The Hobbit is definitely not a bad game in the end, but it continuously sidetracks you with diversions that aren’t in the book, insisting on tried and tired console conventions. The voice acting is well done, and the music is a fine mix of strings and percussion, but the whole tone of the game and its gameplay is very cartoon-like. In fact, every character has a plastic shader that makes him look like a Happy Meal toy. While The Hobbit’s visual presentation is nice (the shire looks especially colorful), its graphics are very kiddie-oriented. But the combat just never gets your heart pounding like it should. Weapons-wise, you start out with just your walking stick eventually you’ll get your hands on the fabled sword Sting and build up a repertoire of special moves. You’ll also see quite a bit of combat against goblins, wolves, and other creatures. Bilbo moves about like he graduated from the Mario School of Platforming — you can jump, climb, and sneak past almost any obstacle as him. Triumph in a game of riddles and learn to wield the power of The One Ring.The Hobbit is a platformer at heart, and it definitely feels like it’d be more at home on the GameCube than on the PC. For example, Bombur can be used as a trampoline that enables his companions “belly-bounce” out of danger!Ĭollect, combine and forge new items in the Blacksmith Shop using Mithril, the most precious metal in Middle-earth. Each has his own special – and quite hilarious – ability. Play as your favorite characters from The Hobbit films, including Bilbo, Gandalf, and the Dwarves: Thorin, Fili, Kili, Oin, Gloin, Dwalin, Balin Bifur, Bofur, Bombur, Dori, Nori and Ori. Partake in Treasure Quests, mine for gems, discover loot from enemies, and craft powerful magical items or build immense new LEGO structures. Game featuresĮxplore Middle-earth and visit key locations from the films, including Bag End, and trek through the treacherous High Pass over The Misty Mountains, or discover the depths of Goblin Town, Mirkwood and Rivendell. Join Bilbo Baggins, Gandalf, Thorin and his company of Dwarves in an epic adventure across Middle-earth to recapture the Lonely Mountain in the most expansive LEGO game to date.
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