The Lord of the Rings: Gollum™

Last updated: 2025-08-04

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Summary
  • Severe technical issues and bugs
  • Outdated, poor graphics
  • Clunky, repetitive gameplay
  • Weak, uninspired story
  • Overpriced and disappointing
  • Surprisingly enjoyable for some
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Categories

Stealth GameplayPlatformerSingle-player StoryChoice-based NarrativeMultiple EndingsPuzzle SolvingLinear Progression

Emotions

Disappointment30%Frustration28%Satisfaction10%Anger9%Boredom4%
Reviews
(sample size)
429
Helpful reviews
68%
Unhelpful reviews
32%
Protest reviews
0%
Positive points
460
Negative points
1308
Gameplay points
303
Perf. points
133
Rec. points
241
Misc points
178
Point
Surprisingly Enjoyable Experience
Description
Many players found the game surprisingly enjoyable, often exceeding their low expectations. They highlighted its entertainment value, especially considering its price point, and appreciated its unique aspects despite perceived flaws.
Importance
22%
Compelling Gollum Characterization
Description
The portrayal of Gollum and his internal struggle with Sméagol was a major highlight. Players praised the voice acting, animations, and the unique gameplay perspective of playing as Gollum, finding his character development and dual personality compelling.
Importance
20%
Strong, Engaging Story
Description
The game's narrative was consistently praised for being well-written, engaging, and captivating. Players found the plot interesting, the characters well-developed, and appreciated how choices impacted the story's evolution.
Importance
13%
Enjoyable Stealth & Platforming
Description
Players generally enjoyed the core gameplay loop, particularly the stealth and platforming mechanics. They found these elements to be surprisingly precise and fitting for the character, offering a fresh and engaging experience.
Importance
9%
Pleasing Visuals & Art Style
Description
Despite some technical limitations, many reviewers found the game's visual style and art direction appealing. They noted beautiful environments, detailed backgrounds, and an overall aesthetically pleasing design, especially on higher settings.
Importance
9%
Faithful Lord of the Rings Lore
Description
Fans of the Lord of the Rings universe appreciated the game's faithfulness to the lore and its ability to capture the Middle-earth atmosphere. The game's world-building and inclusion of iconic locations resonated well with fans.
Importance
6%
Excellent Soundtrack & Sound
Description
The game's soundtrack received significant praise for being excellent, atmospheric, and emotionally resonant. Many considered the music to be one of the strongest aspects of the game, greatly enhancing immersion.
Importance
6%
Intuitive Controls & Checkpoints
Description
The game's controls were found to be intuitive, and players appreciated the frequent and generous checkpoints. This design choice made the game more forgiving and allowed for easy progress in shorter play sessions.
Importance
4%
Well-Designed Puzzles
Description
Some players found the puzzles to be well-designed and engaging. They noted that the puzzles offered variety and were appropriately challenging, contributing positively to the gameplay experience.
Importance
2%