In single player mode,it describes the Battle of the North.There are new factions.Goblins,Elves,Dwarves,Rohan and Gondor are merged to be Men,Mordor have more units,Isengard is also updated.There are also more powers for the existing and new factions.Each faction also displayed their own strengths and weaknesses.However,walls are thin compared to the previous game so you cannot mount archers on top of the walls.How ever there are new maps and castle maps which allows the player to relieve the battles of both the movie and the book itself.There are also more heroes and there is only one type of resource unlike other strategy games,thus,making the game simpler in some ways yet still as fun.The game is very challenging when you play in hard or brutal mode so for those seeking a challange yet do not wish to play online,you'll be pleased.There is also a Create-Your-Hero function which allows you to create your very own Hero.Either a gallant Captain of Men or a towering Troll,it's your choice.
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