The Lord of the Rings: War of the Ring

by Liquid Entertainment

2003

Real Time Strategy (RTS)StrategyAdventure

Fantasy · Military

Exceptional

Real Time Strategy (RTS)StrategyAdventure

Fantasy · Military

Exceptional

About

The quest to destroy the One Ring continues in the first real-time strategy game based on The Lord of the Rings saga. Massive battles erupt as the forces of light and darkness fight for control of Middle-earth. The more units you destroy, the more experience and visual enhancements you earn. Play as the forces of good and valiantly fight for the ring's destruction or play as the forces of evil to claim control over Middle-earth forever.

Publisher: Sierra Entertainment
Modes: Single player, Multiplayer
Themes: Action, Fantasy, Warfare
Perspective: Bird view / Isometric
Age Rating: T — Teen

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