Lord of the Rings, The - The Return of the King (USA, Europe)

The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King for GBA is an action-adventure game based on the film of the same name. The game recreates key battles and missions from the third installment of the Lord of the Rings trilogy. You will control different characters, each with unique abilities and weapons. The gameplay focuses on exploring areas, solving puzzles, and battling diverse enemies, ranging from common Orcs to powerful giant creatures.
The combat system is primarily real-time action, requiring players to react quickly and use smart tactics to overcome challenges. You can use basic attacks, special skills, and magic (if the character possesses them) to defeat enemies. Some battles require you to coordinate tactics with AI companions or even directly control them in certain levels.
In addition to battles, the game also features exploration, item searching, and solving small puzzles to progress. The in-game maps are quite detailed, recreating famous locations from the film such as Minas Tirith and Mordor. Character movement is intuitive and easy, suitable for the small GBA screen.
Overall, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King on GBA offers a compelling action-adventure experience, faithful to the film's storyline. However, due to the limitations of GBA's graphics and capabilities, the game may not fully capture the epic scale of the film.