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Review of the game The Lord Of The Rings Online

More than a dozen years have passed since the release of The Lord of the Rings, but despite the abundance of superhero movies, not a single film has been made even slightly approaching Jacksonian quality. Even by Jackson himself. However, unfortunately, the situation in the gaming industry is entirely different because computer projects related to the Tolkien universe are created not from the desire to "create" but from the willingness of companies to capitalize on a name already promoted by someone else. The 2007 MMORPG Lord of the Rings Online is not particularly original or of graphic quality, but it still exists and is even popular. Perhaps only because this is the only online game based on the books of the Professor, the number of fans whose work is increasing over time. Let's see if anything changes after the release of the Hobbit trilogy.

The game "Lord of the Rings Online" (or simply "LotRO"), although tied to the plot of the three-volume universe, contains many references to other books. What the game is suitable for is the carefully written and recreated world of Middle-earth, the names of the territories of which the developers from the Turbine Inc studio looked for in The Silmarillion and the Children of Hurin, and in the Tales of Numenor, which was invariably reflected in the locations colossal world. A fan of the Professor, just for the sake of immersing himself in this atmosphere of significant accomplishments, will be pleased to play LotRO, wander around the expanses of Arda, and see with his own eyes the greatness of Eru's creation ... Well, not Eru, but the guys from Turbine Inc, but still lovely. However, gameplay flaws will also catch your eye when all the corners are explored and inspected. However, exploring all of Middle-earth will not be easy because the authors have taken the trouble to compensate for the immense size of the map with the number of monsters per pixel square meter. But, as you know, fighting with artificial intelligence is not as attractive as with live opponents, so you hardly want to bypass the standard mode, PvP. By the way, it will be the greater salvation from boredom the deeper you move along the plot because the quests here do not please with interest and variety.

Lord of the Ring

MMOTOP.ORG tried to find the positive aspects of this multiplayer RPG, and, you know, something did work out. First, I want to praise the work of artists. Yes, the graphics lag behind modern ones (don't forget that the game is about seven years old), but it is drawn to the smallest detail. This is especially true for landscape differences in individual locations, which is especially valuable for lovers of the Professor's books. You can always find unique local curiosities in Moria, even in Lorien. In completing tasks, you inadvertently cross paths with the brotherhood of the Ring or even with the Balrogs of the great Melkor, feel involved in epic events and suffocate with delight. We are pleased with the persistence with which the developers adhered to the original even in our thoughtlessly tolerant age, protecting the precepts of the master from misinterpretation (we'd better refrain from explanations for those who are not in the subject).

Gameplay

Other than the four "good" races of the West, you won't get access to all the variety of creatures in Middle-earth in the beginning. However, in multiplayer mode, having pumped up to the tenth level, you can get the right to create an "evil" character. Moreover, he will automatically be granted the sixtieth level, although this does not mean omnipotence. The hero's power is proportional to the rating fixed by the corresponding ranks: more anger, more energy. If you want to choose a character of a particular combat class, then, first of all, you need to make sure to choose a race - eight branches of the military, for example, are available only to people. These are guards, burglars, minstrels, knights, defenders, hunters, warriors, and readers. With the help of the appearance editor, you can find original solutions for giving a unique look to the character.

The reverse side of the Ring

In addition to wars and wanderings in Middle-earth, you can do other useful things. For example, choose a profession. The skills of specialists are somewhat limited, so this kind of "business" is sometimes interconnected with the type of activity of other users—a blacksmith with a tanner, a tanner with a horse breeder, and the like. The creation of weapons is fraught with the plus that all the destructive items in LotRo can be pumped. Developing the gun opens up new opportunities for the owner because there are additional slots for improvement, enchantment, and hardening. And also the pluses of the game include Russification from Mail.ru and the transition from a subscriber to a free-to-play system that unties the hands of the rich and does not interfere with enjoying the game process for those who can get in-game currency in battle, which you can replenish not only wardrobe but also open maps for raids and group raids. By the way, a perfect measure to diversify the game plot.