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- Platform: Xbox 360
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Platform: Xbox 360 | Edition: Standard Edition
The Lord of the Rings War In The North is an epic multiplayer action/RPG video game based on the renowned stories by J.R.R. Tolkien. Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment holds the rights to develop video games based on both the literary and motion picture content from The Lord of the Rings, allowing Snowblind to explore original and familiar narrative elements in more than 12 areas, of which only three have been seen in the films.
Breaking new ground as the first mature-rated LOTR video game, The Lord of the Rings War In The North evolves the RPG genre through innovative online, interdependent co-op play for up to three players who form their own Fellowship and engage in brutal combat.
Exploring previously unseen lands, story elements and characters as well as elements familiar from past feature films, gamers experience extensive character customization and development, expansive co-op gameplay options and upgradeable weapons, skills and special abilities. Players must play together or perish as they work to defeat Sauron's forces in the North.
- Create your own Fellowship - Together, players and their friends will experience an epic, story-based adventure through vast Middle-earth to experience storylines and characters going beyond what has been seen in the feature films and previous games
- Play as a team or perish! - Social play is redefined through groundbreaking online, interdependent co-op gameplay which enables three different gamers to play as a complementary group where individual skills enhance the success of each team member
- Brutal gameplay - The Lord of the Rings War in the North is the first M-rated The Lord of the Rings game on the market, authentically derived from The Lord of the Rings lore and delivering on action RPG principles
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25 of 27 people found the following review helpful
By Cyberwraith
Platform for Display:Xbox 360|Edition:Standard Edition
Fun:
5.0 out of 5 stars
I very much enjoyed playing this game. It's well balanced and true to the lore of Lord of the Rings. The graphics are very good, as good as any of the other current generation games (trudging through late night, rain soaked Bree is particularly satisfying). The combat is good - I find the system much better than, say, Dragon Age, and nicely gory. My only criticism is that it can be a little repetitive, and it takes a while to unlock combo attacks.
I haven't played this game co-operatively and don't much plan to, but the AI is fine. If you are down they will come and revive you quickly, and they are also quick to use their powers and special attacks, which is fine by me.
I haven't completed it yet but after playing for three hours the ending is nowhere near in sight. Looking at the map there are travel locations all over middle earth so there is the promise of visiting old and familiar locations, as well as braving the less-traveled areas to the north of the map.
The tech tree is varied and comprehensive; there are plenty of weapons choices and I have been quite impressed by the way in which you can match your 'loadouts' to your playing style. Whether you like sword and shield, two-handed swords, or dual wield, the game caters for all varieties (including bows and crossbows, axes and magic attacks).
As with all games it has its problems; thus far they have not been intrusive and I have only encountered one glitch (which was quickly remedied). The side quests can be absurdly easy, and as mentioned above, the combat is a little repetitive. Be prepared for a fair bit of button mashing.
That said it's a solid game and great fun to play - you will sink a lot of man hours into it whether you're a fan of LOTR or not.
I haven't played this game co-operatively and don't much plan to, but the AI is fine. If you are down they will come and revive you quickly, and they are also quick to use their powers and special attacks, which is fine by me.
I haven't completed it yet but after playing for three hours the ending is nowhere near in sight. Looking at the map there are travel locations all over middle earth so there is the promise of visiting old and familiar locations, as well as braving the less-traveled areas to the north of the map.
The tech tree is varied and comprehensive; there are plenty of weapons choices and I have been quite impressed by the way in which you can match your 'loadouts' to your playing style. Whether you like sword and shield, two-handed swords, or dual wield, the game caters for all varieties (including bows and crossbows, axes and magic attacks).
As with all games it has its problems; thus far they have not been intrusive and I have only encountered one glitch (which was quickly remedied). The side quests can be absurdly easy, and as mentioned above, the combat is a little repetitive. Be prepared for a fair bit of button mashing.
That said it's a solid game and great fun to play - you will sink a lot of man hours into it whether you're a fan of LOTR or not.
