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Platform: PLAYSTATION 3 | Edition: Standard
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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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Product Description
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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50 of 56 people found the following review helpful
By Grimes
Platform for Display:PLAYSTATION 3| Edition:Standard|Amazon Verified Purchase
Fun:
4.0 out of 5 stars
The Lord of the Rings: War in the North takes place concurrently with The Fellowship of the Ring. It follows an elf, a dwarf and a ranger as they attempt to impede Sauron's forces in the northern areas of Middle-Earth. The game features hack-n'-slash style combat with RPG features such as leveling up, skill trees and collecting of items. Each class (elf, dwarf, ranger) has it's own abilities. Eradan has stealth skills, Farin is adept at melee and mining for gems while Andriel specializes in magic.
Graphics
Graphically, the game is great. The level design is top notch and I felt immersed in the world of Middle-Earth. Voice acting and lip movement was spot on (although not as natural as other games). The gore is realistic and the animations are great to look at. There are occasional environmental glitches but nothing to harp on about.
Combat/Gameplay
You are able to cycle between the main characters at checkpoints which is really great if you want to spend your play through among each character. You are able to "give" the other characters items from your inventory and they'll equip them even if you aren't playing as them. A good thing is that the others level up alongside you even if you're not playing as them. You can play single player (the others will be AI), you can play local co-op or your can play online co-op. There are also challenge maps which are akin to "horde" modes. These can be played in the aforementioned formats.
Playing through the game you still keep your stats and looted items which is a boost to the replay-ability of the game. Items can be upgraded and customized for each character. The skill tree will allow you to improve your abilities and specializations. You can also increase stamina, melee, and other attributes using points earned when leveling up. This is standard RPG fare of course. The system isn't revolutionary but it is easy and fun to use.
Combat wise, you use ranged and melee weapons. You can increase the power of attacks through leveling and also learn special moves. These special moves help vary the combat but it is still hack-n-slash. In a way, it is highly similar to The Two Towers and Return of the King games. Thus, if you liked that style then you should feel at home here. The enemies are varied from weak (a.k.a. Goblins) to powerful (such as trolls). The AI for enemies is generally good but there are some odd glitches (such as enemies just meandering a short distance from you without attacking). Ranged combat is standard aim and shoot.
In terms of difficulty, that depends on how you level up your character. There are certain spots in the game where the difficulty spikes suddenly. One such instance is a siege in which you must stop two trolls from breaking down a gate. These are challenges that feel great to overcome. All the same, it seems that trolls are handed out freely and fighting them can get repetitive. At one point, the player faces a giant spider which is a healthy change that could have been done a bit more often in the game.
There are towns (i.e. Bree) that you can shop and repair weapons. In these towns you can also get secondary quests. One such quest is to collect Athelas for a wounded ranger.
Sound
The game sounds very good. It utilizes sound effects and score from the Lord of the Rings films which helps add on to the feeling of immersion. Sometimes they were a bit jarring when you recognized which parts in the films the sound effects belonged to and then saw how they were used in the game. A minor complaint but there it is.
Length
The game is 20+ hours depending on your level of exploration and how quickly you master combat and defeating the enemies. It is respectable for an RPG but some might feel that it should be longer. Keep in mind, you can play through and unlock new items and keep your old ones and stats.
Story
I won't delve deep into the story but it intersects periodically with the Fellowship. It isn't an impressive plot and in many ways just seems to be present to allow you to kill Orcs. Which is fine by me since that's what I want from my Lord of the Rings games. The characters are flat but that makes them seem more like the caricatures that Tolkien used in his books. He drew inspiration from the epics which were not known for major character development.
Overall, this is a standard RPG with a good system of combat. It is repetitive here and there but manages to be entertaining and a welcome relieve from disasters like Aragorn's Quest. I can't say that I whole-heartedly recommend buying it at release day price but it is at least worth a rental if you're a Lord of the Rings fan.
Graphics
Graphically, the game is great. The level design is top notch and I felt immersed in the world of Middle-Earth. Voice acting and lip movement was spot on (although not as natural as other games). The gore is realistic and the animations are great to look at. There are occasional environmental glitches but nothing to harp on about.
