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Erin's right when she says that The Lord Of The Rings: The Two Towers works surprisingly well as a beat 'em up, but I think the reason why it works so well doesn't have that much to do with notions of Good and Evil. When I look at the stories Tolkien has created, I see a grand legend.

While gamers who are not fans of The Lord Of The Rings will likely find The Two Towers to be nothing more than an average action title (especially given its short length of twelve missions), I feel that the true test of any licensed game is whether it is able to hold up under the scrutiny of the fans. The answer in this case is yes.

According to ESRB, this game contains: Blood, Violence

Game Description: The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers action-adventure game will allow players to take control of the trilogy’s action heroes—Aragorn, Legolas, and Gimli—with other members of the Fellowship taking an active role during gameplay. Players will battle a variety of Orcs and square off against vicious boss monsters including the Cave Troll and Saruman. A tactical gameplay system will encourage players to react quickly and be strategic with their selection of characters, weaponry, and combat moves.

According to the ESRB, this game contains: Violence

Blood Wake is not a game that will engage gamers wits or captivate them with its story. It is a simple, easy to play, easy to enjoy arcade-style game that holds up well for a short time but, unfortunately, crumbles under the simplicity of its design.

Game Description: If you consider Captain Hook and Bluebeard noble men who were simply misunderstood, then Blood Wake is the game for you. As a member of a rebel clan of modern-day pirates, you’ll find yourself engaged in a three-way battle for supremacy on the high seas. Choosing from a wide variety of boats, each equipped with a full arsenal, you’ll undertake a series of missions that could mean the difference between victory and defeat for your tribe. If being a pirate has always been your lifelong dream, then get ready to make it a reality with Blood Wake.