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LEGO® The Lord of the Rings™

LEGO® The Lord of the Rings™

Based on The Lord of the Rings motion picture trilogy, LEGO® The Lord of the Rings follows the original story-lines of The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring, The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers, and The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, taking players through the epic story events re-imagined with the humor and endl

90%
Very Positive
DeveloperTraveller's Tales
PublisherWarner Bros. Interactive Entertainment
Release DateNov 27, 2012
-80%
$19.99$3.99
Peak Players5.0K
Metacritic80
Controllerfull
PlatformsWindows
Action
Adventure
AI Review Summary

LEGO® The Lord of the Rings™ is hailed as one of the best entries in the LEGO franchise, offering a faithful open-world recreation of Middle-earth with authentic movie audio. While it provides a nostalgic and content-rich experience for Tolkien fans, the PC port is significantly hampered by technical issues including frequent crashes and soft locks on modern hardware. Potential players are advised to purchase on sale and be prepared for manual troubleshooting to progress past certain levels.

Pros

  • Faithful adaptation featuring authentic audio and dialogue pulled directly from the films.90%
  • Expansive open world that allows players to walk from Hobbiton to Mount Doom.85%
  • High nostalgic value and appeal for fans of the Lord of the Rings franchise.80%
  • Substantial content for completionists, taking approximately 36 hours to achieve 100% completion.70%
  • Impressive 3D stereoscopic graphics support for players with compatible hardware.30%

Cons

  • Severe technical instability on modern PC hardware, including frequent crashes after the second level.90%
  • Game-breaking bugs and soft locks that can prevent level completion or progression.80%
  • Repetitive mission design that often requires performing the same tasks multiple times.50%
  • Clunkier controls and mechanics compared to other entries like the LEGO Star Wars series.40%

Notable Mentions

  • The game features a popular community challenge to finish the campaign before the movie trilogy ends.
  • Reviewers frequently recommend waiting for a sale rather than paying full price due to the port's age and bugs.
  • Some users suggest using emulators as a more stable alternative to the native PC port.
Confidence: 64%
Based on the 98 most relevant reviewsGenerated on Sep 28, 2026
Game Vitals

Live snapshot

Player Activity

Current peak
224
Peak · last 90 days
520
All-time peak
5.0K

Price

Current price
$19.99$3.99-80%
Lowest tracked
$3.99since Feb 3, 2026

Review Sentiment

Last 30 days
94%
All-time positive
90%
Review Statistics
Total Reviews16.2K
Positive: 14.6K (90%)Negative: 1.6K (10%)

5%

Reviews from Steam Deck

0%

Dev Response Rate

17h

Avg Playtime at Review

82%

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