Even if this game managed to bring most CPU's to their knees back in the day, today it still is impressive for an RTS. Graphics: 9/10. Both games have similar graphics and animations, and they both hold up even to this day. Music: 8/10. Great music, great soundtrack, very lord of the rings-esque.
But how does it fare in the fields of the Tussle? Easy to learn, a joy to watch, this is a fan favorite for many, many reasons. It offered four factions, Gondor, Rohan, Mordor and Isengard and that camp system we talked about on the other article. The original big guy, Battle For Middle earth appeared with an amazing campaign, that allowed you to carry your armies through each mission in a sort of 'RISK' style campaign.
