The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (video game)

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The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (video game)

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Genre:

Action, Hack and slash

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Platforms:

PlayStation 2, GameCube, Xbox, Game Boy Advance, Windows, Mac

Developer:

EA Redwood Shores

Title:

The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King

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The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King is a 2003 cross-platform third-person hack and slash video game based on Peter Jackson's The Lord... (more)

The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King is a 2003 cross-platform third-person hack and slash video game based on Peter Jackson's The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers and The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King. The game was published by EA Games and developed by EA Redwood Shores and released for the PlayStation 2, Nintendo GameCube, Xbox and PC. A hack and slash role-playing game version was developed for the Game Boy Advance. The game is very similar to its predecessor The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers, but differs by adding multiple storylines, more playable characters and increased interaction with environments. The game follows three separate story arcs loosely based on events in the film. A two-player co-op mode is available for some missions. The Return of the King was developed in close collaboration with New Line Cinema, using many of the actual reference photos, drawings, models, props and other assets from the film. The game was met with positive critical reception: its graphics, audio and gameplay were praised; camera control was criticized. Gameplay Described by the developers as a modern version of Gauntlet, The Return of the King is a hack and slash action game. The game is very similar to its predecessor. The levels are twice the size of the largest level from The Two Towers and less linear. A major change from The Two Towers is the interactive nature of the game environments. The player can operate machinery, for example bridges and catapults to complete objectives, and use environment objects as weapons, such as spears and cauldrons to kill enemies. Each character has their own set of combos and attributes. After the end of each level the player can upgrade their characters' abilities and combos using experience points earned in the game. The number of experience points available to the player depends on the efficiency of their kills in the game. Interviews with the film's cast and similar DVD-style extras are unlocked as the player progresses through the game. Unlike The Two Towers, The Return of the King features a co-op mode, allowing two players to play through parts of together. The PS2 version also has online multiplayer options with USB headset support. Since at least March 2009, EA's server for online play has been discontinued, and The Return of the King is no longer mentioned on EA's official Web site. Plot Todd Arnold, senior producer of The Return of the King, stated that the game was not intended to re-tell the story of the film, but to allow the player to come as close as possible to experiencing the critical parts of the film for themselves. Levels were designed with this goal in mind, giving just enough story to provide action and give context to the player's actions. Reviews of the game acknowledged this lack of plot detail. Liberties with the plot are taken, and critics noted that there was little footage which could spoil the film for those who had not seen it. Greg Kasavin of GameSpot said that "if you didn't know anything about the story of The Return of the King, then the story of the game may be hard to follow, though you'll still get the gist of it... in case you don't want any aspect of the movie spoiled for you, it'd be wise to hold off on playing The Return of the King until after you've seen the movie." Synopsis The first level sees the player assuming the role of Gandalf, helping to end the Battle of the Hornburg. After this level, the game splits into three separate mission arcs, each with its own individual set of characters. The Path of the Wizard follows Gandalf, the Path of the King follows Aragorn, Legolas and Gimli and the Path of the Hobbits follows Frodo and Sam (initially only Sam is playable). The Path of the Wizard continues immediately after the events of the first level. Gandalf travels through a forest to Isengard, fighting Orcs with the occasional help of Ents. He then helps the Ents to destroy a dam and flood Isengard. The following levels are set in Minas Tirith. Gandalf helps defend the city's walls from the attacking army of Orcs. Eventually, Gandalf and the soldiers of Minas Tirith retreat to a courtyard, where they must save a number of fleeing civilians from the enemy. The Path of the King starts with Aragorn, Legolas, and Gimli travelling through the Paths of the Dead, fighting the Army of the Dead on the way. They must then defeat the King of the Dead in combat to persuade him to aid Gondor in the War of the Ring. The Paths of the Dead start to collapse; Aragorn, Legolas and Gimli must escape before the falling rubble crushes them. They then travel to join in the Battle of the Pelennor Fields, passing through the Southern Gate and fighting many of Sauron's troops. During the Battle of the Pelennor Fields, Aragorn, Legolas and Gimli defend Merry and Éowyn from Oliphaunts and the Witch-king of Angmar. The Path of the Wizard and Path of the King share the same final level, set at the Black Gate of Mordor.  (less)

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