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Description

Return to Middle-earth in this video game based on the epic final chapter of the highly-acclaimed The Lord of the Rings movie trilogy.

The GBA version of The Return of the King is an isometric action-RPG. Play as six heroes: Aragorn, Legolas, Gimli, Frodo, Eowyn and Gandalf the White. With over a million random items, 150 levels (including the Paths of the Dead, Minas Tirith, and the Pelennor Fields), unique skill trees associated with each hero, and cooperative play via the GBA Link Cable, The Return of the King provides dozens of hours of gameplay.

The GBA version also links to the Nintendo GameCube to unlock new items and secret characters.

Alternate Titles

  • "Der Herr der Ringe: Die Rückkehr des Königs" -- German Title
  • "A Gyűrűk Ura: A Király Visszatér" -- Hungarian Title

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ebay.com
The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King    
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Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers Game Boy Advance $19.79  
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The Lord of the Rings: Fellowship of the Ring Game Boy Advance $19.99  
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The Press Says

GameZone Nov 19, 2003 8.3 out of 10 83
N-Zone Jan 14, 2004 81 out of 100 81
IGN Nov 10, 2003 8 out of 10 80
Game Informer Magazine Dec, 2003 8 out of 10 80
GameSpot Dec 09, 2003 7.5 out of 10 75
GameSpy Dec 05, 2003 3 Stars3 Stars3 Stars3 Stars3 Stars 60

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Trivia

Even though the film calls Aragorn's reforged sword "Anduril" (as the books call it), the game incorrectly calls it "Narsil." This is because in the developer's screenplay the word Anduril was never mentioned.


This entry to the MobyGames database was contributed by thalcos Bronze Star Contributing Member (1209) on Nov 22, 2003.
 

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