The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers PlayStation 2
  • Publisher: EA Games
  • Release Date: Oct 21, 2002
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Metascore
82 out of 100

Generally favorable reviews - based on 32 Critics What's this?

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8.2 out of 10

Generally favorable reviews- based on 51 Ratings

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  • Summary: Join the fellowship and experience all of the action from the first two blockbuster movies in The Lord of the Rings trilogy. Step into the roles of Aragorn the Ranger, Legolas the Elf, and Gimli the Dwarf, each with their own set of upgradeable attacks and combos. Battle Sauron's minions including 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. With scenes from both movies, and exclusive interviews with the stars from the films, you'll have everything you need to determine the fate of Middle-earth. [Electronic Arts]… Expand

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 25 out of 32
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 32
  3. Negative: 0 out of 32
  1. G4 TV
    100
    A top-quality production on every level, and is arguably the best hack-and-slash game since the original "Golden Axe."
  2. GamingWorld X
    83
    Though not the deepest action game we've played, it's well worth the time for 'Rings' fans and action game gurus alike. We're not completely satisfied; the game is much too short, and is in dire need of a second player.
  3. IGN
    83
    Good, twitchy action-fun. Based on the movie, this fast-action style beat-'em-up is well adorned with great supporting elements from quality sound, graphics and other movie-related resources.
  4. PSM Magazine
    70
    The game, as a whole, doesn't feel totally balanced. [Holiday 2002, p.32]
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 29 out of 35
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 35
  3. Negative: 3 out of 35
  1. Sam
    10
    Fantastic graphics and an outstanding control scheme make this one to remember for all eternity.
  2. JohnF.
    8
    Very short but action packed.
  3. TheGamer
    7
    I really enjoyed playing The Two Towers (but not as much as I enjoyed watching the film, of course) but certain parts annoyed me to the point of...well...a lot of annoyance. Although I really like the clips that transition from film to game I really just wanted to play and not watch the same clip over and over. Also, even though its nice that you can play as three different characters, its basically all the same enemies and short clips in-between, just with your charater put in. Overall I was satisfied with the game, though. I can't wait for the Return of the King...… Expand
  4. J.Scott
    4
    This is a fast and furious game. All the fighting techniques are a little hard to master when you have 20 or so goblins and orks attacking. Just when you start to get in and master all the technique?s the game ends. I think it maybe its just promotional game to make you go out and see the film (which would be best spent). Don?t waste your money go rent instead guarantee you will complete the game in hours.… Expand

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