The Lord of the Rings: The Battle for Middle-Earth II - The Rise of the Witch-King

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User Score
8.6

Generally favorable reviews- based on 139 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 115 out of 139
  2. Mixed: 20 out of 139
  3. Negative: 4 out of 139
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  1. BaoV.
    Dec 11, 2006
    10
    The campaign missions are much better than BFME2. I love what they did to War of the Ring and Create-a-Hero too.
  2. ErayTellezi
    Jan 11, 2021
    8
    Arkadaşlarla multiplayer oynaması çok keyifliydi. Sürekli elf olup gümüş okçu basardım. Yapılmış en iyi lotr oyunu olabilir.
  3. FlakK.
    Nov 30, 2006
    1
    A classic example of a game that put all its cards on the table in its previews and trailers but had squat to show for it when it came time to pony up. There are a couple improvements (new units, some poorly designed missions), but not enough to make you feel as though you got your moneys worth. The only thing good I can say is that the game has decent graohics, but that is expected in A classic example of a game that put all its cards on the table in its previews and trailers but had squat to show for it when it came time to pony up. There are a couple improvements (new units, some poorly designed missions), but not enough to make you feel as though you got your moneys worth. The only thing good I can say is that the game has decent graohics, but that is expected in todays games. In the end I would say that you should stay away from this game especially if you dont have the original yet which would mean you would be shelling out $40+ of disappointment.… Expand
  4. GlennK.
    Dec 2, 2006
    2
    An uninspiring rehash from an unispired game. You'd be most wise to avoid this so called expansion pack.
  5. HollyJ.
    Dec 3, 2006
    3
    Rise of the Witch King is pretty fun for the first hour, but the repetition starts to get to you after a while, not even the great graphics can keep you interested.
  6. KellyJ.
    Dec 1, 2006
    2
    Sadly, I was very disappointed by ROTWK. The missions felt very bland and short. The new units are nice, but with so many factions already in the game, they start feeling more of the same. I guess I was expecting this expansion to be over the top, but really it just fixes a few bugs and looks pretty. I guess if you're a die hard LOTR fan this is a must have otherwise I wouldn't bother.
  7. MikeJ.
    Nov 30, 2006
    10
    This game is amazing! It's the best expansion pack to come out in a very long time. The new faction alone makes it worth $30, but then they have an awesome campaign and lots more.
  8. MathewE.
    Dec 4, 2006
    10
    This is probably one of the best expansion I have played since AOM titans. Provides great game play and a nice new in-depth campaign.
  9. SharbazR.
    Nov 29, 2006
    10
    OMG! This is the greatest RTS Expansion pack ever! The new Angmar faction is unbelievable and completely changes the way you play BfMe II. The new Sorcerer units rock! I've always been a huge fan of magical units in an RTS and it's great to see such power not come from a hero unit. The new additions to Create-a-hero are also supurbly done, the added cost system makes a lot of OMG! This is the greatest RTS Expansion pack ever! The new Angmar faction is unbelievable and completely changes the way you play BfMe II. The new Sorcerer units rock! I've always been a huge fan of magical units in an RTS and it's great to see such power not come from a hero unit. The new additions to Create-a-hero are also supurbly done, the added cost system makes a lot of sense and unlocks new layers of strategy and I can't wait to create me some unique trolls! and if that isn't enough...the single-player campaign is a BLAST to play! Way better than BfMe II! Great work EA! If your expansion pack is this good, I can't wait to see what you come out with for C&C 3 in March!… Expand
  10. HarveyL.
    Nov 29, 2006
    9
    Truely the one expansion pack to rule them all! The only thing this game is missing is a playable demo of C&C 3.
  11. JoesephF.
    Nov 29, 2006
    10
    I really enjoyed Battle for Middle-earth II and this is a great expansion pack! Ensemble Studioes should have took a page out of EA's book on making expansion packs!
  12. Kotofon
    Mar 6, 2020
    6
    Играется довольно бодро даже по нынешним меркам, единственное что поначалу сильно бросается в глаза это лок на 30 фпс, из-за чего некоторые анимации выглядят сыро. Чуть позже конечно немного привыкаешь, но все равно такое ощущение, что схалтурили и не доделали. Новая фракция, герои, магия, 8 новых миссий, пройдя которые можно узнать немного лора вселенной Толкиена. Правда мне все-такиИграется довольно бодро даже по нынешним меркам, единственное что поначалу сильно бросается в глаза это лок на 30 фпс, из-за чего некоторые анимации выглядят сыро. Чуть позже конечно немного привыкаешь, но все равно такое ощущение, что схалтурили и не доделали. Новая фракция, герои, магия, 8 новых миссий, пройдя которые можно узнать немного лора вселенной Толкиена. Правда мне все-таки вторая часть чем-то понравилась больше, возможно из-за финала, который в дополнении вышел просто наискучнейшим, такое ощущение что это просто кастомная миссия сделанная каким-то фанатом в редакторе карт.… Expand
  13. Genek13
    Nov 15, 2019
    9
    Excellent expansion to the base game :) Especially because of the campaign which is from Evil side - Witch King and his minions :)
  14. erdogfu96
    Feb 9, 2020
    7
    It was worse than orginal edition
    For this type of game, it was very well. The only problem was graphics it was also good but not best.

    Graphics:9/10
    Sounds: 7/10
    Gameplay: 9/10
    Story: 3/10
  15. Sinmaker
    May 27, 2020
    8
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  16. Sagorgot
    Dec 10, 2021
    10
    Спасибо за счастливое детство, а главное - за хорошую стратегию.
  17. BreathOfShadow
    Feb 20, 2022
    10
    Жаль, что не сделали продолжение, но вроде будет переиздание от фанатов, что ж, ждём.
  18. Raziel72
    Aug 7, 2022
    9
    Лучше первой части, теперь возможно строиться где пожелаешь, а не только в определенных местах! А еще можно создать своего ГЕРОЯ! В общем обязательна к прохождению!

Awards & Rankings

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#55 Best PC Game of 2006
60
#60 Most Discussed PC Game of 2006

Critic Reviews

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Metascore
78

Generally favorable reviews - based on 22 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 16 out of 22
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 22
  3. Negative: 0 out of 22
  1. GameSpot
    73
    The Rise of the Witch-King is a fairly standard expansion that adds a brief campaign centered around one of the more enigmatic characters from the movies.
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  2. Game Informer
    80
    War of the Ring mode offers more persistence for units and greater movement allowance, and with the addition of the Thrall Masters and other useful evil units, this is a good expansion pack that does more than just hold the fort.
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  3. PC Zone UK
    80
    With the War Of The Ring turnbased campaign also receiving some minor though effective tweaks, this is one add-on pack you should snap up like a slavering Warg. Amazing what's possible when consoles don't get in the way, isn't it?
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