"The Lord of the Rings: Aragorn's Quest" was originally only announced for the PS2, PSP, DS and Wii. The PlayStation 3 has joined the mix, however, and the game may now be counted among the Fellowship of the PlayStation Move. Sony mentioned some details about the motion control setup as well as a fall 2010 release date.
"Aragorn's Quest" will include "intuitive motion-control gameplay where every controller gesture instantly and accurately translates to weapon strikes in the game," according to a press release. It will also feature "two-player motion controlled co-op gameplay featuring Gandalf allows kids, families and friends to battle side-by-side."
I hope this system doesn't turn out to be a Zelda retread where vertical and horizontal chops are about as varied as the motion-fighting gets. If that's the case, I don't foresee this game becomeing a shining example of the wondrous post-Wii gameplay Sony described at GDC this week. One of the earliest demos Sony presented for the Move did feature sword-waving, though, so there is good reason to hold out hope that diagonal swipes will earn you points as well.
Do you think "Aragorn's Quest" will be a solid title for the PS3? What would you like to be able to do in it with the Move controls? Share your ideas in the comment section below.