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Lord of the Rings: War in the North - Xbox 360
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ASIN | B003DNH95K |
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Release date | November 1, 2011 |
Customer Reviews |
4.2 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #37,953 in Video Games (See Top 100 in Video Games) #773 in Xbox 360 Games |
Product Dimensions | 5.3 x 0.6 x 7.5 inches; 2.94 ounces |
Type of item | Video Game |
Language | English |
Rated | Mature |
Item model number | 1000152161 |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Item Weight | 2.94 ounces |
Manufacturer | Warner Bros |
Date First Available | March 18, 2010 |
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Unseen lands from the world of Middle-earth are awaiting in this visceral action-adventure RPG. The Lord of the Rings: War in the North is set against the backdrop of the famous trilogy, yet forges its own distinct path with a new story and an exciting take on the popular genre. It gives players the unique opportunity to explore previously untold stories in the realm of Middle-earth during the journey of the ring. Innovative cooperative gameplay pits you and your friends against the dark forces of Middle-earth.
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The Lord of the Rings: War in the North is a co-op Action RPG, from the developers of Baldur's Gate: Dark Alliance, that immerses you and your friends in a brutal new chapter in the War of the Ring. Set in Middle-earth during the time of the War of the Ring, but separate from its events, War in the North is inspired by both the Lord of the Rings books and movies allowing players to draw their swords, notch their axes, bend their bows and raise their staffs against a wide range of deadly enemies and traverse both established and never-before-seen locations. The result is a journey that is both epic and intimate, familiar yet unexpected.
Become One of the Unknown Heroes on Middle-earth
"With his far reaching rich hand Sauron might have done great evil in the North. Yet all that has been averted because a handful of heroes stood in his path." - Gandalf the White
Action RPG Lord of the Rings adventure firmly based in Tolkien lore and co-op gameplay.
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Face off against Sauron's deadly Black Númenórean lord, Agandaûr.
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In The lord of the Rings: War in the North you are one of these heroes. Inspired by events from the famous book trilogy and their retelling in Peter Jackson's films, the game features stunning visuals, brutally realistic combat, a unique and compelling new story, and innovative cooperative gameplay that pits you and your friends against the dark forces of Middle-earth. In this game you will form your own fellowship and fight against Sauron's forces at the North.
Playable Characters and Co-op Gameplay
The gameplay in The lord of the Rings: War in the North is all about cooperation. Players will take on the role of either Eradan, a Dúnedain ranger, Andriel, an Elf or Farin, a Dwarf. Each will have special abilities tied to their race - for example, a Dúnedain can combine different objects to create unique items for use or sale in-game; Elves possess superior sight, which will lead you to shortcuts and recognition of trouble ahead; and Dwarves have the ability to notice weaknesses at the walls and break them in order to find secret caves with different loots. Each race with have character class possibilities as well as legendary weapons. Once characters are established, they must band together in multiplayer action, working together to combat hordes enemies. These enemies include goblins pouring from their strongholds in the Misty Mountains, Uruk-hai from Isengard, savage wargs in the wilderness, giant spiders infesting Mirkwood, massive trolls and most dramatic and dangerous of all, bosses like Agandaûr, a deadly Black Númenórean lord who long ago was tempted and turned by the lies of Sauron.
Along your journey you will also cross paths with Lord of the Rings characters familiar and not so familiar, fulfilling little known but important events of the wider War of the Ring. These include: Aragorn's scouting party of the North, while Frodo recovers in Rivendell from the wound he suffered at Weathertop; missions with the Elven sons of Elrond, Elladan and Elrohir; the responsibilities of the wizard, Radagast the Brown; encounters with the great eagles of the Misty Mountains and more.
Key Game Features
- A brutal new The Lord of the Ring adventure set during, but separate from the main events of the War of the Ring
- An exciting main story campaign coupled with dozens of side quests
- Cross paths with your favorite Lord of the Ring heroes, as well as more obscure characters
- Classic Action-RPG action that centers on co-op gameplay and character development
- Three playable races - Dúnedain (man), Elf, Dwarf, each with its own storyline and unique quests
- Multiple character classes including Mage, Scout and Warrior
- Magic abilities including active (fire, lightning and ice spells) as well passive (morale bonuses, protective shields/wards) spells
- The ability to craft items and potions
- A special Challenge Mode consisting of missions and maps built especially for co-op gameplay and not tied to the main campaign
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Customers like the quality, combat, and graphics of the video game. For example, they mention that it's a lot of fun, has great potential to be a good RPG game, and that the graphics and visuals are excellent. They also like the storyline. That said, some complain about the scratch resistance and differ on character quality, value, and gameplay.
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Customers enjoy the gameplay and story of the game. They also say it has great potential to be a good RPG game, and is an enjoyable experience. Customers also mention that the game is very interactive and has a high re-playability factor. They say it's one of the best multiplayer rpgs for Xbox 360, and that single player is fun.
