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|publisher = [[Electronic Arts|EA Games]] (US, JP), [[Electronic Arts]] (EU) | |publisher = [[Electronic Arts|EA Games]] (US, JP), [[Electronic Arts]] (EU) | ||
|genre = Action, Fighting | |genre = Action, Fighting | ||
|wikipedia = [ | |wikipedia = [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Lord_of_the_Rings:_The_Two_Towers_(video_game) Link] | ||
|gameinfo = The second chapter in the epic story of Middle-earth pits you against Sauron and the evil forces of Mordor. In The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers, you'll battle an army of 10,000 Uruk-Hai on the walls of Helm's Deep, hordes of Orcs on the plains of Rohan, and even the monstrous Cave Troll in Balin's Tomb. Guide Aragorn, Gimli, or Legolas through 13 interactive environments, using each character's unique moves, skills, and weaponry to complete your quest. | |gameinfo = The second chapter in the epic story of Middle-earth pits you against Sauron and the evil forces of Mordor. In The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers, you'll battle an army of 10,000 Uruk-Hai on the walls of Helm's Deep, hordes of Orcs on the plains of Rohan, and even the monstrous Cave Troll in Balin's Tomb. Guide Aragorn, Gimli, or Legolas through 13 interactive environments, using each character's unique moves, skills, and weaponry to complete your quest. | ||
|gamefaqslink = [http://www.gamefaqs.com/ps2/561420-the-lord-of-the-rings-the-two-towers Link] | |gamefaqslink = [http://www.gamefaqs.com/ps2/561420-the-lord-of-the-rings-the-two-towers Link] | ||
|reviewlinks = {{ReviewLink|[http://www.ign.com/articles/2002/10/21/lord-of-the-rings-the-two-towers-2 IGN]|8.1/10}}, {{ReviewLink|[ | |reviewlinks = {{ReviewLink|[http://www.ign.com/articles/2002/10/21/lord-of-the-rings-the-two-towers-2 IGN]|8.1/10}}, {{ReviewLink|[https://www.metacritic.com/game/playstation-2/the-lord-of-the-rings-the-two-towers Metacritic]|82/100}}, {{ReviewLink|[https://www.gamespot.com/reviews/the-lord-of-the-rings-the-two-towers/1900-2895276/ GameSpot]|8.1/10}} | ||
|sw-rendering-only = 1 | |sw-rendering-only = 1 | ||
|japan_rating = B | |japan_rating = B | ||
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|serialsNTSCU = SLUS-20578<br />SLUS-20578GH <small>(Greatest Hits)</small> | |serialsNTSCU = SLUS-20578<br />SLUS-20578GH <small>(Greatest Hits)</small> | ||
|CRCsNTSCU = C818BEC2 | |CRCsNTSCU = C818BEC2 | ||
|releasedateNTSCU = October 21, 2002<br /> | |releasedateNTSCU = October 21, 2002<br />2004 <small>(Greatest Hits)</small> | ||
|statusNTSCU = 2 | |statusNTSCU = 2 | ||
|linuxstatusNTSCU = | |linuxstatusNTSCU = | ||
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* Original names: '''ロード・オブ・ザ・リング 二つの塔''' (SLPS-29004) & (SLPS-29003) & (SLPM-67005), '''魔戒二部曲:雙城奇謀''' (SLPM-65212), '''Le Seigneur des Anneaux: Les Deux Tours''' (SLES-51253), '''El Señor de los Anillos: Las Dos Torres''' (SLES-51256), '''Der Herr der Ringe: Die zwei Turme''' (SLES-51254), '''Il Signore degli Anelli: Le Due Torri''' (SLES-51255), '''반지의 제왕: 두개의 탑''' (SLPM-67546) | * Original names: '''ロード・オブ・ザ・リング 二つの塔''' (SLPS-29004) & (SLPS-29003) & (SLPM-67005), '''魔戒二部曲:雙城奇謀''' (SLPM-65212), '''Le Seigneur des Anneaux: Les Deux Tours''' (SLES-51253), '''El Señor de los Anillos: Las Dos Torres''' (SLES-51256), '''Der Herr der Ringe: Die zwei Turme''' (SLES-51254), '''Il Signore degli Anelli: Le Due Torri''' (SLES-51255), '''반지의 제왕: 두개의 탑''' (SLPM-67546) | ||
* Also known as '''Lord of the Rings: Futatsu no Tou''' (JP) | * Also known as '''Lord of the Rings: Futatsu no Tou''' (JP) | ||
==Known Issues== | ==Known Issues== | ||
{{Issue | {{Issue | ||
|IssueName=White Weapons | |IssueName=White Weapons | ||
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|Workaround=Needs VU round mode '''Extra+preserve sign''' | |Workaround=Needs VU round mode '''Extra+preserve sign''' | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{Issue | {{Issue | ||
|IssueName=Black missions | |IssueName=Black missions | ||
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|IssueLevel=1 | |IssueLevel=1 | ||
|Description=Some missions start then the screen turning black. | |Description=Some missions start then the screen turning black. | ||
|Workaround=Only Software Mode (F9) in GSdx is known to work. | |Workaround=Only Software Mode (F9) in GSdx is known to work or use '''OpenGL''' rendering. | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{Issue | {{Issue | ||
|IssueName=Wall of Fog | |IssueName=Wall of Fog | ||
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|Description=NTSC version only. Happens in some missions only, grey fog that can be seen after a line in front of the character. | |Description=NTSC version only. Happens in some missions only, grey fog that can be seen after a line in front of the character. | ||
|Workaround='''Skipdraw=1''' under the GSdx hacks. | |Workaround='''Skipdraw=1''' under the GSdx hacks. | ||
}} | |||
{{Issue | |||
|IssueName=Missing Models | |||
|IsFixed=0 | |||
|IssueLevel=0 | |||
|Description=Heroes on the Hero selection screen (at the start of levels 3 and above) are barely or not visible. Ring of power during loading screen barely visible. | |||
|Workaround=Only Software Mode (F9) in GSdx is known to work. | |||
}} | }} | ||
==Fixed Issues== | |||
{{Issue | {{Issue | ||
