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| developer=[[Surreal Software]] (PS2, Windows)<br />[[The Whole Experience]] (Xbox)<br />[[Pocket Studios]] (GBA)
| publisher=[[Vivendi Universal]]
| publisher='''Xbox, PlayStation 2'''<br/>[[Black Label Games]]
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'''PC'''<br/>[[wikipedia:North America|NA]]: [[Black Label Games]]<br/>[[wikipedia:Europe|EU]]: [[Vivendi Universal]]
 
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'''Game Boy Advance'''<small>
'''Game Boy Advance'''<br/>[[wikipedia:North America|NA]]: [[24 September]] [[2002]]<br/>[[wikipedia:Europe|EU]]: [[8 November]] [[2002]]
:USA: [[September 24|Sept 24]], [[2002]]
 
:PAL: [[November 8|Nov 8]], [[2002]]</small>
'''Xbox'''<br/>[[wikipedia:North America|NA]]: [[26 September]] [[2002]]<br/>[[wikipedia:Europe|EU]]: [[8 November]] [[2002]]
'''Xbox'''<small>
 
:USA: [[September 26|Sept 24]], [[2002]]
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:PAL: [[November 8|Nov 8]], [[2002]]</small>
 
'''PlayStation 2'''<small>
'''Microsoft Windows'''<br/>[[wikipedia:North America|NA]]: [[22 October]] [[2002]]<br/>[[wikipedia:Europe|EU]]: [[8 November]] [[2002]]
:USA: [[October 16|Oct 16]], [[2002]]
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'''Microsoft Windows'''<small>
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| genre=Action-Adventure
| genre=Action-Adventure
|}}'''The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring''' is the title for a set of similar [[2002]] video games published by [[Vivendi Universal]], produced for four platforms by three developers. Though its title is similar to that of [[The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring|Peter Jackson's movie]], it is based on the book rather than the movie.  
|}}'''The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring''' is the title for a set of similar [[2002]] video games published by [[Vivendi Universal]], produced for four platforms by three developers. Though its title is similar to that of [[The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring|Peter Jackson's movie]], it is based on the book rather than the movie.  
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==Synopsis==
==Synopsis==
===Introduction===
===Introduction===
The game opens with a voice-over from Galadriel, who provides background of the events leading up to the War of the Ring.
The introduction ends with a cutscene showing Gandalf the Grey arriving at Bag End to discuss the One Ring with Frodo Baggins.
===The Shire===
===The Shire===
;Hobbiton
;Hobbiton
Frodo decides he must leave the Shire, and sell [[Bag End]] to [[Lobelia Sackville-Baggins]]. He performs various tasks around the village; such as repairing [[Hal Hornblower]]'s weather-vane, and fixing [[Ted Sandyman]]'s mill.
;Bywater
;Bywater
Frodo offers the deed of Bag End to Lobelia. However, she initially refuses to speak to Frodo until he rings the town bell to inform Robin Smallburrow that wolves are in the Shire. After he does so, he manages to sell her the deed.
;Green Hill Country
;Green Hill Country
;Night Hobbiton<ref name="save">So called in the game's [[wikipedia:Saved game|.rsg]]-files.</ref>
;Night Hobbiton<ref name="save">So called in the game's [[wikipedia:Saved game|.rsg]]-files.</ref>
After Frodo returns to Bag End and takes the One Ring from its hiding place, he goes down to the Gaffer's home the following night to give him the key. He overhears a conversation between him and a mysterious Black Rider, who is searching for Baggins. Frodo, after giving the Gaffer the key, must sneak out of Hobbiton without being detected by the Black Riders that patrol the streets.
;Night Bywater<ref name="save"/>
;Night Bywater<ref name="save"/>
Frodo rescues a terrified Robin Smallburrow from a white wolf, before proceeding with haste to Green Hill Country.
;Night Green Hill<ref name="save"/>
;Night Green Hill<ref name="save"/>
Frodo must sneak past the Black Riders in order to reach Merry, Pippin and Sam at Bamfurlong. Upon arriving, the four are confronted by Farmer Maggot who offers them safe passage to the Old Forest.


