The Hobbit

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  • Summary: Set in the mythical world of Middle-earth, The Hobbit is an action adventure game in which the player assumes the role of Bilbo Baggins. Control Bilbo from his peaceful Hobbit hole in Hobbiton into the dark and harrowing Mirkwood forest and finally to the Lonely Mountain, in which lies SmaugSet in the mythical world of Middle-earth, The Hobbit is an action adventure game in which the player assumes the role of Bilbo Baggins. Control Bilbo from his peaceful Hobbit hole in Hobbiton into the dark and harrowing Mirkwood forest and finally to the Lonely Mountain, in which lies Smaug the dragon. Sent on a journey by Gandalf the wizard along with Thorin the dwarf and his stout and sturdy cohorts, Bilbo will acquire items, knowledge, and in the case of a Hobbit, courage to help him complete the quest as he comes face to face with elves, trolls, orcs, spiders, wolves, and more. [Sierra]… Expand
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 17
  2. Mixed: 12 out of 17
  3. Negative: 3 out of 17
  1. Play Magazine
    83
    You find yourself waist-deep in a Zelda-style action/adventure, with a larger emphasis on stealth and platforming. [Oct 2003, p.65]
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  2. PSX Nation
    70
    The graphics are mediocre and the level design too linear (and simplistic when it comes time to solve its puzzles), but the length of the quest and simple Zelda-inspired action (not to mention the worthy-of-its-own-movie-series soundtrack) entertain more than disappoint.
  3. Official U.S. Playstation Magazine
    70
    By no means perfect, but it does do a fine job of realizing Bilbo Baggins' Middle-earth adventure. [Jan 2004, p.120]
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  4. Electronic Gaming Monthly
    62
    Isn't a terrible game, but its sketchy camera, imprecise controls, and lackluster combat relegate it to the realm of the terribly average to me. [Jan 2004, p.124]
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  5. PSM Magazine
    50
    Bilbo's tasks tend to be incredibly mundane: knocking down apples from trees, finding a needle in a haystack, stealing the wallet from a Troll, healing an elf, and the like. [Jan 2004, p.46]
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  6. Gamestyle
    50
    Those expecting something off the 'top shelf' of classic game experiences need not apply. Unfortunately.
  7. Just Adventure
    25
    Be a good parent and plop them down with a paperback version of The Hobbit and allow Middle-Earth to exist in their imagination rather than as a lesser version of "Super Mario World."

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 7
  3. Negative: 0 out of 7
  1. Silvano1Se7
    Apr 26, 2023
    10
    Im giving this game a 10/10 just because nostalgia hits and for me its an amazing game that made my childhood, but ill say that if you want toIm giving this game a 10/10 just because nostalgia hits and for me its an amazing game that made my childhood, but ill say that if you want to start playing this its not the best game out there on the ps2 but goving it a try is still nice.… Expand
  2. Helmore
    Apr 5, 2012
    10
    An all around fun game with great music. Sneaking, action, puzzles the game has it all. Graphics aren't amazing but the art style is great,An all around fun game with great music. Sneaking, action, puzzles the game has it all. Graphics aren't amazing but the art style is great, the gameplay is fun and refreshing. A must have in my books.… Expand
  4. KellyH.
    Nov 7, 2005
    10
    Very good.
  5. Vitekdude
    Feb 18, 2013
    10
    Really good game
  6. VLG
    Aug 22, 2023
    9
    One of the most nostalgic games for me, i dont know why. I beat it as a teen and i absolutely loved every second of it, from the combat to theOne of the most nostalgic games for me, i dont know why. I beat it as a teen and i absolutely loved every second of it, from the combat to the puzzles. I was very disappointed when i finished it, because it had exactly zero replayability. Still, I remember it fondly to this day.… Expand
  7. JoeB.
    May 20, 2006
    8
    I though that this game was very good. It provided interesting level design and a varity of missions sticking well to the masterpiece of a I though that this game was very good. It provided interesting level design and a varity of missions sticking well to the masterpiece of a story. The battles were a little weak with a small variety of moves, but were nevertheless hard, requiring skill. It is a game that is fun to play once at least!… Expand
  8. JonS.
    Dec 3, 2003
    7
    A good game if you like the books and movies. It does require some thought to beat the more challenging levels.

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#86 Most Shared PS2 Game of 2003