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 | Title : The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring
Author : Black Label Games
Release Date : 20020930
Binding : Video Game
Regular Price : $49.99
Amazon.com Price : $18.99
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Editorial Reviews :
In a storyline faithful to the first part of J.R.R. Tolkien's epic novel, this installment of LOTR lets you relive the experiences of Frodo, Aragorn and Gandalf as they journey from the peaceful lands of the Shire through the darkness of Moria to the River Anduin. On your dangerous quest to protect the One Ring from the Dark Lord Sauron, you'll explore the massive environments of Middle Earth while solving puzzles and fighting enemies such as Orcs, Black Riders and an evil Balrog.
Buyer Reviews :
JRR Tolkiens 'Lord of the Rings - Book 1 'The Fellowship of the Ring' storyline is closely followed in this Xbox adaptation (allows some Xbox magic with great sound track, music & above average graphics). The animation sequences between scenario runs are delightful with audio dialogue. The whimsical artwork used was nice, aimed at the younger audiences to reduce the blood/gore, slash/gash & the frightening darken minions of the Dark Lord.
That ends this great attempt to make a great game from the greatest fantasy trilogy of all time. Peter Jackson's movie trio lives up to JRR Tolkiens work with a few film adaptations to make each film a stand alone art form.
Summary; This game is best reviewed in the PROS vs CONS format to best describe the game players expectations of this XBOX game.
PROS - The background music is awesome. The animation sequences of the characters is quite good (great transition between scenarios). The characters voices & dialoque are very effective to the story being told. The games storyline is true to the author. You can SAVE OFTEN (and you must!!!!).
CONS - LONG & FREQUENT Game BOOT (loading) between scenarios. NO Middle Earth Maps to be used. NO mapping or auto mapping features (as in MORROWIND) (you must memorize quickly or die). This means NO REFERENCING for location. NO GOING BACK or EXPLORING. Limited Inventory features. THIS IS ONLY A CONTINUOUS SLASH/GASH GAME. You only play FRODO, STRIDER & GANDALF at specific check points (NO OPTIONS). (for example; Frodo from start to BREE. STRIDER from BREE to RIVENDELL etc. no other choices) LIMITED path advance (NO ROAMING as in MORROWIND). ONLY FRODO USES STEALTH. STRIDER & GANDALF MUST FIGHT or RUN or be KILL by EVERYONE (this is NON-STOP). Almost everything is resolved by killing, destroying or dying. (again only FRODO can use stealth). You must move quickly or die!! You must CONSTANTLY search for food, health & magic potions (this distracts the game player from reaching specific scenario goals). VERY FEW rest points to enjoy the game. CANNOT STOP or GO BACK AND EXPLORE MIDDLE EARTH!!
These are only the most frequent perks & annoyances while playing this game. It is to bad so much effort went in, the basic game is there, but the features are to limited to make this a [current price] must have Xbox library game. If you want detail, free roaming, the ability to be cunning, a great investment would be 'MORROWIND'.
I am truly disappointed in this Xbox games attempt to tell the 'CLASSIC' JRR Tolkien 'Fellowship of the Ring' story. See the movie, skip or rent the game. ENJOY.
(by forrie)
Features/Technical Specs :
* Third person adventure game based on the literary works of J.R.R. Tolkien
* Frodo, Aragorn, and Gandalf are all playable characters, each with their own unique characteristics
* Many regions to explore including: The Shire, The Old forest, Bree, Moria, and Weathertop
* Beautiful 3D cinematic cut scenes deliver key story elements
* Favorite characters from the story appear in the game including Tom Bombadil, Farmer Maggot, Old Man Willow, the Balrog and more
* Professional voice acting and facial animation system brings each character to life
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