|IssueName=Missing Shadows since r4575 | |IssueName=Missing Shadows since r4575 | ||
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|Workaround=Fixed in recent 1.5 dev builds | |Workaround=Fixed in recent 1.5 dev builds | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{Issue | {{Issue | ||
|IssueName= | |IssueName=Purple/Green graphics GSdx Hardware | ||
|IsFixed= | |IsFixed=1 | ||
|IssueLevel= | |IssueLevel=1 | ||
|Description= | |Description=Purple/Green screen when 3d ingame graphics show. | ||
|Workaround= | |Workaround=Fixed in recent 1.5 dev builds. Go to Advanced Settings & HW hacks > Select Half Screen fix to Force Enabled. | ||
}} | }} | ||
==The gallery== | ==The gallery== | ||
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File:The_Lord_of_the_Rings_The_Two_Towers_Forum_1.jpg|The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (SLES 51252) | File:The_Lord_of_the_Rings_The_Two_Towers_Forum_1.jpg|The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (SLES 51252) | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
{{ForumLinksList|list= | {{ForumLinksList|list= | ||
*[http://forums.pcsx2.net/Thread-Lord-of-the-Rings-The-Two-Towers-SLPS-29004-J--28615 Lord of the Rings - The Two Towers (SLPS 29004) (J)] | *[http://forums.pcsx2.net/Thread-Lord-of-the-Rings-The-Two-Towers-SLPS-29004-J--28615 Lord of the Rings - The Two Towers (SLPS 29004) (J)] | ||
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Revision as of 08:56, 18 August 2022
Developer(s): Stormfront Studios
Publisher(s): EA Games (US, JP), Electronic Arts (EU)
Genre: Action, Fighting
Wikipedia: Link
Game review links: IGN: 8.1/10, Metacritic: 82/100, GameSpot: 8.1/10
Game description: The second chapter in the epic story of Middle-earth pits you against Sauron and the evil forces of Mordor. In The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers, you'll battle an army of 10,000 Uruk-Hai on the walls of Helm's Deep, hordes of Orcs on the plains of Rohan, and even the monstrous Cave Troll in Balin's Tomb. Guide Aragorn, Gimli, or Legolas through 13 interactive environments, using each character's unique moves, skills, and weaponry to complete your quest.
Test configurations on Windows:
Environment | Configurations | Comments | Tester | ||||
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Region | OS | CPU/GPU | Revision | Graphics | Sound/Pad | ||
? | ? |
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0.9.8 | GSDX r4600 |
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BIOS: USA v2.00, HACKS: Hacks: INTC, Wait Idle Loop, mVU Hack Flag., Considered playable even with the known issues below and needing GSdx Software Mode in some missions., 55-60FPS in Hardware mode, ~25FPS in the missions that need Software mode. | Machina |
NTSC-J | Windows |
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1.1.0 r5628 | GSdx 5632 SSE41 |
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Playable in software mode., Hardware mode show some very funky colors/textures... | |
PAL | Windows |
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1.1.0 r5829 | GSDX |
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Europe v01.70(27/02/2003), MTVU, INTC Spin Detection, Enable Wait Loop Detection, mVU Flag Hack, Still Playable. Game works fine at a good speed, videos are blank until you switch to software mode and back again. Stripes no longer present in hardware mode., Videos are blank until you cycle to software mode and back. |
Trivia
- Original names: ロード・オブ・ザ・リング 二つの塔 (SLPS-29004) & (SLPS-29003) & (SLPM-67005), 魔戒二部曲:雙城奇謀 (SLPM-65212), Le Seigneur des Anneaux: Les Deux Tours (SLES-51253), El Señor de los Anillos: Las Dos Torres (SLES-51256), Der Herr der Ringe: Die zwei Turme (SLES-51254), Il Signore degli Anelli: Le Due Torri (SLES-51255), 반지의 제왕: 두개의 탑 (SLPM-67546)
- Also known as Lord of the Rings: Futatsu no Tou (JP)
Known Issues
White Weapons
- Type: Not an issue
- Description: Some shiny weapons show as a white texture
- Workaround: Needs VU round mode Extra+preserve sign
Black missions
- Status: Active
- Type: Major
- Description: Some missions start then the screen turning black.
- Workaround: Only Software Mode (F9) in GSdx is known to work or use OpenGL rendering.
Wall of Fog
- Status: Active
- Type: Minor
- Affected Game Versions: NTSC
- Description: NTSC version only. Happens in some missions only, grey fog that can be seen after a line in front of the character.
- Workaround: Skipdraw=1 under the GSdx hacks.
Missing Models
- Status: Active
- Type: Minor
- Description: Heroes on the Hero selection screen (at the start of levels 3 and above) are barely or not visible. Ring of power during loading screen barely visible.
- Workaround: Only Software Mode (F9) in GSdx is known to work.
Fixed Issues
Missing Shadows since r4575
- Status: Fixed
- Type: Minor
- Description: Missing Shadows since r4575. Side effect from the purple/green screen fix. It's either one or the other if you want to use hardware mode as of now (r4600).
- Workaround: Update to the latest nightly version of PCSX2.
Purple/Green graphics GSdx Hardware
- Status: Fixed
- Type: Major
- Description: Purple/Green screen when 3d ingame graphics show.
- Workaround: Update to the latest nightly version of PCSX2.
The gallery
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The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (SLES 51252)
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