===The Old Forest===
===The Old Forest===
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===Weathertop===
===Weathertop===
;Weathertop Hill
;Weathertop Hill
Aragorn escorts Frodo and Sam to the summit of Weathertop. On the way [[Wargs]] and [[Orcs]] are first introduced into the game. At the summit of the hill, Aragorn discovers signs of a struggle, and he is attacked by a [[troll]]. After defeating the troll, Frodo notices [[Nazgûl|Black Riders]] on the [[Great East Road]], and they head back to the encampment.
After spotting lightning at the pinnacle of [[Weathertop]], Aragorn escorts Frodo and Sam to the summit. On the way [[Wargs]] and [[Orcs]] are first introduced into the game. At the summit of the hill, Aragorn discovers signs of a struggle, and a rune bearing the letter "G" and a "3". Soon after he is attacked by a [[troll]]. After defeating the troll, Frodo notices [[Nazgûl|Black Riders]] on the [[Great East Road]], and they head back to the encampment.
;A Knife in the Dark
;A Knife in the Dark
In a cut-scene, Frodo is stabbed by the [[Witch-king]], and Aragorn must prevent the Nazgûl from stabbing Frodo even more, fighting them off with a fire-brand.  
In a cut-scene, Frodo is stabbed by the [[Witch-king]], and Aragorn must prevent the Nazgûl from stabbing Frodo even more, fighting them off with a fire-brand.  
;Troll Shaws
;Troll Shaws
Aragorn must clear the area of enemies including orcs, wargs and several trolls. Once all enemies are defeated [[Glorfindel]] appears; he sends Frodo away on [[Asfaloth]]. After his stance at the [[Ford of Bruinen]], Frodo collapses.
Aragorn must clear the area of enemies including orcs, wargs and several trolls. Once all enemies are defeated [[Glorfindel]] appears; he sends Frodo away on [[Asfaloth]]. After his stance at the [[Ford of Bruinen]], Frodo collapses.
===Rivendell===
===Rivendell===
;House of Elrond
;House of Elrond
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===Moria===
===Moria===
;Hollin Ridge
;Hollin Ridge
The Fellowship take refuge on the Hollin Ridge before making their way to the doors of Moria. Taking control of [[Gandalf]], the player must defeat Wargs and Orcs to clear the way in order to progress.
;Labyrinth
;Labyrinth
;3 Passages
;3 Passages
;2nd Hall
;2nd Hall
The player must manipulate a beam of light by moving mirrors around the 2nd Hall. The beam of light opens a number of doors; behind which lurk Orcs and trolls. Once the player has opened the correct door, they can progress.
Frodo and Gimli have to fight themselves through the [[Second Hall]]. The player controls Frodo, who has to pull several levers to connect bridges and open the main door. Though most of the fighting can be left to Gimli, some foes - several archers, some orcs - are outside his reach, and have to be avoided or killed by Frodo.  
Frodo and Gimli have to fight themselves through the [[Second Hall]]. The player controls Frodo, who has to pull several levers to connect bridges and open the main door. Though most of the fighting can be left to Gimli, some foes - several archers, some orcs - are outside his reach, and have to be avoided or killed by Frodo.  
;Abyss Fight
;Abyss Fight
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===Lothlórien===
===Lothlórien===
;Lothlórien Forest
;Lothlórien Forest
The Fellowship arrive in Lothlórien and receive gifts from Lady Galadriel. Frodo foresees the Scouring of the Shire in Galadriel's mirror.
===River Anduin===
===River Anduin===
;Orc Dam
;Orc Dam
After leaving Lothlórien, the Fellowship finds the river [[Anduin]] blocked by a dam. They seek the shore, and Aragorn, Legolas, Gimli and Boromir have to clear it before they can portage the boats. They have to beat two trolls, several archer orcs, and [[Uruk-Hai]], who are first seen in this level.
After leaving Lothlórien, the Fellowship finds the river [[Anduin]] blocked by a dam. They seek the shore, and Aragorn, Legolas, Gimli and Boromir have to clear it before they can portage the boats. They have to beat two trolls, several archer orcs, and [[Uruk-Hai]], who are first seen in this level.
;Amon Hen
;Amon Hen
The player again takes control of Aragorn and has to defeat a Nazgûl riding a Fell Beast.
;Final Cut Scene
;Final Cut Scene
==GBA version==
In contrast to the PC and console versions, the GBA version is an RPG with turn-based combat. One thing unique about this version is that all nine members of the Fellowship are playable once they join the party, and are all present during combat mode (unlike certain other RPGs, where available party members are limited to a certain number at any given time).
All encounters that would serve as viable boss battles (the Ringwraiths, the Watcher in the Water, the Balrog) are reduced to, and resolved in, short slideshows with no interactivity. Much like the SNES title ''[[J.R.R. Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings, Vol. I]]'', much emphasis is put into exploration and side-quests. There are also several puzzles that are required to complete in order to progress ahead.
The gameplay, unfortunately, suffers from many bugs and glitches ranging from beneficial ones such as duplicating items to game-breaking ones such as important items not spawning when they should or rooms that were accidentally left incomplete and inescapable by the programmers.


