Guardians of Middle-earth | |
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Developer(s) | Monolith Productions Zombie Studios(PC) |
Publisher(s) | Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment |
Composer(s) | Inon Zur |
Platform(s) | PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, Microsoft Windows |
Release | PlayStation 3 & Xbox 360Microsoft Windows
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Genre(s) | Multiplayer online battle arena |
Mode(s) | Single-player, multiplayer |
Guardians of Middle-earth is a multiplayer online battle arenavideo game developed by Monolith Productions and published by Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment. The setting of the game is Middle-earth, derived from The Lord of the Rings series, with various tie-ins to the film series of the same name.[1]Guardians of Middle-earth was released for the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 consoles on December 4, 2012, via the PlayStation Network and Xbox Live Arcade respectively. A retail package is also released, which includes a download voucher for the game as well as a 'Season Pass' for future downloadable content.[2] It is no longer available on the PlayStation Network and the servers are down as well.
The game was later released for Microsoft Windows on August 29, 2013.
. Epic MOBA Gameplay on Consoles - Enter the fray in competitive five versus five battle arenas for up to 10 players, with detailed tutorial systems and controls optimized to leverage the strengths of console play styles. Iconic Middle-earth Heroes and Villains - Fight as more than 20 guardians. A shadow grows over Middle-earth as the greatest armies of the Third Age prepare for the coming battle. Take up arms in the clash over Middle-earth as the most powerful heroes and villains from the greatest fantasy epic of all time.
Gameplay[edit]
The game uses elements from the MOBA genre; pictured is a creep wave attacking an enemy tower.
Guardians of Middle-earth incorporates the standard elements of a typical multiplayer online battle arena (MOBA) game, with a strong emphasis upon team coordination. Up to ten players may split into two teams of five and from a pool of thirty-six guardians from The Lord of the Rings franchise, including Gandalf, Sauron and Radagast,[3] and coordinate to win matches by destroying the opposing team's base.[4] Unlike most other MOBA titles, Guardians of Middle-earth emphasizes home console, rather than desktop, gameplay, in order to gain a 'cinematic' experience.[5]
Reception[edit]
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Guardians of Middle-earth received mixed reviews. It scored a 7.5/10 from IGN.[citation needed] Many users have problems with the games interfacing on PC, as well as numerous glitches in connectivity.[citation needed]
As of April 2019, Steam has removed Guardians of Middle Earth from their store page.[citation needed]
References[edit]
- ^Cork, Jeff (2012-05-30). 'Warner Announces Guardians Of Middle-Earth'. Game Informer.
- ^Scalzo, John (2012-10-09). 'Guardians of Middle-Earth coming to PSN, XBLA on December 4'. Warp Zoned.
- ^'Guardians of Middle-Earth – Here comes Radagast the Brown!'. EIR Games. 2013-01-30. Archived from the original on 2018-03-13. Retrieved 2013-07-20.
- ^Onyett, Charles (2012-05-30). 'Lord of the Rings Meets DotA'. IGN.
- ^Funk, John (2012-05-30). 'Lord of the Rings DOTA Clone Coming to XBLA and PSN'. Escapist Magazine.
- ^'Guardians of Middle-Earth for PlayStation 3 Reviews'. Metacritic. CBS Interactive. Retrieved 2013-09-14.
- ^'Guardians of Middle-Earth for Xbox 360 Reviews'. Metacritic. CBS Interactive. Retrieved 2013-09-14.
- ^'Guardians of Middle-Earth for PC Reviews'. Metacritic. CBS Interactive. Retrieved 2013-09-14.
External links[edit]
Retrieved from 'https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Guardians_of_Middle-earth&oldid=937978385'
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The setting of the game is, derived from series, with various tie-ins to the of the same name. Guardians of Middle-earth was released for the and consoles on December 4, 2012, via the and respectively. A retail package is also released, which includes a download voucher for the game as well as a 'Season Pass' for future downloadable content. It is no longer available on the PlayStation Network and the servers are down as well.The game was later released for on August 29, 2013. The game uses elements from the genre; pictured is a creep wave attacking an enemy tower.Guardians of Middle-earth incorporates the standard elements of a typical game, with a strong emphasis upon team coordination.
Up to ten players may split into two teams of five and from a pool of thirty-six guardians from The Lord of the Rings franchise, including, and, and coordinate to win matches by destroying the opposing team's base. Unlike most other MOBA titles, Guardians of Middle-earth emphasizes home console, rather than desktop, gameplay, in order to gain a 'cinematic' experience.