J.R.R.tolkien's

WAR IN MIDDLE EARTH

A CATACLYSMIC STRUGGLE BETWEEN GOOD AND EVIL

The whole of J.R.R. Tolkien's panoramic vision has been included in this epic game.

Follow in the footsteps of Frodo, Aragon and Gandalf as they battle to get the ring to the Cracks of Doom. Raged against you are all the evil forces of the Dark Lord Sauron and the corrupt Wizard Saruman. The odds are overwhelming, but you cannot afford to fail. The destiny of Middle Earth lies in the balance.

Multiple playing levels let you control all the characters and armies that appear in "The Lord of the Rings" from the broad sweep of strategy, right down to individual characters' action on the battlefield. There are infinite possibilities so no two games will ever be the same. Gripping action means you will always want another game.

Guard carefully and travel well, my friend. May the following of the ring be successful, and peace return to all Middle Earth.

FEATURES

• highly detailed maps that cover the whole of Middle Earth • cinema quality animation • stunning sound C64 (digitized on Amiga. Apple IIGS and atari ST versions) • icon driven controls • varying depth of play • save and load game features • one player only

Source:

Back of Box - Commodore 64 (UK)

J.R.R.tolkien's

WAR IN MIDDLE EARTH

For the first time, Tolkien's panoramic vision of the cataclysmic struggle between good and evil has been skillfully crafted into a single computer war game of epic proportions.

Follow in the footsteps of Frodo, Aragon and Gandalf as they battle to get The One Ring to the Crack of Doom. Ranged against you are all the evil forces of the Dark Lord Sauron and the corrupt wizard Saruman. The odds are overwhelming but you cannot afford to fail. The destiny of Middle Earth hangs in the balance.

The conflict takes place on a smoothly scrolling map of Middle Earth, true to all the rich detail of Tolkien's books.

Plan your strategies, move your armies into position, and prepare for battle. At your option you can position EACH INDIVIDUAL WARRIOR in your army in the fully animated battle sequences. Just like your favorite board games, only better because it's animated!

The special portrait gallery lets you view all the key leaders in the fray. You can examine your own forces at any time, however you must find the palantir before you can spy on the forces of evil.

Each time you play, Sauron will subtly change his warplan, challenging your strategy skills anew. Nazguls, orcs, trolls, and other evil characters deploy to give you a different test of skill in each game.

War in Middle Earth is a classic addition to any war games collection.

All screens taken from the Commodore 64 version.

Joystick required.

Comprehensive strategy manual and large map of Middle Earth are contained in this package.

Source:

Back of Box - Commodore 64 (US)