"...The story develops at a fast pace and to accomplish your goal you have to hit often and hit hard.The graphics and visuals are excellent...." Read more
"...this is a game fitting of the LOTR name, and easily the best Lord of the Rings game that's been developed to date (and I've played them all)...." Read more
"...to be in tune with the recent Peter Jackson films, and the story is an all original one, which means that the designers didn't have to worry about..." Read more
"...LOTR: WN is a wonderful hack and slash RPG. No, the customization isn't on the level of Skyrim but it's still enough to be fun...." Read more
Customers find the combat in the video game straightforward, simple, and easy to understand. They also say the controls are easy to pick up and play with a friend. Customers also appreciate the split-screen co-op play and solid movement capabilities.
"...I was able to attain 5 items of a six item set and it substantially boosted my dexterity, damage, and armor...." Read more
"...The options to set up an online game are also easily found and easy to use. Overall, the presentation is basic, but it works very well...." Read more
"...The split screen co-op play is easy to use and provides good solid movement capabilities without getting sick (Unlike Lego Titles)...." Read more
"...The campaign is about 20 hours or so and its not really hard or easy which like...." Read more
Customers like the graphics in the video game. They say the graphics and visuals are excellent, the environments are pretty to look at, and the game looks fantastic. Some mention that the colors are great and the final blow is very realistic.
"...to sever your opponent's limbs or head with a final blow that is very realistic and satisfying...." Read more
"...early screenshots, the developers ended up hammering out some truly impressive visuals--with a few exceptions, the characters, environments, and..." Read more
"...3. Graphics and sound-I really thing the graphics are pretty good...." Read more
"...The world looks beautifulI didn't play the coop, but I can imagine it being a lot of fun..." Read more
Customers find the storyline decent, moving quickly enough. They also say the plot is linear and simple. They say the gameplay is nice and fluid, with awesome action. They find the game to be a nice break away from FPS.
"...Fighting in melee is visceral and fast-paced...." Read more
"...While this made the levels go by very quickly, it sort of detracts from the experience and accomplishment...." Read more
"...Graphically DS3 is nicer on the eye and the plot and acting perhaps somewhat better, but War in the North is like it's grittier, bloodier, rough..." Read more
"...PROS:NIce plot development, graphics decent, nice to have characters with different strengths teaming up to work together, gear/skills..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the character quality. Some mention that it's nice to have characters with different strengths, and that the game play is fun. They also appreciate the options for developing your character, and the customization of your character's appearance. However, others say that the character development is pretty poor, and it'd be nice to switch between characters in the game without having to go back to the start.
"...The character graphics are top notch as well...." Read more
"...reason the strategy becomes key is the fact that your character doesn't seem super powerful...." Read more
"...You can customize the appearance of your character, both by choosing some presets for faces and hairstyles, and by equipping different armors/armor..." Read more
"...PROS:NIce plot development, graphics decent, nice to have characters with different strengths teaming up to work together, gear/skills..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the value of the game. For example, some mention it's worth their money, while others say it was a complete disaster and has little replay value.
"...Worth the buy, hope they make another with the same idea and qualities." Read more
"...This is completely absurd and a complete bust on the part of the designers...." Read more
"...Overall the game is worth the $35 because it is easy, beautiful, and the achievements were really easy." Read more
"...Otherwise, this was a very good game and a great purchase considering the price." Read more
Customers are mixed about the gameplay. Some like the actual combat animations, balanced gameplay with a good mix of cut scenes and battles, and graphic and intense fighting. They also say the combat is quite enjoyable, but it could have used a bit more variety within. However, others say the game itself can be a little repetitive, with mediocre storyline and a lack of a deep RPG experience.
"...Third, the rest of the game is EXTREMELY shallow...." Read more
"...The fighting is graphic and intense, with the ability to sever your opponent's limbs or head with a final blow that is very realistic and satisfying...." Read more
"...The game is very scripted and linear. Do not expect to walk around big open worlds...." Read more
"...To me it really slows down the game's story and I find myself rushing through it b/c it can't keep my attention...." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the scratch resistance of the video game software. They mention that the game has too many glitches, has massive saving problems, and constantly causes issues. Some say that the product is defective and keeps freezing. Overall, customers are disappointed with the quality and functionality of the game.
"...This gets extremely frustrating and I would have liked to seen a more batman: arkham city approach to fighting where the computer recognizes you..." Read more
"...Once you get into Heroic and Legendary you start having a lot of glitches...." Read more
"...The save system for each person's profile is glitchy and ended up with one person (Player 2) not being able to save at all, although level/gear/user..." Read more
"...armor, and then had to start back out at level one because the game had glitched...." Read more
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There have been some negative comments regarding the linear game progression as well as not having a deep RPG experience. While true, I actually found this to be a refreshing departure from the RPG's that I usually play. War in the North is focused heavily on action, with less attention paid to side quests, party management, and character interaction (there are some of these elements, but not nearly as prominent as classic RPG's). The story develops at a fast pace and to accomplish your goal you have to hit often and hit hard.
