Hobbit, The - The Prelude to the Lord of the Rings (Europe)
GameCube
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Reviewed in 2003
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Vivendi/Inevitable Entertainment Hobbit adaptation. Bilbo Baggins across Middle-earth, action-adventure for young players, book-faithful atmosphere. Decent execution, accessible gameplay. For young Tolkien fans or curious, gentler than EA's LotR.
Your verdict
Category
Action Adventure1 player7+
Description
Action-platform adaptation of J.R.R. Tolkien's novel The Hobbit. Published by Vivendi Universal, released in October 2003. About ten levels following the book, puzzles, stealth, swordplay and the One Ring with its effects. Available in Europe and North America.
Hobbit, The - The Prelude to the Lord of the Rings review
4/5
Art direction
★★★★★
"Striking"
4/5
Music
★★★★★
"Excellent"
3/5
Story
★★★★★
"Solid"
Gameplay
"Decent"
Fun
"Pleasant"
Addictiveness
"Engaging"
Difficulty
"Easy"
Lifespan
"Average"
Technical info
💾0,93 GB📅24/10/2003
Published by Vivendi Universal
Hobbit, The - The Prelude to the Lord of the Rings (GameCube) price, value & rarity
Is Hobbit, The - The Prelude to the Lord of the Rings still worth playing in 2026?
An adaptation of Tolkien's novel, The Hobbit follows Bilbo through a light, colourful puzzle platformer that owns its distance from the films' gravity. Stealth, the ring's use and exploration bring likeable variety, despite occasionally stiff handling and a modest production. The good natured charm makes up for part of it. For a fan of Tolkien's world or a lover of old style adventure platforming, the title keeps a measured yet real interest.
