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7.0The Lord of the Rings: War in the North - Legacy Edition is a praiseworthy remaster of a LoTR title that would otherwise have strayed out of memory much like the One Ring once did.
The Lord of the Rings: War in the North - Legacy Edition
Aspyr Media · Aug 11, 2026
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Step into a darker, grittier Middle-earth. The Lord of the Rings: War in the North - Legacy Edition expands Tolkien’s epic legendarium, delving into the brutal, untold story of Agandaûr, a Black Númenórean and servant of Sauron who has rallied an immense force in the ruins of Fornost.
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- techradar6.0Middling-Earth.
- Gaming Trend7.5I have a sword, a bow, an axe, and more
- RPGFan6.0Even for the most avid Tolkien fans, War in the North is only worth playing for a short jaunt with friends. Graphics 75 Sound 70 Gameplay 45 Control 60 Story 60 Overall Score 60 For information on our scoring systems, see our scoring systems overview .
- Gaming Bolt6.0FAIR Legacy Edition is a respectable revival that improves many of the original’s age-related rough edges, but it can’t address its dated foundations.
- PlayStation Universe7.5Read our Lord of the Rings: War in the North Legacy Edition PS5 review to see why it's just nice to have a good Lord of the Rings game again.
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