Reviews for The Lord of the Rings: War in the North
65
not bad
warnold | May 2, 2013 | See all warnold's reviews »I mistakenly thought the game was open world - it's not. It's very much level-based. The graphics, voice acting, etc are alright, and co-op makes it fun if played with a friend. However the game did not live up to my expectations. Still, likely worth it if you're a LOTR fan, and buy it with realistic expectations.
80
A Pleasant Surprise
Davarian | April 26, 2013 | See all Davarian's reviews »I was very pleasantly surprised when playing this game.
If you're after a solid action rpg then look no further. Multiple characters, skill trees and plenty of re playability with a price you can't beat.
82
Great for Co-op
wfosnot | March 4, 2013 | See all wfosnot's reviews »Other than going to a full MMO - there are few adventure co-op type games. What makes this game even better than just adventure/fantasy - is that it is set in the Lord of the Rings universe. I enjoyed playing co-op with my children as they learned a little about LoTR - they became interested in the storyline - and then we watched the movies. The game is fairly usual adventure type game. You do quests and gain XP and find loot. What makes it different is the LoTR lore.
89
Good game, totally underrated.
israel_hlc | March 1, 2013 | See all israel_hlc's reviews »War in the North is the most underrated game I have ever played. It is far from perfect, it’s true, but, it is excellent.
The graphics are a bit below the average, especially the characters’ models and textures, but the environments are good.
The gameplay is good; you play each time as one character from a choice of three. As you cannot change your character every time you want and the AI is pretty dumb, the overall experience will be much better if played in coop.
The plot is interesting. It’s not very deep, but it is linked to the Lord of the Rings story and you will even find meet some of the members of the Fellowship during the game. For fans of the trilogy, this game will be even more interesting.
75
Mixed quality
OnBoard | Feb. 25, 2013 | See all OnBoard's reviews »LOTR: WITN would need some polishing to make it a great game. You got absolutely horrid looking menus that are more 8-bit than year 2011. But you also got great looking charters, like the eagles that have great lip sync too, unlike main charters.
Some of the game is way too dark and some of it is washed out, but on most parts it looks ok. No AF or AA ingame, so enable those on drivers to make it look better.
Gameplay it self is very solid on co-op, you need others to survive and challenge seems constant. We've yet to feel over powered and you need the loot/shop for better ones, unless you like dying. Sometimes your hero just likes to hit air or miss and it can get a bit frustrating, but combat is solid most parts.
Downside for me, from which I took few points of is that NPCs like to talk.. ..a lot. The game seems very long and everyone is talking a lot and if you are going to listen all of it you won't finish it anytime soon. But you also got LOTR story and heroes from the films (some looking exactly as their movie role models, some not so much) to keep you in the loop/interested.
If you got a co-op partner, give it a go, SP might get a bit boring at some point.
81
Good but could be great
Grafos | Feb. 25, 2013 | See all Grafos's reviews »This game has a lot going for it. Good graphics and soundtrack, solid atmosphere/voice-acting, fun co-op play. True, it's a bit repetitive but, that's the case with most modern action games. There are some RPG elements it reminds me a bit of Diablo II in that respect, nothing too deep or complex, just enough to add variety to the gameplay.
On the minus side of things, I find the game to be far too forgiving in normal mode. Every time I am closed to beating the bucket, my AI companions will come to the rescue and restore my full health. All I have to do is run for cover. Normal feels more like "easy mode" to me. Also, the action is somewhat sporadic, the battlefields are mostly like differently skinned arenas with enemies just thrown at you in hordes.
Still lots of fun and definitely recommended.
80
Fun but repetitive
Stebsis | Feb. 22, 2013 | See all Stebsis's reviews »If you like Lord of the Rings and its lore you most likely will enjoy what War in the North has to offer. I certainly liked this as an action hack and slash, and as an RPG, but it gets repetitive.
