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The Lord of the Rings: War in the North™ - Legacy Edition

Step into a darker, grittier Middle-earth. The Lord of the Rings: War in the North™ - Legacy Edition expands Tolkien’s epic legendarium, delving into the brutal, untold story of Agandaûr, a Black Númenórean and servant of Sauron who has rallied an immense force in the ruins of Fornost.

DEV: Aspyr MediaPUB: Aspyr MediaAppID 2523770

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83.0

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85.1% of 1,271 Steam reviews are positive, which after adjusting for sample size gives a reception score of 83. Recent developer activity did not move the score in either direction.

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