13 of 16 people found the following review helpful
By BAtcheson
Platform for Display:Xbox 360|Edition:Standard Edition
Fun:
5.0 out of 5 stars
An absolutely fantastic game. I've never agreed with the extortionate amount they charge for games but tbh aside from Batman: Arkham City this is the only one that hasn't been a major dissapointment. It's packed with Middle Earth Lore and history, back story and side quests and customisation. All the great elements of an RPG WITH yes WITH normal free flow not turn based combat. Combat wise it's like playing one of the old trilogy games Two Towers or Return of the King. Simply put this game is definitely a winner.
3 of 4 people found the following review helpful
By Giacomo Sepe
Platform for Display:Xbox 360|Edition:Standard Edition
Fun:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Lord of the Rings: War in the North is a great, solid RPG. The basic principles are fairly standard, kill the orcs and level up your character. I love the weapons and items aspect to the game where you can pick up and buy new things.
The storyline is great as a kind of 'alternative' to the classic LOTR story, it has great depth and it is really interesting visiting a lot of locations that are only mentioned in book and just in passing in the films.
The characters are all very well thought out, they all have their advantages and disadvantages. For example, the lore-master (mage/wizard class) is particularly good at ranged attacks etc. Also the characters have special abilities, allowing them to see secret areas which is a very good addition.
Overall a fantastically executed game which is a lot of fun and best played with a couple of friends.
The storyline is great as a kind of 'alternative' to the classic LOTR story, it has great depth and it is really interesting visiting a lot of locations that are only mentioned in book and just in passing in the films.
The characters are all very well thought out, they all have their advantages and disadvantages. For example, the lore-master (mage/wizard class) is particularly good at ranged attacks etc. Also the characters have special abilities, allowing them to see secret areas which is a very good addition.
Overall a fantastically executed game which is a lot of fun and best played with a couple of friends.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
Wow
The best Lord of the Rings game yet!
Follow the story of three heroes as they fight to keep the forces of mordor out of the north of middle-earth. Read more
Follow the story of three heroes as they fight to keep the forces of mordor out of the north of middle-earth. Read more
Published 27 days ago by bananaking
4.0 out of 5 stars
MMo Style beatem up RPG goodness
Fight your way across the north of middle earth waging the campaign mentioned but never described in lord of the rings. Read more
Published 1 month ago by dregj
1.0 out of 5 stars
2 Player is Broken
Don't buy this if you are wanting to play it split screen on local co op, Every day I've played it with my girlfriend its broken on us. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Jacob Wilkin
1.0 out of 5 stars
Too Tough
I found this game extremely frustrating. Even when I played coop with my friend it very difficult. AI seems to die all the time. No option for a difficulty level. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Blanko
5.0 out of 5 stars
Constantly playing!
If you like anything Lord of the Rings then you're gonna like this. Cool game with great graphics. Awesome game
Published 2 months ago by Nicholas Harvey
3.0 out of 5 stars
Hmm maybe it's just me
My partner and I played this and we never really got into it, maybe it's because it seemed uncommonly hard at the start , so we have kinda ignored it recently
Published 3 months ago by Kiree B
4.0 out of 5 stars
worth it
fun game to play especially for online with friends and worth it for all LOTR fans as the game is full of adventure and hours of entertainmen
Published 3 months ago by Rob
5.0 out of 5 stars
One Lord of the Rings game to rule them all
Easing into this game is difficult, byt eventually you get the jist of the game. This is a game I will never sell and will play over and over, it's something about killing orcs and... Read more
Published 3 months ago by Troy
1.0 out of 5 stars
Vote with your pockets.
I have now completed the Game and if I had a swear box I would be skint. But saying that the graphic were good, The story was good. Read more
Published 4 months ago by dexter luminol
5.0 out of 5 stars
Another game
Well, my son is happy and it's keeping him and all his friends quiet. Now I'm trying to pad this out because it's minimum of 15 words.
Published 4 months ago by Jillygumbo
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