Classic PlayStation 2 title, The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers, might elude a PC release, but fans can find a comparable experience in Forgotten Realms: Demon Stone instead.

In the realm of fantasy gaming, Forgotten Realms: Demon Stone stands out as a relic from the past, offering an immersive experience that transports players to a world of epic battles and intriguing characters. Developed by Stormfront Studios, the creators of The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers, this single-player game was first released on PC a few years after the latter.

The game revolves around a war between two extraplanar armies: the githyanki, ruled by a queen, and the chaotic slaad, whose boss Ygorl is voiced by the late Michael Clarke Duncan. The narrative is guided by the distinguished voice of Patrick Stewart, adding an extra layer of credibility to the game's storyline.

Forgotten Realms: Demon Stone allows players to control three adventurers: a fighter, a sorcerer, and a half-drow rogue with the ability to become invisible and perform one-hit kills. The combat is a mix of button-mashing and wild weapon swings against various enemies such as orcs, bugbears, githyanki, and more.

One unique feature of the game is the destructible environment, where enemies can be thrown off cliffs, into fires, down holes, or into a magical pool of death water. Armour flies off enemies when hit, adding a visually satisfying element to the gameplay.

However, the game is locked to a framerate of 30 fps, which may be a dealbreaker for some players. Additionally, the combat can become repetitive, especially when dealing with bosses and protecting certain characters.

Forgotten Realms: Demon Stone was initially released in 2005, but in 2025, it was re-released on Steam with some improvements. These include separate volume sliders for music and the addition of borderless/windowed display modes.

Jody Macgregor, the author of this article, has a background in music journalism and has written for various gaming publications. He has fulfilled his promise to play every Warhammer videogame and edited PC Gamer Indie from 2017 to 2018. His first article for PC Gamer was about the audio of Alien Isolation, published in 2015.

In recent years, Macgregor has written about various topics, including the merits of Silent Hill on PC, the best fantasy shopkeeper tycoon game Recettear: An Item Shop's Tale, and the peculiarities of Lost Ark.

Interestingly, The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers, another game by Stormfront Studios, is a requested port on the GOG dreamlist.

In conclusion, Forgotten Realms: Demon Stone offers a nostalgic hack-and-slash experience, set in a world of epic fantasy battles. Despite its occasional repetitive combat and fixed framerate, the game's destructible environment, unique characters, and immersive storyline make it a worthwhile addition to any fantasy gaming collection.

Classic PlayStation 2 title, The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers, might elude a PC release, but fans can find a comparable experience in Forgotten Realms: Demon Stone instead.