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The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (PS2)

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Developer: EA Games
Publisher: EA Games
Game Details: Return to Middle-earth in the only video game based on the epic final chapter of the
Return to Middle-earth in the only video game based on the epic final chapter of the highly-acclaimed The Lord of the Rings movie trilogy. Developed using the same digital assets as the films, The Return of the King re-creates in stunning detail the final events of the War of the Ring. Become the heroes who determine the fate of Middle-earth as you traverse the haunted Paths of the Dead, defend Minas Tirith from the onslaught of thousands of Sauron's minions, and even play co-opReturn to Middle-earth in the only video game based on the epic final chapter of the highly-acclaimed The Lord of the Rings movie trilogy. Developed using the same digital assets as the films, The Return of the King re-creates in stunning detail the final events of the War of the Ring. Become the heroes who determine the fate of Middle-earth as you traverse the haunted Paths of the Dead, defend Minas Tirith from the onslaught of thousands of Sauron's minions, and even play co-op multiplayer with a friend as you march against the impenetrable Black Gates of Mordor. Eight playable characters, including Gandalf, Aragorn, Legolas, Gimli, Sam, and Frodo with exclusive voice-over provided by the films’ actors. The fate of Middle-earth is in your hands. [Electronic Arts]… Expand
Developer: EA Games
Publisher: EA Games
Genre(s): Action Beat-'Em-Up
Number of players: 1-2
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Critic Reviews
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85
Metascore Generally favorable reviews
28 Positive Ratings 90%
2 Mixed Ratings 6%
1 Negative Ratings 3%
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GameNow
"The graphics are first rate, and the action is intensely frenetic. Most important, ROTK turns up the LOTR authenticity full blast. [Jan 2004, p.55]"
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GameZone
"There is so much to do, and players will be drawn into the game, and it won't let them go until they unlock everything. This is the best movie to game conversion that has come out in a long time." ... Read full review
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GameSpy
"It's one of the finest crossover titles I've ever played; mainstream gamers will enjoy it for its excellent use of the movie license, sharp visuals, and easy-to-pickup gameplay, but it also has enough challenge and variety for hardcore players to soak up." ... Read full review
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My Gamer
"EA has done an exceptional job creating a game around the movie, and their efforts are certainly deserving of your attention." ... Read full review
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Game Revolution
"It’s bigger, longer and smarter than The Two Towers." ... Read full review
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PSM Magazine
"A beautiful hack-and-slasher that lives up to the considerable scope and grandeur of the filmic source material. [Holiday 2003, p.32]"
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Gamestyle
"The combat system is extremely shallow, and Gamestyle can find little in depth to favourably commend it." ... Read full review
User Reviews
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8.6
User Score Generally favorable reviews
171 Positive Ratings 84%
21 Mixed Ratings 10%
10 Negative Ratings 4%
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AndrewJ.
Jan 31, 2004
Brilliant! I love this game.
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ManiacAlchomin
Dec 25, 2004
This is truly a very fun game. the best lotr rings game, and one of my favorites.
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RCBobs
Nov 22, 2013
I give very few games a ten but going back and playing this game again ten years later, I am reminded how a truly brilliant co-op game canI give very few games a ten but going back and playing this game again ten years later, I am reminded how a truly brilliant co-op game can give my friends and I a more fulfilling experience than many available today.… Expand
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Sam
Jul 14, 2005
It's not the best of all the lord of the rings games, nor is it the best thing to happen to lord of the rings, but it's still a It's not the best of all the lord of the rings games, nor is it the best thing to happen to lord of the rings, but it's still a surprisinlgy fun game. I was still a bit dissapointed though. I loved the two towers game because it was an excellent game. This one is pretty much the same except i was expecting more, like a deeper multiplayer portion and better gameplay, but it's all the same, which isn't a bad thing per se, it's just if you played the first one, don't expect much different and you'll be fine.… Expand
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Krakken11
Sep 4, 2022
love it , the campaign is nice but short. the move you uppgrade are kinda nice the only real bug for me is the unlockable character. they suck
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Hyomoto
Apr 30, 2012
This is one of my favorite games. The hack and slash combat is quite good, something which seems to have disappeared in recent times. ItThis 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!… Expand
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JOSEPHS.
May 25, 2004
Hard= unbeatable normal=unbeatable easy=unbeatable this game is a shame to EA games.
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