The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers GameCube
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82 out of 100

Generally favorable reviews - based on 13 Critics What's this?

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9.0 out of 10

Universal acclaim- based on 18 Ratings

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  • Summary: The second chapter in the epic story of Middle-earth pits you against Sauron and the evil forces of Mordor. In The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers, you'll battle an army of 10,000 Uruk-Hai on the walls of Helm's Deep, hordes of Orcs on the plains of Rohan, and even the monstrous Cave Troll in Balin's Tomb. Guide Aragorn, Gimli, or Legolas through 13 interactive environments, using each character's unique moves, skills, and weaponry to complete your quest.… Expand

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 12 out of 13
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 13
  3. Negative: 0 out of 13
  1. Nintendo Power
    94
    The most stunning part of the game is the way that it seamlessly mixes footage from the films with scenes and dialogue developed for the game. [Feb2003, p.152]
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  2. Nintendojo
    86
    There's just something about slashing through a room full of Orcs or lighting Nazgûl on fire.
  3. Electronic Gaming Monthly
    83
    I've never played a movie-based game that stays so true to its source material. [Feb 2003, p.147]
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  4. All Game Guide
    60
    With graphics prettier than Arwen and gameplay shorter than Bilbo Baggins, The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers ends up a mixed bag.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 11
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 11
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  1. DavidD.
    10
    The fight scenes are what makes this game so sweet!
  2. SeanD.
    10
    This game rocks! Some of the best graphics Ever!
  3. wesker2012
    8
    Game was fun.
  4. imthenoob
    7
    I liked playing it. The gameplay was fun and it was cool to play through all the epic battles. However the huge flaw of the game is there is absolutely no replay value and it was incredibly short. You dont really get your full moneys worth but it was so addictive to play it sort of makes up for it.… Expand

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