The Lord of the Rings: War of the Ring

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Developed by Liquid Entertainment and released in 2003 for PC, The Lord of the Rings: War of the Ring is a real-time strategy game set in Middle-earth during the events surrounding the One Ring. Players command either the forces of good, working toward the Ring's destruction, or the forces of evil, seeking dominion over Middle-earth. Large-scale battles unfold across the setting as opposing factions clash for control of key territories. The game features a progression system tied to combat performance — destroying enemy units earns experience and unlocks visual enhancements, rewarding aggressive engagement over time. As the first RTS built around the Lord of the Rings license, it translates the conflict between light and darkness from the saga into a format centered on army management and tactical decision-making across both campaign sides.