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The Hobbit: A Software Adventure

Critic score1 critic
First release
Nov 1982
Developer
Beam Software
Genres
Adventure · Fantasy

A ground breaking text-adventure video game based on J.R.R. Tolkien's The Hobbit.

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Storyline
Now, the book by which all other fantasy adventures must be measured has come to life as the ultimate computer program. Now you can enter into one of the most incredible fantasy adventures the world has ever known. As Bilbo, the reluctant hobbit, you suddenly find yourself on a wonderful, frightening, magical journey. You, Gandalf the wizard, and Thorin the dwarf are off to slay the evil dragon and return the treasure he is hoarding. Along the way you will meet trolls and goblins, wizards and elves, Gollum, Bard, and other creatures of Middle-earth. What’s more, through your computer, you will actually be able to talk to these creatures, make friends (and enemies!), share meals, and collect treasure. You will visit many incredible places; some familiar, some new and strange, but all exciting. For those who do not know of hobbits and their world, J. R. R. Tolkein’s book The Hobbit is included in this package. It will introduce you to the marvelous, magical adventures of Bilbo and guide you throughout your journey in Middle-earth. And you can visit Wilderland again and again, and each time your adventure will be new and exciting.Read more

Now, the book by which all other fantasy adventures must be measured has come to life as the ultimate computer program. Now you can enter into one of the most incredible fantasy adventures the world has ever known. As Bilbo, the reluctant hobbit, you suddenly find yourself on a wonderful, frightening, magical journey. You, Gandalf the wizard, and Thorin the dwarf are off to slay the evil dragon and return the treasure he is hoarding. Along the way you will meet trolls and goblins, wizards and elves, Gollum, Bard, and other creatures of Middle-earth. What’s more, through your computer, you will actually be able to talk to these creatures, make friends (and enemies!), share meals, and collect treasure. You will visit many incredible places; some familiar, some new and strange, but all exciting. For those who do not know of hobbits and their world, J. R. R. Tolkein’s book The Hobbit is included in this package. It will introduce you to the marvelous, magical adventures of Bilbo and guide you throughout your journey in Middle-earth. And you can visit Wilderland again and again, and each time your adventure will be new and exciting.

Release dates
ZX Spectrum
Nov 1982
DOS
1983
Commodore C64/128/MAX
1983
All 8 release dates
Apple II
1983
BBC Microcomputer System
1983
Amstrad CPC
Mar 1985
MSX
1985
Mac
1987
Time to beatIGDB · recorded
Main + Extras
25h
Game modes
Single player
Perspective
Text, First person
Keywords
interactive fiction, based on - book, day/night cycle, sword & sorcery, licensed game
… All 8, text adventure, goblins, treasure chest

At a Glance

Critic Score
80
Main + Extras (IGDB)
25h

How it plays

Languages

  • Englishinterface
IGDB · recorded 2 Oct 2026

Language data: IGDB · recorded 2 Oct 2026