==Sequel==
==Sequel==
A sequel was planned for this game, and was to be titled ''The Lord of the Rings: The Treason of Isengard''. The game was in development, but was cancelled before its release.<ref>''[http://www.theonering.net/torwp/2003/09/12/8480-gaming-treason-of-isengard-axed/ GAMING: Treason of Isengard axed]'', [http://www.theonering.net/torwp/ TheOneRing.net], [[September 12]], [[2003]]</ref>
A sequel was planned for this game, and was to be titled ''[[The Lord of the Rings: The Treason of Isengard]]''. The game was in development, but was cancelled before its release.<ref>''[http://www.theonering.net/torwp/2003/09/12/8480-gaming-treason-of-isengard-axed/ GAMING: Treason of Isengard axed]'', [http://www.theonering.net/torwp/ TheOneRing.net], [[12 September|September 12]], [[2003]]</ref>


==Cast of characters==
==Cast of characters==
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Image:Galadriel lotr fotr.JPG|<center>[[Galadriel]]<br>[[Jennifer Hale]]</center>
Image:Galadriel lotr fotr.JPG|<center>[[Galadriel]]<br>[[Jennifer Hale]]</center>
Image:Tom Bombadil viv lotr.JPG|<center>[[Tom Bombadil]]<br>[[Daran Norris]]</center>
Image:Tom Bombadil viv lotr.JPG|<center>[[Tom Bombadil]]<br>[[Daran Norris]]</center>
Image:Goldberry viv lotr.JPG|<center>[[Goldberry]]<br>[[Kath Soucie]]</center>
Image:The Lord of the Rings The Fellowship of the Ring (video game) - Goldberry.jpg|<center>[[Goldberry]]<br>[[Kath Soucie]]</center>
Image:Celeborn_viv_lotr.JPG|<center>[[Celeborn (Lord of Lórien)|Celeborn]]<br>[[Steve Staley]]</center>
Image:The Lord of the Rings The Fellowship of the Ring (video game) - Celeborn.jpg|<center>[[Celeborn]]<br>[[Steve Staley]]</center>
Image:Elrond viv lotr.JPG|<center>[[Elrond]]<br>[[Jim Piddock]]</center>
Image:Elrond viv lotr.JPG|<center>[[Elrond]]<br>[[Jim Piddock]]</center>
Image:Bilbo viv lotr.JPG|<center>[[Bilbo Baggins]]<br>[[Jim Piddock]]</center>
Image:Bilbo viv lotr.JPG|<center>[[Bilbo Baggins]]<br>[[Jim Piddock]]</center>
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Image:Robin Smallburrow viv lotr.JPG|<center>[[Robin Smallburrow]]<br>[[James Arnold Taylor]] <small>''(uncredited)''</small></center>
Image:Robin Smallburrow viv lotr.JPG|<center>[[Robin Smallburrow]]<br>[[James Arnold Taylor]] <small>''(uncredited)''</small></center>
Image:Minto Burrows.png|<center>[[Minto Burrows]]<br>[[James Arnold Taylor]] <small>''(uncredited)''</small></center>
Image:Minto Burrows.png|<center>[[Minto Burrows]]<br>[[James Arnold Taylor]] <small>''(uncredited)''</small></center>
Image:None yet|<center>Náli<br>[[Tom Kane]] <small>''(uncredited)''</small></center>
Image:Nali Viv fotr.png|<center>[[Nali (video game character)|Nali]]<br>[[Tom Kane]] <small>''(uncredited)''</small></center>
Image:None yet|<center>[[Harry Goatleaf]]<br>[[Tom Kane]] <small>''(uncredited)''</small></center>
File:Image-missing.svg|<center>[[Harry Goatleaf]]<br>[[Tom Kane]] <small>''(uncredited)''</small></center>
Image:Milo Burrows.png|<center>[[Milo Burrows]]<br>[[Michael Reisz]] <small>''(uncredited)''</small></center>
Image:Milo Burrows.png|<center>[[Milo Burrows]]<br>[[Michael Reisz]] <small>''(uncredited)''</small></center>
Image:Gaffer viv lotr.JPG|<center>[[Gaffer Gamgee|Hamfast Gamgee]]<br>[[Jim Piddock]]<small> ''(uncredited)''</small></center>
Image:Gaffer viv lotr.JPG|<center>[[Gaffer Gamgee|Hamfast Gamgee]]<br>[[Jim Piddock]]<small> ''(uncredited)''</small></center>
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Image:Bill Ferny viv lotr.JPG|<center>[[Bill Ferny]]<br><small>''(uncredited)''</small></center>
