LEGO: The Lord of the Rings

$50, Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, Wii, Nintendo DS, Nintendo 3DS, Vita, Windows

CTR Review

Based on the The Lord of the Rings trilogy, this game takes you through the story events featuring LEGOs. In the story, Frodo is entrusted with the dangerous task of destroying the ancient magical ring that threatens all that is good, and must leave his home. The only place the ring can be destroyed is Mount Doom. To help Frodo, a Fellowship is formed with Aragorn the Ranger, Gandalf the Wizard, Legolas the Elf, Gimli the Dwarf, Boromir a Man of Gondor, and Frodo�s Hobbit friends Sam, Merry and Pippin. You will relive the story through the LEGOs as they explore Middle-earth, solve riddles, and overcome enemies in their quest to destroy the ring. Features of the game include: wield the power of the Palant�r or Seeing-stone (�one that looks far-away�), and jump between multiple storylines; LEGO characters deliver the dialogue from the films; collect, combine and forge new items in the Blacksmith Shop using Mithril, the most precious metal in Middle-earth; discover and unlock 80 playable characters, including Frodo, Aragorn, Gandalf, and others; collect and use a variety of weaponry and magical items, including the Light of Earendil, Elven rope, swords, and bows; easy access drop-in, drop-out gameplay option. Prices are $50 for Xbox 360 and PS3 versions, $40 for the Wii and PS Vita, and $30 for the Nintendo DS, 3DS, and PC. Developed by TT Games for Warner Bros.