It is the best bfme game because it has more units, spellbook powers, heroes, hero abilities, factions than bfme 1 and 2. Also, the graphics are very good, especially for a 2006 game.

I have played this game on and off since it's release and wish to write a review here to maybe inspire a new generation to try out this game, in a time where RTS game are practically dead.I have played many of the top RTS games like Starcraft 2, C&C, Warcraft 3, Age of Empires 2, 3 and a few others. This is my favorite, by far. The game has an incredibly high skill ceiling, yet is still alot more causal that other RTS games. Not to mention there is a plethora of custom made game-modes like tower wars to enjoy if you are not into the competitive online experience. Graphics, while old have aged beautifully thanks to the artstyle. Sound design is probably the best in gaming, you can't beat it and let me xplain. The game features actual sound files from the Jackson lotr trilogy itself, which is one of the best and highest budget movies ever made. The sound overall holds extraordinarily high quality, and the soundtrack (also from the movie) is the best in movie history (therefore also in gaming history) in my opinion. All the incredible sound effects makes you completely immersed in the game. Gameplay is also incredible. It features 7 different factions, with unique themes that stays true to the lotr books. If you download the 2.02 unofficial patch (developed but a passionate community of fans), the game is very well balanced and has incredible variety for an RTS game. It also has a great single player experience with a great campaign and fun skirmish games against the AI on various beautiful maps from the lotr universe. This game is abandonware at this point, but can be downloaded for free on gamereplays and be played online on gameranger. I HIGHLY reccomend trying this out, one of the best games ever made imo, and it's now free, so what can go wrong?

-A FEW WORDS FIRST One of the absolute best RTS games of all time easily. I have played this game from release all the way to this day and I won't stop, I always go back at some point. (Little tip, go play around with the Ini file of the game and mod it yourself for a better experience). (All these below are always according to the games release date, not now) -GRAPHICS: 10/10 Moving Garbage: Below Standards: Nothing Special: Unique: Up With The Best: The Future: GAMEPLAY: 10/10 Horrific: Below Average: Nothing Special: Great: One Of The Best: Hall Of Fame: -STORY: 8/10 Zero Interest: Repetitive: Have To Do It: Enjoyable: Amazing: Needs An Oscar: -BUGS/GLITCHES: 10/10 Non Playable: Restart or Load All the Time: 50/50: There&There Perfection: -FX/SOUNDTRACK: 10/10 Ear Bleed: Background Noise: Nothing Special: Good: Immersive: Masterpiece: -ORIGINALITY: 10/10 Copy, Paste:Major Downgrade: Cashing on The Type: Clone But Not Bad: Amazing for The Type: A New Take of The Type: One of a Kind: -MICRO TRANSACTIONS Bill Gates Can Win in This: Pay Wall Progress: Pay or Grind: Non Intrusive Pay Mechanics: Cosmetic Only: Non At All: WHO SHOULD PLAY THIS No One: Masochists: Some Might Like It: Fans of the Source Material Only: Give It a Try: Must Play: -DIFFICULTY Non Existent: Impossible or Too Easy: Single Difficulty: Well Balanced: Realistic: Amazing Variety: -REPLAYABILITY Non Existent: Once Was Enough: Maybe Some People: One Play Wonder: Always Fun: Timeless: -LENGTH Somewhat Short: Could've Been Longer Straight To The Point: Just the Right Amount: Occupied for Months: The Time Grinder: -PC REQUIREMENTS For Max Settings Anything Goes: Decent Machine: Good Machine For The Gen: Pinnacle Of Technology: Spaceship: -OVERALL SCORE: 10/10 This game is simply legendary and if you haven't played it then you definitely should! It's a shame tho it doesn't exist for sale anymore and doesn't support multiplayer via easy means. Still worth it tho.