By The Stratos Group Design By Collin Oguro

Peter Jackson's trilogy of films based upon the wildly popular Lord of the Rings books by J.R.R. Tolkien has taken off and become extremely popular, both inside the circle of fantasy fans, as well as in the mainstream. Capitalizing on this popularity, all sorts of products have sprung up that are based on the movies, one example of which is the game you're reading about right now.

The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King loosely mirrors the events of the movie by the same name. In it, you'll play as several members of the Fellowship of the Ring--including Gandalf, Aragorn, Legolas, Gimli, several Hobbits, and more--as Frodo attempts to carry the One Ring to Mount Doom and destroy it once and for all. During your travels, we'll be by your side, providing insight into your characters' strengths and weaknesses, as well as those of your enemies (including a breakdown of the numerous combo moves that your characters will unlock); tips for each of the game's fifteen movie-inspired levels; general strategies that apply to all characters and situations; and finally, information on how to cheat your way through the game for those of you who enjoy a different sort of challenge.

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