The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers Critic Reviews

A top-quality production on every level, and is arguably the best hack-and-slash game since the original "Golden Axe."

From the spark of a parried attack, to the whirr of a blurred blade slashing through the air and a kick that knocks opponents back and off-balance so the killing blow can be struck, this game is a visual delight.

Sometimes the fighting gets so intense, you can feel the fate of Middle Earth weighing down on you more and more wtih each blow.

It’s filled with action, and has enough RPG elements to keep it interesting (although the replay value would be subdued for a non-fan because the extras are for the fans).

Two Towers isn’t perfect, and it’s pretty far from groundbreaking, but it’s undeniably awesome to delve into such an authentic representation of this universe and whup some orc backside.

Hack'n slash fans and Tolkienites will go nuts over this.

I've never experienced so much in the way of trimmings from the source material.

A solid pick - especially for players who enjoy nonstop action - that lives up to the expectations set by the movie on which it's based.

The last level at Helm's Deep is possibly one of the most incredible-looking levels I've ever seen in a game...It's simply breathtaking.

Should appeal to nerdy D&D chicks and foxy fantasy fans alike... Brainy babes who dig "Myst"-like games need not apply.

The graphics are excellent in this game and I noticed no slowdown even with lots of Orcs on-screen at a time.

Easily one of the most striking titles of the year.

Good, twitchy action-fun. Based on the movie, this fast-action style beat-'em-up is well adorned with great supporting elements from quality sound, graphics and other movie-related resources.

A gaming experience that works with - rather than exploits - the source material.

May be the best directly movie-based title I've ever played.

Though not the deepest action game we've played, it's well worth the time for 'Rings' fans and action game gurus alike. We're not completely satisfied; the game is much too short, and is in dire need of a second player.

A basic hack-'n'-slash game, albeit a really good one.

Fans of the first film will definitely want to pick this one up, but those who enjoy action games in general will also find a lot to like here, in spite of the game's short length.

Anything bearing the valuable Lord of the Rings license will sell well. Happily, there's more to this beat 'em up than just the license.

A good game to rent for a rainy weekend; you’ll certainly get $5 of fun out of the game, and you should be done with it one way or the other by the time it needs to go back.