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

by Electronic Arts
Platform:   GameCube
3.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (15 customer reviews)

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  • Platform:   GameCube
  • Media: Video Game

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Product Features

  • Third-person action/adventure gameplay
  • Eight playable characters, including Gandalf, Aragorn, Legolas, Gimli, Sam, and Frodo
  • Jump and swing from ropes, fire catapults, kick boulders, and more
  • Live out the final installment in the trilogy with seamless movie-to-game transitions
  • For 1 player

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  • ASIN: B00009QI57
  • Release Date: 14 Nov 2003
  • Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 10,283 in PC & Video Games (See Bestsellers in PC & Video Games)

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Product Description

Amazon.co.uk Review
Bringing familiar faces and locations from the hit film, EA's tie-in game The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King could be easily written off at first glance as a simple cash-in. It's therefore a very pleasant surprise to find such an addictive and high quality game nestling at the heart of it all.

The developers have, as with the enjoyable Two Towers tie-in, opted for a beat-'em-up in the style of old classics such as Golden Axe. It proves to be a wise choice. Seamlessly incorporating some of the finest cinematic moments from the film, the game is a frenetic, rip-roaring and hugely entertaining affair. And surprisingly, it's a well-thought-through and highly challenging one too. The gameplay rewards the player willing to try things other than the same old moves, and through a series of combos and upgrades, it constantly pushes you onward. It's no one-weekend wonder either, with a healthy long-term challenge packed in.

Downers? A couple of levels don't quite reach the standards set by the game's best, and the toughness of the challenge may also deter more casual gamers. They'd be really missing out though, for not only is Return of the King one of the best movie tie-ins of recent times--certainly eclipsing the aforementioned Two Towers title--it's a tremendously enjoyable game in its own right. It's just a shame now that EA have run out of films and books, as we'd happily thirst for another instalment 12 months down the line. Best make the most of this one, then... --Simon Brew

NGC Magazine
"A slasher elevated to something near true greatness by cinematic looks and simple but deep play mechanics. 86%."

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17 of 20 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Orc slashing fun with Aragorn, 7 Dec 2003
The Return of the King is basically the follow up to the Two Towers computer game and takes up pretty much where the other left of, at Helms Deep

In fact this is the first level in which you play as a new character Gandalf, as it is a tutorial level you can't die and will break you into the game before the real action begins. You have the choice of 3 different paths, the path of the wizard- Gandalf, the path of the King- Aragorn, Legolas and Gimli, and the path of the Hobbits- Frodo and Sam. This adds a new twist to it as before in Two Towers you could choose between Aragorn, Legolas and Gimli but now you can have wizards and hobbits to play as.

The gameplay is "kill anything that moves and is not an allie", which means Orc's, Uruk-Ai, Trolls and even the Nazgul are included. However there is sometimes so many enemies that you are quickly overwhemled and when surrounded by 10 Uruk-Ai you know you are going to die. That was the biggest problem with the game as it is stupidly diffcult, after getting up from being hit only to watch your character get knocked straight back down over and over again get's very frustrating and can ruin the game.

However you then get to levels like Minas-Tirith, Cirith-Ungol and Pelenor Fields which are fantastic levels to play through. After you complete the game you can play any level as any character including the 3 unlockable one's, which means you can take Frodo to Paths of the Dead or Gimli to Osgiliath. This all goes to complement the level up system as each character levels up when they recieve experience points and can buy new abilitys and combos to make the game more enjoyable. To make things better a co-op mode has been put in which is fantastic and a joy to play.

Return of the King is a great game which is let down by an evil difficulty and some dodgy camera angles, but the co-op and level up system will keep you coming back for more.

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5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars LOTR hard but thrilling, 3 May 2004
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I first played this game on a completed multiplayer on gamecube I could therefore play as level 10 aragorn, attepting to kill 200 orcs. Once you've got the hang you'll be hooked. While the single player is fun but tough there is a dificulty setting which decreses the hard element. If you're stuck on a level and just play continually for 1 hour you'll complete it but do you really want to waste all that time?? The path of sam is quite easy while gandalf and the felowship are harder. You can train your characters in 2p to make it easier but only for the fellowship.

