LEGO The Lord of the Rings PC
User Score
8.6 out of 10

Generally favorable reviews- based on 42 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 38 out of 42
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 42
  3. Negative: 2 out of 42

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  1. etherstar
    Nov 13, 2012
    9
    An amazingly witty, light hearted game for any fan of Lord of the Rings ( Movie adaptation). 1. Let me start out by saying that instead of buying Black Ops 2, my money went straight to Lego Lord of the Rings... and quiet honestly... It is one of the best games I have ever had the pleasure to play. It starts right out the gate with action introducing the Great War those many years ago against Sauron. The game is split up into movie action sequences where you have the voice overs from all 3( Yes ALL 3!) movies that unfolds like an interactive book. It then recreates a section from the movie, and allows the player to interact in that environment. On a side note, Its quiet witty watching lego characters talk, but if you played Lego Batman 2: DC Super Heroes, then you know it works EXTREMELY Well! 2. Gameplay is what defines this game as one of the most expansive of the Lego Games. Not only do you have practically EVERY character from the LOTR Trilogy, but they also have more than 1 unique ability, allowing you to combine different actions/ scenarios. There is a select wheel where you can easily switch to characters if you have trouble decoding who they are, as well as what their abilities might be. 3. The scale of this game is epic.... Just.... epic, hundreds of enemies can occupy the screen at once, and in 1080p with graphics maxed out on the PC... it is gorgeous... 4. Last... well to wrap this little review up all I have to say is that you will not be disappointed... Its very rare that you come across light hearted gems like this. Im aware that the major "critics" (yeah IGN and Gamespot im looking at yall backstabbers) will not give this game anything above a 8/ 8.5 but, dont let that teeter you from at least renting this one. You will have over 50 hours of fun on your hands... Yeah.. Im going to get back to playing now :P… Expand
  2. blubberguts
    Nov 30, 2012
    10
    I got this for the kids, and began playing to assist them. From then on I played for me!

    I can't believe just how much they put into this. When I got to Rivendell I was awed. It's breathtaking.

    For me this is the peak of Traveler's Tales Lego series. Beautiful to look at, fun to play, awesome music, great modeling, lots of secrets and extras....if you like LOTR you MUST get this game    . Even if you don't, it's a great game in it's own right. PS I am playing with an Xbox 350 controller (USB version) on the PC, I think that may be the best way to experience it... well done Traveler's Tales.… Expand
  3. poundmysnatch
    May 26, 2013
    6
    This game could have received a 8/10 if it wasn't for the massive amount of bugs. Lego LotR is a great game at its core, easily the best Lego game that i've played. Admittedly, i'm also a big LotR fan, and if you are too, then you should definitely get this. The game starts off great, but as you play you begin to notice how man bugs are present and when you get to the end of the game (near 100% complete) it becomes very frustrating. The story follows the movies and the level design and graphics are on par with them. The voice acting is taken straight out of the movies so you will easily recognize the lines that are spoken. The levels are all well designed and there are plenty of secrets and collectibles to keep you playing after you finished the story. It took me about 32 hours to get 100% game complete, but it wasn't without problems. Three times i ran into level breaking bugs where my character was stuck in an infinite loop of death and i had to restart (the game spawns you in exactly the same place you died). And when i was searching for all the collectible i ran into a game breaking bug where the game refused to count the correct number of treasures i found. The developers, instead of actually making a fix for this bug (which from what i can tell is a very common bug), they made cheat codes that you can put in to give you 100% game complete. I kid you not, if you email the devs about the problem, they will send you cheat codes so you can get 100%. Seriously? If you get this, prepare to love the gameplay and then be absolutely frustrated by the rampant amount of bugs. I have a bug where my screen completely freezes for a second or two ever other minute. With all these bugs and glitches I have encountered, it is impossible for me to give this a positive score. Only very casual games and LotR fans should buy this, and if you do, get it on sale.… Expand
  4. Oceanstorm
    Nov 25, 2012
    9
    The Lego series is known for it's amazing renditions of many different famous movie franchises, and I have to say, LEGO Lord of the Rings has to be the best so far. With it's absolutely beautiful world, and the old school action we've come to love from the Lego series, just makes this game a must for any Lego fan, Lord of the Rings fan, or anyone wanting to have a great time.
  5. Whity
    Apr 5, 2013
    10
    The greatest lego game I've played, and for me many were really good. This on is just above all other lego game at the moment Looking forwrad for lego marvel
  6. Bughyman1000
    Jan 19, 2013
    9
    This is a great game, for children and adults alike. While the mandatory children LEGO jokes (which are really funny) are present, there are a few references little ones won't understand. I like the fact that it faithfully follows the movie trilogy, along with its epic music, cast's performances and visuals. Yes, indeed, LEGO Lord of The Rings has amazing visuals! The variety of characters and gameplay present here is overwhelming, and the replay value is undisputed. The only reason I haven't given it a 10 is the fact that the keyboard controls are simply horrible (I think it's virtually impossible to play this game with it's lack of mouse input). Thank God it has Gamepad support! Amazing job as always, Traveler's Tale!… Expand
  7. Jayten
    Nov 28, 2012
    9
    Another great Lego game by TT. If you love Lord of the Rings you will absolutely love this title. Only downside would be no online co-op, but that's to be expected from a Lego game. You can only hope that it'll be patched in the future.

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Metascore
80 out of 100

Generally favorable reviews - based on 6 Critics

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 6
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 6
  3. Negative: 0 out of 6
  1. Strategy Informer
    Jan 8, 2013
    85
    Fortunately TT Games are not content to rest on their laurels as they've managed to pack in an exciting, thrilling and funny adventure with lots to explore and hours of gameplay to make the whole package feel not only fresh but epic to boot.
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  2. CD-Action
    Jan 6, 2013
    85
    The best, the most interesting and the most elaborate entry to the series. Engine's limitations are more visible than ever before but it doesn't change the fact that Traveller's Tales once again managed to deliver an enjoyable game chock-full of content. [CD-Action 1/2013, p.44]
  3. AusGamers
    Jan 3, 2013
    89
    For this fantasy lover, LEGO The Lord of the Rings ticks all the right boxes.
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