Summary
- Release Year: 2008
- Genres: Adventure, Role-playing game (RPG)
- Platforms: Mac, PC (Microsoft Windows)
- Developers: Turbine
- Publishers: Codemasters, Turbine, WB Games
The Lord of the Rings Online: Mines of Moria (2008)
Introduction
The Lord of the Rings Online: Mines of Moria is the first retail expansion pack for the MMORPG The Lord of the Rings Online. It was released on November 18, 2008, and is set in the Misty Mountains, specifically the vast underground complex of Moria. Apart from that, the expansion also adds the region Lórien.
Gameplay
The Mines of Moria expansion pack introduces a number of new features to the game, including:
- New region: Moria is a vast and dangerous underground complex, home to orcs, goblins, and other creatures. Players can explore Moria’s many mines, tunnels, and chambers, and uncover its secrets.
- New level cap: The level cap has been increased to 60, giving players more room to grow and develop their characters.
- New classes: Two new classes have been added to the game: the Rune-keeper and the Warden. The Rune-keeper is a ranged damage-dealing class that uses runes to power their abilities. The Warden is a tank class that uses a variety of weapons and abilities to protect their allies.
- New Epic storyline: The Epic storyline has been extended by six more books, continuing the story of the War of the Ring. Players will travel to new regions, meet new characters, and face new challenges.
- New environment aware AI: The AI has been improved to be more aware of its surroundings. This means that enemies will now react to the environment, such as taking cover behind objects or using the terrain to their advantage.
- New dynamic lighting: The lighting system has been overhauled to create more realistic and immersive environments. This means that players will now experience different lighting conditions in different areas of the game, such as dark caves and bright forests.
- New weapon enhancement system: A new weapon enhancement system has been added to the game, allowing players to customize their weapons with a variety of different enhancements.
Setting
The Mines of Moria expansion pack is set in the Misty Mountains, specifically the vast underground complex of Moria. Moria was once a prosperous dwarven kingdom, but it was abandoned after it was overrun by orcs and goblins. The expansion pack follows the player characters as they travel through Moria, uncovering its secrets and fighting its many dangers.
Critical reception
The Lord of the Rings Online: Mines of Moria expansion pack received generally positive reviews from critics. IGN gave the expansion an 8.5 out of 10, saying that it “adds a ton of new content and features to the game, and it’s all top-notch.” GameSpot gave the expansion an 8 out of 10, saying that it “is a solid expansion that adds a lot of new content to the game.”
Legacy
The Lord of the Rings Online: Mines of Moria expansion pack is considered to be one of the best expansions for the game. It added a significant amount of new content and features, and it helped to improve the game’s overall quality. The expansion pack is still popular today, and it continues to be played by many players.
Conclusion
The Lord of the Rings Online: Mines of Moria expansion pack is a must-have for fans of the MMORPG. It adds a ton of new content and features to the game, and it’s all top-notch. If you’re looking for a new adventure in Middle-earth, then you should definitely check out the Mines of Moria expansion pack.
Review Score
8.5/10
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