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The Lord of the Rings: The Battle for Middle-Earth

(2004, Computer Software - Strategy, Rated E, Play it on: Windows)
  • Is it age appropriate?

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 10, age appropriate for kids over 11; suggested age 11.
  • Is it any good?

    5.0
  • Common Sense says

    Excellent and addictive.

updated 07.04.08

Why We Rated This on for Ages 11 and Up

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What to watch out for

  • Violence :

    Battles, no blood
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What Parents Need to Know

About The Lord of the Rings: The Battle for Middle-Earth

Parents need to know that this is a battle game but it's about strategy more than anything else. Yes, it's all fighting but as T games go, this one is less bothersome than many -- no blood, no close-ups. It's easy enough for inexperienced kids to get hooked, yet it becomes quite challenging tand keeps kids playing. This game has an online option; Common Sense Media does not recommend online play for anyone under 12.

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  • Families can talk about what they find so compelling about the game and tryto use it as a way to get the kids to read the original books.
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  1. Teen Reviewer
    Age 13
    Lives in Nevada
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 4.0

    SWEET!!

    This game is really cool. It is easy to play and understand. The violence isn't bad and it is not one of those games that you buy and you have beaten it by 8:00 that night. I've had the game for a year and im still have not gotten past Minhistirith(is that right?) on hard for the good side.

  2. Teen Reviewer
    Age 14
    Lives in Tennessee
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 4.0

    FUN!!!

    This game is GREAT! This is a great game for any kid ages 7+. The violence is minimal, all that is shown is a group of warriors fighting another by swinging their swords around (which rarely actually hit) and some of the warriors dying, and all that's shown there is a warrior falling over and sinking into the ground, in other words...NO BLOOD! Hoorah! Note to parents: one Skirmish takes about 1 to 1.5 hrs, but you can save your progress.

  3. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in California
    I rate this title on for age 8 and give it 5.0

  4. Kid Reviewer
    Age 11
    Anonymous
    Lives in Tennessee
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

  5. Teen Reviewer
    Age 13
    Anonymous
    Lives in Tennessee
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

    AWESOME!!!

    This is a GREAT game!!! I've played it for hours at a time! I never seem 2 get tired of it. There are 4 factions: Gondor, Rohan, Isenguard, and Mordor. Also, if you're worried about magic, there is none (minus a few lightning sword and fireball abilities possessed by Gandalf and Saruman) It helps depict the epic struggle between good and evil displayed in the movies. A MUST HAVE 4 FANS OF the MOVIES AND REAL-TIME STRATEGY GAMERS!!!

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