LEGO The Hobbit

© 2014 Warner Brothers Interactive Entertainment
$60, PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, Wii U, Xbox 360, Xbox One, Nintendo 3DS, Vita, Windows
Teaches: logic, cooperative play

CTR Review

Inspired by the first two films in The Hobbit Trilogy, as well as the collection of LEGO The Hobbit constructions sets. Features include: explore Middle-earth and visit key locations from the film including Bag End, The Misty Mountains, Goblin Town, Mirkwood and Rivendell; participate in Treasure Quests, mine for gems, craft magical items, or build new LEGO structures; play as Bilbo, Gandalf, and the Dwarves, each with unique abilities; collect, combine and forge new items in the Blacksmith shop using Mithril, the most precious metal in Middle-earth; play a game of riddles and learn to wield the power of The One Ring. As with other LEGO games, you can play with others with drop-in, dropout gameplay (console only). For 3DS you can play with friends using the wireless features. Note, two copies of game required. Prices are: $60 for the Xbox One and PS4; $50 for the Xbox 360, PS3, and Wii U; and $30 for the Nintendo 3DS and PS Vita.