this is not the best game but it's not terrible. first off the story mode is good a fair amount of levels but one of the levels is from the second movie which is weird because this game is based off the third movie. the graphics are okay not the best but it is ps2. the sound is nice with swords clanging and arrows flying. the gameplay got a little repetitive all the characters have all the same combo moves with a few exceptions. on the positive side you get to beat the heck out orcs, trolls, uruk hai and some others bad guys from the movies. another positive note is that you get to play as all your favorite LOTR characters like Frodo, Aragorn, Legolas, Gimli and Gandalf to name a few. so if you are a die hard LOTR fan then this is for you if not then I think you should try something else.
This game begins with a long scene composed of clips from the movie. As if that isn't enough to draw you in, the game starts you off as Gandalf, the brave wizard. This game has one of the best first levels ever, allowing you to take down hordes of Orcs and other forces of Sauron.
This game is not an RPG, though the description is unclear on that. In reality, it is a fast-paces sword combat game, very similar to the classic 'Golden Axe'. The combat is where this game really shines, allowing you to pick up various weapons and use them.
The only thing that stops this game from getting a 9 is the difficulty level. This game is REALLY hard. It is very easy to want to give up after just a few tries. Overall, however, this is a good game.
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4/ 5
Gameplay
4/ 5
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4/ 5
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4/ 5
amiramir321
fromNew York, NY
This game is perfect for:hardcore gamers
amazing gameplay
PostedAugust 13, 2012
Really good game, it follows the movie really well. The only thing is that the camara angles bother me a little
I absoloutley will not deny that this game is fun. It is! I'm just very bothered by the fact that every character moves very slugishly. It makes it extremely hard to fight. Also, every enemy is way too hard too kill. The end bosses are practically impossible to beat. If you can get a hang of the controls the game can be prety fun.
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