"Excellent in many ways"
The graphics in this game are very pretty, yet it seems stable enough compared to other games out of EA. If this game starts to slow down there are many ways to improve the speed of the game, other than just lowering graphic settings.
The gameplay is also well done, especially the way units are trained, as units are trained in large groups it makes battles seem larger, and more exhilirating. Also, the games aren't limited to traditional RTS, the option to play a board game style match over middle earth is surpisingly entertaining.