Combat/Gameplay
You are able to cycle between the main characters at checkpoints which is really great if you want to spend your play through among each character. You are able to "give" the other characters items from your inventory and they'll equip them even if you aren't playing as them. A good thing is that the others level up alongside you even if you're not playing as them. You can play single player (the others will be AI), you can play local co-op or your can play online co-op. There are also challenge maps which are akin to "horde" modes. These can be played in the aforementioned formats.
Playing through the game you still keep your stats and looted items which is a boost to the replay-ability of the game. Items can be upgraded and customized for each character. The skill tree will allow you to improve your abilities and specializations. You can also increase stamina, melee, and other attributes using points earned when leveling up. This is standard RPG fare of course. The system isn't revolutionary but it is easy and fun to use.
Combat wise, you use ranged and melee weapons. You can increase the power of attacks through leveling and also learn special moves. These special moves help vary the combat but it is still hack-n-slash. In a way, it is highly similar to The Two Towers and Return of the King games. Thus, if you liked that style then you should feel at home here. The enemies are varied from weak (a.k.a. Goblins) to powerful (such as trolls). The AI for enemies is generally good but there are some odd glitches (such as enemies just meandering a short distance from you without attacking). Ranged combat is standard aim and shoot.
In terms of difficulty, that depends on how you level up your character. There are certain spots in the game where the difficulty spikes suddenly. One such instance is a siege in which you must stop two trolls from breaking down a gate. These are challenges that feel great to overcome. All the same, it seems that trolls are handed out freely and fighting them can get repetitive. At one point, the player faces a giant spider which is a healthy change that could have been done a bit more often in the game.
There are towns (i.e. Bree) that you can shop and repair weapons. In these towns you can also get secondary quests. One such quest is to collect Athelas for a wounded ranger.
Sound
The game sounds very good. It utilizes sound effects and score from the Lord of the Rings films which helps add on to the feeling of immersion. Sometimes they were a bit jarring when you recognized which parts in the films the sound effects belonged to and then saw how they were used in the game. A minor complaint but there it is.
Length
The game is 20+ hours depending on your level of exploration and how quickly you master combat and defeating the enemies. It is respectable for an RPG but some might feel that it should be longer. Keep in mind, you can play through and unlock new items and keep your old ones and stats.
Story
I won't delve deep into the story but it intersects periodically with the Fellowship. It isn't an impressive plot and in many ways just seems to be present to allow you to kill Orcs. Which is fine by me since that's what I want from my Lord of the Rings games. The characters are flat but that makes them seem more like the caricatures that Tolkien used in his books. He drew inspiration from the epics which were not known for major character development.
Overall, this is a standard RPG with a good system of combat. It is repetitive here and there but manages to be entertaining and a welcome relieve from disasters like Aragorn's Quest. I can't say that I whole-heartedly recommend buying it at release day price but it is at least worth a rental if you're a Lord of the Rings fan.
29 of 34 people found the following review helpful
By TJDyl
Platform for Display:PLAYSTATION 3| Edition:Standard|Amazon Verified Purchase
Fun:
5.0 out of 5 stars
I bought this game for coop play with my wife and I was not disappointed. We thoroughly enjoyed Borderlands and have been searching for something to replace that void. Finally, we found a great coop experience in Lord of the Rings: War in the North. First of all, I will say there are many similarities to Borderlands. You level up and then assign attribute points (strength, dexterity, etc) and then assign a skill point to a skill tree (a la Borderlands). Throughout the game you collect a lot of weapons/items and similar to the vending machines in Borderlands, there are portals where you can sell/buy items. This is great as your inventory can fill quickly. You can find incredible weapons and make them unique (like Borderlands) with certain magical stones, which is really cool.
Moving on, the attention to detail is fantastic. Whenever you put on something new (weapon/armor) your appearance changes and is reflected in the cut scenes. The story is very detailed and involved, but not boring. It seems the game is very lengthy and there are many side quests, though I can't say for sure because we haven't finished the game. Battling indeed is "hack and slash" but you do have to do more than just smash the Square/Triangle buttons. I will say in terms of sword/melee combat, it is similar to God of War. You definitely need a team, as you will quickly become overwhelmed with enemies. There are combos and finishing moves which are AWESOME. You can use range attacks as well as magical attacks and even special moves. The fighting is so much fun and what I look forward to most. We are playing it on Normal settings and it is very challenging.