You can choose to play as three different characters, dwarf, elf or human and each of them have different abilities. Elf, the mage, specialises in long rage attacks, dwarf is like a berserker and is best in close range and human, a ranger, is quite balanced between ranged and melee though favors melee. These aren't that interesting characters, but they're not bad and voice actors are solid. I just hate it that, when changing a character, you don't carry over experience and gear that you might've been saving for other character. I played the game halfway with ranger and then decided to try out with mage, but I was level 1 and had the default gear and of course was really weak. The game is desined with 3 player co-op in mind where the game really shines, but they should've thought a bit more of those who prefer to play alone.
Story is quite interesting and it takes place at the same time as the journey of Frodo and fellowship. You even meet the fellowship characters and some from The Hobbit. Your quest though isn't to be with the fellowship, but as the title suggestes, you head to north to defeat a human, Agandaur, who's some general for Sauron. It gives nice background for the lore especially if you haven't read the books and only know about movies. In the end it feels like your fight matters in the fate of Middle-Earth and isn't just some minor tasks while the fellowship is off to defeat the big evil.
War in the North is enjoyable action RPG with nice story and lore and lots of characters to meet and different quests to do. It gets a bit repetitive in the combat, but if you have couple of friends with this game, definitely play with them.
85
A solid game.
kokosabre | Feb. 1, 2013 | See all kokosabre's reviews »It's a really good game.First of all I got grabbed by the storyline that reveals what happens in other part of the Middle-Earth.Second I like the action and the battle system.It's really a gem that I was looking for 6-7 months.RPG elements are also good but not perfect.In Single player the AI of your companions is really good but lacks the option to inspect them to see what items they have so you must remember what you gave them.Co-op is great too but sadly for me couldn't make some friends who are LotR fans to buy that game but no worries about it because there are internet servers made by other players.So if you like RPG/Action games get this one.It's worth it.
80
A good action game, that truly shines with co-op
Crazee | Jan. 29, 2013 | See all Crazee's reviews »This game throws you into the Lord of the Rings story three days before Frodo arrives at the The Prancing Pony. You are a member in a party of three, able to choose between the Dwarf Farin, the Human a Ranger by the name of Eradan, and an Elven Mage Andriel. This party will travel across the north of Middle Earth, performing deeds which will indirectly help the ring-bearers quest.
The action in the game is fluid, the controls take very little time to get used to. As with most console ports, I found myself most comfortable with a gamepad. the game acknowledged my 360 pad with no problems, and responded by showing the gamepad buttons in game, rather than the keyboard or mouse shortcuts.
During fighting, one will have the opportunity to preform special finishing blows. If these blows are preformed at the right time, the game will reward the player with a satisfying "kill-shot". Beheading orcs never gets old!
When playing single player, the two other party members are controlled by AI. They are quite competent at killing monsters and using suitable abilities. They can position themselves in rather irritable places at times, and have no problem with blocking off an intended escape route!
Multiplayer is where the game really shines. Whilst the AI is competent enough, it can never match up to a trio of players working in cohesion. I can't think of many action games that have multiplayer this good.
Bottom line: Best played co-op, with a gamepad. Great story, good action!
85
A must have for any LOTR fan
Kushaja | Jan. 27, 2013 | See all Kushaja's reviews »This game is great for action rpg and lotr fans, especially if you are both. It has great looking graphics, fun, if a bit repetitive combat, great music, good voice acting and a good story. The story lasts for a long time, and besides it, you have like hub defense missions, in all the famous locations from the books and the movies. And, lets not forget the great multiplayer, the game is so much more fun with friends. By the way, if anyone is wondering, it uses Steamworks and not GFWL, thats a great thing!
83
A good solid game
Lekes | Jan. 27, 2013 | See all Lekes's reviews »A great game that plays well on many PC configurations, I am pleasantly surprised by LOTR: WITN. As others have commented, the graphics are excellent and the gameplay is engaging. My one complaint is that the multiplayer is simply the singleplayer campaign with online play. No new maps or co-operative gameplay styles, as I was hoping. Also, the difficulty levels above Normal must be unlocked one at a time, but this disadvantage is also an advantage, in that it gives you a tangible reason to replay the game's single and multi-player adventures. All told, War in the North is a great game. It's light years ahead of most movie-based games, and is great fun to play. The only thing that would make it better in my books, is a more varied multiplayer experience.
80
Coop is what this game is good for.
