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Minimum: Système d'exploitation : Microsoft® Windows® XP SP3, Vista, ou Windows® 7 Processeur : Double-cœur à 2GHz (Pentium D ou mieux) Mémoire vive : 1 Go de RAM Disque dur Space: 8 Go d'espace disque disponible Carte graphique : NVIDIA® 7600, 7800, 8800 GT ou ATI Radeon™ HD 1950 ou mieux Son : Carte son 16-bit

LEGO® The Lord of the Rings™

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Released November 27, 2012
sample: 486 reviews posted after launch (180 AI-classified)
87/100
Player Score — positive reviews weighted by volume · Steam history: 90 % · 15,913 reviews (« Very Positive »)
Critics' score : 80/100 (Metacritic)
19,99€🛒 Compare on Instant Gamingaffiliate link

Over a decade later, this LEGO adventure still has players building their way through Middle-earth at a brisk pace. The ride isn’t perfect—glitches and menu headaches dog the experience—but the humor and cooperative fun keep the sessions flowing.

What it's about: Tiré de la trilogie de films du Seigneur des Anneaux, LEGO® Le Seigneur des Anneaux™ suit l’intrigue originale du Seigneur des Anneaux : La Communauté de l’Anneau, du Seigneur des Anneaux : Les Deux Tours, et du Seigneur des Anneaux : Le Retour du Roi, qui fait voyager les joueurs dans les événements de l’histoire épique réinventés avec l

In-game

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« this is the pinnacle of gaming, we have just been taking steps backwards since the original release of lego lord of the rings »
👍 anonymous review · Aug 2025 · 16 h played1
« The game has a lot of strengths and delivers a well-rounded experience. It's a Lego game, you get exactly what you'd think you're getting, this is one of the better ones. »
👍 anonymous review · Nov 2025 · 15 h played11
« Gotta be one of the best LEGO game ever! The music is so goated, feels nostalgic at. »
👍 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 11 h played1
« Its one of the best lego games they've ever made, in my 5 hours so far of playtime i've had 1 or 2 bugs which were easily fixed by just rebooting the game. would recommend heavily »
👍 anonymous review · Dec 2025 · 27 h played1
« i LOOOOOVEEE this game soo much, one of the best lego games (and one of the best movies ever), i played it before with my brother on our ps3 and it was so nostalgic to go back and play it again on pc! »
👍 anonymous review · Dec 2025 · 47 h played1
« Solid game. Platforming mechanics can suck, and some issues with swapping characters that was frustrating. Other than that, some brickin' good fun. »
👍 anonymous review · Sep 2025 · 27 h played11
« je me suis pas fait rembourser -_- »
👎 anonymous review · Feb 2026 · 27 h played
« Commandes complètement buguées rendant le jeux injouable, je n'ai pas dépasser les 20minutes »
👎 anonymous review · Feb 2026 · 3 h played
« Unplayable on controller, and the keyboard controls are worse that ball cancer The game looks kinda fire ngl, but playing it would actually be more fun (i guess) »
👎 anonymous review · Feb 2026 · 0 h played
« NUL A CHIER je suis arriver au dernier niveau le jeux est beuguer super »
👎 anonymous review · Jan 2026 · 12 h played
« un jeu sans grand interet, tout est une evidence et puis des bugs des bugs des bugs. »
👎 anonymous review · Nov 2025 · 4 h played
« Anyone who's played this game knows the brown platforming bricks are your biggest enemy. Sauron quivers in fear at the mention of them. »
👍 anonymous review · Mar 2026 · 27 h played1