I will say there are some down falls. One thing that took time getting used to is you cannot jump and you are confined in the areas you can explore. In other words, this is not a sandbox game like Borderlands/Grand Theft Auto/Just Cause 2/Red Dead Revolver/etc where you can go basically anywhere and destroy anything. However, once I grew accustomed to it, it made sense to maintain the story flow and timeline. Other problems involve some glitches which I imagine will be resolved. When playing coop, sometimes a message will appear saying "Waiting for other players...." which appears generally when your partner is trying to advance to the next area. We figured out you can cancel this message by going to one of the teleport/shop portals - select travel to [INSERT AREA] - and then canceling it. This is not a big deal. One last thing, sometimes our third wheel (in our case, the Dwarf) goes charging into battle often times when we want to use some potions, re-equip, etc. He is fearless, but frustratingly not team oriented in that aspect.
Other than that, the game is incredible. It is Lord of the Rings to the bone and very immersive. Sound/graphics/story = all top notch. If you want a great coop experience, BUY THIS GAME!
UPDATE 11/12/11 *SPOILER ALERT* DOWNGRADED TO 3 STARS:
My wife and I played Lord of the Rings basically non-stop last weekend and sporadically over this week. In game length/story, it is inferior to Borderlands, in my opinion. The game is actually shorter than we expected - we are pretty much done with it and are both at around Level 20 in terms of character development. I say PRETTY MUCH DONE because the game won't let us advance/complete the game. There is a map called Siege of Nordinbad, which we have completed. Generally after you complete a map/scenario you have to talk to certain people in order unlock the next map location. However, in this case, there is a known glitch which even after talking to the required characters, the next location will not unlock (SPOILER: CARN DUM). Looking at the developer forum [...], they are currently working on a patch but it has not completed internal testing yet so I imagine it will be some time before it gets through to us end users. Also, interestingly, it doesn't seem to affect all users as some people are reporting having completed the game.
Moving on, the attention to detail is fantastic. Whenever you put on something new (weapon/armor) your appearance changes and is reflected in the cut scenes. The story is very detailed and involved, but not boring. It seems the game is very lengthy and there are many side quests, though I can't say for sure because we haven't finished the game. Battling indeed is "hack and slash" but you do have to do more than just smash the Square/Triangle buttons. I will say in terms of sword/melee combat, it is similar to God of War. You definitely need a team, as you will quickly become overwhelmed with enemies. There are combos and finishing moves which are AWESOME. You can use range attacks as well as magical attacks and even special moves. The fighting is so much fun and what I look forward to most. We are playing it on Normal settings and it is very challenging.
I will say there are some down falls. One thing that took time getting used to is you cannot jump and you are confined in the areas you can explore. In other words, this is not a sandbox game like Borderlands/Grand Theft Auto/Just Cause 2/Red Dead Revolver/etc where you can go basically anywhere and destroy anything. However, once I grew accustomed to it, it made sense to maintain the story flow and timeline. Other problems involve some glitches which I imagine will be resolved. When playing coop, sometimes a message will appear saying "Waiting for other players...." which appears generally when your partner is trying to advance to the next area. We figured out you can cancel this message by going to one of the teleport/shop portals - select travel to [INSERT AREA] - and then canceling it. This is not a big deal. One last thing, sometimes our third wheel (in our case, the Dwarf) goes charging into battle often times when we want to use some potions, re-equip, etc. He is fearless, but frustratingly not team oriented in that aspect.
Other than that, the game is incredible. It is Lord of the Rings to the bone and very immersive. Sound/graphics/story = all top notch. If you want a great coop experience, BUY THIS GAME!
