The Lord of the Rings: Conquest

Lead the darkness or the light in epic LOTR battles.

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Best for

LOTR fans craving hack‑and‑slash with split‑screen multiplayer

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Players wanting deep RPG depth or varied AI

What is The Lord of the Rings: Conquest?

Step into the world of Middle‑earth after Frodo’s failure and choose to fight for good or evil. The game lets you swing swords, cast spells, and command iconic characters across massive battles from the film series. Enjoy single‑player, online, co‑op and split‑screen modes, swapping between heroes on the fly to adapt to any combat scenario. Whether you rally the forces of the Free Peoples or unleash the might of Sauron’s legions, every fight feels cinematic and chaotic.

SpecificationsAI-estimated

msrp$59.99

developerArtificial Mind & Movement, Pandemic Studios

publisherElectronic Arts

age ratingPEGI 16, ESRB T

multiplayerSingle player, Multiplayer, Co-operative, Split screen

critic score60/100

release date2009-01-09

Key Features of The Lord of the Rings: Conquest

Play an exclusive Evil campaign that continues the story after the Ring’s loss.

Switch instantly between heroes like Aragorn, Legolas, or the Nazgûl during battles.

Team up with friends in online co‑op or local split‑screen for shared combat experiences.

Engage in large‑scale, movie‑inspired battles across iconic locations such as Helm's Deep and Minas Tirith.

Utilize a variety of weapons and magical abilities tailored to each character class.

Earn experience and unlock new gear, upgrades, and alternate costumes for each hero.

Dynamic AI adapts to player strategies, providing varied challenges in both solo and multiplayer modes.

Integrated leaderboards track performance across single‑player and multiplayer matches.

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Solo Story Play

Experience the narrative-driven campaigns alone, mastering each hero’s abilities.

Online Competitive Matches

Compete against other players in objective‑based multiplayer battles.

Local Co‑op Gaming

Play side‑by‑side with a friend on the same console using split‑screen.

Streaming and Content Creation

Showcase epic LOTR battles and character swaps for an engaged audience.

Pros & Cons of The Lord of the Rings: Conquest

Pros

Dual good and evil storylines add replay value
Seamless character swapping during combat
Robust multiplayer options including split‑screen
Faithful recreation of film locations

Cons

Repetitive enemy AI in later levels
Occasional performance drops on older hardware
Limited depth compared to other action‑RPGs

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I play the Evil campaign solo?

Yes, the Evil campaign is fully playable in single‑player mode.

Does the game support cross‑platform play?

No, multiplayer is limited to the same platform (PS3, Xbox 360, or PC).

Are there any DLCs or expansions?

No official DLCs were released; the base game contains all content.

What are the system requirements for PC?

Minimum: Windows XP/Vista, 2 GB RAM, 2 GHz CPU, 2 GB HDD space, DirectX 9.0c compatible graphics card.

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