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Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers, The
Generally favorable reviews
Based on 15 critic reviews
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Based on 23 votes
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Game Info
Publisher: Electronic Arts
Developer: Griptonite Games
Genre(s): Role-Playing Game
Players: 2
ESRB Rating: T (Teen)
Release Date: November 12, 2002
Summary
Join the fellowship and experience all of the action from the first two blockbuster movies in The Lord of the Rings (tm) trilogy. Step into the roles of Aragorn the Ranger, Legolas the Elf, Gandalf the Wizard, Frodo the Hobbit, and Eowyn the Maiden, each with their own set of upgradeable abilities and attacks. 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 the soundtrack from The Fellowship of the Ring and movie footage viewable on your Game Boy Advance, you'll have everything you need to determine the fate of Middle-earth. [Electronic Arts]
Also On Metacritic
FILM: LOTR: The Fellowship of the Ring LOTR: The Two Towers
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What The Critics Said
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Nintendophiles
The deep and refined yet very entertaining action gameplay satisfies the urge to kick some Orc butt extremely well! Add one of the best soundtracks ever to grace the GBA.
Read Full Review >GameSpy
An engaging, action-packed adventure that admirably re-creates the captivating atmosphere of the films.
Read Full Review >Nintendo Power
The game opens with short segments from the new film. [Dec 2002, p.224]
GameZone
A really fun hack-n-slash RPG, with lots of items to collect and stats to earn. However, it would have benefited from side quests and character interaction.
Read Full Review >IGN
Way, way, way better than the "other" game that hit the GBA earlier this year; for those seeking the proper ring, this is the One.
Read Full Review >GamePro
A huge, fun monster-whacker that would hold up pretty well even without its Tolkien license—it is mini-Diablo, after all.
Read Full Review >Cheat Code Central
Despite the repetitious nature of the game that elusive magic quality has been captured in TTT and you would be well advised to tap into its powers.
Pocket Games
As a beat-'em-up, The Two Towers fails to impress. As an RPG, it's fairly engaging and maysuck you in to extended play sessions. [Winter 2002, p.52]
Electronic Gaming Monthly
Strategic RPG elements greatly augment play and have the added benefit of balancing out the game's more mindless moments. [Jan 2003, p.210]
GameSpot
The fact that the game doesn't hold your hand and force you through the story is certainly one of the finer points.
Read Full Review >Nintendojo
While it can indeed get repetitive fairly quickly, especially depending on the relative attention span of the player, those who enjoy simple battling and customization will get their money’s worth.
Read Full Review >GameCritics
It's hard not to cringe when a game takes such liberties with its license. The introduction of a currency system and randomly placed "stores" to buy items from seems more than a little forced in the Tolkien universe.
Read Full Review >All Game Guide
There is enough of Tolkien's story and Jackson's presentation here to do the title justice, and enough classic action role-playing to make for an engaging, enjoyable game.
Read Full Review >Game Informer
The magic and item systems are very cool, but the combat is not. [Feb 2003, p.110]
Gamestyle
It features a huge amount of wanton fun, a massive sprawling challenge and plenty of items to collect and skills to improve. The only downside to the game is that once you’ve played for a few hours it all starts to get a little stale.
Read Full Review >What Our Users Said
The average user rating for this game is 9.6 (out of 10) based on 23 User Votes
Note: User votes are NOT included in the Metascore calculation.
Calik D. gave it a10:
I have beaten the game with all the characters many times and I have only RED items in my back pack.........This game is so addictive and cool! I have all the artifacts but I don't have gimli yet..............I rock at the game but i just can't find gimli! AHH!
Jay gave it a10:
Definitely on of the BEST games I've played on the GBA.
David I. gave it a 10:
This is by far the best game i have ever played and i have an x-box! this game has the best graphics i have ever seen in a hand held game and is extreamly adictive! i have beaten the game with gandelf and legolas and aragorn. Gandelfs game is the best!
Strider gave it a 10:
This game is definitely one of the best GBA games I've played.
Chester S. gave it a 10:
I beat the game, its difficult and cool the hardest Charater to be on it is gandalf just to let you know.
Rick L. gave it a 10:
I LUV THIS GAME!
Chris N. gave it a 10:
This game is just like Diablo 2!!!
