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{{infobox
{{infobox
|image            = Lotr_the_two_towers_boxart.png
|image            = Lotr_the_two_towers_boxart.png
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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        = [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Lord_of_the_Rings:_The_Two_Towers_(video_game) Link]
|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|[http://www.metacritic.com/game/playstation-2/the-lord-of-the-rings-the-two-towers Metacritic]|82/100}}, {{ReviewLink|[http://www.gamespot.com/reviews/the-lord-of-the-rings-the-two-towers/1900-2895276/ GameSpot]|8.1/10}}
|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
|numberofplayers  = 8
|japan_rating      = B
|japan_rating      = B
|au_rating        = M
|au_rating        = M
|au_rating_text    = Medium Level Animated Violence
|au_rating_text    = Medium Level Animated Violence
|eu_rating        = 12+
|eu_rating        = 12+
|eu_rating_text    = Violence
|na_rating_text    = Blood, Violence
|na_rating_text    = Blood, Violence
|na_rating        = T
|na_rating        = T
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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 />2006 <small>(Greatest Hits)</small>
|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
|IssueName=Purple/Green graphics GSdx Hardware
|IsFixed=1
|IssueLevel=1
|Description=Purple/Green screen when 3d ingame graphics show.
|Workaround=Fixed in recent 1.5 dev builds. Go to Advanced Settings & HW hacks > Select Half Screen fix to Force Enabled.
}}
{{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=Missing Models
|IssueName=Purple/Green graphics GSdx Hardware
|IsFixed=0
|IsFixed=1
|IssueLevel=0
|IssueLevel=1
|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.
|Description=Purple/Green screen when 3d ingame graphics show.
|Workaround=Only Software Mode (F9) in GSdx is known to work.
|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>


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*[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-SLES-51252-E--28958 Lord of the Rings - The Two Towers (SLES 51252) (E)]}}
*[http://forums.pcsx2.net/Thread-Lord-of-the-Rings-The-Two-Towers-SLES-51252-E--28958 Lord of the Rings - The Two Towers (SLES 51252) (E)]}}

Revision as of 08:56, 18 August 2022

The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers

Game general and emulation properties:
CERO rating: B
ESRB rating: T (Blood, Violence)
PEGI rating: 12+ (Violence)
OFLC rating: M (Medium Level Animated Violence)
GRB rating: 15
Widescreen patch available
Software rendering only
Languages supported:
English: SLPM-65212 & SLES-51252 & SLUS-20578 & SLUS-20578GH
Japanese: SLPS-29004 & SLPS-29003 & SLPM-67005
French: SLES-51253
Spanish: SLES-51256
Dutch: SLES-51252
Swedish: SLES-51252
Simplified Chinese: SLPM-65212
Korean: SLPM-67546
Region NTSC-U:
Serial numbers: SLUS-20578
SLUS-20578GH (Greatest Hits)
Release date: October 21, 2002
2004 (Greatest Hits)
CRCs: C818BEC2
Windows Status: Playable
Linux Status: ?
Mac Status: ?
Region PAL:
Serial numbers: SLES-51252
SLES-51252/P (Platinum)
SLES-51255
SLES-51254
SLES-51256
SLES-51253
SLES-51254/P (Platinum)
SLES-51255-P (Platinum)
Release date: November 8, 2002
July 25, 2003 (Platinum)
CRCs: 9ABF90FB
Windows Status: Playable
Linux Status: ?
Mac Status: ?
Region NTSC-J/C/K:
Serial numbers: SLPM-67546 (Korea)
SLPS-29004
SLPS-29003 (Collectors Box)
SLPM-67005 (EA Best Hits)
SLPM-65212
Release date: November 15, 2002 (Korea)
February 13, 2003
March 4, 2004 (EA Best Hits)
CRCs: C0E909E9
Windows Status: Playable
Linux Status: ?
Mac Status: ?

Developer(s): Stormfront Studios
Publisher(s): EA Games (US, JP), Electronic Arts (EU)
Genre: Action, Fighting
Wikipedia: Link
Game review links: IGN8.1/10, Metacritic82/100, GameSpot8.1/10
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
Region OS CPU/GPU Revision Graphics Sound/Pad
? ?
  • Intel Pentium Dual-Core E5400 (3.6GHz)
  • Geforce 9600GT
0.9.8 GSDX r4600
  • SPU2-X r4600
  • Lilypad r4510
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
  • Intel Core2 Duo E8500 @ 3.16Ghz
  • Nvidia GTS 250 512MB
1.1.0 r5628 GSdx 5632 SSE41
  • SPU2-X 2.0.0 5559
  • LilyPad 0.11.0 5403
Playable in software mode., Hardware mode show some very funky colors/textures...
PAL Windows
  • Intel Core i7 @ 3.8Ghz
  • Nvidia GTX 570 1368MB
1.1.0 r5829 GSDX
  • SPU2-X
  • ?
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: Note (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: Serious
  • 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: Fixed in recent 1.5 dev builds

Purple/Green graphics GSdx Hardware

  • Status: Fixed
  • Type: Serious
  • Description: Purple/Green screen when 3d ingame graphics show.
  • Workaround: Fixed in recent 1.5 dev builds. Go to Advanced Settings & HW hacks > Select Half Screen fix to Force Enabled.


The gallery


Public compatibility forum links