The Hobbit GameCube
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61 out of 100

Mixed or average reviews - based on 17 Critics What's this?

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7.7 out of 10

Generally favorable reviews- based on 6 Ratings

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  • Summary: Set in the mythical world of Middle-earth, The Hobbit is an introductory tale to the Lord of the Rings trilogy. You control Bilbo Baggins as he travels from his peaceful Hobbit hole in Hobbiton into the dark and harrowing Mirkwood forest and finally to the Lonely Mountain, the home of Smaug the dragon. During your journey, you will acquire items, knowledge, and courage to face the most terrifying of enemies. Come face-to-face with elves, trolls, orcs, spiders, and wolves. It's up to you to lead the quest that started it all. … Expand

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 17
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 17
  3. Negative: 3 out of 17
  1. GameZone
    90
    Provides familiar landmarks, stays true to elements of the story and allows players to work through the levels in a way that provides fun and challenge.
  2. Play Magazine
    83
    You find yourself waist-deep in a Zelda-style action/adventure, with a larger emphasis on stealth and platforming. [Oct 2003, p.65]
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  3. Yahoo! Games
    70
    A fine place to start for younger gamers. In that respect, the puzzles, side quests and overall presentation are just about right.
  4. netjak
    40
    Aside from a weak combat system and poorly designed jumping puzzles, the game is just a tedious scavenger hunt that usually feels more like work than entertainment.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 5
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 5
  3. Negative: 1 out of 5
  1. Helmore
    10
    An all around fun game with great music. Sneaking, action, puzzles the game has it all. Graphics aren't amazing but the art style is great, the gameplay is fun and refreshing. A must have in my books.… Expand
  2. kevinhooks
    8
    The video game based on the novel by J.R.R. Tolkien really captures the world he imagined. The graphics (I would say) are very stylized, which works in a fantasy game such as this. Sure, the game uses a lot of elements from "The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time", but these mechanics actually work to it's advantage. This a very underrated game, in my opinion, and should have at least another look by gamers (and critics).… Expand
  3. dragoonie
    6
    As an action game, The Hobbit is, meh...but as a platforming game it's still, meh. The camera is a bit clunky, and the voice acting rather bad. However, this game does one thing well, immersion. Despite the fact that you know it's a game, and designed to be such, it is fun surveying the environments and seeing a cartoony version of middle-earth.… Expand
  4. AmandaW.
    4
    I can't get past the trolls!!! none of my family can either! man! it stinks because of that we have been playing for 2 hours trying to figure out how to get past the second troll where he is scratching his back! plz can i have some tips thanx Amanda W.… Expand

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