Bigshrimp | Jan. 27, 2013 | See all Bigshrimp's reviews »If you really want to have a good time with this game, try playing with friends in co-op, single player is ok but not worth it to enjoy the game fully.
I thought they did a good job keeping to the storyline of the LOTR games and used the assets well, but could have used a better engine to give it more polish.
75
Great game.
aqnickdan3 | Jan. 26, 2013 | See all aqnickdan3's reviews »This game has amazing elements in it, such as the graphics, which adds a certain aspect of medieval type gameplay. The style makes you feel as if you are in the game, you get so addicted to the story with every minute. Combat is engaging, and certainly is fun on coop. The game may have a few flaws, such as coop bugs, but nevertheless, the game is great. Highly recommended for those who like rpg's
74
A Good but not Great Hack and Slash RPG
videopower77 | Jan. 25, 2013 | See all videopower77's reviews »Absolutely play this one with a buddy or two. It makes the game a lot better. Thankfully the game uses Steam for the multiplayer as opposed to GFWL. This is also the first M-Rated Lord of the Rings game so if you want to see a Ranger decapitate legions of orcs and a tough as nails dwarf drop a few f-bombs, this is the game for you!
83
Solid RPG
xydanus | Jan. 25, 2013 | See all xydanus's reviews »War in the North is one of the best Action-RPG games out there. Lord of the Rings universe is always interesting and War of the North takes well advantage of it by using characters that are not yet introduced well in any other game and using interesting locations. Action driven combat is fun especially with friends.
Technically War in the North is working well. I or my friends never had issues or glitches with this game.
85
Beautiful game, use a controller ;)
CymTyr | Jan. 22, 2013 | See all CymTyr's reviews »This is a beauty of a game with a lot going for it. It focuses more upon action with rpg elements of loot gathering and quests. All in all it's a solid game, and I believe I got my copy for somewhere around $5 USD - it's easily worth that and then some, despite having a bug that can stop you dead in your tracks with no resolution to it other than starting over at the beginning of the level.
Patching support is pretty much done for this game, so if you do encounter the bug (you'll know, I don't need to put it in here) expect to have to re-do some of the game to try to prevent the bug from re-occuring.
I'm going to give it a solid 85%, based on the fact that the camera does weird things when you use a keyboard + mouse and because of the game breaker that never got patched out, otherwise it would be a solid 92-95%.
Get this game, it's worth every penny if you're an action rpg fan. Very surprisingly much MUCH better than peer reviews I found on it.
75
A Good Coop Game
atik12 | Dec. 23, 2012 | See all atik12's reviews »War in the North is a good rpg-hack and slash game. Gameplay is like DMC. You're in the middle, you kill goblins,orcs until a door is opened. Gaming athmospere and story is actually good. Characters are well designed.
Coop is very fun with friends and starting a coop game is very easy. Sometimes it have some sync issues. Your friends or even enemies change locations very fast and without walking.
This game shines if you're playing coop with your friends. If you wanna play singleplayer you may wanna thing again. But if you want to play coop go ahead and buy it.
50
Coop is severely broken
Crap | Dec. 21, 2012 | See all Crap's reviews »Trying to play 3 player coop in this results in 1 person always getting booted when the third person joins and the game also has weird synching issues, where you and your coop partners will be randomly placed in different locations or set to different story points after loads etc.
It's a real shame because the core game is actually pretty fun and well done, but if you are looking at this just for coop, I'd give it a miss.
75
Mixed experience
Takeshi_K | Dec. 13, 2012 | See all Takeshi_K's reviews »LOTR WITN isn't a bad game, but sadly one that could have been much better if the studio had gotten more development time and resources.
The combat itself is very satisfying and fun. Even after finishing the game you may feel like playing it again just because getting better loot is so satisfying. Co-op is not handled very well sadly and putting equipment on for the other two characters is way too complicated. You can't in-game equip, you have to go back to the main menu to do this.
All in all, good fun to be had if you're willing to tolerate a few issues. Also, works best on nVIDIA cards.