Image:Bill Ferny viv lotr.JPG|<center>[[Bill Ferny]]<br><small>''(uncredited)''</small></center>
Image:Lotho viv lotr.JPG|<center>[[Lotho Sackville-Baggins]]<br><small>''(uncredited)''</small></center>
Image:Lotho viv lotr.JPG|<center>[[Lotho Sackville-Baggins]]<br><small>''(uncredited)''</small></center>
Image:Ted Sandyman viv lotr.JPG|<center>[[Ted Sandyman]]<br><small>''(uncredited)''</small></center>
Image:Ted Sandyman viv lotr.JPG|<center>[[Ted Sandyman]]<br>[[Quinton Flynn]]<small>''(uncredited)''</small></center>
Image:None yet|<center>Hal Hornblower<br><small>''(uncredited)''</small></center>
File:Image-missing.svg|<center>Hal Hornblower<br><small>''(uncredited)''</small></center>
Image:Mugwort viv lotr.JPG|<center>[[Mugwort]]<br><small>''(uncredited)''</small></center>
Image:Mugwort viv lotr.JPG|<center>[[Mugwort]]<br><small>''(uncredited)''</small></center>
Image:Old Noakes.png|<center>[[Old Noakes]]<br><small>''(uncredited)''</small></center>
Image:Old Noakes.png|<center>[[Old Noakes]]<br><small>''(uncredited)''</small></center>
Image:Maggot viv lotr.JPG|<center>[[Farmer Maggot]]<br><small>''(uncredited)''</small></center>
Image:Maggot viv lotr.JPG|<center>[[Farmer Maggot]]<br><small>''(uncredited)''</small></center>
Image:None yet|<center>[[Haldir of Lórien|Haldir]]<br><small>''(uncredited)''</small></center>
File:Image-missing.svg|<center>[[Haldir]]<br><small>''(uncredited)''</small></center>
Image:Black rider viv lotr.JPG|<center>[[Nazgûl|Black Rider]]<br><small>''(uncredited)''</small></center>
Image:Black rider viv lotr.JPG|<center>[[Nazgûl|Black Rider]]<br><small>''(uncredited)''</small></center>
</gallery>
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}}
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== External Links ==
== External Links ==
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* [[wikipedia:The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (video game)|{{PAGENAME}}]] at [[Wikipedia:Main Page|Wikipedia]]
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"...It is a long tale..." — Aragorn
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The name The Lord of the Rings refers to more than one character, item or concept. For a list of other meanings, see The Lord of the Rings (disambiguation).
The name The Fellowship of the Ring refers to more than one character, item or concept. For a list of other meanings, see The Fellowship of the Ring (disambiguation).
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The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring
Video game
DeveloperSurreal Software (PS2, Windows)
The Whole Experience (Xbox)
Pocket Studios (GBA)
PublisherXbox, PlayStation 2
Black Label Games

PC
NA: Black Label Games
EU: Vivendi Universal

Game Boy Advance
NA: Sierra Entertainment
EU: Vivendi Universal
PlatformGame Boy Advance
Microsoft Windows
PlayStation 2
Xbox
Release dateGame Boy Advance
NA: 24 September 2002
EU: 8 November 2002

Xbox
NA: 26 September 2002
EU: 8 November 2002

PlayStation 2
NA: 16 October 2002
EU: 6 December 2002

Microsoft Windows
NA: 22 October 2002
EU: 8 November 2002
GenreAction-Adventure

The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring is the title for a set of similar 2002 video games published by Vivendi Universal, produced for four platforms by three developers. Though its title is similar to that of Peter Jackson's movie, it is based on the book rather than the movie.

