The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
LumiScore?Our 0–100 score for how developmentally beneficial and low-risk this game is for children. Higher is better.
Growth
43/100
Growth Value
- Teamwork
- Hand-Eye Coordination
- Reaction Time
Risk
LOW
Engagement Patterns
Minimal pressure to spend or play excessively.
Heads up
Parent Pro-Tip
Encourage co-op play to foster teamwork and communication. Discuss the fantasy violence and the themes of good versus evil presented in the story.
Top Skills Developed
Development Areas
Representation?How diverse the game's characters are in gender and ethnicity. Higher = more authentic representation. Display only — does not affect time recommendation.
Bechdel Test?The Bechdel Test checks whether a game has at least two named female characters who talk to each other about something other than a man. A simple measure of representation.— Fails the test
Based on the Lord of the Rings films, which feature few female characters who speak to each other about something other than a man.
Parent Pro-Tip
Playing together can strengthen bonds and provide opportunities for shared problem-solving. Discussing game content can help children understand narrative themes and distinguish fantasy from reality.
What your child develops
The game offers engaging hack-and-slash combat that promotes hand-eye coordination and reaction time. The optional two-player co-op mode encourages teamwork and positive social interaction. Players can also develop problem-solving skills and adaptive learning through combat challenges.
Regulatory Compliance
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About this game
The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King is a 2003 action/hack and slash video game developed by EA Redwood Shores for the PlayStation 2 and Windows. It was ported to the GameCube and Xbox by Hypnos Entertainment, to the Game Boy Advance by Griptonite Games, to mobile by JAMDAT, and to OS X by Beenox.