The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers

 GameCube
Metascore
82

Generally favorable reviews - based on 13 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 12 out of 13
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 13
  3. Negative: 0 out of 13
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  1. Nintendo Power
    94
    The most stunning part of the game is the way that it seamlessly mixes footage from the films with scenes and dialogue developed for the game. [Feb2003, p.152]
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  2. Game Informer
    93
    A bluebrint on how to make a very good movie-based game. [Jan 2003, p.99]
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  3. Nintendophiles
    90
    The Two Towers the movie absolutely blew my mind. I sat in awe throughout most of the movie. EA has managed to recreate that feeling with their game. There truly is a feeling of being in the middle of an epic adventure, up against insurmountable odds, and yet pulling it off.
  5. Nintendojo
    86
    There's just something about slashing through a room full of Orcs or lighting Nazgûl on fire.
  6. Electronic Gaming Monthly
    83
    I've never played a movie-based game that stays so true to its source material. [Feb 2003, p.147]
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  7. IGN
    80
    The action is relentless, the style is dark, and everything about it reeks of the newly released films that they're based upon.
  8. GameSpot
    80
    Fans of the films will definitely want to pick this one up, but those who enjoy action games in general will also find a lot to like about it, in spite of the game's short length.
  9. GameZone
    80
    Not only do Orcs beg to be slashed again and again, but the combat system is so entertaining that you won't even care about the repetition. The Two Towers is not without frustration (just wait till you get to level 10...ugh!), but it's not without fun either.
  10. NintendoWorldReport
    80
    Not a game that will likely impress most dedicated gamers, except in the capacity that it is a movie-licensed game that doesn’t suck.
  11. Cheat Code Central
    80
    Looks great and runs smoothly. It's superior to the PS2 version in terms of cleaner graphics.
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  12. TotalGames.net
    77
    The worst part of all is the shocking lack of a multiplayer mode, and this is one of the main reasons why it doesn’t get a higher score. Still, jolly good fun… for a while!
  13. GameSpy
    77
    Supplies a reasonably thrilling interpretation of the more vicious portions of the movie without all the clutter of the "boring bits" of the epic quest itself.
  14. All Game Guide
    60
    With graphics prettier than Arwen and gameplay shorter than Bilbo Baggins, The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers ends up a mixed bag.

Awards & Rankings

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#27 Best GameCube Game of 2002
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#26 Most Discussed GameCube Game of 2002
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#27 Most Shared GameCube Game of 2002

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User Score
8.4

Generally favorable reviews- based on 38 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 29 out of 38
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 38
  3. Negative: 1 out of 38
  1. Sylictic
    Jul 8, 2023
    7
    A fun if at times frustrating action video game that highlights the main plot lines from the two towers. Play as aragorn legolas or gimliA fun if at times frustrating action video game that highlights the main plot lines from the two towers. Play as aragorn legolas or gimli across the levels fighting waves of orcs and uruk hai.… Full Review »
  2. DanielGG91
    Nov 15, 2022
    7
    Juego muy entretenido, sobre todo para los fans de la saga. Eso sí, jugándolo a día de hoy sí que me parece que no ha envejecido muy bien.
  3. wesker2012
    May 28, 2012
    8
    Game was fun.
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