Games Database
Atari 2600/VCS
Adventure: Graphic
| Viewed: | 2D | Genre: | Adventure: Graphic |
| Arcade origin: | No | ||
| Publishers: | Parker Brothers
(GB/US/JP) |
Released: | Unknown
(GB/US/JP) |
Summary
Although it was featured in a Parker Brothers catalogue in 1983, Lord of the Rings never received a commercial release on the Atari 2600. AtariAge.com reports that Parker Brothers covered-up the failed release by telling callers that the game had "Sold Out".
The game was described by the Parker Brothers catalogue like so:
The Lord of the Rings, Journey to Rivendell is a new adventure game based on the fantasy novels by J.R.R. Tolkien. Relive the adventures of Frodo as he travels from his home in the shire to Rivendell. You'll face constant choices as you journey through Middle Earth, trying to avoid the Black Riders. Use the unique map to pinpoint your location as you move through more than 2000 exciting screens.
A prototype of the box was produced, and was sold on eBay in 2001.
The game was described by the Parker Brothers catalogue like so:
The Lord of the Rings, Journey to Rivendell is a new adventure game based on the fantasy novels by J.R.R. Tolkien. Relive the adventures of Frodo as he travels from his home in the shire to Rivendell. You'll face constant choices as you journey through Middle Earth, trying to avoid the Black Riders. Use the unique map to pinpoint your location as you move through more than 2000 exciting screens.
A prototype of the box was produced, and was sold on eBay in 2001.