![]() ![]() Most of the time the other characters will accompany you in a supporting role. You can choose one of the three at the start of each level. Though you begin your adventure as Isildor, you play most of the game as either Legolas, Gimli, or Aragorn. A system with more depth, where parrying might leave enemies open for attacks, would have added a longer shelf-life to the Two Towers, but overall the game does a good job of offering endless (and mindless) action set in the wonderful world of Middle Earth. The battle system is pretty simplistic, which is the norm for most straight action games. Parrying becomes essential, especially when you're being targeted by archers. There's no controller mapping functionality whatsoever, so you're stuck with the controls you're given from the get-go.įights are quite easy to master, with a lot of button mashing and simple combos. The black button has you hop backwards, a good way to avoid an attack, though it would have been nice if you could just push down on the thumbstick for this, because as we all know, the black button isn't the easiest thing to reach quickly. The Right Trigger is for a powerful stroke at a downed enemy. The Left Trigger has you whip out your bow (Gimli wields a throwing axe), and A shoots an arrow (or throws an axe). X parries (you can even block incoming arrows), A offers a speed attack, Y a power attack, and B a knock-down attack. You earn points by performing combos and varying your attacks on enemies. Your attacks are pretty basic, with new combos available for purchase between levels. The controls are quite simple, though, and you'll be hacking and slashing away before the next cut-scene. ![]() This is the training level and the basic commands will flash on screen. You are then brought into the game to fight the evil orc hordes as Isildur. The game simply begins with a long intro using clips from the movie. The first time you slip The Two Towers into your Xbox can be a bit disconcerting. ![]() So while you don't officially get to enjoy a separate Fellowship of the Ring game, gamers can still explore the mines of Moria before taking on the battle at Helms Deep. Gameplay Originally released on PS2 in October, Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers tells the tale of the first two movies. Exclusive interviews with the stars of the film.Upgrade your characters with new combos.Thirteen levels showing off the darkest sides of Middle Earth. ![]()
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