Lord of the Rings: The Battle for Middle-earth 2 (PC)

82%
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Lord of the Rings: The Battle for Middle-earth 2 (PC) (2006)
genre: fantasy, strategy

score: 82%

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'The heroes are simply far too powerful; in one game, three heroes utterly destroyed an entire enemy army. Things get even worse when playing with One Ring enabled.'
Read more » Gamespy
'There's no way to deny that The Battle for Middle Earth II is simply a lot of fun. The venerable mythology and frenetic battles come together in a very satisfying bundle.'
Read more » GameRevolution
'The hottest RTS game this year, and one of the most rewarding Lord of the Rings title available.'
Read more » PALGN
'The only complaint that anyone could have about the game is that sometimes the battles can get so amazingly big that it is very easy to lose track of what one is doing.'
Read more » Gaming Age
'It's hard not to say something dull like "fans can't afford to miss it," but, you know, it's possibly the first time anyone's been able to say that about any Middle-earth game. Ever.'
Read more » 1up.com
'While the game does have a few stumbling points, this is a well-done RTS that enables players to experience the turmoil of the fantasy world, or just to create their own legacy within this fantastic realm.'
Read more » GameZone
'If you think you’d be up for a fantasy RTS title that takes its combat halfway seriously, you owe it to yourself to at least try the demo. If you like that small taste, you can be sure that the retail version is a full course.'
Read more » Game Over
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'It's not often you come across an RTS with production values this high; every part seems to be polished till it shines.'
Read more » GamesRadar
'Ounce for ounce, this sequel improves upon its predecessor in every imaginable way, and as a result, is even more delightful. It’s fun, exciting, and beautiful to see and hear.'
Read more » Gamer 2.0
'It allows you to build your fortresses and buildings anywhere on the map, rather than pre-set building zones, opening your strategy up and allowing for a lot more variation in gameplay.'
Read more » GamePro
'Battle for Middle-earth II is proof that EA was serious about getting back into the good graces of serious RTS fans.'
Read more » IGN
'This doesn't feel like a knock-off Lord of the Rings game, rather it comes off as a true labor of love from designers that have a very good understanding of the material'
Read more » GameShark
'The Battle for Middle-earth II improves on 2004's game with a better strategic mode and a much broader scope that encompasses the whole of Middle-earth.'
Read more » Gamespot
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