Better than The Two Towers, but still too repetitive.
Review 183
Released: November 5, 2003
Publisher: EA Games
Developer: Griptonite Games
Game Genre: Action Role-Playing
ESRB Rating: T for Teen
ESRB Description: Animated Blood, Mild Violence
Story: 30%
Gameplay: 40%
Graphics: 20%
Durability: 10%
Story (6/10)
The game follows the storyline of the movie very well, depending on which character you choose to play as. At the beginning, you can choose from Aragorn, Gandalf, Eowyn, Gimli, Frodo and Legolas.
Gameplay (7/10)
I didn't really notice a change from The Two Towers. It is a bit improved with the weapon and skill selection, and you don't have to wander around quite as much before you hit the next portion of storyline. Besides that, though, it's still just walking and pushing the B button.
Graphics (6/10)
Very scratchy. Even the cutscene movie graphics are scratchy. Not too impressive.
Durability (5/10)
I can't see anybody but the greatest of The Lord of the Rings fans playing this game all the way through.
Previous Reviews
The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (5.2/10)
The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (5.2/10)
Overall Score (6.3/10)
Rounded Score (6.5/10)
Final Thoughts:
A little bit better than The Two Towers, but there's still way too much B button pressing and not nearly enough story to go along with it.