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67 out of 100

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6.6 out of 10

Mixed or average reviews- based on 17 Ratings

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  • Summary: Play the Greatest Story Ever Written . . . 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 battle for control of Middle-earth. Play as the forces of good and valiantly fight for the One Ring's destruction or play as the forces of evil to claim control over Middle-earth forever. [Sierra]… Expand

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 25
  2. Mixed: 18 out of 25
  3. Negative: 0 out of 25
  1. Game Over Online
    83
    Being one of the first strategy titles based on Tolkien's locus classicus, War of the Ring should introduce a good many movie fans to the strategy genre -- and most likely, no greater percentage of Ring fans exists than amongst the gaming demographic -- but veteran real-time strategy players might want to look elsewhere if depth is what they're seeking.
  2. GameZone
    74
    Fantastical creatures abound in this RTS, but ultimately fail to capture the essence of Tolkien.
  3. Gamers' Temple
    72
    If you enjoy strategy games you’ll probably like WotR, although hardcore RTS gamers may find it to be just an average game and only a light challenge.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 11
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 11
  3. Negative: 6 out of 11
  1. MihaL.
    10
    If you ask me this game is good!
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  2. JamesB.
    6
    Fun game through the eyes of a Tolkein fan. Wanders from the book but shows some insight to stage before the Council of Elrond. Gameplay is simple and confusing. Can' wait to see what the next installment will be. Something to keep an eye on.… Expand
    • 1 of 1 users said yes
  3. D.C.
    4
    Looks nice, plays awful. The camera wanders around like a crazed thing and combat is made very awkward by not being able to see where your character is half the time. The checkpoints are woefully far apart so you can lose half an hour's play with one wrong move.… Expand
    • 0 of 0 users said yes

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Recommended Products

  1. The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring

    • Release Date: Oct 22, 2002
    • Platform: PC
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  2. The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King

    • Release Date: Oct 31, 2003
    • Platform: PC
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  3. The Lord of the Rings: Conquest

    • Release Date: Jan 13, 2009
    • Platform: PC
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