Fun at first, boring from then on.
User Rating: 6.1 | The Lord of the Rings: War of the Ring PC
Although I am a huge fan of all things LOTR, and I thoroughly enjoy RTS games like Warcraft, this game was a great disappointment. Just like any other RTS, it consists of gathering two different types of resources until you have enough to build troops, which you will order at will to defend your outposts or attack the enemy. A selection of different allies and enemies, rather diverse troops to build makes this game appear interested and will keep you playing for a while. Differing heroes include famous and infamous characters from the LOTR books, all with unique abilities. Also a bit of fun is the use of magic, which is earned by fighting. You can choose to be Good or Evil sides in both Campaign and Multiplayer, changing both your required buildings, troops and heroes. The campaign offers a lot more in terms of spells, buildings, concepts, heroes, troops etc. and can be fun for a while. The multiplayer however offers barely anything new to differentiate from other RTS other than the novelty of being LOTR. You can make your own Multiplayer maps, which can be quite interesting and complex in terms of quests involved which can make them almost like the Campaign. But in basic Multiplayer and custom maps, there is a troop limit to 200 maximum, which was the biggest let down for me. So all in all, this game is a bit of fun for a while, more so for LOTR fans, but a great disappointment and lacks in... fun.
