The Lord of the Rings: The Third Age
About the Game
Unlike the Game Boy Advance version of the game , the console version of The Lord of the Rings:The Third Age introduces entirely new characters which aren't mentioned in the books or movies. The game does relate to the movies by including scenes from all three movies, with new background speech by Ian McKellen (Gandalf). There are seven playable characters in the game which have been created specifically for it, as well as small appearances by characters such as Gandalf, Aragorn, Eowyn, Faramir, and Gothmog.
Gameplay & Core Systems
A classic RPG game, The Lord of the Rings: The Third Age has gameplay elements similar to Final Fantasy , where you have a party of characters, each with a different set of skills and attributes, who gain levels, making them stronger as the game progresses.
Standout Features
- Unlike the Game Boy Advance version of the game , the console version of The Lord of the Rings:The Third Age introduces entirely new characters which aren't mentioned in the books or movies.
- Ian McKellen: The game does relate to the movies by including scenes from all three movies, with new background speech by Ian McKellen (Gandalf).
- Rings: A classic RPG game, The Lord of the Rings: The Third Age has gameplay elements similar to Final Fantasy , where you have a party of characters, each with a different set of skills and attributes, who gain levels, making them stronger as the game progresses.
Modes & Ways to Play
Player support includes Same/Split-Screen and Co-Op.
Presentation & Atmosphere
Audio support includes Dolby Pro Logic II.
More game data: releases, identifiers & technical details
Regional release records and identifiers for The Lord of the Rings: The Third Age | Nintendo GameCube.
Release and technical facts
| Fact | Value | Release / platform | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Published by | Electronic Arts, Inc. | United States, Canada | MobyGames |
| Developed by | Electronic Arts Redwood Shores Studio | United States, Canada | MobyGames |
| Ported by | Hypnos Entertainment, Inc. | United States, Canada | MobyGames |
| Publishing label | EA Games | United States, Canada | MobyGames |
| Licensed by | New Line Cinema | United States, Canada | MobyGames |
| Published by | Electronic Arts, Inc. | United Kingdom | MobyGames |
| Developed by | Electronic Arts Redwood Shores Studio | United Kingdom | MobyGames |
| Ported by | Hypnos Entertainment, Inc. | United Kingdom | MobyGames |
| Publishing label | EA Games | United Kingdom | MobyGames |
| Licensed by | New Line Cinema | United Kingdom | MobyGames |
| Published by | Electronic Arts, Inc. | Japan | MobyGames |
| Developed by | Electronic Arts Redwood Shores Studio | Japan | MobyGames |
| Ported by | Hypnos Entertainment, Inc. | Japan | MobyGames |
| Publishing label | EA Games | Japan | MobyGames |
| Licensed by | New Line Cinema | Japan | MobyGames |
| Sound Capabilities | Dolby Pro Logic II | GameCube | MobyGames |
| Multiplayer Options | Same/Split-Screen | GameCube | MobyGames |
| Multiplayer Game Modes | Co-Op | GameCube | MobyGames |
| Number of Offline Players | 1-2 Players | GameCube | MobyGames |
| Original game disc count | 2 | North America | MobyGames |
Regional releases
| Release date | Region / edition | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2004-11-02 | United States, Canada | MobyGames |
| 2004-11-05 | United Kingdom | MobyGames |
| 2004-12-22 | Japan | MobyGames |
Catalog identifiers by release
| Identifier | Code | Region / edition | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| ASIN | B0002I9RQI | United States, Canada | MobyGames |
| UPC-A | 014633148503 | United States, Canada | MobyGames |
| Nintendo Media PN | DL-DOL-G3AE-0-USA/DL-DOL-G3AE-1-USA | United States, Canada | MobyGames |
| eBay Product ID | 2757 | United States, Canada | MobyGames |
| EAN-13 | 5030930039561 | United Kingdom | MobyGames |
| Nintendo Media PN | DOL-G3AP-UKV | United Kingdom | MobyGames |
| EAN-13 | 4938833006509 | Japan | MobyGames |
| eBay Product ID | 1109285248 | Japan | MobyGames |
| ASIN | B00068WKKY | Japan | MobyGames |
Data by MobyGames.com
