Lord of the Rings, The - The Return of the King
指环王：, The - The Return of the King
The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King is an action game developed by Griptonite Games and released in 2003 for the Game Boy Advance. Players control characters from the films, engaging in hack-and-slash combat across levels based on the Return of the King narrative. The game features 2-player cooperative gameplay, allowing two players to work together through the campaign. Movement uses the directional pad, while buttons handle attacks, blocking, and character-specific abilities. Levels progress through iconic locations from the story, with players defeating enemies and solving simple puzzles. Each level focuses on different characters from the trilogy, providing varied combat styles and abilities. The game emphasizes action over complex storytelling, offering straightforward level-based progression suitable for portable gaming.
- Developer
- Griptonite Games
- Platform
- GBA
- Genre
- Action
- Players
- 2P
- Rating
- 4.8 / 5 (625)
- Last updated
Lord of the Rings, The - The Return of the King Controls — GBA Keyboard Keys
Default keyboard bindings for Lord of the Rings, The - The Return of the King on our in-browser GBA emulator. Plug in a USB or Bluetooth gamepad to auto-detect mappings, or rebind any key from the emulator settings menu.
| Keyboard | Console button | Typical use |
|---|---|---|
| ↑ | D-Pad Up | Move up |
| ↓ | D-Pad Down | Move down |
| ← | D-Pad Left | Move left |
| → | D-Pad Right | Move right |
| X | A | Primary action (jump / confirm) |
| Z | B | Secondary action (attack / cancel) |
| Q | L | Left shoulder |
| W | R | Right shoulder |
| Enter | Start | Start / Pause |
| Shift | Select | Select / Mode |
Rebind any key from the EmulatorJS in-game settings menu (gear icon → Controls). A connected gamepad auto-maps to the same buttons.
Lord of the Rings, The - The Return of the King Longplay & Gameplay Videos
Watch a full playthrough of Lord of the Rings, The - The Return of the King on GBA before you dive in — recommended for getting a feel for the game's pacing, story beats, and difficulty curve.
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Lord of the Rings, The - The Return of the King Cheat Codes
18 community-curated cheats for Lord of the Rings, The - The Return of the King. Tick any to activate them automatically when you click "Play with cheats" — or copy a code into your own emulator.
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Enable Code (Must Be On)
00005155+000A+10029D0A+0007 -
Max Exp
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Infinite HP
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Max HP
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Infinite Spirit Points
83003D7E+03E7 -
Max Spirit Points
83003CD2+03E7 -
Infinite Jewels
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Max Enemies Killed
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Infinite Skill Points
33003D9E+0063 -
Infinite Stats Points
33003D9D+0063 -
Max Melee Armor
83003CBE+03E7 -
Max Missle Armor
83003CC0+03E7
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Max Healing Herbs
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Full Ent Water
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Have Mithril Whetstone
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Have All Runes
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Have All Artifacts
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Have All Bonus Maps
3300581C+00FF+3300581F+00FF
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who developed Lord of the Rings, The - The Return of the King?
Lord of the Rings, The - The Return of the King was developed by Griptonite Games, available to play in your browser on RetroGameSpace.
How many players does Lord of the Rings, The - The Return of the King support?
Lord of the Rings, The - The Return of the King supports up to 2 players, ideal for couch co-op or competitive sessions on the GBA.
What type of game is Lord of the Rings, The - The Return of the King?
Lord of the Rings, The - The Return of the King is a Action game for the GBA, playable instantly in your browser — no downloads, no installs.
How can I play Lord of the Rings, The - The Return of the King for free?
Open this page and click "Play Now" — Lord of the Rings, The - The Return of the King runs free in your browser via WebAssembly emulation. No account, no payment, no installer.
Do I need to download anything to play Lord of the Rings, The - The Return of the King in the browser?
No. Lord of the Rings, The - The Return of the King streams from a public archive into a browser-side GBA emulator. Nothing is installed on your computer.
Can I save my progress in Lord of the Rings, The - The Return of the King?
Yes. Save states are stored in your browser (IndexedDB) per game, and you can also use any in-game save the original GBA cartridge supported.
Does Lord of the Rings, The - The Return of the King work on mobile devices?
Yes — the GBA emulator runs on iOS Safari and Android Chrome. Touch controls overlay the game; landscape mode is recommended.
Is it legal to play Lord of the Rings, The - The Return of the King this way?
RetroGameSpace is a transient caching reverse-proxy and does not host first-party copies of Lord of the Rings, The - The Return of the King. Game files are fetched on demand from publicly-accessible archives. You are responsible for compliance with your local laws and the bring-your-own-ROM principle.