In players' words

« this is the pinnacle of gaming, we have just been taking steps backwards since the original release of lego lord of the rings »
👍 anonymous review · Aug 2025 · 16 h played1
« je me suis pas fait rembourser -_- »
👎 anonymous review · Feb 2026 · 27 h played
« The game has a lot of strengths and delivers a well-rounded experience. It's a Lego game, you get exactly what you'd think you're getting, this is one of the better ones. »
👍 anonymous review · Nov 2025 · 15 h played11
« Commandes complètement buguées rendant le jeux injouable, je n'ai pas dépasser les 20minutes »
👎 anonymous review · Feb 2026 · 3 h played
« Gotta be one of the best LEGO game ever! The music is so goated, feels nostalgic at. »
👍 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 11 h played1
« Unplayable on controller, and the keyboard controls are worse that ball cancer The game looks kinda fire ngl, but playing it would actually be more fun (i guess) »
👎 anonymous review · Feb 2026 · 0 h played
« Its one of the best lego games they've ever made, in my 5 hours so far of playtime i've had 1 or 2 bugs which were easily fixed by just rebooting the game. would recommend heavily »
👍 anonymous review · Dec 2025 · 27 h played1
« NUL A CHIER je suis arriver au dernier niveau le jeux est beuguer super »
👎 anonymous review · Jan 2026 · 12 h played
« i LOOOOOVEEE this game soo much, one of the best lego games (and one of the best movies ever), i played it before with my brother on our ps3 and it was so nostalgic to go back and play it again on pc! »
👍 anonymous review · Dec 2025 · 47 h played1
« un jeu sans grand interet, tout est une evidence et puis des bugs des bugs des bugs. »
👎 anonymous review · Nov 2025 · 4 h played
« Solid game. Platforming mechanics can suck, and some issues with swapping characters that was frustrating. Other than that, some brickin' good fun. »
👍 anonymous review · Sep 2025 · 27 h played11
« Anyone who's played this game knows the brown platforming bricks are your biggest enemy. Sauron quivers in fear at the mention of them. »
👍 anonymous review · Mar 2026 · 27 h played1

Anonymized excerpts from public Steam reviews — picked among those most voted "helpful" by the community.

What players say, by aspect

Positive Mixed Negative
Gameplay
81 % pos · n=133
Story / writing
94 % pos · n=53
Stability / bugs
2 % pos · n=48
Content / longevity
80 % pos · n=25
Performance
38 % pos · n=16
Interface / UX
0 % pos · n=13
Multiplayer
85 % pos · n=13
Audio / music
92 % pos · n=12
Graphics / art
82 % pos · n=11
Value for money
75 % pos · n=4
Detailed data (table)
AspectMentionsPositiveMixedNegative
Gameplay133108322
Story / writing535012
Stability / bugs481938
Content / longevity252014
Performance166010
Interface / UX130112
Multiplayer131102
Audio / music121101
Graphics / art11911
Value for money4301

Positive reviews by playtime

🎮 Players who like it have spent 22 h on median; those who dislike it: 14 h.

<2h
48 % (n=29)
2-10h
88 % (n=106)
10-25h
92 % (n=142)
>25h
89 % (n=209)

Fixed or still broken? Sentiment over time

➡️ Stable reception over time
Oct 2025 : 94% positive94OctNov 2025 : 80% positive80NovDec 2025 : 71% positive71DecMar 2026 : 80% positive80MarMay 2026 : 89% positive89MayJun 2026 : 88% positive88JunJul 2026 : 92% positive92Jul

% of positive reviews per month (months with ≥ 15 sample reviews).

💶 Price history

€1.59€6.79€11.99€17.19€22.39€3.99

Steam price tracked automatically since Jul 17, 2026 · All-time low: €3.99 (Jul 29, 2026)

100% completion difficulty ("platinum")

4,6 % Demanding

of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 48 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 16,5 % of players.

What creators say (YouTube)

This game on Twitch

Strengths

  • Gameplay dominates the praise: 108 positive mentions out of 133, with cooperative play highlighted in 11 of those.
  • The story resonates deeply: 50 positive mentions out of 53, with fans calling it a heartfelt tribute to Tolkien’s world.
  • Audio and humor steal the show: 11 positive mentions for audio and 26 keyword hits for humor underscore the game’s lighthearted charm.
  • Longer play sessions shine brightest: 92% of 142 players logging 10-25 hours rate it positively, the game’s strongest playtime bracket.

Weaknesses

  • Bugs and crashes frustrate relentlessly: 38 negative mentions out of 48 target technical issues, while 'bugs' ranks as the top keyword with 35 hits.
  • UI design draws ire: 12 negative mentions out of 13 for the user interface, nearly erasing its 11 positive multiplayer mentions.
  • Rough starts for newcomers: only 48% of players under 2 hours rate it well, though the score climbs sharply afterward.

Who is it for?

Fans of LEGO games and Tolkien enthusiasts will adore its blend of humor, faithful storytelling, and co-op escapades. Perfectionists may wince at the glitches.

Is LEGO® The Lord of the Rings™ worth it in 2026?

Yes — player reception is very positive: 90% of 15,913 Steam reviews are positive (player score 87/100). Most-praised strength: Gameplay dominates the praise. Current price: 19,99€.

Verdict

This evergreen LEGO adventure captures the magic of Middle-earth with infectious charm and cooperative fun, despite its technical niggles. With a stellar 90% positive Steam rating—87% since launch—it’s a testament to enduring appeal, even for the 13% who call it frustrating. Nine years down the line, it’s still the ideal co-op ride for genre lovers.

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