Date 2006-02-28

Publisher Electronic Arts

Today's Rank 5

Date 2006-03-03

Publisher Electronic Arts

Genre Strategy -> RTS

Lord of the Rings: The Battle for Middle-Earth II gives you a chance to experience all that Middle-Earth was meant to be. Delve deeper than ever before into the fictional world of Tolkien, as you wage war in the North. Assume command of the most storied civilizations in all of Middle-earth history, the Elven and Dwarven armies -- or if you prefer, fight on the side of Evil to aid Sauron in his conquest. Fight with or against heroes and creatures that have never been seen in The Lord of the Rings films! Control battles with all-new enemy AI, melee combat, and unprecedented tactical fidelity Build anywhere brings creativity and strategy to base building and battlefield dominance Control the entire war with a high level Risk style meta-game Larger-than-life naval battles

Features:
- Single-player campaign with all-new story where you defend or overtake never-before-seen lands - Dol Guldur, The Misty Mountains, Mirkwood and others
- Unleash powerful new weapons and abilities - summon dragons, cause volcanoes to erupt, or bring down a cataclysmic lightning strike
- Build your own landmark castle with fully customizable and upgradeable fortresses and walls
- Command all the races of Middle-earth with 3 all new factions - Elves, Dwarves, and Goblins
- Master next-gen unit control with smart formations, battle lines, and planning mode