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Game Boy Advance · Strategy / RPG
The Lord of the Rings: The Third Age
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| System | Game Boy Advance |
|---|---|
| Released | 2004 |
| Genre | Strategy, RPG |
| Developer | Griptonite Games |
| Publisher | EA Games |
| Players | 1–2 players |
| Commitment | Weekend project (Roughly 6–20 hours) |
| Series | Lord of the Rings |
| ESRB | T |
| Legacy | Deep cut · legacy score 3 |
Released for the Game Boy Advance in 2004, The Lord of the Rings: The Third Age is a strategy game developed by Griptonite Games and published by EA Games. It blends strategy and RPG elements.
It landed about 3 years into the GBA's life. Other notable GBA releases from 2004 include The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap, Mario vs. Donkey Kong and Sonic Advance 3. Among the 22 GBA strategy games in our database, it ranks #11 by legacy score.
It is part of the Lord of the Rings series; on the GBA you can also try The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring. The series also appears on other systems with J.R.R. Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings: Volume 1 (SNES) and J.R.R. Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings: Volume One (SNES). Griptonite Games also made Daredevil, Digimon Racing and Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban for the GBA.
The Lord of the Rings: The Third Age supports up to 2 players, whether that means taking turns or going head-to-head.
Pick it if…
- you want to think and plan
- you have time for a weekend project (roughly 6–20 hours)
- you have a friend to play against
- you've played the GBA hits and want something less obvious
Maybe skip it if…
- you want quick action without planning ahead
What playing The Lord of the Rings: The Third Age is like
Strategy games reward planning over reflexes: command armies, manage resources and outthink opponents on turn-based or real-time battlefields.
Tip for newcomers: Read the manual or tutorial if one exists: retro strategy games often assume you know their rules. Save between missions.
The Lord of the Rings: The Third Age cheats & codes
2 codes on file (Code Breaker). Here are a few Code Breaker codes to start with:
| Enable Code (Must Be On) | 0000CA6A
000A
1001B494
0007 |
|---|---|
| Max EXP-All Characters | 42002C48
03E7
00000012
0028 |
The Lord of the Rings: The Third Age walkthroughs & guides
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The Lord of the Rings: The Third Age FAQ
When did The Lord of the Rings: The Third Age come out on the GBA?
The Lord of the Rings: The Third Age was released for the Game Boy Advance in 2004.
Who made The Lord of the Rings: The Third Age?
It was developed by Griptonite Games and published by EA Games.
Is The Lord of the Rings: The Third Age multiplayer?
Yes. The Lord of the Rings: The Third Age supports up to 2 players.
How long does The Lord of the Rings: The Third Age take to play?
As a strategy game, The Lord of the Rings: The Third Age typically falls into the "Weekend project" category: roughly 6–20 hours. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
Read more about The Lord of the Rings: The Third Age 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.