the latest installment of the officially licensed mobile franchise, The Lord of the Rings: War, you'll be able to experience Tolkien's universe for yourself, as you strive to turn your army into one of the most powerful forces on earth.
When you meet with elves, orcs, dwarves, hobbits and more, you can expand your territory through the famous world of Tolkien, recruiting the great commanders of the movies to guide your forces.
But how will you use your resources or develop alliances with other players? Do youAnd will you side with the forces of good or evil? In the game The Lord of the Rings: War, everything depends on you.
The game is available in App Store, Google Play y Galaxy Store, for your ddownload for free and includes in-app purchases.
