The Lord of the Rings: Gollum has an average rating of 38% based on 2 reviews from English-language gaming websites. Critics agree – the best rating was given by HardcoreGamer (2/5), the worst by Game Informer (3.5/10). The game was released on May 24, 2023 for PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, PlayStation 4 and Xbox Series S/X. Metacritic score is 40, players on RAWG rate the game 28%.
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What critics praise
„The Lord of the Rings: Gollum could have ushered in a new era of The Lord of the Rings-based games. One that had the daring to fill in Tolkien’s gaps, but still showed respect for the source material.“
What is the rating of The Lord of the Rings: Gollum?
The Lord of the Rings: Gollum has an average rating of 38% based on 2 reviews from English-language gaming websites. Critics agree – the best rating was given by HardcoreGamer (2/5), the worst by Game Informer (3.5/10).
When was The Lord of the Rings: Gollum released?
The Lord of the Rings: Gollum was released on May 24, 2023.
What platforms is The Lord of the Rings: Gollum available on?
The Lord of the Rings: Gollum is available for PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, PlayStation 4 and Xbox Series S/X.
Is The Lord of the Rings: Gollum worth playing?
It depends on your taste. The Lord of the Rings: Gollum has an average rating of only 38% and the reviews are mixed. Critics largely agree on the rating.
What games are similar to The Lord of the Rings: Gollum?
Games similar to The Lord of the Rings: Gollum are for example Evil Dead: The Game, Eiyuden Chronicle: Rising, MLB The Show 22, Trek to Yomi and Vampire: The Masquerade – Swansong.
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2/5
HardcoreGamer
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3,5/10
Game Informer
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Ranking
#275
of 280 games released in 2023
better than 2 % of games
#241
of 245 games released in 2023 on PC
better than 2 % of games
#117
of 118 games released in 2023 on PS5
better than 1 % of games
#104
of 105 games released in 2023 on Xbox Series X|S
better than 1 % of games
This unfortunate and misguided use of Tolkien's fantasy and characters has few redeeming qualities, and it's best avoided, even by fans of the fiction.
The Lord of the Rings: Gollum could have ushered in a new era of The Lord of the Rings-based games. One that had the daring to fill in Tolkien’s gaps, but still showed respect for the source material. The Lord of the Rings: Gollum isn’t that game. While the story is compelling with a great performance from Smeagol/Gollum, the remainder of the game is a woeful mess. While Daedalic’s vision for Middle-earth...
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The Lord of the Rings: Gollum has been beaten 10 times and is worse than most games compared. Our recommendation - try another game instead.
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