The Lord of the Rings: War of the Ring
Action
Fantasy
Warfare
Real Time Strategy (RTS)
Strategy
Adventure
The quest to destroy the One Ring continues in the first real-time strategy game based on The Lord of the Rings saga. Massive battles erupt as the forces of light and darkness fight for control of Middle-earth. The more units you destroy, the more experience and visual enhancements you earn. Play as the forces of good and valiantly fight for the ring's destruction or play as the forces of evil to claim control over Middle-earth forever.
8 Nov, 2003
21 Jun, 2026
About this game
The quest to destroy the One Ring continues in the first real-time strategy game based on The Lord of the Rings saga. Massive battles erupt as the forces of light and darkness fight for control of Middle-earth. The more units you destroy, the more experience and visual enhancements you earn. Play as the forces of good and valiantly fight for the ring's destruction or play as the forces of evil to claim control over Middle-earth forever.
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Platforms:
PC (Microsoft Windows)
Release Date:
8 Nov, 2003
Modes:
Single player, Multiplayer
Themes:
Action, Fantasy, Warfare
Genres:
Real Time Strategy (RTS), Strategy, Adventure
Player Perspectives:
Bird view / Isometric
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IGDB Rating
3.4
User Rating
44
User Rating Count
68%
Rating %
Critics Rating
4.0
Critics Rating
45
Critics Rating Count
80%
Critics Rating %
Main Developers
Liquid Entertainment
Supporting Developers
-
Publishers
Sierra Entertainment
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