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E3 findings

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 98 / 107
Date: September 04, 2002
Author: Amazon User

Hi I attended this years E3 festival. For those of you who don't know what it is it is an expo type thing(just trying to sound simple) where gamers come from all over and get together where they show off new game systems and various sorts of games. It's a gamers dreamworld. You also get to play some of the new games at things called game stations. I also happen to be Lotr(Lord of the rings) freak. I stood in a long line to aquire this bit of information that I will share with you. I found this stuff out at E3.

One ring to rule them all... Based on New Line Cinema's epic adaptation of J.R.R. Tolkien's classic fantasy novels, The Lord of the Rings™, The Two Towers™ video games will integrate cinema and gameplay to deliver an epic interactive experience. In the game, players will be able to relive the most memorable movie moments from the first two films, "The Fellowship of the Ring" and "The Two Towers."

EA's first The Lord of the Rings action adventure game will allow players to take control of the motion picture trilogy's action heroes: Aragorn, Legolas and Gimli, with other members of the Fellowship taking an active role during gameplay. In The Two Towers, players will battle a variety of Orcs and square off against vicious boss monsters including the Cave Troll and Saruman. A tactical gameplay system will encourage players to react quickly and be strategic with their selection of characters, weaponry and combat moves.

Middle Earth comes to life in spectacular detail. Set in over 16 mission locations, each environment will have a close visual correlation to that seen in the first two films. As a backdrop to the action, the game will feature Howard Shore's Academy Award-winning musical score.

Electronic Arts has secured the exclusive worldwide licensing rights to create games based on New Line's epic trilogy. The Two Towers will be the first in an ongoing series of The Lord of the Rings games.

Key Features
Three playable characters: Aragorn, Legolas and Gimli (Gandolf is also available in the GBA version).
Third person action/adventure gameplay with an emphasis on tactical sword fighting.
Hundreds of unique combat animations.
Battle five boss monsters from the first two movies, including the Cave Troll and Saruman.
Sixteen levels consisting of memorable movie moments from the first two films.

Face the evil forces of Sauron in over 10 environments from the movies, including the Mines of Moria and the walls of Helm's Deep.
Musical score taken from Academy Award-winning The Fellowship of the Ring.
Multiplayer modes allows for up to four-player gameplay via the GBA Link Cable (GBA only).
I can't wait for the game 5 Stars but I wish I could give six or more.

Stunning Game, Worth Every Penny!!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 85 / 95
Date: November 07, 2002
Author: Amazon User

I just wanted to post my two cents about the two PS2 video games available. I first wanted to tell all of you- NO, you do not get to play Arwen in either game, a total bummer. Both games do not feature her or the chase scene. (I am a girl gamer who loves LOTR stuff, and the character Arwen).

Second, I have rented and played both out there. Here is my opinion on the two: I did not like the game "The Lord of the Rings-Fellowship of the Ring" by Vivendi. It basically sucked. Why? It wasn't based on the film, and the game play wasn't very fun. Right off the bat you are stuck in a very hard level trying to get away from the Ringwraiths as Frodo. Lots of other people have been complaining online about this. The characters and storyline were not great. Tasks were not well rewarded. I wouldn't recommend buying that game.

The other game, by EA Games "The Lord of the Rings- The Two Towers" IS AWESOME!!!! This is the coolest game ever, especially if you are into LOTR stuff. I was thinking it would ruin "Two Towers" for me, as it is not yet been released, but you begin by playing Isildur in scenes from "Fellowship". I did not think it had anything to do with "Fellowship" but it does.

The cut from the movie playing (original film sequences) to the actual game play is seamless. I didn't even realize I was supposed to be playing until Elrond started yelling at me to defend myself-LOL. The game is stunning. All the original actors from the films are featured as the voices of the characters. It was developed using the actors from the films, and input from the people who made the films. To top it all off- you get bonus stuff inside the game- peeks at "Two Towers" footage, behind the scenes making of the game, etc. If you follow or watch Tech TV's show "Extended Playý. You know how harsh they are at reviewing games. They gave this one a 5 out of 5 ! So I wholeheartedly recommend this one.

Do as I do, at any rate- RENT, THEN BUY. Then, if you discover that you do not like the game, you're only out $5-$6 USD. Since you cannot return an opened game for a refund.

Game on. ;0P....

Skillfully, interestingly, and captivatingly fantastic!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 59 / 65
Date: December 12, 2002
Author: Amazon User

This game is incredible! The graphics, the musical score, the voices, the skills, the weapons, the liveliness, and the sound editing are all outstanding. They used the movie's characters' voices and the same scenes to make you feel like you're actually in the movie. The game makers went to extreme measures to make the game exactly like the movie. In this game you have to really speedy and tactical. One of the coolest things are the fact that you can choose who you want to play with. It's just like the Star Wars episode 1 game, where you can play as Obi-Wan, as Qui-Gon Jinn, as Queen Amidala, and as Panaka. In this game you can play as Aragorn, Gimli, or as Legolas. Legolas is definitely the best player (hands down). You'll love fighting you way through thousands of Orcs, goblins, and Uruk-kai. You'll also be battling enormous or dangerous monsters like the cave troll and Saruman. The game is even more fun if you use the maximum ammo cheat (While playing the lord of the rings the two towers pause the game and hold R1 R2 L1 L2. While doing this enter x, down, triangle, and up). The other cheats (the skip level codes) will just spoil the game.

