Game Name:

Lord of the Rings Return of the King

Video Game System:

Game Boy Advance

Release Year:

2003

ESRB Rating:

T

Genre:

Action and Adventure

Publisher:

Electronic Arts

Developer:

Griptonite Games

Player Count:

1 player

UPC Number:

014633145144

SKU:

03e59207e67292fc7006

Condition:

Cartridge Only

Has Manual:

N/A

Condition Notes:

Game Description:

The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (Game Boy Advance, 2003) wasn’t just some lazy handheld cash-in—it was a legit co-op hack-and-slash RPG built for the GBA. Instead of trying to mimic the console versions, this one feels like a portable Diablo with hobbits and way more orcs to smash.

You can play as Gandalf, Frodo, Aragorn, Legolas, Gimli, or Sam, leveling up your character with XP, learning new abilities, and looting gear as you hack through Middle-earth. Yeah, that’s right—an actual leveling system and stats on a GBA movie tie-in. It’s way deeper than anyone expected, and the fact that you could link up with a buddy for co-op made it one of the coolest handheld LOTR experiences ever.

1. Choose from six playable characters, each with unique abilities and skill trees.
2. Battle through missions inspired by the epic film with RPG-style progression and loot.
3. Link up with another GBA for co-op gameplay—because one does not simply beat Mordor alone.

Developed by Griptonite Games and published by Electronic Arts, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King is one of those hidden gems that turned a movie license into a surprisingly legit action-RPG. Looking to buy retro games that mix Middle-earth mayhem with GBA portability? Buy retro games on Retro Games eXchange and take the fight to Sauron on the go.