Action · 2003
The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King is a 2003 action/hack and slash video game developed by EA Redwood Shores for the PlayStation 2 and Windows. It was ported to the GameCube and Xbox by Hypnos Entertainment, to the Game Boy Advance by Griptonite Games, to mobile by JAMDAT, and to OS X by Beenox. The game…
Key facts
- Released
- 31 October 2003
- Genre
- Action
- Length
- ≈ 6 h to beat
- Game modes
- Solo
- Platforms
- PC · PlayStation · Xbox · Nintendo
- Studio
- Visceral Games, Electronic Arts Redwood Shores
- Publisher
- Electronic Arts
- Critics
- Metacritic 82
Where to buy
Why play it
- A 2003 classic that aged well
- "Action" vibe
- ≈ 6h to see the end
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to beat The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King?
Expect about 6 hours to reach the end (average reported by players).
Can you play The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King with friends?
No, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King is a single-player experience.
What platforms is The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King on?
The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King is available on PC, PlayStation, Xbox and Nintendo.
Is The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King a good game?
Critics give it Metacritic 82.
What games are like The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King?
In the same spirit: James Bond 007: Everything or Nothing, Dead Space 3 and Dead Space 2.
