The Lord of the Rings: Gollum™ News

We need one Lord of the Rings game to rule them all

In the land of Mordor where the shadows lie, that is where I wish I could be. I would still suffer less there than I have been while playing some of the recent games inspired by Lord of the Rings, like Gollum. As a devoted fan of Tolkien's universe and (almost) everything to come from it, I am beside myself with frustration at how underwhelmed I've been by recent LotR games. There is perhaps no better set of fantasy tales to choose from than Tolkien's for a rich story game, yet so few have taken full advantage of the source material. From LEGO games to technical messes, the history of Lord of the Rings' relationship with videogames is turbulent, to say the least.

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The Lord of the Rings Gollum devs "deeply regret" its dismal reception

An official The Lord of the Rings Gollum apology has been shared by developer Daedalic Entertainment after the fantasy game received largely negative responses across the board. PCGamesN's own Lord of the Rings Gollum review found a thoroughly disappointing experience that fails to shape its good ideas into a fun or worthwhile experience, and it seems feedback has been similar elsewhere. The Lord of the Rings Gollum Steam reviews sit at 'mostly negative' and its Metacritic score is similarly dismal.

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The Lord of the Rings: Gollum studio says sorry for The Lord of the Rings: Gollum game

fter a brutal reaction from reviewers and players alike—"Misery! Misery! Curse Daedalic. Curse it and crush it! We hates it! We hates it forever!" one Steam user wrote in an appropriately in-character review—Daedalic Entertainment has apologized for the sorry state of The Lord of the Rings: Gollum and says it will continue working on the game to ensure that it meets "its fullest potential."..
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A few words from the team

Dear players,

We would like to sincerely apologize for the underwhelming experience many of you have had with The Lord of the Rings: Gollum™ upon its release. We acknowledge and deeply regret that the game did not meet the expectations we set for ourselves or for our dedicated community. Please accept our sincere apologies for any disappointment this may have caused.

Our goal as a studio, and as passionate The Lord of the Rings fans, has always been to tell a compelling and immersive story-driven adventure. Crafting a story with Middle-earth as our playground has been the greatest honor – and the biggest challenge we have faced so far.

At Daedalic, we understand that a game's success relies on the enjoyment and satisfaction of its players. We genuinely value your feedback and have been actively listening to your voices, reading your comments, and analyzing the constructive criticism and suggestions you have provided.

Our development team has been working diligently to address the bugs and technical issues many of you experienced. We are committed to providing you with patches that will allow you to enjoy the game to its fullest potential.

Once again, we deeply apologize for any inconvenience caused, and we appreciate your understanding during this time. We will continue to keep you updated on our progress and provide transparent communication regarding the upcoming patches and improvements. Your passion and dedication as players have been the driving force behind our determination to make things right.

Thank you for your support.

Sincerely,
Daedalic Entertainment

The Lord of the Rings: Gollum™ is now available!

Hello everyone,

Get ready to return to Middle-earth and hop into the skin and bones of fantasy’s most endearing anti-hero: After more than four years of blood, sweat and raw fish The Lord of the Rings: Gollum™ is now available on Steam! The team from Hamburg are proud to deliver a narrative adventure based on the largest IP ever worked on by a German studio.

Check out the challenges and dangers Gollum must deal with on his search for his precious ring in the launch trailer.

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We are keeping a close eye to your messages and comments on Steam and other social channels. More details will be shared tomorrow once we have compiled all the information.

We hope you will enjoy your time in Middle-earth!