# The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King

> EA's 2003 hack and slash game based on the final Lord of the Rings film, following Gandalf, Aragorn, Legolas, Gimli, Frodo and Sam to the end of the quest.

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- Console: Nintendo GameCube
- Released: 2003
- Developer: EA Redwood Shores

The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King is a hack and slash action game developed by EA Redwood Shores and published by Electronic Arts in 2003, released alongside the final film of Peter Jackson's trilogy.

It splits the story into three paths. Gandalf's path runs from Helm's Deep to Isengard and Minas Tirith; Aragorn, Legolas and Gimli take the Paths of the Dead; and Frodo and Sam head for Cirith Ungol and Mount Doom. Experience earned in each level buys new combos and upgrades, and most levels can be played by two players together.

## The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King Texture Packs

- [The128ReBits' Return of the King HD Texture Pack](https://emulationking.com/nintendo/gamecube/games/lordoftheringsthereturnoftheking/texturepacks/the128rebits/index.md): The128ReBits' full HD texture remaster of The Return of the King for Dolphin, in a Native edition and a lighter one for Steam Deck, phones and laptops.