![]() ![]() War in the North's players get to choose between one of three characters: Eredan, the Human Ranger that rubs elbows with Aragorn, Farin the Dwarf Champion, and Andriel the Elven Loremaster. Now, if only that story didn't play out like a Lord of the Rings fanfic… I think they deserve at least a pat on the back for not rehashing the narrative of the movies or novels, but instead trying to write a parallel story. I do have some sympathy for Snowblind Studios, as it's not easy coming up with an original story for a universe as detailed as Lord of the Rings. The online is busted in fundamental ways.įive hours into the game, I was so bored that I wanted to quit outright but I persevered to the end, and truth be told, I didn't wait for the credits to roll before I ejected the disc and sought something else to do. The story is ridiculous, and the AI companions are pitiful. Snowblind Studios has done the "action-role-playing game (RPG) based off of an MMORPG" before with Champions of Norrath, but War in the North can't match up. Playing The Lord of the Rings: War in the North is a disappointing experience. Maybe Aragorn should have taken them with the Fellowship instead. WTF Three people defeat an entire siege by themselves. LOW "Defend this point for X amount of time" wears out its welcome fast and early. ![]() HIGH The environments and weapon/armor models look great. ![]()
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