Lord of the Rings: War in the North
Release Date: 1 Nov, 2011
The Lord of the Rings: War in the North is a co-op Action RPG that immerses you and your friends in a brutal new chapter in the War of the Ring. Snowblind Studios is in the unique position of drawing inspiration from both the literary and film rights to world of Middle-earth, allowing players to bloody their axes on a wide range of deadly enemies and traverse both established and never-before-seen locations. The result is a journey that is both epic and intimate, familiar yet unexpected.
Key Features:
- Action Meets RPG - Intense, visceral, and satisfying combat. Rich, layered, and impactful character progression. In War in the North, you get both. Find and equip the best loot, upgrade your hero using a wide range of skills and items, and feel the intense satisfaction of rushing into real-time battles with friends by your side. Fight through the brutal realities of the war on all fronts that were brought to life in the lore. Immerse yourself and make your own mark on Middle-earth.
- Co-op at its Core - Build your own fellowship of three heroes to confront the growing army in the North. The survival of your group and all of Middle-earth depends upon your uniquely skilled heroes working together. You must fight together or you will die alone, and these high stakes make the experience of playing together both socially engaging and incredibly satisfying. The first time you rescue a friend who has been grabbed by a troll and is desperately yelling for help, you will understand what we mean.
- An Untold Story - While much attention and focus has been placed on the journey of the One Ring, the assault on Middle-earth hits all corners of the map. War in the North turns our attention towards an integral part of the storyline that is grounded in details within the books and various appendices. This is not someone else’s fight. This is your own effort to forage a way through the dark, dangerous, and unknown landscape, defending all that is yours. This is your war.
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
Windows
Minimum:
- OS:Windows XP, Windows Vista or Windows 7
- Processor:Intel Core2 Duo 2.4 GHz or AMD 64 X2 4400
- Memory:2 GB RAM
- Graphics:2006 or later GeForce 8600 or Radeon HD 2600
- DirectX®:dx90
- Hard Drive:10 GB HD space
- Sound:100% DirectX 9 compatible Audio Device
Recommended:
- Processor:Intel Core2 Duo 3 GHz or AMD X2 5000 or AMD Phenom X4 9600
- Memory:4 GB RAM
- Graphics:GeForce 2xx Series or Radeon HD 6xxx series or greater
- DirectX®:dx90
- Other Requirements:Broadband Internet connection
Friend to the Eagles
(Secret achievement)
Sudden Fury
Perform 3 critical hits within 10 seconds.
Elf-friend
(Secret achievement)
Foe-hammer
Kill 200 enemies in a single playthrough.
Where there's life, there's hope
Revive a fallen ally.
Fell-handed
Deal 1500 damage in a single melee strike.
Tharzog's Bane
(Secret achievement)
Expert Treasure-hunter.
Locate 5 gilded treasure chests in a single playthrough.
Gem-studded
Slot an elfstone into an item.
Defender of the North
Achieve level 10.
Tracker
(Secret achievement)
Begone, lord of carrion!
(Secret achievement)
Trusted with the Secret
(Secret achievement)
War-hardened
Achieve at least 1 rank in a tier 3 skill.
Giant-slayer
(Secret achievement)
Bane of Mordor
Kill 600 enemies in a single playthrough.
Relentless
While in Hero Mode, perform a streak of 50 hits.
Troll's Bane
Slay the wild snow trolls.
Like a Thunderbolt
Deal 3000 damage with a single ranged strike.
Mountain-breaker
(Secret achievement)
Swift-winged Warrior
Summon Beleram 10 times in a single playthrough.
Wulfrun's Bane
(Secret achievement)
Spider-slayer
(Secret achievement)
Dragon-hoard
Amass 25,000 coins.
Friend to the Ring-bearer
(Secret achievement)
In the Dragon's Den
(Secret achievement)
Champion of the North
Achieve level 20.
Siege-breaker
(Secret achievement)
Now for wrath, now for ruin!
Kill 4 enemies simultaneously.
Friend of the Woodland Realm
(Secret achievement)
Many deeds, great and small
Complete 15 quests in a single playthrough.
Hero of the North
(Secret achievement)
War-machinist
Kill 150 enemies with war machines in a single playthrough.
Victorious in Battle
Complete a playthrough on at least Normal difficulty.
Eagle Savior
(Secret achievement)
Keen-eyed Marksman
Kill 50 enemies with headshots in a single playthrough.
Seeker
Discover 25 secrets in a single playthrough.
Herb-master
Create 15 potions in a single playthrough.
Strength of Our Alliance
Slay one enemy together with 2 other players.
The Lidless Eye
Complete the investigation of the Cult of the Lidless Eye.
Warrior Exemplar
For one character unlock every skill that provides a modification to War Cry, Sanctuary or Evasion.
Battle-master
Unlock every active-cast ability in one character’s skill tree.
Hero of Legend
Complete a playthrough on Heroic difficulty.
Living Shield
Absorb 25,000 total damage during the course of 1 level.
Well-arrayed
Equip all parts of an armor set.
Against All Odds
Complete a playthrough on Legendary difficulty.
