The Lord of the Rings: War in the North
The Lord of the Rings: War in the North: co-op for up to 3 players, on PS3, PC, Mac and X360, came out 1 November 2011.
Want to play The Lord of the Rings: War in the North with friends?
Pick a night together in Lobbli: everyone marks when they are free, and you see which evening works.
Playing it together
Best as a three-player co-op hack-and-slash with friends.
Pros
- Co-op is the main draw; friends make the game shine
- Hack-and-slash combat stays fun when shared with friends
Cons
- Crashes and disconnects on some PC setups
- Voice chat is always on; you must mute the mic
- Playing alone is dull and companion AI is weak
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Quick answers
From its Steam page: co-op, player count.
Is The Lord of the Rings: War in the North co-op?
Yes, The Lord of the Rings: War in the North has a co-op mode.
How many players?
Up to 3 players.
Split screen?
No split screen mode is listed for it.
When did it come out?
1 November 2011.
Which platforms?
PS3, PC, Mac and X360.
What kind of game is it?
RPG, Strategy, Hack and slash, Adventure
Who makes it?
Snowblind Studios
About The Lord of the Rings: War in the North
The Lord of the Rings: War in the North is a co-op Action RPG that immerses you and your friends in a brutal new chapter in the War of the Ring. Snowblind Studios is in the unique position of drawing inspiration from both the literary and film rights to world of Middle-earth, allowing players to bloody their axes on a wide range of deadly enemies and traverse both established and never-before-seen locations. The result is a journey that is both epic and intimate, familiar yet unexpected.