The graphics and visuals are excellent. The developers did a fantastic job with the environment, it really has a Lord of the Rings feel to it (visiting Rivendell was awesome...the same overall look as the movie). The character graphics are top notch as well. Trolls abound in this game, and they look just as they should....I swear, I could almost smell their hot, fetid breath as they tried to pulverize me into the dirt!
In addition, this game delivers a fun and exciting combat system. As a Ranger (my first play-through), you have the ability to use a bow as well as a two handed weapon or dual wield. Switching between ranged and melee weapons is very easy. Fighting in melee is visceral and fast-paced. The combat is very fluid, with the ability to dive and roll, relentlessly attacking from all sides, from one enemy to the next. As you chain together attacks and perform critical hits, you enter hero mode which deals more damage and gains more experience the longer you can keep attacking (this leads to some very exciting fight sequences).
The fighting is graphic and intense, with the ability to sever your opponent's limbs or head with a final blow that is very realistic and satisfying. Believe me, diving from one enemy to the next, raining down blow after blow, and severing limbs left and right is not something I will soon tire of (hey, what can I say...it's me or them, and this is war after all). The graphics hold up throughout combat...for example, after severing an orc's leg, he falls lopsidedly to the ground clutching his stump in agony. I never found the fighting to be repetitive or boring. With weapon skills, standard attacks and heavy blows, you can become a powerful force of destruction.
The inventory and leveling system is well balanced and fit in with the scope of the rest of the game. Set items were implemented particularly well. Bonuses are gained based on how many pieces you are wearing, so you don't need to find the whole set to see a boost in stats. I was able to attain 5 items of a six item set and it substantially boosted my dexterity, damage, and armor.
All in all, I had a lot of fun playing this game. I do wish it was longer, but I will enjoy continuing with the Ranger on the Heroic difficulty, and look forward to checking out the other characters as well as co-op. If you are a fan of Lord of the Rings and can appreciate a more action oriented RPG, I highly recommend it.
While I was skeptical upon seeing early screenshots, the developers ended up hammering out some truly impressive visuals--with a few exceptions, the characters, environments, and animations are brought to life in crisp, vivid detail and textures. The voice work is above average, and the sound effects and music are close to cinematic; every time an orcish hammer came crashing down on my head, I could almost feel it through the bass. The combat is quite enjoyable; though it could have used a bit more variety within each character's repertoire, this is remedied by the fact that there are three character classes, each with its own abilities style of combat. And the loot--a staple of RPGs--is done very, very well; tons of stuff can be picked up throughout the game, giving you plenty of options for customizing your character's look and abilities. The game is also a good length, clocking in around 12 hours for a single-player campaign playthrough. While that's not necessary long for an RPG, this was one of the few games that entices me back for a second (and third) playthrough to try out the other character classes (I stuck with one the entire time). There's also a good deal of replayability in the horde-mode-like challenge maps, which allow random bouts of orc-slaying. The hack-and-slashing is pure, unbridled, mindless fun, as it should be.
Among the downsides to this game was its pretty strict linear progression. Being that the story wasn't confined to the films, the developers could have allowed a more open-world approach, letting players blaze their own trail a bit more, in both the game's main plot as well as individual maps. While the environments are pretty to look at, it was a shame there couldn't have been more exploration. And while you're given the freedom to return to previous levels/outposts to trade, repair items, etc., you're still led through the main story thread on a clearly-defined invisible road. And, while the two challenge maps are great, it would have been nice (and easy on the developer's end) to throw in a few more, especially from the films, like Pelennor Fields, Moria, and the Black Gate.
Overall, I think this is a game fitting of the LOTR name, and easily the best Lord of the Rings game that's been developed to date (and I've played them all). It was a great idea to build a game around a storyline parallel to Frodo's quest; while LOTR: The Third Age did it first, War in the North does it best. I love RPGs, and I believe this is one of the best out there right now, especially for Tolkien/fantasy fans. Now that Skyrim is the RPG to beat, if the developers land the sequel they deserve, I'm sure they've got what it takes to carry this franchise to further greatness the second time around, since their first foray was so very well done.
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There is a "glitch" however. A couch coop must saved in a particular way, or the games will not be saved properly. Whenever you want to save and turn the system off you MUST return to a village. Save by interacting with someone who buys & sells. Entering and exiting a conversation with them will cause an automatic save. The second playet MUST be the last one who saves this way before turning off the system. It took my friend hours of heartache and searching to find this solution, but it's pretty easy to implement,
It was actually fairly well done. Now it is not as great as some other rpgs out there, but if you are looking for a game that plays fairly straight forward, then I do suggest this one. Its a very good game for the price.