80
A good RPG
rulzmaker | Dec. 11, 2012 | See all rulzmaker's reviews »Lord of the Rings War in the North is definitely one of the best games based on the LoTR series even though it lacks a few things on it's own. Overall it's a good RPG with a good back story and interesting characters. That being said, now, I have to admit that the game starts being repetitive after a while and it lacks innovation and intrigue. Although this could have been so much more, I'm sure LoTR fans would appreciate it as I did.
83
Very decent game in the Lord of the Rings Franchise
DonVercetti | Dec. 9, 2012 | See all DonVercetti's reviews »To my knowledge people are always a bit sketchy about Lord of the Rings titles and do not give to much kudos to them, whilst they do actually deserve some. I find War in the North a fantastic RPG. The story does not follow Tolkien's famous journey of taking the one ring to the dark land of Mordor. It goes a whole other direction, as Aragorn himself sends you up north to face the dark Numenórean named Agandaur, one of Sauron's high lieutenants. Agandaur appears quite soon in the story which is great, the story builds up without flaws and as you finish it you come to see that it blends in perfectly when it comes to the journeys in Middle Earth. The fighting style is quite enjoyable and the looting system is done very well. The characters look well, you're able to adjust their faces and their armor, when you loot new gear ofcourse. The one downside to it though is that your characters whilst in conversation, cant make any real good or bad choices. Whatever dialog you choose to say wont ever be a positive or negative one. Whatever is said will always be stuck strictly to the story and will seem to come over neutral and friendly. (You encounter a rather large enemy, there was dialog which you would think to enrage the enemy and smash you to pieces, whatever choices in dialog you would take. It will not harm you, just help you.)
89
A great game for this franchise.
DukePaul | Nov. 15, 2012 | See all DukePaul's reviews »Finally The Lord of the Rings gets a good rpg and the best part is the game has a cooperative campaign, three characters to choose for a big adventure.
The locations in this game are very loyal to the books and the movies and even if the plot it is only a sidestory from the original, it is great with interesting characters, the voice actors make them lovely.
The gameplay is like an Action RPG, "Hack and slash" with close combat, magic attacks and ranged weapons for kill the creatures of Mordor and the quest system is simple and it will give you a lot of loot for customizing your character.
The only bad thing is the checkpoint system, It isn't like other games where you can save and load any point of the game.
I highly recommend this game if you are a fan of the franchise, you will enjoy it.
85
For a hack-n-slash game, this one delivers!
fable2 | Nov. 15, 2012 | See all fable2's reviews »I started playing this game with zero expectations and with very little knowledge about it. Surprisingly, it delivers! The story is engaging, yet fairly easy to follow. The battles can get pretty intense. Almost every fight can be your last so the challenge keeps rolling. I am glad that death & reviving doesn't become annoying like many RPG games out there ahem WoW ahem
What makes this diamond in the rough shine are the character animations. From slashing motion to dodging to enemy death sequences, this game pays extra detail. Seeing a dead Orc ridden with arrows was pretty awesome. Hacking your enemies' limbs apart in a slow-mo sequence never gets old! The atmosphere of the game, including sound design and level design, is top notch as well. I don't know of the replay value yet since I haven't beaten the game, but I have the felling I'd like to try out the Elf and the Ranger at the very least.
Where this game fail is the inventory system. The inability to easily compare your items (weapons, armor, etc..) is rather annoying. It feels clunky and unfinished. I was also hoping for a Dragon Aage-esque inventory system for friendly AI, but was quickly disappointed as you cannot manually equip them.
Overall, this game should not go unnoticed, and is worth every dollar spent.
80
Great with a friend
Cavalieroscuro | Nov. 15, 2012 | See all Cavalieroscuro's reviews »I bought this game several time ago on GMG.I'm a fan of LOTR and...I really enjoyed this title. The game it's like Baldur's Gate Dark Alliance,an action role playing game: you can choose different abilities from the skill tree, acquiring new powers and stuff like this. The plot...well, it is nothing special at all,you will see some characters from LOTR movies but you have your own mission. The "heart" of this game is cooperative mode: you can play this way only using your internet connection (local splitscreen isn't in the PC version) but it the real value of this game.Stealing kills from a friend, defeat a huge boss with him...is fun. If you can,buy this and play with a friend,you will appreciate it for sure,even if graphic and sounds (yes,there aren't "epic" themes from the movies, sadly) are not that great
88
A hidden gem
liquidsnake78 | Oct. 31, 2012 | See all liquidsnake78's reviews »This game is truly a hidden gem that must be played, going by the review scores it might look like a bad rpg game but once you fire up the game you notice that it has a decent story, characters and good hack and slash mechanics.
the co-op mode is simply awesome and its the way the game is meant to be played .
