| Computer Platform | PC |
|---|---|
| ASIN | B00009ECGI |
| Release date | November 10, 2003 |
| Customer Reviews |
3.2 out of 5 stars |
| Package Dimensions | 7.6 x 5.4 x 1.3 inches; 7.2 ounces |
| Type of item | Video Game |
| Rated | Everyone |
| Item model number | 020626719827 |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | Yes |
| Item Weight | 7.2 ounces |
| Manufacturer | Vivendi Universal |
| Date First Available | April 24, 2003 |
Before J. R. R. Tolkien's epic Lord of the Rings trilogy, there was The Hobbit. Join Bilbo Baggins in his journey though Middle-earth.
Set in the mythical world of Middle-earth, The Hobbit is an action adventure game in which the player assumes the role of Bilbo Baggins. The player will control Bilbo from his peaceful Hobbit hole in Hobbiton into the dark and harrowing Mirkwood forest and finally to the Lonely Mountain, in which lies Smaug the dragon. Sent on a journey by Gandalf the wizard along with Thorin the dwarf and his stout and sturdy cohorts, Bilbo will acquire items, knowledge, and in the case of a Hobbit, courage to help him complete the quest as he comes face to face with elves, trolls, orcs, spiders, wolves, and more.
Set in the world of Middle Earth, this detailed, one player fighting/strategy game follows the story of the Tolkien's The Hobbit novel and is best suited for children ages 10 and up. Players steer Bilbo Baggins through places like Mirkwood Forest and Lonely Mountain, battling trolls and collecting gems for courage and health. The graphics are cartoony (like Zelda), but this doesn't take away from the game. We tested the Game Cube version, and found it to be very rich, with eleven different areas to explore. Strengths include a design that is really easy to either zoom through, or take more time and explore. For example, in the first level, all you need to do is fix a bridge and find a walking stick, and you're done. But you can take much more time and explore if you want to. The only thing we'd fix is to add a running mode -- Bilbo is a little slow at times, and our 16 year old seasoned tester found some of the puzzles really tough. One maze of islands, that requires specially timed jumps, stood out as being frustratingly hard. The bottom line? Buy it, if you're at all interested in The Hobbit book.Copyright © 2001 Children's Software Revue -- From Children's Software Review
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Customers find the video game software great, fun, and awesome. They also say it's great for anyone who loves platform games and if they like Lord of the Rings. They say it isn't a short game and meets their expectations pretty much.
"...It's great for anyone who loves platform games and if you like "Lord of the Rings" / "The Hobbit", you'll enjoy it...." Read more
"...A good family game." Read more
"...would work on my Vista Windows system also a 64 bit processor but it worked great after I told it to run as administrator...." Read more
"...The game is amazing and I've beaten it at least a dozen times if not more. Just a great game. Wish they made this for like the Wii U or something." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the condition of the video game software. They mention that it is in good condition and meets their expectations.
"...the bobbit was delivered fast and the CD was in great condition" Read more
"Good condition, good game, meets my expectations pretty much." Read more
"Wonderful quality and arrived quickly" Read more
"Excellent Condition..." Read more
Customers find the difficulty level of the physical video game software challenging yet winnable. They also say it's not too hard at the beginning and a good game for an easy to medium playing level.
"...Still a bit challenging, but not too hard, at least at the beginning...." Read more
"...It's a bit challenging yet winnable. The reason for the 4 stars is because it won't let you look up and down. On the Playstation platform you could." Read more
"...Played it a while ago and just "repurchased" it. It's fun, yet challenging and has lot's of "secret" things to find...." Read more
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