The Lord of the Rings: The Third Age
About the Game
The Lord of the Rings: The Third Age for the Game Boy Advance encompasses the entire Lord of the Rings trilogy, but does so in a unique turn-based strategy formula. Unlike the console versions, the Game Boy Advance version gives players the option of playing the heroes from the trilogy, selecting their commander from the likes of Aragorn and Gandalf, or even using the evil forces of Mordor and choosing the Witch-king or Saruman.
Gameplay & Core Systems
From there, players experiences over 30 battle scenarios, ranging from the well-known battles of the film (Helm's Deep and the Pelennor Fields), small skirmishes (Amon Hen and Osgiliath), and even some more battles just hinted at in the movies (Isildur's ambush, Theodred's death at the fords of the River Isen). In each battle, players choose their companions (again, classic characters from the films such as Legolas and Gimli are available, along with bad guys like Wormtongue and Gorbag), and face off against the foe with dozens of troops, including orcs, trolls, Gondorians, Riders of Rohan, Easterlings, Mumakil, and dozens more. Unlike other turn-based games, you can't move all of your units each turn. Rather, the board is divided into three "flanks," and your hero in each flank generates the command points you use to move units in that flank. After a battle, you can upgrade your heroes with equipment and special skills, and move onward to conquer the next area of Middle-earth.
Standout Features
- Rings: The Lord of the Rings: The Third Age for the Game Boy Advance encompasses the entire Lord of the Rings trilogy, but does so in a unique turn-based strategy formula.
- After a battle, you can upgrade your heroes with equipment and special skills, and move onward to conquer the next area of Middle-earth.
- Unlike the console versions, the Game Boy Advance version gives players the option of playing the heroes from the trilogy, selecting their commander from the likes of Aragorn and Gandalf, or even using the evil forces of Mordor and choosing the Witch-king or Saruman.
- From there, players experiences over 30 battle scenarios, ranging from the well-known battles of the film (Helm's Deep and the Pelennor Fields), small skirmishes (Amon Hen and Osgiliath), and even some more battles just hinted at in the movies (Isildur's ambush, Theodred's death at the fords of the River Isen).
- Legolas: In each battle, players choose their companions (again, classic characters from the films such as Legolas and Gimli are available, along with bad guys like Wormtongue and Gorbag), and face off against the foe with dozens of troops, including orcs, trolls, Gondorians, Riders of Rohan, Easterlings, Mumakil, and dozens more.
- Unlike other turn-based games, you can't move all of your units each turn.
- Rather, the board is divided into three "flanks," and your hero in each flank generates the command points you use to move units in that flank.
Modes & Ways to Play
From there, players experiences over 30 battle scenarios, ranging from the well-known battles of the film (Helm's Deep and the Pelennor Fields), small skirmishes (Amon Hen and Osgiliath), and even some more battles just hinted at in the movies (Isildur's ambush, Theodred's death at the fords of the River Isen).
Player support includes 1-2 Players.
More game data: releases, identifiers & technical details
Regional release records and identifiers for The Lord of the Rings: The Third Age | Nintendo Game Boy Advance.
Release and technical facts
| Fact | Value | Release / platform | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Published by | Electronic Arts, Inc. | United States | MobyGames |
| Developed by | Griptonite, Inc. | United States | MobyGames |
| Publishing label | EA Games | United States | MobyGames |
| Licensed by | New Line Cinema | United States | MobyGames |
| Published by | Electronic Arts, Inc. | Poland | MobyGames |
| Developed by | Griptonite, Inc. | Poland | MobyGames |
| Publishing label | EA Games | Poland | MobyGames |
| Distributed by | Electronic Arts Polska Sp. z o.o. | Poland | MobyGames |
| Licensed by | New Line Cinema | Poland | MobyGames |
| Number of Players Supported | 1-2 Players | Game Boy Advance | MobyGames |
| Miscellaneous Attributes | Multi-Link Cable | Game Boy Advance | MobyGames |
Regional releases
Catalog identifiers by release
| Identifier | Code | Region / edition | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| ASIN | B0002HDS6Y | United States | MobyGames |
| eBay Product ID | 30753009 | United States | MobyGames |
| UPC-A | 014633148510 | United States | MobyGames |
| Nintendo Media PN | AGB-B3AE-USA | United States | MobyGames |
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