The story might be a bit odd for those who are totally new to the lord of the rings series but its not too complex and sticks to within the game .
the graphics look awesome, the game does not need very high requirements but for ati graphics i had a problem where faces would get messed up for some reason , still looking around for a fix.
The game is much better compared to other games like dungeon seige 3 etc, and is worth buying and at least playing once in co-op
76
A decent RPG
Cooberstooge | Sept. 7, 2012 | See all Cooberstooge's reviews »Being a big fan of any and all things LoTR, I came away from War in the North wondering why it was they didn't put just a little more effort into the game. With a few more weeks of development time, this could have been one heck of a game. Instead, it turned out to be little more than an average RPG.
The combat is nice, the game looks great, and the characters are fairly well-developed. There's nothing fundamentally wrong with the game, but it brings little more than adequate lore from the movies into actual gameplay. The combat is quite well-done, and is really the highlight here - I can quite easily see myself replaying it for that fact alone.
83
Enjoyable Addition to LotR
ThomasG101 | Aug. 30, 2012 | See all ThomasG101's reviews »I hadn't heard of this game until I saw it in the greenman gaming sale and thought i'd give it a try. I must say i'm really glad I did. I'll start by saying that the characters are pretty bland so if you are a fan of games like mass effect and dragon age then you might well be disappointed however the beautiful graphics and simple yet fun combat should draw your attention away from that fact. I enjoyed the main story but didn't bother with the side quests. I played coop once or twice with a mate however I pretty much played through single player, If you can I would play it through with a mate because it's far more fun (probably even better with 2 others) but it's still well worth playing on your own.
84
Fantastic Co-op.
maciej2601 | Aug. 30, 2012 | See all maciej2601's reviews »Lord of the Rings: War in the North is created by Snowblind studios action-RPG game in the universe known from the novel by JRR Tolkien. The plot shows the unknown events from the period of the War of the Ring, taking place in Mirkwood. Title was designed in order to play in the three-mode co.
70
Decent Game
AirborneOps | Aug. 21, 2012 | See all AirborneOps's reviews »The game is good, the graphics look good and the action gets intense in some areas. However the game is very linear and kind of plain. The combat itself is just hack and slash and not much else to it besides some magic and ranged combat. The story is good but i had a hard time associating it with the LOTR universe. I only played the game in single player but the game is supposed to really shine in coop. I would recommend it if you have two other friends to play with otherwise it is a pretty lonely experience.
90
Great Hack and Slash game, especially in co-op
MacroAndy | Aug. 9, 2012 | See all MacroAndy's reviews »like the title says, you'll have a lot of fun with this game by playing solo but even more so with a friend. Although ATI users should be aware that there are problems in some stages of the game with ATI cards, especially in the last level, but other than that it runs great and it looks great.
65
Standard Action-RPG
IganX | July 23, 2012 | See all IganX's reviews »Its stunning graphics and great combat-system make this game something to notice when looking for an action-RPG. Still, dont expect much depth in character customization or open-world feel that other games can give, for this is a more of a casual oriented game than a true role-playing game. Recommended to be played in Co-op, for the single player can get boring very quick.
96
wonderful game
Songit | July 21, 2012 | See all Songit's reviews »This game is great in many aspects, it captures the atmosphere of the movies while giving you a little wider scope of the whole lore or Arda.
Combined with an action-oriented gameplay and many many items to find it is really a blast to play.
BUT only in coop. I haven't played the game in SP and I don't think it's even half as entertaining as in coop. So my advice, play it at least with one, better two friends together and you won't regret your purchase for sure.
A highly recommended coop title.
