Japanese version of The Two Towers from the Lord of the Rings franchise, under the Futatsu no Tou title. The same epic action against Sauron's forces with iconic Tolkien characters. For Japanese players who are fans of Peter Jackson's trilogy wanting the experience in their language.
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Action1 player12+
Description
Japanese edition of EA's The Lord of the Rings - The Two Towers released in 2002, distributed as "Futatsu no Tou." Same hack-and-slash mechanics and same progression through the second film's central battles (Helm's Deep…) as the Western version, in a full Japanese localization.
Lord of the Rings - Futatsu no Tou review
4/5
Art direction
★★★★★
"Striking"
4/5
Music
★★★★★
"Excellent"
4/5
Story
★★★★★
"Captivating"
Gameplay
"Excellent"
Fun
"From the very first minutes"
Addictiveness
"Captivating"
Difficulty
"Balanced"
Lifespan
"Average"
Technical info
💾5,3 GB📅28/11/2002
Published by Electronic Arts
Lord of the Rings - Futatsu no Tou (PS2) price, value & rarity
The Japanese version of this Electronic Arts Lord of the Rings adaptation, under its local title, a bit less widespread than the Western editions. This native edition appeals to collectors of cross-region releases of a movie blockbuster in Japan. Its interest lies in this local run and original packaging rather than marked scarcity.
Is Lord of the Rings - Futatsu no Tou still worth playing in 2026?
Released in 2002 on PS2 and known in the West as The Lord of the Rings - The Two Towers, Electronic Arts' project adapts the first two films of the trilogy into a third person brawler of formidable efficiency. The combat rests on combos, parries and gratifying finishing blows, illustrated by film footage drawn from the movies. Playing Aragorn, Legolas or Gimli at Helm's Deep delivers a genuine epic sweep. The repetition of the fights and the linearity make themselves felt. Recommended for fans of nervous action and for Tolkien devotees nostalgic about the golden age of film tie-ins.
