The Lord of the Rings: Conquest

About The Lord of the Rings: Conquest

The Lord of the Rings: Conquest arrived in early 2009 as a spin-off title from EA and Artificial Mind & Movement. It covers Adventure and Hack and slash genres across PlayStation 3, PC, Xbox 360, and Nintendo DS. The game rewrites key moments where Frodo fails to destroy the Ring. You fight for both Good and Evil factions in massive battles from the films. This approach lets you switch characters instantly to match your play style or tactical needs. It is a straightforward action strategy title that prioritizes chaotic combat over deep narrative fidelity. Players can jump into single player campaigns, team up with friends online, or split the screen locally for some quick matches.

Gameplay

Sessions revolve around controlling various heroes and villains during large scale skirmishes. The core loop involves selecting a character, engaging enemy waves, and capturing strategic points to secure victory. You can swap units mid-fight without pausing to adapt to shifting battle conditions. Objectives change frequently depending on the scenario, ranging from holding a position to escorting an NPC or eliminating a specific target. The controls feel responsive for quick combos and special abilities but lack the depth of dedicated fighting games. Multiplayer modes support both cooperative play and competitive splitscreen action. You spend most minutes running around maps, blocking attacks, and executing finishing moves rather than managing complex resources or inventory systems.

What Players Think

PlayPile members have logged this title with a solid sense of enjoyment despite its flaws. The community average rating sits at 65.5 out of 100 based on 102 IGDB ratings. Players report an average playtime of roughly 8 hours for the main campaign, though completion rates vary wildly depending on difficulty settings. Community moods lean toward "Nostalgic" and "Chaotic," reflecting the fun of seeing villains take center stage. Review snippets frequently mention the satisfaction of playing as Sauron's forces. Some users note that multiplayer sessions can feel unbalanced without proper coordination. The split-screen mode remains a favorite for local groups, with many citing it as the best way to experience the game on consoles.

PlayPile's Take

This title is worth buying if you want to play as evil characters in familiar battles without waiting for a full sequel. The price point on secondary markets is usually very low, making it an easy impulse purchase for fans of the movies. You will earn 25 achievements mostly by completing campaign levels and unlocking character skins. Do not expect deep strategy or a fresh story, as the narrative simply flips the original films. The combat is solid but repetitive after the first few hours. Stick to split-screen sessions with friends if you want the most value from your time. Skip it if you prefer tight single-player campaigns with meaningful progression systems.

Storyline

In this exciting, action strategy game, players fight on the side of both Good and Evil in all the biggest battles from The Lord of the Rings movies. The Battlefront format allows them to switch between characters at will, to suit the circumstance or their style, reliving – and even reinventing – the chaotic and engrossing conflicts from the films as they choose how best to tackle their objectives and defeat their enemies.