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multiplayer online battle arena
Guardians of Middle-earth
By Monolith Productions, released 1 Jan 2012
- Microsoft Windows
- PlayStation 3
What it is
Guardians of Middle-earth is a multiplayer online battle arena set in Middle-earth, developed by Monolith Productions and released in 2012. It brings heroes and villains from The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit into strategic five-versus-five matches, with up to ten players in each battle. Matches can also include AI combatants. The game features more than 36 guardians, each with different strengths and abilities, and lets players choose alternate skins. Combat earns in-game currency for purchasing items and buffs between matches. Players can track wins and losses through stats and leaderboards, and coordinate with allies using in-game voice communication. Its listed features include single-player, multiplayer, achievements, controller support, Steam Cloud, trading cards, Remote Play on TV and Family Sharing. The listed platforms are Windows and PlayStation 3, while its Steam platform listing is Windows. The game is also categorized as action and strategy.
What players like, and what they don't
- Five-versus-five matches support up to ten players.
- More than 36 guardians have distinct abilities.
- AI combatants are available alongside live players.
- In-game voice communication supports ally coordination.
- The listed Steam platform is Windows.
- PlayStation 3 is the only other listed platform.
Who it suits
It suits players looking for team-based MOBA battles in a Middle-earth setting, with AI opponents as well as live players. Its voice communication and five-versus-five format may appeal to groups coordinating matches.
Guardians of Middle-earth centers its battles on team strategy, a large roster of recognizable Middle-earth characters, and match-to-match purchases. Check the platform listing before choosing it: Steam lists Windows, while the broader platform facts also name PlayStation 3.
