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J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Lord of the Rings, Vol. II: The Two Towers (1992)

J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Lord of the Rings, Vol. II: The Two Towers cover
Platforms
DOS
Genres
Role-playing
Rating
5.0 of 5, 1 player ratings
Where to get it
Website

How it feels

Navigating Middle-earth through turn-based encounters and stat management feels like parsing a dense, moderately-paced text adventure from the early 90s.

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About

Released in 1992 for DOS, *J.R.R. Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings*, Vol. II: The Two Towers is a role-playing game that serves as the sequel to the first volume. This entry continues the narrative within Middle-earth through gameplay mechanics typical of its genre on home computers from the early nineties.

Screenshots

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