What Gamespot Users have to say about The Hobbit: The Prelude to the Lord of the Rings

  • Rating:3.3

    Too long too boring.

    By Shotfire20 | Review Date: Aug 25, 2005 | GC

    When I saw a billboard for this game I was very excited. I bought it the next day. But in the end. it S-U-C-K-E-D. It was a Legend Of Zelda Knockoff with a lord of therings twist. The game was way too long anyways. Sure ... Read Full Review

    1 of 1 users found the following review helpful
  • Rating:7

    First Reaction: COOL! TOLKEIN GAME! Then, it was all followed with the word Meh.

    By ArmyofPie | Review Date: Jul 17, 2005 | GBA

    You're better off reading the book then playing the GBA version of the game, sure the GBA Version has plenty of sayings and quirks that were found in the book, but the GBA fails to impress whenever you're around half way... Read Full Review

    2 of 3 users found the following review helpful
  • Rating:1.3

    Utterly terrible

    By zaxxmom | Review Date: Apr 20, 2005 | PS2

    The Hobbit, you instantly think Lord of the Rings, but this is nothing like what EA made. The company that made this game was ether really lazy or had absolutely no idea what they were doing. The graphics are awful. You ... Read Full Review

    4 of 6 users found the following review helpful
  • Rating:7.7

    While it's no Zelda, The Hobbit serves up a fun platforming experience true to Tolkien's story.

    By lanzajr | Review Date: Oct 29, 2004 | XBOX

    It's true, most video games based on insanely popular properties end up stinking. This was true for Fellowship of the Ring, Catwoman, Van Helsing and on and on. The Hobbit, however, is a solid effort at translating Tol... Read Full Review

    3 of 5 users found the following review helpful
  • Rating:7.8

    By numairullah | Review Date: Jan 06, 2004 | GC

    Being thirty years old and have read the books cover to cover at least ten times I have yearned for a video game that can hold up to Tolkiens vision. The hobbit is the only console game I have purchased to date in the JR... Read Full Review

    2 of 2 users found the following review helpful
  • Rating:6.8

    By Exalted | Review Date: Nov 20, 2003 | XBOX

    I would have to agree with gamespot's review. This game delivers a great storyline. The gameplay is slightly on the weak side and is difficult at times. The game has huge levels that will take some time to get through. T... Read Full Review

    0 of 0 users found the following review helpful