The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers
About the Game
Electronic Arts' first game based on the Lord of the Rings movies is an action game with classic beat'em up-style gameplay. Despite the title, it covers events from both the first and the second film in the trilogy. Players, choosing to control Aragorn, Legolas or Gimli, must battle the evil forces of the Dark Lord Sauron in order to protect the Ring of Power and restore peace to Middle-earth.
Story & Setting
Most combat scenes from the movies have been turned into levels for the game: from the confrontation with the Ringwraiths at the Weathertop and the battle in the Mines of Moria from the first film to fights with Warg-riders and other enemies on the plains of Rohan from the second film.
Gameplay & Core Systems
players character moves through the levels, fighting hordes of Orcs, Goblins and other creatures with various attack and parrying moves. The more varied the attacks are and the less players are hit, the more points are awarded for each kill. At the end of each level, kill points are accumulated and can be used to gain new abilities. Most of these are new attack moves, unleashed through various button combinations. Others increase health or upgrade the strength or speed of existing attacks.
Standout Features
- Each of the three characters has unique upgrades and moves.
- Each boss requires a unique strategy to defeat.
- Featured are interviews with the filmmakers and actors (who also provide voices for the game) as well as various making-of features.
- Several levels feature boss battles with the likes of the Watcher of Moria or Lurtz, leader of the Uruk-hai.
- Between the levels, cutscenes tell the story.
Presentation & Atmosphere
Audio support includes Dolby Surround.
More game data: releases, identifiers & technical details
Regional release records and identifiers for The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers | Sony PlayStation 2 | PS2.
Release and technical facts
| Fact | Value | Release / platform | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Published by | Electronic Arts, Inc. | United States | MobyGames |
| Developed by | Electronic Arts, Inc. | United States | MobyGames |
| Developed by | Stormfront Studios | United States | MobyGames |
| Publishing label | EA Games | United States | MobyGames |
| Licensed by | New Line Cinema | United States | MobyGames |
| Published by | Electronic Arts, Inc. | Germany | MobyGames |
| Developed by | Stormfront Studios | Germany | MobyGames |
| Publishing label | EA Games | Germany | MobyGames |
| Distributed by | Electronic Arts GmbH | Germany | MobyGames |
| Licensed by | New Line Cinema | Germany | MobyGames |
| Published by | Electronic Arts, Inc. | Finland | MobyGames |
| Developed by | Stormfront Studios | Finland | MobyGames |
| Publishing label | EA Games | Finland | MobyGames |
| Licensed by | New Line Cinema | Finland | MobyGames |
| Published by | Electronic Arts, Inc. | United Kingdom | MobyGames |
| Developed by | Stormfront Studios | United Kingdom | MobyGames |
| Publishing label | EA Games | United Kingdom | MobyGames |
| Licensed by | New Line Cinema | United Kingdom | MobyGames |
| Media Type | DVD-ROM | PlayStation 2 | MobyGames |
| Sound Capabilities | Dolby Surround | PlayStation 2 | MobyGames |
| Controller Types Supported | Analog Controller | PlayStation 2 | MobyGames |
| Input Device Features Supported | Vibration | PlayStation 2 | MobyGames |
| Number of Offline Players | 1 Player | PlayStation 2 | MobyGames |
| Original game disc count | 1 | North America | MobyGames |
Regional releases
| Release date | Region / edition | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2002-10-21 | United States | MobyGames |
| 2002-11 | Germany | MobyGames |
| 2002-11-06 | Finland | MobyGames |
| 2002-11-08 | United Kingdom | MobyGames |
Catalog identifiers by release
| Identifier | Code | Region / edition | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sony PN | SLUS-20578 | United States | MobyGames |
| UPC-A | 014633144710 | United States | MobyGames |
| eBay Product ID | 9585 | United States | MobyGames |
| EAN-13 | 5030932030351 | Germany | MobyGames |
| Sony PN | SLES-51254 | Germany | MobyGames |
| eBay Product ID | 1943892102 | Germany | MobyGames |
| Sony PN | SLES-51252 | Finland | MobyGames |
| EAN-13 | 5030949030351 | Finland | MobyGames |
| Sony PN | SLES-51252 | United Kingdom | MobyGames |
| EAN-13 | 5030930030353 | United Kingdom | MobyGames |
| ASIN | B000065SOX | United Kingdom | MobyGames |
| eBay Product ID | 170236355 | United Kingdom | MobyGames |
Data by MobyGames.com
