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Is The Lord of the Rings: War in the North™ - Legacy Edition worth it for you?
We tell you who should skip it, too.
Play it if you…
Good fit- Lord of the Rings fans who want a separate story set alongside the main quest
- Action-RPG players who prefer cooperative combat with distinct character abilities
- Players seeking online or split-screen fantasy combat for small groups
Skip it if you…
Saves you a refund- Players seeking a solo-only RPG without cooperative character roles
- Players looking for a peaceful or lightly toned Middle-earth adventure rather than battles, bloodshed, and hostile creatures
- Players who want a setting unrelated to Tolkien’s Middle-earth
Our take on The Lord of the Rings: War in the North™ - Legacy Edition
Rather than following the central fellowship, this action RPG creates a parallel group defending the North while Frodo and Samwise pursue Mount Doom. It also gives cooperative players different character abilities, including magical support, ranged attacks, and durable melee combat.
What is The Lord of the Rings: War in the North™ - Legacy Edition?
War in the North follows a new fellowship defending Middle-earth while Frodo and Samwise travel toward Mount Doom.
Players choose Eradan, a Dúnedain ranger using bows and swords; Andriel, an elven loremaster with healing and area spells; or Farin, a dwarf built for durability and melee attacks. Online or split-screen cooperation supports play with up to two friends, with the heroes combining their different abilities in battle. Character development includes skills, abilities, weapons, and armor that shape each hero’s playstyle. Beleram, a Great Eagle, can attack enemies from above. The journey visits Rivendell, Lórien, the Lonely Mountain, and Mirkwood, with appearances by Aragorn, Gandalf, and Elrond. Enemies include Orcs, Trolls, Wargs, Barrow-wights, Fell Beasts, and other creatures serving Agandaûr.
How The Lord of the Rings: War in the North™ - Legacy Edition plays
- 01Three Playable Heroes
- Eradan uses ranged weapons and stealth, Andriel provides magical support, and Farin focuses on durability and melee attacks.
- 02Cooperative Play
- Online or split-screen play allows participation with up to two friends.
- 03Character Customization
- Skills, abilities, weapons, and armor can be selected to shape each hero’s playstyle.
- 04Great Eagle Support
- Beleram can be called in to strike opposing forces from the air.
- 05Middle-earth Locations
- The journey includes Rivendell, Lórien, the Lonely Mountain, and Mirkwood, along with appearances by Aragorn, Gandalf, and Elrond.
The Lord of the Rings: War in the North™ - Legacy Edition compared to similar games
Ghost of a Tale is also an action RPG, but centers on a mouse minstrel in an animal-populated medieval world with exploration, stealth, disguises, and conversations. War in the North instead focuses on cooperative combat, three playable characters, character gear, and a Tolkien-based setting. Alpha Protocol is another action RPG, but follows a government agent dealing with an international catastrophe rather than a fantasy fellowship battling Orcs and other creatures.
The Lord of the Rings: War in the North™ - Legacy Edition: platforms & release
Is The Lord of the Rings: War in the North™ - Legacy Edition worth it?
It is worth it if: lord of the Rings fans who want a separate story set alongside the main quest. Skip it if: players seeking a solo-only RPG without cooperative character roles.
Where can I download The Lord of the Rings: War in the North™ - Legacy Edition?
Use the Download Now button on this page: it opens The Lord of the Rings: War in the North™ - Legacy Edition's store page, where you can choose how to get it.
What platforms is The Lord of the Rings: War in the North™ - Legacy Edition on?
Windows only.
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