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Return Of The King

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 32 / 36
Date: August 11, 2003
Author: Amazon User

I being a huge fan of "The Lord of the Rings" movies and video games, cannot wait for this game to be released. Basically, if you liked "The Two Towers" (which was released on all systems), you will love "The Return of the King"!! This game will have three major story branches and up to 9 or 10 playable characters (some being secret characters which you will have to unlock). In this game you not only play through one strict story line what ever character you choose, you now can play as Frodo Baggins and Samwise Gamgee and follow through their footsteps, the player can lead an army through the Dead Marshes as Aragorn and in doin so, raise the army of the dead, and the player can also play as Gandalf the White(about friggin time) and slay orcs on the walls of Minas Tirith. Just about everything from Two Towers has been improved and put into this upcoming game. Probably the newest feature I am most excited about is the new Co-op mode. That's right, now two people can play through the game together(they should have put this in "The Two Towers)!! And also just like almost every single sequel they have improved the graphics greatly. I hope this review was helpful to you.

The Return of the King will be even better than the first

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 14 / 25
Date: September 19, 2003
Author: Amazon User

The Lord of the Rings The Return of the King will be even better than the Two Tower,and the Two Towers was one of the best games I've played. You will be able to play as Aragorn, Legolas and Gimli just like before, plus you will be able to play as Gandalf the White, Frodo, and Sam! There will also be 2 secret characters to unlock. There will also be 12 or more misions and three story branches. Some of the missions include Osgiliath, Pelennor feilds, Minas Tirith, Shelob's lair and even Helms Deep in the morning when Gandalf comes! There will be tons of enemies including Orcs, Uruk-Hai, Trolls, Beasts, Evil men and many more. There will be many bosses including Shelob and the Witch King of Morgul (the leader of the Nazgul or Ringwraiths). It will also have a two player co-op mode. So if you loved the Two Towers, then you MUST GET THIS GAME! It will be worth it!!!

One video game to rule them all...

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 14 / 17
Date: November 05, 2003
Author: Amazon User

The Lord of the Rings: Two Towers was a big seller last year. The Two Towers was one of the first GOOD movie adpation to video games. But like every video game it had some problems, such as no co-op, wheres Gandalf, Frodo and Sam; and of course the game needed the environments to be more interactive. Now, The Lord of the Rings: Return of the King sequel will fix up all the patches from the first game. With playble characters like Sam, Frodo, Gandalf, Gimli, Legolas and of course Aragorn will help you adventure though middle earth. Also, the game will feature 12 enviroments and secreat characters like Pippin, Mary, and Farimir. Last, the game will have such bosses like Sauron, the witch king and of course Shelob. So good luck, and may the battle for middle earth be a victory.

Awesome!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 5 / 5
Date: February 22, 2006
Author: Amazon User

This game is one of the best. It has amazing graphics and great sound. The movies flow straight from film to game. The scenes are a great addition. They provide a exciting preperation for the next mission. Overall, I think this is one of the best games.

Best LOTR game!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 5 / 6
Date: March 20, 2006
Author: Amazon User

I'll make it short...One of the best games I own,great graphics and sound,doesn't get old...Plain brilliant!It improves on the two towers and its waaaay better than the third age.You get tons of characters to chose from once you beat the game,and I've played it over and over again to level up all the characters!If you want a Lord of the Rings game this is definetly the best one.

Nice...

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 4 / 4
Date: November 27, 2003
Author: Amazon User

I'm really sick of all of these people writing reviews that say things like "This game will be five stars when it comes out." If you haven't played it yet shut your mouth. Anyway, I have played it. For the first time in a long time I spent full price for this video game when it came out. It was well worth it. I give it 5 stars, though it does have a few things tht sort of bug me. First of all there is some repetition and some imbalences between the characters. For instance all of the characters have their strengthes and weaknesses and a "special move" The special move for Aragorn, Gimli, and Legolas are all the same as well as the special move for Frodo, Sam, Merry, and Pippin. Kind of dumb. Also, if you get all characters to lvl 10 Aragorn Legolas and Gandalf would destroy all the others. The dwarf is dirt slow with a short reach and crappy ranged capabilities. The hobbits are....the hobbits. True-it is a short game but it's a lot of fun. I personally will take quality over quantity anyway of the week. The environments are great as well as the voice acting. Graphic are nice as always along with the movie to game transitions. The only funnny graphics flaw is that it will show, for instance, Aragorn's face up close and he will shout something but his mouth and face don't move at all. A little known fact about Aragorn (and the other characters who have the same malfunction) is that he is actually a part-time ventriloquist! I shouldn't bash the game though, I seriously recommend buying it. It may be hack and slash but its the best hack and slash I have ever seen. By the way...if you are going to buy it then make sure to have someone else who likes to play because Co-Op is a blast. The only problem I see with it is the fact that it isnt split-screen (which is a good thing) so understandably 2 characters can't be X amount of distance away from each-other at any given time. This is fine except that sometimes to have to get somewhere to the right very quickly and the other person is still beheading some orcs over to the left. This can get obnoxious but nothing the programmers could have done about it . Oh-before I finish....cover your ears during the cutscenes unless you want to SPOIL THE MOVIE! Unless you have read the book like me you will not want to do it. Maybe don't even buy the game until the film hits theatres Dec. 17.

