LEGO® The Lord of the Rings™ (2012)

Developer: Traveller's Tales
Publisher: Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Action, Adventure
Rating: 4.5 of 5, 15,902 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 14 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

Exploring Middle-earth as quirky LEGO characters with slapstick humor and simple puzzles.

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What players say

Players praise the use of actual movie dialogue and the co-op fun, but the PC port is plagued with glitches, softlocks, crashes, and stubborn camera issues. Long-time fans say the game can be enjoyable if you avoid chasing 100% completion, as bugs frequently block progress.

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