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A Reddit user has shared an unexpected, nostalgia-filled game discovery from their visit to a secondhand shop in Europe, coming across an original PC game disc and case forThe Lord of the Rings: The Battle for Middle-earth 2. Many gamers are familiar with thrift stores as an ideal place to findclassic retro and throwback games, though this find is certainly among the more surprising.
In the modern digital age of PC gaming, it is undeniably uncommon for games to be released on physical discs. However, for one lucky fan ofThe Lord of the Rings, an exceptional find of this iconic game has left many with a rush of nostalgia. The case appears to be in phenomenal condition, with the only markings being two sales stickers on the top and lower-middle of the front cover of the game case. The lower sticker lists the game at €9.99 while the upper sticker marks the beloved game as being on sale for the unbelievably low price of just €1.00
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The Lord of the Rings: the Battle for Middle-earth 2was praised upon initial release and has been lauded for years as one of the best video games ever made based on the ever-popularThe Lord of the Ringsfranchise. It is best remembered for havingtop-tier strategy mechanics, a rewarding hero system, and book-accurate lore and artwork while also having some of the best online multiplayer during its heyday.
Many users have noted in the replies how incredibly lucky this find truly is, with a few users pointing out that physical copies ofThe Lord of the Rings: The Battle for Middle-earth2 are often found going for upwards of $100. While it is not uncommon to find old video games at thrift shops, it is generally unheard of for them to be found in almost pristine condition and for such a spectacularly low price. Sales stickers aside, this copy ofThe Lord of the Rings: The Battle for Middle-earth 2is almost as precious a find asthe One Ring itself.
Many gaming fans ofThe Lord of the Ringsfranchise have been patiently waiting for a new game to return them to the realm of Middle-earth. Unfortunately, the latest game based on the popular books and films was a massive disappointment. Daedalic Entertainment’s release ofGollumreceived overwhelmingly negative ratings and even resulted inDaedalic issuing an apologyand shutting down its development studio. Not all hope is lost for Middle-earth and its admirers, though. The upcoming action-adventure survival gameThe Lord of the Rings: Return to Moriapromises a procedurally generated world with both single-player and multiplayer options. And while fans await the potential of a new hero to rise amongThe Lord of the Ringsgames, they can still look back fondly atThe Lord of the Rings: The Battle for Middle-earth 2.
The Lord of the Rings: The Battle for Middle-earth 2is available on PC and Xbox 360.
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