One of the Best Games In The Next-Gen Library...

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 8 / 8
Date: January 07, 2004
Author: Amazon User

Here's a quick summary:

Graphics: 10/10- Couldn't ask for better graphics. Movie to game (and vise-versa) transitions are great. You feel like you really are playing the movie.

Sound/Music: 9/10- Really good. Music always fits the mood and sound effects are great. The reason I didn't give a ten here is because it isn't perfect and Gandalf sounds like a Hobbit when he grunts (which happens a good amount).

Gameplay: 10/10- Fun as hell! Its hack-and-slash, but more complicated. Killing orcs (etc) never gets old, due to the fact that there are many sick combos to purchase with experence points and pull off. Co-op is great...this might have gotten a nine or eight if it weren't for the co-op mode. (The levels are the same, but you progress differently). As you go you will unlock many DVD-type extras such as concept art, interviews, and sound tests. There are also three hidden characters and two secret levels. Starts off slightly slow (Helm's Deep and The Paths of the Dead are the first two levels but also the worst...still good though)

Replayability: 9/10- It hasn't gotten old for me yet, even three months after beating every little bit of the game. The levels are unique and fun to go back to. Co-op will please you as long as you have friends and/or family to occaisonally play with. The only prblem is the long cutscenes that are amazing the first five times get old, usually you can skip them though.

AND1HOMERUN'S RATING: 10/10- If you like video games and/or the movies even the slightest bit you'll enjoy this. Gauntlet fans will be sucked in especially. Nothing to turn off younger players either, though it is rating Teen (due only to the fact that swordfighting takes place, though nothing graphic is seen). Use yyour judgement but I would say anyone over the age of 10 should be fine.

BUY FOR ACTION AND ADVENTURE FANS, FANS OF THE MOVIE, AND/OR OLDER CHILDREN (AGED 10 UP)
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Lord Of The Rings Rules!!!!!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 6 / 9
Date: October 17, 2003
Author: Amazon User

Lord Of The Rings 1+2 were the best movies + games I've ever seen/played. After seeing the game preview I knew I needed this game. If you liked the Two Towers then you're sure to love this one. I also know the Hobbit is coming out, but I don't recomend it [it looks childish]. If you're a Lord of the Rings fan or not you're sure to love this game.

Special features include

- More characters then the last game

- 1 or more players

- Harder, more challenging levels

- More levels and bosses

Gandalf the Great

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 5 / 5
Date: November 14, 2003
Author: Amazon User

Not the greatest game ever, but a really good game nonetheless. The same overview and gameplay as the other two, but Return of the King has a little special pizzazz.

Pros: Of course, one of the greatest story lines ever.
Gameplay is fantastic, orc killing for everyone.
Realistic; turns from movie to game scenes and you barely notice.
Level system, like the others, more killing moves and spells for Gandalf and the others
Easy to learn controls...of course, only six buttons.
Follows story line, as much as possible, and thank Sir Ian Mckellen for more game-exclusive dialogue than any of the others
Specials: movie stills, concept art, interviews and the like.

Cons: As with most all fighting games, one button or combo move is used excusively.
13 levels, and most can be played by multiple characters, but the game can be beat in one rental...that could also be a pro.

Not much bad can be said of the game; besides all the small petty stuff. Fantastic game, no blood or anything gory or vulgar, so fun for all ages. Good luck.

This game rocks!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 4 / 5
Date: August 02, 2004
Author: Amazon User

I love this game because it is just like the movie! You feel like you are in the game.
If the orcs in the movie scare you don't buy this, but if you are ok with the movie this game is a must.
The graphics are so good in this game that sometimes I think that it is a movie clip. You can be Gandolf, Frodo, Aragorn, and more!

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