The Lord of the Rings Online Reviews
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The game is clearly aimed at both the casual player and the hard-core fan. Somewhat limited character options and the lack of a true player-vs.-player interface may bore advanced gamers, but I doubt it. There is just so much to do and see here, you may find yourself missing a lot of sleep. And with expansion packs planned to provide new quests and lands, expect LOTR to rule massively multiplayer online games for a long time.
And the other is at About.com with an overall score of 4/5:
Although it's not going to dominate the MMORPG landscape, there's a lot to be said for Lord of the Rings Online, and I'd venture that it's the best game of its kind released since WoW. Middle-earth, while not flawless, has been constructed with care, it's incredibly beautiful, and Turbine conveys the epic story of "The Lord of the Rings" in a compelling fashion even though we all know the ending. I think most Lord of the Rings fans will find romping through The Shire, Rivendell, and other familiar places from the books very enjoyable. They've included content for casual players, and they appear determined to continue adding chapters to the adventure. There's nothing revolutionary going on here, but if you like Tolkien and you don't need a lot of PvP, Lord of the Rings Online could be the perfect opportunity to get in touch with your inner Hobbit.
