The Lord Of The Rings Online: Shadows of Angmar (PC)

...sold millions because of all the hype and promotion it got. So did the Turbine go lazy on us and create a crappy game just to rake in the cash? Actually no! Lord of the Rings Online: Shadows of Angmar is one of the best movie/book licensed games ever and if that point alone doesn't do it for you, let me just say that this is also one of the best MMORPG games ever created as well. Yeah, I thought that would get you pumped up. The story takes place ...
...Shire. You probably already know the story… you are a good guy on a quest to defeat the bad guys to get the ring. Depending on which race you decide to pick, your story will move differently. The game is very story reliant and not only does every mission have a ton of text that explains what is going on around you, but you'll actually get CGI cut-scenes that explain what is going on around in the world, explaining what's good and bad about the world ...

cobadee 22.10.2007 · Read full review
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Lord of the rings online is the latest addition to the MMORPG {massively multiplayer online role playing game}. And what a fantastic game it is too. Based on the popular novels by J R R Tolkien the lord of the rings online is a true homage to the series with amazing attention to detail and a truly immersive game world that will have you hooked in no time. I bought this game more or less as soon as it was released and had been anticipating it for ...
...run it. Apart from the initial cost of buying the game there are additional monthly subscription fees which can be paid monthly, quarterly or annually. I pay quarterly and it costs £24.99. Which I think is worth it. Lord of the rings online has had two major updates since launch and has been greatly improved from the original release. Many bugs have been removed that spoiled some of the game play leaving an almost pristine end product that wont ...

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...and as I have spent the last month playing Lord of the Rings Online I thought it was time for a review. The Concept ============ MMORPGs are computer games set in a persistant world where hundreds of players log on simultaniously and take control of a character. That character undertakes quests and kills monsters to become stronger and more powerful. They 'level up' (up to level 50)gaining new abilities and better items to allow them to undertake ...
...========= Of course the biggest draw for this game is the fact that it is set in Middle Earth, the fantasy world created by JRR Tolkien in his Lord of the Rings Saga. With the release of the films bringing the classic book to a new wave of converts to Tolkiens work this was a perfect time for Turbine to launch the game. The world itself is well created with a number of well know locations. However not all of Middle earth is represented here. The ...

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...through an Email sent by the makers, I was playing my heart out on World of Warcraft. I am a major fan of the Lord of the Rings films and so had to have ago at this very exciting looking MMORPG. sadly though, my excitement would soon end in disoppointment. One thing which stunned me when first I started playing LOTRO (Lord of the rings online) was the incredible detail the general world had. Much like any MMORPG, LOTRO boasts a huge, open world which ...
...you discover almost instantly was the fact this game doesn't include many of the areas found in the Lord of the Rings books or films (yet). For example: there is none of Gondor or Rohan (even though these feature heavily in the films). This greatly upset my appetite for the game, and after playing through it abit my worst fears began slowly uncovering themselves. You cannot play evil characters in the same way you can on other MMORPGs. At the start ...

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...definitely check! Games have the power to entertain, to amaze, but with this game comes a whole new level of immersion. You can feel like you ARE a character within the vast and vivid world penned by Tolkien and now brought to life by game developers: Turbine Inc.. The game lets you play as a custom designed and created character. You can play as one of four races, with a female and male option for both (except the dwarves because they say that ...
...as. This is fundemental to the type of gameplay you will have with that character. The choices are: Guardian (Strong, "Tank", the one for people who like strong armour and melee combat), Champion (The main combat class with the ability to wield two weapons at a time), Lore-Master (although the game has done away with "magic", this is the class that is able to create fireballs to attack the enemy), Captain (The main buffer, the Captain has skills ...

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...on such a good book, the Lord of the Rings Online is a fantastically immersive game. The storylines are massivley in-depth throughout your quests, and the book quests, which follow the plot of the original book, are a nice touch. There is an incredibly large player base on this game, making it relatively easy to find groups for tougher quests. The three man group quests add a nice touch. This game beats most, if not all, MMO's for solo and quest-based ...
...to most games. Playing as the forces of Sauron, you play against high level human players. A force of the free-peoples attempting to drive back player controlled Wargs and Uruk-Hai - Very entertaining. The PVP element is perhaps not as deep as games like Warhammer Online or Age of Conan, but it's fun and nice to do when you want a change. The monthly payment is not as much as some other games. The price is set at $14.99, which at the time of writing ...

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Aside from the maintence and monthly cost, this game is very good, hours of gamplay. Many programers argue that it is too much like world of warcraft but i do not think so. ...

Dominator381 06.07.2007
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Lord of the rings online is purely an online RPG where you control a character in the Middle Earth. There are many things to do which include Completing quests Fighting monsters Talking to other people Exploring Leveling up I Have had this game for a week now, and i was very impressed when the first started playing. You can choose to be either a Hobbit, An elf, a Dwarf or a Human With wach having different stats and powers. Then you can choose ...
...can recoeve after progressing through the game. You can also modify your characters apperearance and also their stats by leveling up and achieving deeds and buying new equipment. You either fight alone and do quests or join fellowships( which is a group of people who hunt together) where you can do fellowship quests. After you have reached level 10 you can fight other players by transforming into a monster and this can be very fun. Each player can ...

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I started playing Lord of the Rings Online after trying out some other MMORPGs - Star Wars Gallaxies, World of Warcraft, Guild Wars and Everquest 2 and initially I was not impressed. When using the tutorial, I was running ahead of the tutorial, waiting for it to catch up with me so I could start fighting. However, as I progressed further into the game I began to get hooked, the storyline throughout is good Grouping _______ it is possible to Solo ...
...Quests ______ Quests are the best way to level, you do not get alot of XP for killing generally, although you can just kill things. There are alot of quests for each area, and just enough to keep you going. Enemies _______ A fair selection of monsters and creatures for you to take down, plenty around for your own level and elites if you want to make things a bit harder for yourself or your group. You can become a monster yourself in monster play ...

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This game is incredible. It is engaging, easy to play but rewarding to master and hosts a comunity of interesting real world players. The tolkien subject matter has been well researched and well implemented and was not a let down for me (I am a massive fan of all things middle earth). There is one drawback to this game - if you let it, it will consume your life. You have been warned! ...

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...and i have played all the major MMOs uptill now.This is by far the best PVE MMO out there,The questing is just awsome never boring, there are so many quest you can almost solo the game.The graphics are just stunning, its nice to be able to see the large hills or that ruined castle in the distance.The crafting system is top notch ans what you make you can really use and sell in the AH its not vender trash.The game also has a built in voice chat that ...

billyb86 14.06.2007 · Read full review
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In my opinion Lord of the Rings Online is the greatest game this year! The gameplay is incredible and the graphics are tthe besy yet in an online game of such scale. You, the player, takes control of a customisable character from four races and 7 classes. The game is always being updated, meaning more content and more game time! The best feature is the amount of multiplayer interactivity. This is the main focus of Lord of the Rings Online. To bring ...

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