Gandalf Debut: The Wizard of Middle-earth from The Hobbit (1982) for ZX Spectrum 🧙‍♂️🌈🕹️

🧙‍♂️ Hello, gamers! Today I want to talk to you about one of the most powerful and wise characters from the world of Middle-earth: Gandalf. 🧙‍♂️

Gandalf is the leader of the Istari, a group of wizards sent by the Valar to help the free peoples of Middle-earth against the dark lord Sauron. He is also a member of the Fellowship of the Ring, and a mentor and friend of many heroes, such as Frodo, Aragorn, Bilbo, and more. 🌈

Gandalf is known for his long grey beard, his pointed hat, his staff, and his sword Glamdring. He can use magic to create light, fire, smoke, and other effects. He can also communicate with animals and other beings, such as eagles, horses, and ents. 🐴

Gandalf first appeared in a video game in 1982, in The Hobbit, for the ZX Spectrum, Commodore 64, and other platforms. The game was based on the novel by J.R.R. Tolkien, and it was a text adventure with some graphics. Gandalf was one of the characters that accompanied the player in some parts of the game. 🕹️

The game was praised for its innovative parser, its graphics, and its faithful adaptation of the story. It was one of the best-selling games of its time, and it inspired many other games based on Tolkien’s works. 🏆

Gandalf has appeared in many other video games since then, such as The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Lego The Lord of the Rings, and more. He is also playable character in the upcoming game The Lord of the Rings: Gollum, which is expected to be released in 2022. 🎁

I hope you enjoyed this review of Gandalf, one of the most beloved characters from the world of Middle-earth. Do you like this character? What other games have you played with him? Let me know in the comments below. 🗣️

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