Synopsis

Introduction

The game opens with a voice-over from Galadriel, who provides background of the events leading up to the War of the Ring.

The introduction ends with a cutscene showing Gandalf the Grey arriving at Bag End to discuss the One Ring with Frodo Baggins.

The Shire

Hobbiton

Frodo decides he must leave the Shire, and sell Bag End to Lobelia Sackville-Baggins. He performs various tasks around the village; such as repairing Hal Hornblower's weather-vane, and fixing Ted Sandyman's mill.

Bywater

Frodo offers the deed of Bag End to Lobelia. However, she initially refuses to speak to Frodo until he rings the town bell to inform Robin Smallburrow that wolves are in the Shire. After he does so, he manages to sell her the deed.

Green Hill Country
Night Hobbiton[1]

After Frodo returns to Bag End and takes the One Ring from its hiding place, he goes down to the Gaffer's home the following night to give him the key. He overhears a conversation between him and a mysterious Black Rider, who is searching for Baggins. Frodo, after giving the Gaffer the key, must sneak out of Hobbiton without being detected by the Black Riders that patrol the streets.

Night Bywater[1]

Frodo rescues a terrified Robin Smallburrow from a white wolf, before proceeding with haste to Green Hill Country.

Night Green Hill[1]

Frodo must sneak past the Black Riders in order to reach Merry, Pippin and Sam at Bamfurlong. Upon arriving, the four are confronted by Farmer Maggot who offers them safe passage to the Old Forest.

The Old Forest

Forest Labyrinth

Frodo must find Merry, Sam and Pippin who have lost themselves among the moving trees of the Old Forest, while battling spiders.

Withywindle Path

Frodo finds Merry and Pippin taken by Old Man Willow. After Tom Bombadil arrives on the scene to rescue them, he asks Frodo to help him gather lilies for Goldberry. Along the way, more spiders emerge. As a reward, he takes the Hobbits to his house, where they can recuperate.

The Barrow-downs

Frodo's companions are again lost and Frodo has to find them in the fog of the wight-haunted downs. In the final barrow Frodo finds his new weapon, one of the Daggers of Westernesse. Though the quest log tells the player this knife is necessary to defeat the Barrow-wight that serves as a boss, throwing many rocks at him from the safety of an elevated part does the trick too. After "defeating" the wight, Frodo decides to sing a song tought to him by Tom Bomdail, who emerges and sings the wight away. He gives them more daggers, and tells them to stay the night at The Prancing Pony.

Bree

Town of Bree

It is apparent that Merry is missing and gameplay switches to Aragorn. Having found Merry he then hunts for objects to construct Hobbit decoys to fool the Nazgûl who are still on their trail, battling wolves and ruffians along the way.

Weathertop

Weathertop Hill

After spotting lightning at the pinnacle of Weathertop, Aragorn escorts Frodo and Sam to the summit. On the way Wargs and Orcs are first introduced into the game. At the summit of the hill, Aragorn discovers signs of a struggle, and a rune bearing the letter "G" and a "3". Soon after he is attacked by a troll. After defeating the troll, Frodo notices Black Riders on the Great East Road, and they head back to the encampment.

A Knife in the Dark

In a cut-scene, Frodo is stabbed by the Witch-king, and Aragorn must prevent the Nazgûl from stabbing Frodo even more, fighting them off with a fire-brand.

Troll Shaws

Aragorn must clear the area of enemies including orcs, wargs and several trolls. Once all enemies are defeated Glorfindel appears; he sends Frodo away on Asfaloth. After his stance at the Ford of Bruinen, Frodo collapses.

Rivendell

House of Elrond

Frodo wakes in Rivendell, and meets Gandalf. After the Council of Elrond, Bilbo Baggins gives Frodo Sting and the mithril shirt; Arwen gives Aragorn Andúril. Both merely serve as weapon upgrade.

Moria

Hollin Ridge

The Fellowship take refuge on the Hollin Ridge before making their way to the doors of Moria. Taking control of Gandalf, the player must defeat Wargs and Orcs to clear the way in order to progress.

