The Lord of the Rings: War of the Ring

The Lord of the Rings: War of the Ring

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PC

Genres

Real Time Strategy (RTS), Strategy, Adventure

Developer

Liquid Entertainment

Release Date

November 7, 2003 (22 years ago)

Publisher

Sierra Entertainment

Content Rating

T

Franchises

The Lord of the Rings

The Lord of the Rings: War of the Ring

The Lord of the Rings: War of the Ring

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Reviews

The Lord of the Rings: War in the North: The Kotaku Review

By Mike Fahey Published November 8, 2011

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Summary

The quest to destroy the One Ring continues in the first real-time strategy game based on The Lord of the Rings saga. Massive battles erupt as the forces of light and darkness fight for control of Middle-earth. The more units you destroy, the more experience and visual enhancements you earn. Play as the forces of good and valiantly fight for the ring’s destruction or play as the forces of evil to claim control over Middle-earth forever.

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