On the whole this game is good but hard at the same time. It's a game to try before you buy definatley but after you complete it the replay amount is huge especially once you unlock the bonus levels!!

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10 of 15 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars blah, 20 Nov 2003
well,well. another game squeezed out of a book/film. However the difference with this one is that it is actually really good!
Gameplay and graphics are amazing, levels are detailed, special interviews can be unlocked with actors once you have finished parts of the game, film footage from two towers and return of the king, special voice overs from the actual actors throughout the game and many many more!!!
The really good thing about this game is that there are 3 strands in the game-gandalf/Aragorn,gimili,legolas(you can go any character)/frodo,sam(however just sam at the start of the game). these three strands meet up at the end.......at mount DOOM!!! Ha HaHa!
Also once you have completed the game, you can unlock all the other characters and play the levels with them. once you have done that there are about 6 secret characters to unlock, however i have not got that far yet, so idont know who they are, maybe it will be Peter Jackson dressed as an orc, i really dont know.
the other great thing about this game, is the fighting. there are missions were it is just orc mayhem. one example is when legolas, gimili and Aragorn are fighting their way through the gate at Gondor, and at the battle of the Pelennor fields-the orcs just keep on coming, and you just keep on smashing.
this is a really good game by EA. they really have done well this time. it will excite anyone who has read the books, or even seen the film. also, if you have not read it or seen it, you should still get it, i guarantee you will want to read the books and see the film once you have completed the game.
WAYHEY!!!
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Most Recent Customer Reviews

4.0 out of 5 stars Well worth getting
Slash slash stab stab kill kill!Thats what LOTR the return of the king is all about. "Mindless violence!" some people would say but I would disagree. Violence? Read more
Published on 10 Dec 2005 by lukegollem20

1.0 out of 5 stars Overated
I read a review of this in a magazine which game it about 60%. I thought I'd pass on it, but my friend and I decided to get it as part of a game share, on recomendation from him... Read more
Published on 4 Jun 2004 by denv24

1.0 out of 5 stars WARNING- dont buy this game
this game is bad. no getting round it. Its the opposite of Goldeneye which was a Bamazing game from an alright film. This is a BAD game from a Bamazing film. Read more
Published on 28 May 2004 by Joey Williams

3.0 out of 5 stars Bored of the rings
I love Lord of the rings, i read the trilogy once every year since 1991and i have been waiting for a LOTR game for ages. Read more
Published on 23 April 2004 by Louise

3.0 out of 5 stars Return of the King
Not too bad a game, just a shame that it's so repetitive. Looks nice enough, with clips from the film, but could have had a bit more variety in the gameplay.
Published on 20 Feb 2004 by moreheatthanlight

5.0 out of 5 stars Lord of the Rings - The Movie, The Game, The Experience!
Where can I start? How about the graphics... This varies from machine to machine but I have played it on both a PS2 and a gamecube and they are both brilliant they have sleek... Read more
Published on 17 Jan 2004 by zapoteth

5.0 out of 5 stars Here we go <again>
Well the film is out and that was amazing, so how about the game.
The first level, Helm's deep, yeah not bad but you have soon finished it. Read more
Published on 9 Jan 2004 by Milky

5.0 out of 5 stars It rules
After the thrill of the two towers, ROTK lives up to all expectations.

Its horrendously hard gameplay and multiple levels to choose at one point is simply amazing! Read more

Published on 14 Dec 2003 by bobbyrulez

5.0 out of 5 stars There is a god!!! You shall pass!!
Well what can i say but get this game if you loved the movie's or loved the two towers game. it's basiclly the same but this time it is the end you can controll loads of... Read more
Published on 3 Dec 2003 by Master Jsr Wilson

4.0 out of 5 stars Good but not good enough
I loved the previous two towers game! I sat there eagerly waiting for the postman to deliver and as soon as i got it i was playing it and i was amazed! Read more
Published on 25 Nov 2003 by chirpy_burpy_sheep

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