The Nintendo DS says that all GBA games play with the DS. This game will not it only plays on the top screen which of course leaves you no way to play the game. Hitting start or other buttons has no action. I'm quite disappointed as I wanted to play it.

Don't wnat this to happen to anyone else.

Follows the book somewhat, but was a good game overall. If you are looking for a good adventure game that doesn't take 100+ hours to beat, this is a good choice.

I've been wanting to purchase this game for awhile and I'm so glad I did. I'm a long time Tolkien fan and have enjoyed the "Two Towers" and "Return of the King" GBA games by Electronic Arts. I wasn't sure what to expect from "The Hobbit" but I've been hooked on the game since.

The gameplay - to put it simply - a cross between the book and the Zelda games. If you're familiar with any of the "Legend of Zelda" games, then you'll know what I mean. The gameplay pretty much follows the plot of the book - you meet the dwarves and Gandalf in the beginning, accompany them in their adventures and have to fight some creatures or 'bosses' before the big showdown in the end. Bilbo meets the trolls, Elrond in Rivendell, Gollum, and so on. I love how well the plot, locations and characters are brought to life in this game and I'm even more pleased because it does feel a lot like playing a "Zelda"-like RPG game (which just happens to be one of my favorite GBA titles).

I liked the Electronic Arts LOTR games but those and this are quite different. The visuals are different and in "The Hobbit" you actually are given various 'tasks' to accomplish before you can move on to the next location in Middle Earth. In short, sometimes you come across some characters who ask you to do some things for them and you get a 'prize' in return. Sometimes you have to figure out your way out of places as other characters may give you clues. Bilbo is also very agile little guy - as hobbits usually are. He can climb up rocks and vines, jump over small gaps, go down holes and even do some cute little somersaults. His 'prizes' also increase his wealth or health, or can be special weapons or tools. Killing 'bosses' is not that difficult - it's figuring out how to get out of a sticky situation that can be more of the challenge.

If you enjoyed Zelda, then you'll like this. And, of course, if you're anywhere near as avid a Tolkien fan as I am, then you will love this one. It would definitely be fun for kids and adults alike.

This game is awsome but I just want someone to please tell me how to get past dale. I just cant figure it out. someone please write a reveiw who has won the game already and tell me how to get past the part in dale. Thanks!

Great graphics, can use items like three different types of walking stick, the Ring, Sting, throwing rocks, firecrackers, and many more. Has lines straight out of the books. A good action, adventure, stealth game makes it an instant classic as fun as Return of the King for GBA.