War rages across the land as the forces of good and evil battle for control of Middle-earth! In the first real-time strategy game based on J.R.R. Tolkien's brilliant saga The Lord of the Rings, you will gather an army and call upon the legendary heroes to join in the epic struggle. Will you help the forces of good fight valiantly to overcome the darkness or will you succumb to the power of the One Ring and aid Sauron in his bid to dominate the world with his evil?
Features:
- The first real-time strategy game for the PC set in J. R. R. Tolkien's Middle-earth!
- Two single player story-based campaigns – play as the heroic Free Peoples of Middle-earth or the diabolical Minions of Sauron.
Locations:
- Participate in pivotal battles and events in the history of Middle-earth like the Battle for Helm's Deep or the siege of Dol Guldur.
- Feel the effects of good and evil. The terrain is affected as the forces of the Free Peoples combat the corruption spread by Sauron's minions in their attempt to conquer Middle-earth.
Weather Effects:
- Spectacular weather and environmental effects. Wind sweeps across the grassy plains and storm clouds gather over the land, changing bright sunlight into lightning-streaked rainstorms.
Two Sides:
- Command the Free Peoples of Middle-earth including Dwarves, Elves, and Humans.
- Lead the Minions of Sauron including Orcs, Goblins, and the Olog-Hai.
Spells:
- Unleash dazzling special abilities on the battlefield.
Multi-Player:
- Powered by GameSpy.net's Matchmaker system, up to 8 players can battle online for the fate of Middle-earth.
SKU: 178819-product