100
More casual-orientated RPG that is PERFECT for co-op
Blargarg | July 19, 2012 | See all Blargarg's reviews »Doesn't have quite the depth of Skyrim, but don't let that sway you - where Skyrim was at times a chore, this game is always fun. The gameplay -- you know, the thing that matters, is superb, with a system that will benefit the more hardcore gamers while at the same time accomodating the more casual. Item looting is very streamlined - you have a couple of "hot-spots" on a fairly linear map which you can click on and collect items from. You can then sell or use these items. And you will soon discover it is wise to collect and sell as much as possible to be able to afford all the good stuff!
It's a bit unorthodox that the game limits the co-op at 3 players, but if you can manage to get three to play with you it is an insane blast. You will rely on one another's unique abilities and will really need to co-operate to succeed. I might just not be very good at this game, but I found it quite a challenge even with a mate. But challenge is a good thing!
My advice? If you like LOTR, Get it! If you like Action RPG, Get it! You won't regret!
74
Good not Great
toolz | July 16, 2012 | See all toolz's reviews »Personally i loved the game because it's set in the LOTR universe. From a gamer view it was fun but a bit repetitive after a while. It was at it's best in co-op playing with friends. For current price it's a great game and for any LOTR fan it's pretty much a must buy.
87
Great! (when played in Coop)
Kradath | July 3, 2012 | See all Kradath's reviews »This game is great in many aspects, it captures the atmosphere of the movies while giving you a little wider scope of the whole lore or Arda.
Combined with an action-oriented gameplay and many many items to find it is really a blast to play.
BUT only in coop. I haven't played the game in SP and I don't think it's even half as entertaining as in coop. So my advice, play it at least with one, better two friends together and you won't regret your purchase for sure.
A highly recommended coop title.
75
Not so bad.
arkantos | May 21, 2012 | See all arkantos's reviews »I used to play this game 2 times in co-op, and i can say both time it was very fun, sadly playing single player might be a pain, since the companion AI isn't perfect, but you will get along with them, the graphic is gorgeus, the enemy AI is very smart, you will visit some of the locations saw in the movie, you will have also a chance to meet the company of the ring during your journey in the Middle Earth, you should really get this game today as it's on sale ! So don't hesitate anymore and hit that "Buy Now" button !
79
Sub History of LOTR, Kill Orcs!
kalil | May 15, 2012 | See all kalil's reviews »Hi all! Well here is my review about this game
-Gameplay: There are three characters, the dwarf (focused on brutal melee), the elf (focused on the magic, I mean, wizard) and Ranger (You could say that is more balanced between melee and distance). The controls are simple, easy to handle and very fluid. You can combine light attacks, heavy and magic easily. RPG has a very good touch, you have your inventory, your talent tree and your stats, you get points to distribute each time you level. In the time that I have this right, even that gets a bit repetitive.
Technology: No more, not noted for its technology, this section is like a running play that reaches the media. The attack animations are very well made, when the characters speak leaves a bit to be desired, and well ... enemies sometimes seem a little silly ... Although they are orcs the truth xD
-Graphics: They're fine, certainly does not stand for this section but comes to the media. I'm playing it on PC with everything to stop and the truth is they are very well optimized. The scenery is repetitive and dull, eventually tired a little. As for the characters, not bad, decent and are finished when you equip them see, that is, that if you wear gloves you wore different from visually noticeable.
-Sound: As for the music that is the Lord of the Rings, brutal. Even you have got the odd dodgy part in the soundtrack ... The sounds of weapons and spells are fine, faithfully accompanying them. The only thing I liked is that when in combat there is nothing of substance, is silence, but ... Decent ...
-Innovation: A Hack and Slash RPG with a touch as many others. The story that surprised me to have to do with the main LOTR and it gives a couple of points in your favor. That to see the main characters you out a little smile.
In short, is a game to pass the time without much innovation and to take away the itch to LOTR. In terms of possibilities exceeds LOTR: Conquest is not as open and battles are not so great, but it compensates with a touch of RPG and a better finish than could have been improved further. As for the multiplayer mode in this respect offers a lot of fun, you and your friends are gonna have a good time killing orcs.
