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Commodore 64 · Adventure
The Hobbit
| System | Commodore 64 |
|---|---|
| Genre | Adventure |
| Developer | Veronika Megler |
| Publisher | Krome Studios Melbourne |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Legacy | Well-known · legacy score 3 |
The Hobbit is an adventure game released for the Commodore 64, developed by Veronika Megler and published by Krome Studios Melbourne.
Among the 132 C64 adventure games in our database, it ranks #8 by legacy score.
Veronika Megler also made Penetrator for the C64.
This is a solo experience: one player, no waiting on anyone else.
Pick it if…
- you want to get lost in a long quest
- you have time for a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
Maybe skip it if…
- you want fast action rather than puzzles and exploration
- you are looking for something to play with friends
What playing The Hobbit is like
Adventure games focus on exploration, story and puzzle-solving rather than combat. Progress comes from examining your surroundings, collecting items and figuring out how they fit together.
Tip for newcomers: Classic adventure games can be cryptic by modern standards. Take notes, try everything on everything, and save before risky choices.
The Hobbit walkthroughs & guides
Stuck, or want to go deeper? These trusted sites have full walkthroughs, completion times and more for The Hobbit.
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Playing C64 games today
C64 games loaded from cassette or floppy disk, and many reward patience and practice. The THEC64 reissues make original-style play easy on modern TVs, and Rec0m88 supports the C64 if you own your games.
The Hobbit FAQ
Who made The Hobbit?
It was developed by Veronika Megler and published by Krome Studios Melbourne.
Is The Hobbit multiplayer?
No. The Hobbit is a single-player game.
How long does The Hobbit take to play?
As an adventure game, The Hobbit typically falls into the "Quick session" category: under an hour, or endless arcade fun. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
Read more about The Hobbit on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.