Lego Lord of the Rings represents the best of what's become a somewhat routine format. There's no question that Lego-series developer TT Games has nailed how to craft a world full of humor, collectibles, and things to smash: this journey into Middle-earth has all the fixings with a few minor...

+ Bricky Middle-earth is a cool place to explore; + The most faithful videogame retelling of the movies yet; supported by film dialogue and music

? Still no online co-op; after all this time

Those who have never played one of the many Lego games developed by TT Games might find it difficult to believe that a beloved franchise such as The Lord of the Rings can benefit from a simplified narrative and family-friendly gameplay.

Tells the familiar story in a satisfying way; Lots of goodies to uncover; Exploration is encouraged and fun; Faithful to the spirit of the source material

Stages can get repetitive when played alone; Occasional bugs can sometimes annoy

Exploring a plastic version of Middle-earth is immensely satisfying in Lego The Lord of the Rings.

Tells the familiar story in a satisfying way Lots of goodies to uncover Exploration is encouraged and fun Faithful to the spirit of the source material

Stages can get repetitive when played alone Occasional bugs can sometimes annoy

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+ Gameplay variety; + Charming characters and LEGO style; + Looks fantastic

That splitscreen method; Still almost too much to collect

Whomever first decided to mix Lego with classic franchises to make video games must be considered a marketing genius as the building block characters and worlds have encompassed many different stories and franchises across numerous platforms.

If Gandalf ever had to experience the portable version of Lego Lord of the Rings , he'd probably cast it out of the Shire and let Sauron have his way with it. The gameplay never really feels like it's on the level of other Lego developments, and the presentation is dull by PS Vita standards.

LEGO Lord of the Rings is another triumphant addition to the series and uses a great open world structure, plus cleverly designed levels and abilities, to ensure you will have a plethora of tasks to see and do.

I have been a Lord of the Ring fan since early 2003, and after play the Harry Potter and Pirates of the Caribbean Lego games, all I could think was that they should make a LOTR Lego game, so having this game come out is a dream come true-- Lord of the Rings is my all-time favorite movie and to see...

Trying to come up with ways to keep a formula fresh is always challenging for a gaming franchise. For years, Traveler's Tales has brought gamers the always fun Lego video games, bringing about versions of Batman, Star Wars, Indiana Jones, Harry Potter and others with a quirky sense of humor and...

Yes, another LEGO game. Have TT Games run out of juice or is this Hobbit-sized adventure worth checking out?