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Lord Of The Rings: War In The North (Xbox 360, 2011) No Manual, Very Good
The Lord of the Rings: War in the North is what happens when Middle-earth stops being polite and starts getting brutally honest about how dangerous everything actually is. Released in 2011 and developed by Snowblind Studios, this action RPG takes a darker, more combat-heavy approach to Tolkien’s world, running alongside the events of the main story but focusing on battles you didn’t see in the movies.
You play as a trio of original characters—a ranger, a dwarf, and an elf—each with their own abilities, skill trees, and playstyles. The game is built around co-op, letting you and two other players work together to cut through orcs, trolls, and everything else trying to end your journey early.
Combat is more grounded and brutal than you might expect, with weighty attacks, finishing moves, and enemies that don’t just fall over because you looked at them funny. There’s also a solid loot system, meaning you’re constantly upgrading gear and chasing better weapons like it’s secretly a fantasy Diablo situation.
The story explores the northern regions of Middle-earth, dealing with threats that run parallel to the Fellowship’s journey, giving it a “this was happening at the same time” kind of vibe. If you’re looking to buy retro games on Retro Games eXchange, this is one of those underrated titles that hits harder if you’re into co-op and darker fantasy combat.
- Designed for three-player co-op, with each character class offering unique abilities.
- Features a darker tone and more brutal combat compared to other LOTR games.
- Includes RPG elements like skill trees, loot, and gear upgrades.
- Story runs parallel to the events of the main Lord of the Rings trilogy.
- Fun fact: the game was developed using Snowblind’s engine, also used in Baldur’s Gate: Dark Alliance.
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