[.ca] Lord of the Rings Battle For Middle Earth

Some facts:
The battle for Middle-earth is about to begin... Based on New Line Cinema's film adaptation of J.R.R. Tolkien's classic fantasy trilogy, The Lord of the Rings, The Battle for Middle-earth is an epic real-time strategy (RTS) game that brings the battles-and the world-of Middle-earth to life on a cinematic scale. Whether choosing to command the forces of good or evil, PC gamers are in complete control of the epic campaigns depicted in all three films of trilogy. From waging all-out combat among Middle-earth's vast armies to controlling your favorite heroes and characters while managing the resources and forces of your side, the fate of a living, breathing Middle-earth is in your hands. More than faceless units, every character in the game expresses real-time emotions that change depending on their situation-watch your swordsmen tremble with fear as they nerve themselves to face advancing Trolls and feel their exultation as they celebrate a hard-fought victory. Building on a highly advanced version of the acclaimed Sage 3D game engine first used in Command & Conquer Generals, The Lord of the Rings, The Battle for Middle-earth allows you to command the forces of light or darkness in two separate campaigns. You'll have to choose your forces wisely, since each army has its own unique strengths and weaknesses. The Lord of the Rings, The Battle for Middle-earth offers a truly memorable entertainment experience: the first RTS game that brings an entire world to life. Key Features: * Command the heroes and armies of Middle-earth in over 35 missions based on all three films of The Lord of the Rings trilogy. * Control one of four unique sides from the Riders of Rohan to the forces of Sauron, each with its own playing styles, resource management, and base-building techniques. * Tolkien's world comes alive in a 3D real-time map featuring clouds, waves, and trees blowing in the wind. During missions zoom in from the overview map to view details and manage troops and resources. * Characters and units express real-time emotion that reflects their situation-from anger to fear to happiness. * Be the architect of the battle for Middle-earth and orchestrate the memorable, epic war as well as the individual battles from the movies, including the unforgettable siege of Minas Tirith, the battle of Helm's Deep, and the desperate last stand at the Black Gate. * Experience the most convincing RTS combat to date with straight-from-the-movie melee and range animations and unprecedented siege warfare. * Balanced gameplay with deep strategy mixed with pick up and play ease of use. * Online multiplayer battles.

A must get?:
OK, I'd like to start off saying that I haven't bought a PC game in well over a year. Just nothing out there that I would want. However, LOTR: BFME might just be a game that gets me to break my game buying hiatus. Well, there's a couple coming out between now and then that I may buy if I can afford to. But anyway, there's a few issues that I worry about with this game. Yes, the graphics are good, based on a up-dated version of the Command & Conquer: Generals engine, which is supposed to be able to support thousands of 3D animated troops on the field. But what about replayability? Being that this game is based on a 25 mission campaign as such, what will be the replay value? Will there be "skirimish modes"? Or once you're done with the campaign, you're done? Let's hope not. In fact, I'd like a random campaign generator that allows you to use the main Middle Earth strategic map to cruise around and fight your own battles. I wanna fight a battle at The Shire, darn it! Imagine an Urak-hai ransack of The Shire! Dead little Hobbitt'sis every where.... But anyway, this game, at least for its graphics and revolutionary RTS control features, should be a good addition to any RTS fan's collection.

a fun game:
i played this game at a friends house and it is really fun once u get the hang of it. If u like medeival wargames like age of empires u will like this game. The graphics are good. i really liked the battle of helms deep

Review for Lord of the Rings : Battle for Middle Earth:
This game looks awesome. The graphics and A.I. in the game is really advanced. I like how you can make it so the units have there own thoughts about other units. Like in one of the movie clips the humans backed away from the troll. I am really looking forward to this game!!!!!!