The Hobbit for Sony PlayStation 2 is an action-adventure game that plunges the player into the fantastical world of Middle-earth, as imagined by J.R.R. Tolkien. Released in 2003, it is inspired by Tolkien's prelude to The Lord of the Rings. Players navigate their way as Bilbo Baggins, beginning from his peaceful hobbit-hole in the Shire to the ominous, dragon-filled mountains of Lonely Island. The game faithfully contains iconic characters, creatures, and locales from the original book, with an emphasis on puzzle-solving, melee combat, and exploration. The gameplay also involves stealth elements, presenting an immersive, interactive re-imagining of the classic tale.