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The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers
- Price: $49.99
- Genre: Action/Adventure
Common Sense Media says
Epic quest takes back seat to violent hunt.
Parents say
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What parents need to know
Parents need to know that this game is extremely violent with a primary goal of hunting and killing Orcs and other monsters. The intense graphics contribute a sense of realism to the violence. The game does not have strong language or sexual overtones, and the violence is all couched in the fantasy "good versus evil" concept.
What's it about?
THE TWO TOWERS is a fantasy action-adventure game based on the extremely popular Lord of the Rings movies. The goal is to let the player become part of the movie, and it succeeds with a combination of intense graphics and strong attention to details. The game allows the player to reenact scenes from the movie or play new ones using hero characters from the movie (Aragorn, Legolas, or Gimli).
As players gain experience, they can upgrade characters with new and complex combat moves. Also, as players advance in the game, they unlock numerous extras about the movies and game, including interviews with the actors and filmmakers, movie photos, and secret missions.
Is it any good?
This game will be very enjoyable for most teenage players, but what should be noted is the great amount of realistic violence in this game. The game often begins scenarios with movie excerpts, and it attempts to match the violence of the movie both in the size of battles and in the complex sword and arrow attacks. While this game is visually intriguing and lets players join a favorite movie, parents should consider whether they want to expose their kids to this much violence.
What families can talk about
Families can talk about how the violence of the game and movie compares with the book. Do you respond differently to the visual violence than to the description in the book? Why do you think that is? How is it different when you're the one fighting vs. watching or reading about someone else doing it?
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This game has a lot of violence, but it's all about fightinh for what you believe in, and that's what makes it worthwhile.
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um..duh!
Ok, you pick up the box and on the cover there are three people. One with a bow and arrow, one with a sword, and the other with an axe. Hm..this doesn't seem violent!
DUH! Hello? Lord of the Rings isn't My Little Pony! Of course there's going to be violence. But there is no blood, and no gore. Simply orcs that fall to the ground and never get up.
It is a chalenging, and difficult game, even on the easy level. I would reccomend it for teens who have some previous video game skills. Not for 10- and beginners.
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This is a great game for 11+ year olds!
I really really really liked this game! The graphics are just great, the levels are really fun, and it was just really cool! The only bad thing is that it's a little too short.It's really good, anyway!!!!!!
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The Two Towers is the first of the two action games from EA based on the Lord of the Rings movie trilogy. Don't let the title fool you: This actually contains events from both the Fellowship of the Ring and the Two Towers movies. You can play as either Aragorn, Legolas, or Gimli and utilize each of their distinct abilities in the different skirmishes and battles seen in the film. The combat is mostly hack-and-slash, but has probably the most depth I've seen in an action game outside of God of War (and definitely without the appropriateness issues there). The challenge of the game is spot-on; it's not too easy, and it's just hard enough to suck you in and try to beat the missions without the usual frustration of failure. The graphics could use a little more polish, and the action still gets a little repetitive, but still a really good game. The violence is the same as in the movies (though without the "orc blood"). There's no language at all, despite what the adult ratings indicate. A good game for teenagers.
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If you let your kids watch the movie, go ahead with his game.
A masterful work, great movie tie-in that does not disappoint.
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| Topics: | magic and fantasy |
| Available online? | Not available online |
| Genre: | Action/Adventure |
| Developer: | Electronic Arts |
| Release date: | September 28, 2003 |
| Price: | $49.99 |
| ESRB rating: | T |
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