The levels: As you know you play with Aragorn (the human), Gimli (the dwarf), or with Legolas (the elf). With each completed mission, you obtain skill points depending on how you dispatch your enemies and are also given the alternative to purchase new and lethal moves. Overall, Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers is a first-class game. The only nuisances, however, are its replay worth. The missions are usually recurring, and you only have 16 missions. Sooner or later you no longer consider playing it. It's not like the Star Wars games, Tomb Raider games, James Bond games, Tony Hawk's games, N4S games, Theft games, or other games where almost every level is different. Despite this slight downfall, `The Two Towers' will offer you with sufficient entertainment until you finish the game. If you enjoy this, also check out "James Bond 007: Nightfire", "Tony Hawks 4", "Angel of the darkness", and "Hp and the chamber of secrets".

The Two Towers

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 43 / 54
Date: September 10, 2002
Author: Amazon User

OK, here's the scoop. I am a huge Lord Of The Rings fan. I love every aspect about it. Now when I heard EA was making the Towers I was thrilled, because I know that there games are quite simply the top of the line, and, of course, I am a huge Tolkien fan. So, for those of you who are new to Lord Of The Rings, the game first takes place before the beginning of The Two Towers in the Fellowship. You start off in the Mines of Moria at Balin tomb (The part in the movie with the cave troll). You face an onslaught of orcs (the bad guys) and can chose between Aragorn, Legolas, or Gimli. All of which are top of the line characters. Aragorn-his strength, mobility, and his supreme talent of cutting orc's heads off. Legolas(my personal favorite)-speed, stamina, gracefullness, and a skill with a bow and arrow that cannot be matched. Gimli-Ferocity, stamina, and his supreme love of hewing orc's necks. The rest are computer controlled. Next, Gandalf fights the Balrog falls to his death (*cough* not)and then to the battle of Amon Hen, which is awesome, where Boromir is slain (a moment of silence for my homie) Next (beginning of Two Towers) you go off to the fields of Rohan, find Gandalf (surprise!) and then to the battle of Helm's deep! This is probably the biggest battle in all of the three books. 10,000 orcs versus about only 2,000 men in the rain. Orcs start stomping their spears and then it begins. 10,000 Uruk-Hai storm the small but strong refuge the Hornburg. The air grows thick with arrow. This is good one to be Gimli with he kills 42 orcs in part of the battle, which the last one broke his axe because the orc wore a metal neckbrace. Any way I'm rambling but definitely by this game even if you aren't a Lord Of The Rings fan. It will be good!!!

Great blend of battle/quest

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 13 / 17
Date: October 03, 2002
Author: Amazon User

EA has done it again- the game actually starts right where the Fellowship movie started- with the ring being cut from Sauron's hand. Then a few more Fellowship levels (including a great sea monster at the mines entrance) and then it's all new Two Towers stuff. The gameplay is amazing- sort of a combo of Dead or Alive and Final Fantasy. Movement from film (a lot of actual Two Towers footage) and animation is very clever, and the music is awesome. This will be huge.

Wow, this is an amazing game!!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 13 / 14
Date: November 27, 2002
Author: Amazon User

Note to parents: You do not have to worry if you think that this game is too gory. The game is not gory at all. There is not a drop of blood shown in the game, so I think that anyone who has seen the movie can play the game.

When I first heard of the game I saw it on a commercial on T.V. I asked my mom for the game and a PS2 to play it on for my birthday.

When I first tried it out I was dazzled by the graphics. The graphics actually looked like the real movie. I got so into the game that I played for the next four hours. You can play as Aragon, Legolas, or Gimli. Legolas is very quick with his two knives and is a sharp shooter with his bow. Gimli is very strong and can take down an enemy with his mighty axe, but he is not very quick. Aragorn is more of a combination of the two. With a sword in his hand Aragorn can start a slaughter of orcs.

As you venture through the levels gaining experience points, fighting tougher orcs,learning sweet new moves, earning interviews with the actors, and gaining photos from the movie as your favorite character of the three, you will realize how amazing this game really is.

If you ask my advice of who to be (Aragorn, Legolas or Gimli) I think that you should be Legolas. I think so because Legolas is the fastest character of the three. He shoots arrows like lightning, he strikes with his knives faster than any character, and can use more powerful attacks faster than any of the three.

This game is worth every penny you spend on it. Oh, parents, do not be surprised if after your child has played the game for a little while that he will want the LOTR action figures!

