The Hobbit

 Game Boy Advance
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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 SmaugSet 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
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  1. Positive: 0 out of 6
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 6
  3. Negative: 0 out of 6
  1. Games Radar
    72
    An entertaining day, and a day in which you'll learn the full story of The Hobbit. But still, just a day. It needed to be much longer, and much far more difficult. [Advance]
  2. Pocket Games
    70
    The game is never very exciting. Moments of tension are few and far between, and the action never really heats up enough to draw the player into the world of Middle-earth. [Spring 2004, p.49]
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  3. Nintendo Power
    70
    Reluctant hero Bilbo Baggins is slow to swing his walking stick, making battles more difficult than they should be, but the overall game play and control are very solid. [Dec 2003, p.150]
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  4. GBA Central
    70
    For children the Hobbit offers hours of fun with easy to learn controls and simple puzzles, as for adults the game can become slightly condescending with its simplicity.
  5. IGN
    65
    It's an enjoyable time, but most of the battles and quests feel rather trivial. However the art and sound, while at times a bit disjointed were certainly well thought-out and flesh out your little hobbit world quite nicely.
  6. Game Chronicles
    55
    The Hobbit is not a bad game, or a glitchy game. It's just not a particularly inspired game.

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  1. Positive: 12 out of 12
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  1. BobbyB.
    Mar 20, 2004
    10
    I like it.
  2. Bill
    Feb 2, 2004
    10
    It is an easy and fun game for any gamer.
  4. Gnocchi
    Dec 13, 2012
    10
    The Hobbit is one of the best games for the GBA. In my personal opinion it is very underrated. It controls well has good game play. The artThe Hobbit is one of the best games for the GBA. In my personal opinion it is very underrated. It controls well has good game play. The art direction is distinct. There are upgrades and collectibles and a variety of weapons/tools and environmental interaction. It follows the story really faithfully. If you have a GBA or DS get this game it is well worth it!… Expand
  5. JulianK.
    Mar 26, 2004
    10
    The hobbity is a great game and is one of the best gba games i have.
  6. MarcinOS
    Dec 20, 2013
    10
    The Hobbit game for GameBoy Advance is really great. I don't know why the reviews are bad for this game. I really enjoyed when I played it.The Hobbit game for GameBoy Advance is really great. I don't know why the reviews are bad for this game. I really enjoyed when I played it. Nice graphics, music, controls etc.… Expand
  7. BrandonS.
    Feb 3, 2004
    10
    A very enjoyable game with simple-to-master controls and the quotes from the book are perfect for the gameplay.
  8. BobS.
    Jun 17, 2004
    9
    I liked this game but i can't get past the part where u r in Dale! send me help or something!!! PLEASE!

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