UPDATE 11/12/11 *SPOILER ALERT* DOWNGRADED TO 3 STARS:
My wife and I played Lord of the Rings basically non-stop last weekend and sporadically over this week. In game length/story, it is inferior to Borderlands, in my opinion. The game is actually shorter than we expected - we are pretty much done with it and are both at around Level 20 in terms of character development. I say PRETTY MUCH DONE because the game won't let us advance/complete the game. There is a map called Siege of Nordinbad, which we have completed. Generally after you complete a map/scenario you have to talk to certain people in order unlock the next map location. However, in this case, there is a known glitch which even after talking to the required characters, the next location will not unlock (SPOILER: CARN DUM). Looking at the developer forum [...], they are currently working on a patch but it has not completed internal testing yet so I imagine it will be some time before it gets through to us end users. Also, interestingly, it doesn't seem to affect all users as some people are reporting having completed the game.
38 of 47 people found the following review helpful
By Laif
Platform for Display:PLAYSTATION 3|Edition:Standard
Fun:
4.0 out of 5 stars
I bought this game about a week ago, and my wife and I have been playing split screen co-op. The game itself is pretty fun and plays well. As we have been playing there have been minor glitches here and there, but it wasn't until today that we hit a complete show-stopper. After putting in decent amount of time, we can no longer progress. The game bugged and will not update a key progression related quest. We are not the only ones, and apparently the only response is "start over". There is a list of other major bugs that will supposedly be fixed in a patch on the official War in the North "Bug Reporting and Technical Issues" forums.
Unfortunately, they won't give any ETA for the patch and there is no guarantee that it will fix all these problems. Seems that there was a major failure in their QA department, and this same group of people are the ones who will be validating the patch. Note that the list on their forum only covers confirmed bugs, this means that with the current quality there are probably plenty more. This game was obviously rushed out in an attempt to make money with no regard to the end user.
I would strongly recommend against buying this game until it is confirmed that all these bugs are fixed.
Unfortunately, they won't give any ETA for the patch and there is no guarantee that it will fix all these problems. Seems that there was a major failure in their QA department, and this same group of people are the ones who will be validating the patch. Note that the list on their forum only covers confirmed bugs, this means that with the current quality there are probably plenty more. This game was obviously rushed out in an attempt to make money with no regard to the end user.
I would strongly recommend against buying this game until it is confirmed that all these bugs are fixed.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
Still fun.
Fun game. The story is a little short but when compared to games like skyrim that's to be expected. If you're looking for a lotr hack and slash, this games awesome.
Published 4 days ago by Jake d
1.0 out of 5 stars
Ridiculous delivery.
I ordered this along with several other games with the PS3 system I ordered this week. Everything came in on the same day so I decided to go ahead and open them all to make sure... Read more
Published 4 days ago by chudson42
3.0 out of 5 stars
It was good up until it stopped working
A lot of people have been commenting on how buggy this game is. Sadly, I was not spared the glitches. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Inspector Gadget
5.0 out of 5 stars
The amazing battle for the real fans!!
I love it, thi game is just amazing... If you're a real TLOTR fan you must have it. excellent game and, of course, excellent price!!
Published 1 month ago by gonzalo
4.0 out of 5 stars
Great game, lots of bugs
I really enjoyed this game and I generally do not like the slasher type games. The other reviews tell the story already so I am not going to focus on what has been said. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Michael L. Paul
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great Game!
I loved it. It's very entertaining, has three difficulty levels, two of which are locked so you have to finish the game twice to get to the Legendary level. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Doalbert
4.0 out of 5 stars
I like it
However I am still having problems increasing in the levels. The game just stops letting me level up after a while.
Published 2 months ago by Chris
5.0 out of 5 stars
beiker
I really liked the speed of arrival .. consider to be very good .. fectivamente I recommend them to all ... excellent work. thanks
Published 2 months ago by beiker alexander bastidas
5.0 out of 5 stars
Elf/Dwarf/Dúnadain FTW
I'm writing this review from the perspective of local co-op only as this probably isn't a game that would've appealed to me for single play. Read more
Published 2 months ago by The Wiz
1.0 out of 5 stars
Poor Gameplay
War in the North does not have jumping capabilities. It forces you to follow a path throughout the game. The bosses are way too powerful. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Micaiah T Shultz
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