The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King PlayStation 2
  • Publisher: EA Games
  • Release Date: Nov 5, 2003
  • Also On: PC
Metascore
85 out of 100

Generally favorable reviews - based on 31 Critics

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 28 out of 31
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 31
  3. Negative: 1 out of 31
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  1. Gamestyle
    40
    The combat system is extremely shallow, and Gamestyle can find little in depth to favourably commend it.

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User Score
8.5 out of 10

Generally favorable reviews- based on 58 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 22 out of 25
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 25
  3. Negative: 3 out of 25
  1. Hyomoto
    8
    This is one of my favorite games. The hack and slash combat is quite good, something which seems to have disappeared in recent times. It also has another feature not seen in quite some time, unlockable characters! (though not available at the time, nowadays it would be DLC) And the ability to go through completed levels with other characters. One of the best games to bear the LotR franchise and despite some minor flaws, is a quality game through and through. They don't make them like this anymore!… Full Review »
  2. TheQuietGamer
    9
    This game is fantastic, and one I would highly recommend, the graphics are great and the sound is good, the controls are great, it's a highly enjoyable game with cool characters to unlock, and high replayability, if you enjoyed the movie you'll love this, you can tell alot went into this to make it a highly enjoyable game, and it succeeded in almost every way.… Full Review »
  3. ColeF.
    10
    Just a wonderful game and somtimes very hard to beat the ladder level.
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