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Police Quest: SWAT
Police Quest: SWATLead a SWAT team through realistic police scenarios
The Lord of the Rings: War of the Ring
The Lord of the Rings: War of the RingLead epic battles in Middle‑earth as good or evil in the first LOTR real‑time strategy game.
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Description

Police Quest: SWAT puts you in the shoes of a tactical police unit, demanding careful planning and precise execution. The game blends strategy, simulation, and action as you coordinate squads, manage equipment, and respond to high‑risk incidents. Released in 1995 for PC and Mac, the title offers a gritty, methodical experience that challenges players to think like real‑world law enforcement while navigating the limitations of 1990s graphics and interface design.

The quest to destroy the One Ring continues in the first real‑time strategy game based on The Lord of the Rings saga. Massive battles erupt as the forces of light and darkness clash for control of Middle‑earth, with each victory granting experience and visual upgrades. Choose to fight for the ring’s destruction as the forces of good, or command the dark armies to claim Middle‑earth forever. Play solo campaigns or battle friends online in a richly detailed fantasy warfare experience.

Pricing
Paid (One-time)
Paid (One-time)
Category
Real-Time Strategy
Real-Time Strategy
Best for
Fans of tactical police simulations
RTS enthusiasts and Lord of the Rings fans
Specifications
General
msrp
$19.99−60%
$49.99
release date
1995-09-30
2003-11-08
Specifications
developer
Sierra On-Line
Liquid Entertainment
publisher
Sierra Entertainment
Sierra Entertainment
age rating
PEGI 16, ESRB T
ESRB T
multiplayer
Single player
Single player, Multiplayer
critic score
37/100
91/100+146%
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • Deep tactical planning
  • Authentic police procedures
  • Challenging single‑player experience
  • Historical retro appeal
  • Deep LOTR storyline integrated into RTS gameplay
  • Two fully realized opposing campaigns
  • Robust unit progression and visual upgrades
  • Strong multiplayer support on PC
Cons
  • Outdated graphics and UI
  • Steep learning curve
  • Limited replay variety
  • Aged graphics compared to modern RTS titles
  • Steep learning curve for new RTS players
  • Limited modding community
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