Product Description
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Preparations are underway in Hobbiton for a great party to
welcome the legendary Aragorn, and to honor Samwise Gamgee for
his service during the War of the Ring. With Aragorn’s visit
imminent, Sam’s children are eager to learn more about this great
man and so Sam, now Mayor of Hobbiton, embarks on a tale of the
revered warrior, Aragorn, and his most valiant battles that took
him from Strider to King. Play as the legendary Aragorn as you
embark on his greatest quests and engage in his greatest battles
from The Lord of the Rings trilogy. Wield his , bow or spear
through action-packed battles against Sauron’s forces and fierce
creatures from Tolkien’s fabled Middle-earth.
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The Lord of the Rings: Aragorn's Quest is an action-adventure
game for Wii in which younger players are introduced to the
excitement, characters and lore of J.R.R. Tolkien's "The Lord of
the Rings" (LOTR). Framed in-game by the storytelling of the
hobbit Sam Gamgee to his children, the game features the ability
to play as the future king, Aragorn, as he fights his way through
the key battles and events of the War of the Ring. Additional
features include: co-op gameplay as the wizard Gandalf, multiple
weapons, the ability to fight from horseback and an in-game
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Story
It is now the Fourth Age of Middle-earth; a time of peace. Yet
though the great battles and deeds that eventually lead to the
destruction of the Ring of Power are a distant memory for most,
they are not forgotten. Preparations are underway in Hobbiton for
a great party to welcome the legendary Aragorn, now king of the
united lands of Arnor and Gondor, and to honor Samwise Gamgee for
his service during the War of the Ring. With Aragorn’s visit to
the Shire imminent, Sam’s children are eager to learn more about
this great man and so Sam, now Mayor of Hobbiton, embarks on a
tale of the revered warrior, Aragorn, and the valiant deeds that
transformed a Ranger of the North, into the last great king of
men in Middle-earth.
Relive the great deeds of Aragorn during the War of the Ring as
told by Sam Gamgee.
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. Gameplay
The Lord of the Rings: Aragorn's Quest is an action-adventure
game designed to allow young players to relive the great battles
and events featured in J.R.R Tolkien's "The Lord of the Rings".
13 levels of battles, designed to be accessible and
family-friendly, are related and relived through the filter of
storytelling sessions by the hobbit Samwise Gamgee to his
children, with the actions of Aragorn taking center stage. In
single player mode the game has players assuming the role of
Aragorn, supported by AI versions of familiar characters from the
Fellowship and the wider world of the free peoples of
Middle-earth. The Wii version also features a co-op play option
with the second player assuming the role of the Wizard Gandalf.
Throughout the battles, which for the most part stay true to
those found in Tolkien's trilogy, the player utilizes the Wii
Remote/Nunchuk controller configuration (Gandalf uses the Wii
Remote only). Aragorn can engage in both combat on foot and from
horseback using his main weapon the , Andúril, but he can
also wield other weapons and collect other items including
torches, shields—both of which utilize the Nunchuk controller—as
well as spears and a bow. These can be purchased using gold found
throughout the game or as a reward for completing missions.
Additional features and functionality including special skills
such as Aragorn's "Battle Cry" which terrifies enemies, while
strengthening the player and their troops, as well as the ability
to upgrade weapons, armor and attacks.
Key Game Features
* Extension of the LOTR Universe - Journey through Middle-earth
as Aragorn and live out the heroic adventures of "The Lord of the
Rings" trilogy.
* Become the Legend - Become Aragorn and relive his greatest
quests in this family and kid-friendly rendition of Tolkien’s
fabled Middle-earth.
* Unique Co-op Play - Kids, families and friends can work
together as Aragorn and Gandalf to share in the experience at any
time. Sophisticated and novice gamers can wield the power of
Gandalf to inflict magical attacks upon the minions of Sauron
with easy drop-in, drop-out co-op play.
* Intuitive Motion-Control Gameplay - Take advantage of the Wii
Remote and Nunchuk for intuitive and immersive gameplay including
play, archery, spears and more
* Attack on Horseback - Scatter the enemy and charge down the
foes on horseback. While ed, use your and spear to
defeat assailants.
* Battle Familiar Enemies - Players will encounter and battle
fierce creatures from "The Lord of the Rings" trilogy such as
Orcs, Trolls and Ringwraiths.
* Unleash Special Character Skills - On the battlefield, use
Aragorn’s “Battle Cry” to terrify enemies, while strengthening
the player and their troops.
* Gather Legendary Collectibles - Along the journey players will
collect useful items such as gold and silver coins to purchase
armor, weapons and battle attack upgrades.
Additional Screens:
Your favorite companions.
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Co-op play with Gandalf.
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Easy weapon sw.
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Familiar & formidable foes.
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- Embark on quests and engage in battles from the Lord of the Rings film trilogy.
- Wield Aragorn's , bow and spear in epic battles against Sauron's minions.
- Upgrade Aragorn's weapons, armor and combat skills as you progress through the storyline.
- Take full control of Aragorn's and shield thanks to intuitive motion controls while battling enemies on foot or on horseback.
- Fight back the followers of Sauron in two-player drop-in/drop-out co-op gameplay as Aragorn and Gandalf.