The Lord of the Rings, The Third Age

 Game Boy Advance
Metascore
67

Mixed or average reviews - based on 7 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 7
  3. Negative: 0 out of 7
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  1. GBA Central
    100
    Comparable in many ways to Fire Emblem, The Third Age betters it in many ways, offering a more in-depth character management system, deeper tactical options and a greater variety in mission objectives.
  2. Nintendo Power
    82
    The story is very engaging. [Jan 2005, p.140]
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  3. Game Informer
    80
    A pure strategy game, I loved the combat's flank system, where you receive a semi-random amount of command points to spend on actions per flank. [Feb 2005, p.125]
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  5. Nintendojo
    70
    If you are looking for a challenge and do not care that the game isn’t teeming with personality, then it is for you.
  6. IGN
    60
    It at least keeps with the theme and style of the LOTR videogame universe, and offers a different take from the past two LOTR games from Griptonite. But it's just not nearly as fun or polished as the team's "The Two Towers" and "Return of the King."
  7. GamePro
    60
    Merely an interesting take on The Lord of the Rings license instead of the great game it could have been. [Jan 2005, p.103]
  8. Cheat Code Central
    50
    It's challenging and there are strategic elements that rival that of Fire Emblem but it fails miserably to capture the essence of the Rings movies. Basically it's a generic turn-based strategy game using the Rings in the same way that kart racers attach to various franchises.
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Awards & Rankings

46
#46 Best Game Boy Advance Game of 2004
27
#27 Most Discussed Game Boy Advance Game of 2004
22
#22 Most Shared Game Boy Advance Game of 2004

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User Score
8.3

Generally favorable reviews- based on 21 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 17 out of 21
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 21
  3. Negative: 1 out of 21
  1. Tradnux
    Nov 9, 2022
    10
    What the developers did in this game was something good to the SRPG genre, there is this commander flank which is I think is a great additionWhat the developers did in this game was something good to the SRPG genre, there is this commander flank which is I think is a great addition to the mechanics of a top down tactical game, it reminds me of one my favorite strategy RPG called Brigandine. Also I think they made good use of the LOTR IP as it still follows upon what happened in the trilogy movies, the plot, the locations, the scenarios, etc. though the character likeness is not spot on but so are other LOTR games, other than that it still feels Middle-earth all over it.

    This game is addicting, and such a fun time I had with it. I hope they make rebirth of this, even if not LOTR IP as I really like the gameplay a lot.    … Full Review »
  2. steve_kent99
    Mar 23, 2020
    8
    addictive and nostalgic, have so many hours played in this game its insane.
  3. Warlock84
    Feb 21, 2020
    9
    More challenging and complex than Fire Emblem but with the same addictive elements of tactical strategy. It has excellent replay value as wellMore challenging and complex than Fire Emblem but with the same addictive elements of tactical strategy. It has excellent replay value as well since you can play for either the side of good or evil and have a range of different characters at your command. My expectations for this game were exceeded.… Full Review »
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