The Lord of the Rings: War of the Ring

 PC
User Score
6.9

Mixed or average reviews- based on 41 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 16 out of 41
  2. Mixed: 19 out of 41
  3. Negative: 6 out of 41
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  1. JamesB.
    Dec 8, 2003
    6
    Fun game through the eyes of a Tolkein fan. Wanders from the book but shows some insight to stage before the Council of Elrond. Gameplay is simple and confusing. Can' wait to see what the next installment will be. Something to keep an eye on.
  2. Genek13
    Nov 18, 2019
    7
    As an alternative for EA's Battle For Middle Earth it was a good game, with a few flaws.
    Feels more like WarCraft III with population limit and lack of "epicness".

Awards & Rankings

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#82 Most Discussed PC Game of 2003
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#55 Most Shared PC Game of 2003

Critic Reviews

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Metascore
67

Mixed or average reviews - based on 25 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 25
  2. Mixed: 18 out of 25
  3. Negative: 0 out of 25
  1. Computer Gaming World
    60
    A textbook case of glorious buildup and shattered expectations. [Feb 2004, p.72]
  2. eToychest
    60
    Every thing about this game just feels generic and bland. There's absolutely nothing here that hasn't been done dozens of times before.
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  3. Electric Playground
    75
    It’s too bad that the gifts this game offers--and there are quite a few--are mired in repetitious, humdrum gameplay routines.
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