Der Herr der Ringe: Die zwei Türme - PS2 - DE

Electronic Arts' first game based on the 'The Lord of the Rings' films is an action game with classic beat'em-up gameplay. Despite its title, it covers events from both the first and second films of the trilogy.

Players who choose to control Aragorn, Legolas or Gimli must fight against the evil forces of the Dark Lord Sauron to protect the Ring of Power and restore peace to Middle-earth.

The player character moves through the levels and fights hordes of Orcs, Goblins and other creatures with various attack and parry moves. The more varied the attacks are and the less the player is hit, the more points are awarded for each kill. At the end of each level, kill points are collected, which can be used to acquire new abilities. Most of these are new attack moves that are triggered by various key combinations. Others increase health or improve the strength or speed of existing attacks. Each of the three characters has unique upgrades and moves.

In several levels there are boss battles with figures such as the Guardian of Moria or Lurtz, the leader of the Uruk-hai. Each boss requires a unique strategy to defeat.

Most of the combat scenes from the films have been converted into levels for the game: from the confrontation with the Ringwraiths atop the Weathertop and the battle in the Mines of Moria from the first film to battles with Warg riders and other enemies in the plains of Rohan from the second film. The game culminates in the defence of Helm's Deep, though the game's depiction of the battle differs significantly from that in the film.

Between levels, cutscenes tell the story. These scenes combine real film footage with footage rendered using the game engine.

The game offers plenty of bonus content, some of which must be unlocked by completing missions or reaching certain levels with characters. Featured are interviews with filmmakers and actors (who also provide voices for the game) as well as various making-of features.

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