Labyrinth
3 Passages
2nd Hall

The player must manipulate a beam of light by moving mirrors around the 2nd Hall. The beam of light opens a number of doors; behind which lurk Orcs and trolls. Once the player has opened the correct door, they can progress.

Frodo and Gimli have to fight themselves through the Second Hall. The player controls Frodo, who has to pull several levers to connect bridges and open the main door. Though most of the fighting can be left to Gimli, some foes - several archers, some orcs - are outside his reach, and have to be avoided or killed by Frodo.

Abyss Fight

Gandalf fights the Balrog. The Balrog can only be stunned by the spell of lightning, after which Gandalf has to hit him with Glamdring. One hit from the Balrog's sword, however, is lethal.

Lothlórien

Lothlórien Forest

The Fellowship arrive in Lothlórien and receive gifts from Lady Galadriel. Frodo foresees the Scouring of the Shire in Galadriel's mirror.

River Anduin

Orc Dam

After leaving Lothlórien, the Fellowship finds the river Anduin blocked by a dam. They seek the shore, and Aragorn, Legolas, Gimli and Boromir have to clear it before they can portage the boats. They have to beat two trolls, several archer orcs, and Uruk-Hai, who are first seen in this level.

Amon Hen

The player again takes control of Aragorn and has to defeat a Nazgûl riding a Fell Beast.

Final Cut Scene

GBA version

In contrast to the PC and console versions, the GBA version is an RPG with turn-based combat. One thing unique about this version is that all nine members of the Fellowship are playable once they join the party, and are all present during combat mode (unlike certain other RPGs, where available party members are limited to a certain number at any given time).

All encounters that would serve as viable boss battles (the Ringwraiths, the Watcher in the Water, the Balrog) are reduced to, and resolved in, short slideshows with no interactivity. Much like the SNES title J.R.R. Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings, Vol. I, much emphasis is put into exploration and side-quests. There are also several puzzles that are required to complete in order to progress ahead.

The gameplay, unfortunately, suffers from many bugs and glitches ranging from beneficial ones such as duplicating items to game-breaking ones such as important items not spawning when they should or rooms that were accidentally left incomplete and inescapable by the programmers.

Sequel

A sequel was planned for this game, and was to be titled The Lord of the Rings: The Treason of Isengard. The game was in development, but was cancelled before its release.[2]

Cast of characters

Credited

Uncredited

External Links

References

Licensed video games set in Middle-earth
 Melbourne House: The Hobbit (1982) · Lord of the Rings: Game One (1985) · Shadows of Mordor (1988) · War in Middle Earth (1988) · Crack of Doom Software Adventure (1989) · Riders of Rohan (1990)
 Interplay Productions: The Lord of the Rings, Vol. I (PC) (1990) · The Lord of the Rings, Vol. II: The Two Towers (1993) · The Lord of the Rings, Vol. I (SNES) (1994)
 Vivendi Universal: The Fellowship of the Ring (2002) · The Hobbit (2003) · War of the Ring (2003)
 Electronic Arts: The Two Towers (2002) · The Return of the King (2003) · The Third Age (2004) · The Battle for Middle-earth (2004) · Tactics (2005) · The Battle for Middle-earth II (2006) (The Rise of the Witch-king (2006)) · Conquest (2009) · Heroes of Middle-earth (2023)
 Turbine/Standing Stone Games: The Lord of the Rings Online: Shadows of Angmar (2007-) (Mines of Moria (2008) · Siege of Mirkwood (2009) · Rise of Isengard (2011) · Riders of Rohan (2012) · Helm's Deep (2013) · Mordor (2017) · Minas Morgul (2019)) · War of Three Peaks (2020) · Fate of Gundabad (2021) · Before the Shadow (2022)
 Warner Bros: Aragorn's Quest (2010) · War in the North (2011) · Guardians of Middle-earth (2012) · Kingdoms of Middle-earth (2012Armies of The Third Age (2013) · Shadow of Mordor (2014) · Shadow of War (2017) · Rise to War (2021)
 Glu Games: Middle-Earth Defense (2010)
 Traveller's Tales: Lego The Lord of the Rings: The Video Game (2012) · Lego The Hobbit (2014)
 Daedalic Entertainment: The Lord of the Rings: Gollum (2023)
 North Beach Games: The Lord of the Rings: Return to Moria (2023)