The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King

 PlayStation 2
Metascore
85

Generally favorable reviews - based on 31 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 28 out of 31
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 31
  3. Negative: 1 out of 31
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  1. Eurogamer
    70
    It's a surprisingly deep, involving and intense hackandslash experience that belies its apparent simplicity.
  2. Village Voice
    70
    Switch between the game’s three passages—the Paths of the King, Wizard, and Hobbit—to hack levels tailored to each character’s quirks. Or better yet, stick with one and build up his abilities—cutting through the Orc-etc.

Awards & Rankings

31
#31 Best PS2 Game of 2003
29
#29 Most Discussed PS2 Game of 2003
23
#23 Most Shared PS2 Game of 2003

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User Score
8.6

Generally favorable reviews- based on 204 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 173 out of 204
  2. Mixed: 21 out of 204
  3. Negative: 10 out of 204
  1. RCBobs
    Nov 22, 2013
    10
    I give very few games a ten but going back and playing this game again ten years later, I am reminded how a truly brilliant co-op game canI give very few games a ten but going back and playing this game again ten years later, I am reminded how a truly brilliant co-op game can give my friends and I a more fulfilling experience than many available today.… Full Review »
  2. Krakken11
    Sep 4, 2022
    8
    love it , the campaign is nice but short. the move you uppgrade are kinda nice the only real bug for me is the unlockable character. they suck
  3. Hyomoto
    Apr 30, 2012
    8
    This is one of my favorite games. The hack and slash combat is quite good, something which seems to have disappeared in recent times. ItThis is one of my favorite games. The hack and slash combat is quite good, something which seems to have disappeared in recent times. It also has another feature not seen in quite some time, unlockable characters! (though not available at the time, nowadays it would be DLC) And the ability to go through completed levels with other characters. One of the best games to bear the LotR franchise and despite some minor flaws, is a quality game through and through. They don't make them like this anymore!… Full Review »
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