75
A Very fun coop experience and a must have for any LOTR Fan!
Decel | March 24, 2012 | See all Decel's reviews »Love Lord of the Rings so this game was a must buy for me. Play this game on 3 Player Coop-YOU will have a blast!
I wasnt disappointed. Pick from 3 characters a Human (ranger/mellee), Dwarf and an elf. All 3 have different abilities which complement each other when in a battle.
The story goes along side when frodo starts his quest to destroy the ring. Along the way you will meet familiar characters from the books and films. You get a sense of how important your task is!
Graphics and combat The graphics are great and really suit the LOTR universe. But the combat is the icing on the cake for this game, everything feels smooth and all encounters are fun and gruesome. Get an orc to low health...you then have the chance to sever his arm or take his head off. Plenty of loot to get your teeth into with the game encouraging multiple playthroughs to get the better gear.
Negatives. This game came out at the wrong time and was released to mixed reviews. Here are some of my bad points- - The games length Seems way to short for an RPG especially with the LOTR universe. Took me and a friend 11 Hours to complete on normal. But my 2nd playthrough on A higher difficulty took 19 hours as i discovered more quests and combat is way harder
-I myself didnt encounter any bugs or glitches but quite a few have experienced issues with the game eg(crashes,save points). The devlopers released a couple patches but have gone silent for now.
Over all worth the price especially if you love lord of the rings!
44
It's a good game, when you have friends play coop with you.
KarlMao | March 4, 2012 | See all KarlMao's reviews »Though it uses the name Lord of The Rings,the story of this game is not impressive. Well, it's really hard to make a good story under the glory of the novels and movies.And the gameplay is fine with RPG and Arcade elements, but without a good story it quickly gets boring after you get used to the combat and level-up. However, when you have friends to play coop with you, it's really a fun game just like some MMOs,and i do enjoy it.
60
I found it enjoyable
Gaugler323 | Jan. 6, 2012 | See all Gaugler323's reviews »As a LOTR fan I certainly have a bias.
I enjoyed the game. I think if you liked the older PS2 Two Towers and Return of the King slash-em-up games, you will enjoy this game as well. Very straight forward levels, not a lot to roam.. just walk the path, kill the baddies, and stay alive. (I guess, I don't just have a LOTR bias, I grew up loving Ninja Turtle games on NES/SNES... so I'm not bothered by the linear gamesplay) The difference between those older LOTR games... this game trades a cinematic presentations and cut-scenes for pretty small and useless RPG elements. But the core gameplay and fights I did enjoy.
Obviously, its not GOTY material, but worth putting a few hours into if the price is low enough. Its certainly no Skyrim or Witcher 2, but I don't think the game is necessarily flawed, just came up short in a lot of places.
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Fantastic co-op game
NinjaCatfish | Dec. 31, 2011 | See all NinjaCatfish's reviews »I didn't expect much from this game, only grabbed it since it was on sale and might be a bit of fun co-op. It was, quite a bit of fun in co-op! The hack and slash gameplay is immensely satisfying, with every hit evoking a hefty sound and enemies reacting realistically. It really feels like you make a hit rather than just flail a weapon in the direction of an enemy until they go away. The level-up and inventory system is somewhat reminiscent of a refined Diablo. Inventory is much easier to manage, and the skills gained through level up are varied and mostly quite useful. They allow you to develop your character to your play style. Highly recommended if you have a buddy or 2 to co-op with.
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Lord of The Rings War in The North is garbage execpt COOP
guybrush77 | Nov. 11, 2011 | See all guybrush77's reviews »Easily the most disappointing game of the year. The visuals and the graphics are exellents but the sound and the voices of the caracters are horribles (weak acting) and all the game (90%) is based on combat and it looks like an MMO, repetitive. The only good thing is the Coop mode. I recomend the game for the last thing.
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OfMg
Ma3y | Nov. 9, 2011 | See all Ma3y's reviews »I am so sad. This game really suck's, its only port from ps 3 or xbox360. The graphics are really poor. and control is really weird. But if u have someone who play with u coop u can buy this game its always fun play with friend. :)