5 stars if you like this type of game

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 10 / 11
Date: November 23, 2002
Author: Amazon User

LOTR: The Two Towers is simply a blast. It is an action packed romp right smack dab through the middle of Middle Earth. The game pretty much closely follows the action scenes through the first and second movies of New Line's cinematic adaptation of the Tolkien trilogy. A player starts out as Isildur battling the Orc minions(much like the opening scene of Fellowship of the Ring). Then you move on to the various battle scenes in Fellowship and in the new movie The Two Towers.
The game is an all out action game with charaters having a short range weapon (Aragorn-sword, Legolas- Knives, and Gimli- Battle Axe) as well as a long ranged attack(Aragorn and Legolas- Bows and Gimli- hand held throwing hatchets). You basically fight full speed through hordes and hordes of Orcs, Uruk-Hai, and Trolls. There are some bosses along the way, but the bulk of the battle is against Sauron's footsoldiers.Do not expect any food gathering, strategy, or exploration. This is not an RPG in any form or fashion. It is a pure mission based game much like Devil May Cry(only set in Middle Earth). If you buy the game knowing this then you should be in for a great treat.
GRaphics- The graphics are stunning. The character models look great(faces are not THAT great), the enemies look just like the Orcs and Uruk-Hai in the movie, and the backgrounds are lavish as well. Even when over 50 objects are fighting on screen there is absolutley no slowdown. I have not seen a PS2 game yet that can produce as many on screen enemies without slowdown. Simply a Beautiful game. The cut scenes are great as well as the story flows from movie to game almost seamlessly.
Gameplay-- Wonderful if you like intense upgradeable hand-to-hand combat. There are many combos to perform, and a player learns more as the game goes on.

*The only drawback to this game is its length. Some gamers have reported beating this game in one setting. I just don't see how. I am a seasoned gamer, and I have played this game for two weeks and cannot beat it. I think those people are playing on the "easy" setting, which I do not recommend. Anyways, if you like Tolkien, the movies, and great action/combo hack em' ups then go purchase this game today.
**I almost forgot to mention that the game has probably 15 minutes or more of movie footage, interviews, and other unlockables as well as a secret level and character that you can unlock. I need a holiday Gandalf.....a long Holiday!

this is so good!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 8 / 19
Date: August 08, 2002
Author: Amazon User

I am a LOTR geek, seen the movie in the thearters 8 times, including the time i went twice in one day, got the movie on DVD the day it came out, and watched 3 times since. it is
11:19am thursday 8. ok; you get to be gimli, legolas, or aragorn. you battle orcs, you can interact with other carracters, and: secret bonus: on the special features disk, click more then go to the very bottom, it should have a little preview of this game. thanxs for listening!~bye~

Fast paced but a very good job by EA.

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 8 / 9
Date: October 23, 2002
Author: Amazon User

I just purchased EA's TLotR:The Two Towers and after playing through a few of the levels I must say that the first things you will notice are the striking similarities in the game to the movie. The way the story is being told was a bit confusing after the first level (which I must say was a treat, I won't give it away and spoil it for those who haven't played it yet) but after that I soon had a better idea as to how they were getting the background and events across. The way EA chose to integrate the movie into the game really makes you feel as if you are playing through your favorite parts of the movies. Now I just can't wait until The Two Towers hits theaters. If you are a fan of the movies or the books and even if you are just looking for a fun action game with lots of great character designs and voice work, you should check this game out. As soon as it was in the store I ran out and picked it up. Now I just have to get Universal's The Fellowship of the Ring.

An artistic game with great "flow"

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 8 / 9
Date: October 27, 2002
Author: Amazon User

This is not the kind of game I was expecting. Graphically, the game is stunning, even on a PS2 (which, despite having the greatest number of games, and the best console titles, tends not to stand up well graphically to XBox and GameCube). But even better than that is the way that the game goes from film from the movie to pre-rendered cut scenes to game play and back. For example, the game starts with Galadriel narrating the story of the creation of the rings, as seen in the movie. The battle between the Elves and Men and the army of Sauron then begins, and when it comes to the face of Isildur, the movie turns to a pre-rendered cut scene. Then, suddenly, you begin playing as Isildur (as a tutorial of sorts). This is the best and most creative way I have ever seen a tutorial incorporated into game. This is how the rest of the game runs.

For those of you who prefer to pop in a game and within seconds begin your hack-slash fest, this game might not be for you. Clips from the movie are woven throughout the game, and it might be a bit too much for some. But for fans of the books and the movie, this game is a must. The artistry and creativity that went into it are more than enough to recommend it.

Some have complained that it is too short. I haven't finished it yet, so I can't really say. But I don't spend hours per day gaming, so all games seem long to me. Others have complained that it is a hack-and-slash. I don't really think so. Simple button mashing doesn't work very well, and there are techniques you can learn to upgrade your character. I think too many people use the "hack-and-slash" moniker on any game that uses a sword.

Bottom line: this game is a must own for fans of LOTR. For others, it is at the very least a must rent. Kudos to the design team.

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