There are times when War in the North shows you the game it could have been--when the exhilaration of mowing down fearsome foes or the satisfaction of seeing your character become more powerful makes you want to press forward. But each time the game starts to hit its stride, it soon stumbles and falls on its face. Read more
The best console Lord of the Rings game yet and worth checking out if you’re into Lord of the Rings or action-RPGs. It’s definitely not perfect though. Read more
Peter Jackson’s much-loved movie adaptations of Tolkien’s epic created something of a modern tradition: a new Lord of the Rings property released each Christmas. With no new cinematic endeavours due until The Hobbit, this year’s offering is War In The North – but it’s more of a stocking filler than something for under the tree. Read more