The best lotr strategy game
The four factions (Gondor, rohan, mordor and isengard) are very well balanced and the online communtiy is one of the best there is, even though this game was effectively "Ditched" by EA, its still thriving and active.
The Ai makes for challenging opponents for beginners and the campaigns are long and enjoyable, but to fully experience this game you must go online, but i wouldnt recommend trying to compete in ranked quick matches because there are more bugs than one would find hovering over a decomposing pile of manure. that aside, i still think its worth getting.