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Great Game!

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: April 12, 2004
Author: Amazon User

The Hobbit was a very fun game. It followed the events of the book, but was exciting and surprising as well. In my opinion, it was better than the book! It is one of my favorite Gameboy games and I'm glad I bought it. It was fun, had pretty good graphics and sounds, and I liked interacting with the characters. I liked the fact that the controls were pretty easy to get used to, but the game was still challenging. I got so addicted to it! At first I played it every day until my thumbs hurt and I took it with me on my six hour plane flight and I had fun the whole way! The Hobbit was a great addition to my collection of Gameboy Games. I recommend it to everyone! I had a blast playing it!

Great game!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: May 03, 2006
Author: Amazon User

I've been wanting to purchase this game for awhile and I'm so glad I did. I'm a long time Tolkien fan and have enjoyed the "Two Towers" and "Return of the King" GBA games by Electronic Arts. I wasn't sure what to expect from "The Hobbit" but I've been hooked on the game since.

The gameplay - to put it simply - a cross between the book and the Zelda games. If you're familiar with any of the "Legend of Zelda" games, then you'll know what I mean. The gameplay pretty much follows the plot of the book - you meet the dwarves and Gandalf in the beginning, accompany them in their adventures and have to fight some creatures or 'bosses' before the big showdown in the end. Bilbo meets the trolls, Elrond in Rivendell, Gollum, and so on. I love how well the plot, locations and characters are brought to life in this game and I'm even more pleased because it does feel a lot like playing a "Zelda"-like RPG game (which just happens to be one of my favorite GBA titles).

I liked the Electronic Arts LOTR games but those and this are quite different. The visuals are different and in "The Hobbit" you actually are given various 'tasks' to accomplish before you can move on to the next location in Middle Earth. In short, sometimes you come across some characters who ask you to do some things for them and you get a 'prize' in return. Sometimes you have to figure out your way out of places as other characters may give you clues. Bilbo is also very agile little guy - as hobbits usually are. He can climb up rocks and vines, jump over small gaps, go down holes and even do some cute little somersaults. His 'prizes' also increase his wealth or health, or can be special weapons or tools. Killing 'bosses' is not that difficult - it's figuring out how to get out of a sticky situation that can be more of the challenge.

If you enjoyed Zelda, then you'll like this. And, of course, if you're anywhere near as avid a Tolkien fan as I am, then you will love this one. It would definitely be fun for kids and adults alike.

Good game

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: May 14, 2007
Author: Amazon User

Follows the book somewhat, but was a good game overall. If you are looking for a good adventure game that doesn't take 100+ hours to beat, this is a good choice.

BUY IT!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 1
Date: November 23, 2003
Author: Amazon User

If you like "Zelda" then you most likely will love "The Hobbit" video game for the Game Boy Advance. This game is very addictive, fun, has a lot of adventure mixed with action, and has great graphics and gameplay. It is not too easy, nor too hard. It does get a little strategic at points and can get a little hard (but not too hard). There are a lot of enemies to kill in "The Hobbit" video game so what are you waiting for?! BUT IT NOW! This game won't dissapoint.

The Hobbit

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 1
Date: November 23, 2003
Author: Amazon User

This is the best GBA game ever made! I am so hooked on playing it. The graphics are wonderful and gameplay is intense because of all the action and adventure in The Hobbit. You should buy this game! It rocks!!!

This Game Is Horrible!!!

1 Rating: 1, Useful: 0 / 2
Date: March 30, 2004
Author: Amazon User

This game sucks. I got it and i beat it on the same day in about 3 hours. It is to easy, I like HARD HARD HARD!!!! games like Fire Emblem. It is not worth $20.00!

Not Bad, Not Bad.

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 1 / 19
Date: July 08, 2003
Author: Amazon User

This game dosen't look so bad. From what i've read about this game it follows the book pretty well. The book is AWESOME, if this game is as good as the book its got my money! If you look at the cover his sword is glowing blue, that is from the book. In the book when orcs or goblins are near it glows blue. Chances are in this game you will kill goblins, find items(and the ONE RING(see the lord of the rings movie), and kill Smaug the dragon. In my opinion this looks like a great action-adventure game! I gave it 4 stars because i havent actually played the game.Peace out!

This is not The Two Towers or Return of the King

1 Rating: 1, Useful: 1 / 4
Date: April 23, 2004
Author: Amazon User

Despite being a prequal in the literary word to Lord of the Rings, this is not really an RPG any more than the Legend of Zelda. There is no leveling and that was the only reason I bought this game. Buyers beware!

Sweeeeeet but IMPOSSIBLE!

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 1 / 3
Date: November 21, 2005
Author: Amazon User

This game is awsome but I just want someone to please tell me how to get past dale. I just cant figure it out. someone please write a reveiw who has won the game already and tell me how to get past the part in dale. Thanks!

The Way A Good Game Should Be

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 1 / 1
Date: November 23, 2003
Author: Amazon User

"The Hobbit" video game for the GBA is very addictive and has remarkable game-play to offer! This game does not deviate from the book it is based on much at all, which is one reason I like it so much. Action in "The Hobbit" video game for the GBA is very intense and the adventure is exciting! Buy this game! I am sure you'll like it.

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