The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers

"Even better that Halo!!!"

As most of you already know, Lord of the Rings is one of the biggest growing franchises. With movies coming out and the books just keep on selling and selling, this series just keeps on growing and growing. Sure, just because it says Lord of the Rings may keep making people buy it or stray away from it(that's why I bought it), but it helps to have a good game behind the name.

Gameplay: Even though it is a hack and slash game, that does not make it bad. This has to be the greatest hack and slash game of all time. Mainly because you just do not push buttons. You have to know what you are pressing or you may not successfully kill enemies or make right combos. And in order to get the combos you have to play good. The game is mainly based on exp. points. You need a certain amount of exp. points to buy certain combos.

Graphics: EXCELLENT!!! These are some of the greatest graphics on any game. There is excellent graphical descriptions of orcs and the characters. Whether it be one of the many excellent cutscenes or even the gameplay itself, these graphics are GRRRRRREAT!

Sound: This game has the same great sounds as the movies. This isn't a soundtrack you would want to listen to in your car however, but for an epic game and movie series, it fits in just right.

Playability: There just is enough things to want you to keep on playing. I like being able to choose who I want to be between Aragorn, Legolas, or Gimli. Whether it be the DVD like footage of the actors talking about portraying those characters in the games or the special unlockable characters, you will just want to keep playing and playing. And you can't forget about the unlockable levels and pictures. There is only one thing missing and that is two player cooperative, but they can always add that in The Return of the King.

Overall: Greatest game so far on the Xbox. Yes, some still of you may argue about Halo being the greatest Xbox game, but how can you pass up on this masterpiece. Even if you hate Lord of the Rings you still may love this game. I have gotten some friends who thought that they would hate the series to love it after playing this game. This game will make you think about whenever you are not playing it. This is the One Game to Rule Them All.
10/10

Reviewer's Score: 10/10, Originally Posted: 01/04/03, Updated 01/04/03