The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers

"Pure Gold"

This game is one amazing game.This truly might be one of the best games on the Xbox.The game spans from the first movie right to the end of the second so you cover everything you could see in the theatre.The game is alittle short but lots of extra stuff to do.If you didnt see the Lord of the Rings movie yet dont bother this game has all the stuff from the movie.Its like you are controlling the movie.

Gameplay
This is a Hack and Slash game which some people might not like but this is the BEST Hack and Slash game I have played.This is not your typical hack and slash where you just bash buttons and you kill the stuff.You have to time everything.You might be just bashing buttons killing things then monsters surround you and just Bashing buttons wont do anything.As for the levels its a short game but there are three diffrent characters to use and go through the levels with plus there are things to unlock so you could actually get a pretty good amount of time in.I can not come close to explaining oh good the gameplay is.

Graphics
The graphics are great!Everything looks picture perfect.But some parts are alittle bit darker then I would like but its still beatiful.The backround is amazing and the characters are just outstanding the look like they were taken out of the movie and just put into the game.

Score:9

Sound
The sound is nice with the swords clashing amd the backround music playing.The sounds really make you feel like you are in the game.

Score:9

Replay
Like i mentioned earlier the game is short but theres alot of extras.Like you may want to try and get all the moves with on character or you could play through it with all three characters.This games replay value is really good.

Score:10

Realism
The realism in this game is awesome.Its so cool shooting an arrow at an orc and watch him run around with the arrow in his body or shooting a fire arrow and watch them fall to the ground on fire and die.In this game water actually puts out fires its really cool.

Score:10

Overall
BUY THIS GAME!This is one amazing game.Its great from the Gameplay all the way down to the sound.Dont even bother renting this game just go out and buy it you would not regret it.If you like Lord of the Rings or not this game is great.EA did a great job putting this game together and I cant wait for them to put out more games of this quality.

Reviewer's Score: 9/10, Originally Posted: 05/04/03, Updated 05/04/03