Where can I start? There are so many good points about this game if mentioning a few minor negative points that there isn't an ideal way to start saying just how good this RTS title is and should satisfy critical demanding RTS fans and Tolkien fans alike.

Okay, here we go. This is a sequel to the first TbfME. However, unlike sequels this one does not disappoint and also gives you an experience that differs from the first game. If you liked the first one you will like this one better.

If you are after epic battles, you will be satisfied. If you are after gargantuan leviathans tearing their way through armies, you will be satisfied. Just try the Balrog, exploding from the deep, scattering everyone into the air. If you are after RTS gaming with some tactical thinking required and graphics/ animations to satisfy, then you will be glad you brought this. If you are after yet another Tolkien experience that stays true to its feel, add this to your books and DVDs.

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Where can I start? There are so many good points about this game if mentioning a few minor negative points that there isn't an ideal way to start saying just how good this RTS title is and should satisfy critical demanding RTS fans and Tolkien fans alike.

Okay, here we go. This is a sequel to the first TbfME. However, unlike sequels this one does not disappoint and also gives you an experience that differs from the first game. If you liked the first one you will like this one better.

If you are after epic battles, you will be satisfied. If you are after gargantuan leviathans tearing their way through armies, you will be satisfied. Just try the Balrog, exploding from the deep, scattering everyone into the air. If you are after RTS gaming with some tactical thinking required and graphics/ animations to satisfy, then you will be glad you brought this. If you are after yet another Tolkien experience that stays true to its feel, add this to your books and DVDs.

This game has new factions based on the battle that takes place simultaneously to that between Gondor/ Rohan and Isengard/ Minas Morgul, the drawves, elves, rangers against Mordor/ goblins of the Iron Hills. The factions of the original game are present but in a more rounder form i.e. horselords of Rohan have combined with Gondor soldiers to form Men of the West. Spells are more awesome as are some larger creatures. Armies have more detailed bodies and varied bodies in units.

The ability to customize your heroes to fight alongside those of the story is a cool feature. You will enjoy this. An experience worth saviouring. Treat yourself to this, you deserve it.

This is fantastic. If you've played the first Battle For Middle Earth then you will expect something better for a sequel. You won't be disappointed.

First off is the extra factions. Gondor and Rohan have been brought together into one "Men of the West" as it should be. Of course there's Mordor and Izengard but there are three new factions: Elves, Dwarves and Moria. This brings many new heroes including Glorfindel, an elf who was missed out of the film, Gloin, one of the thirteen dwarves that travelled with Bilbo and also if you find the ring in skirmishes then you have the chance to send Sauron or Galadriel onto the field of battle and they are amazing!

Each faction has a unique fortress which can be upgraded with a powerful weapon. My personal favourite is the elves' as they can summon an eagle with no extra cost to command points!

The create-a-hero feature is reasonably good but the customisation needs more options in the way of armour etc. However with the "Rise… more »

This is fantastic. If you've played the first Battle For Middle Earth then you will expect something better for a sequel. You won't be disappointed.

First off is the extra factions. Gondor and Rohan have been brought together into one "Men of the West" as it should be. Of course there's Mordor and Izengard but there are three new factions: Elves, Dwarves and Moria. This brings many new heroes including Glorfindel, an elf who was missed out of the film, Gloin, one of the thirteen dwarves that travelled with Bilbo and also if you find the ring in skirmishes then you have the chance to send Sauron or Galadriel onto the field of battle and they are amazing!

Each faction has a unique fortress which can be upgraded with a powerful weapon. My personal favourite is the elves' as they can summon an eagle with no extra cost to command points!

The create-a-hero feature is reasonably good but the customisation needs more options in the way of armour etc. However with the "Rise of the Witch King" expansion there are some more. The feature gives you the option of having a Troll hero or creating your own wizard! The powers they can have are very good and quite creative for example wizards can turn their enemies into cows!

These are just a few features in the game and I hope that I have shone some light for those unsure on whether to buy this fabulous game. Besides the fact it is based around Lord of the Rings it is a great RTS and should go down in history as one of the best.