EA tactical RPG set in The Lord of the Rings, German release of Third Age. Six-character turn-based combat, cinematics lifted from the films and a very Hollywood epic vibe. Not Final Fantasy levels of finesse but a love letter to fans of the films.
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Category
RPG1 player12+
Description
Fellowship companions explore dungeons and battle Sauron in this EA Games GameCube Lord of the Rings RPG. Published by EA Games, released in the United States in November 2004. Film-adapted action-RPG with the full Fellowship and original characters, Middle-earth adventure.
Lord of the Rings, The - The Third Age review
3/5
Art direction
★★★★★
"Polished"
4/5
Music
★★★★★
"Excellent"
3/5
Story
★★★★★
"Solid"
Gameplay
"Decent"
Fun
"Mild"
Addictiveness
"Engaging"
Difficulty
"Balanced"
Lifespan
"Long"
Technical info
💾1 GB📅02/11/2004
Published by EA Games
Lord of the Rings, The - The Third Age (GameCube) price, value & rarity
Is Lord of the Rings, The - The Third Age still worth playing in 2026?
A turn based RPG clearly inspired by Final Fantasy X, The Third Age dives into the Lord of the Rings film trilogy, following original heroes whose path crosses the Fellowship's. The strategic battles and the characters' power growth appeal, even if the game stays very signposted and derivative. The fidelity to the films' look charms fans. For a lover of accessible RPG or a devotee of Tolkien's world, the title keeps an honest interest today.
