Info about LEGO® The Hobbit™:

Official game description:
Reclaim the Lost Kingdom brick by brick! Join Bilbo Baggins, Gandalf, Thorin and his company of Dwarves in an epic adventure across Middle-earth to recapture the Lonely Mountain in the most expansive LEGO game to date.  
• Battle ravenous Trolls, dangerous Orcs and many more!  
• Combine the Dwarves' unique abilities to solve puzzles - often with hilarious results!  
• Explore iconic locations in Middle-earth, from the Shire to Goblin-town and beyond.

Release date: Apr 8, 2014

Categories: Open-World Exploration, Puzzle Solving, Cooperative Multiplayer, Character Customization, Crafting, Collectathon, Humor-driven Gameplay, Action-Adventure

Feature scans:
- Steam Deck: score 15; verdict: Seamless with Minor Issues; summary: The game generally receives positive feedback for its performance on the Steam Deck, with users reporting a seamless and enjoyable experience. However, there are some noted issues with controls and initial launch problems. The game's performance is compared across different platforms, indicating that while it works well on Steam Deck, there are broader performance issues.

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Below are summaries of things people say about the game per category.
Each point is assigned a weight that represents how often it is mentioned across all reviews.
What players like:
- Positive reception of LEGO The Hobbit (weight 0.97): The game is widely praised for its fun and entertaining gameplay, humor, and open-world exploration. Players appreciate the nostalgic feel, the variety of characters, and the faithful adaptation of the Hobbit story.
- Open-world exploration (weight 0.66): The open-world aspect of the game is highly appreciated, with players enjoying the exploration of Middle-Earth, the variety of missions, and the plethora of side quests and collectibles. The game encourages exploration and trial-and-error without too much frustration.
- Engaging and humorous gameplay (weight 0.59): The game is noted for its engaging and lighthearted style, with a mix of slapstick and epic fantasy humor. Players enjoy the funny characters, dialogues, and the unique form of humor that stays true to the LEGO style.
- Variety of characters and abilities (weight 0.23): The game offers a wide variety of characters, each with unique abilities and animations. Players appreciate the diversity in character abilities and the large roster of characters to choose from.
- Faithful adaptation of the Hobbit story (weight 0.17): The game is praised for its faithful adaptation of the Hobbit story, respecting the source material and the movie dialogues. Players enjoy the creative retelling of the original story and the use of movie music, which enhances the atmosphere.
- Crafting and building mechanics (weight 0.14): The crafting and building mechanics are well-received, with players enjoying the introduction of crafting materials and the ability to smith mithril tools. The building minigame and the system of resources are also appreciated.
- Enjoyable missions and quests (weight 0.12): The missions and quests in the game are well-received, with players enjoying the variety and the fun gameplay they offer. The post-game content and the added quests are also appreciated.
- Easy to complete and obtain achievements (weight 0.08): The game is noted for being easy to complete and obtain all achievements. Players appreciate the simple achievements and the fact that all achievements are obtainable without too much difficulty.

Common complaints:
- Incomplete story and missing content (weight 0.73): The game only covers the first two Hobbit movies, leaving out the third movie and resulting in an abrupt and unsatisfying ending. This makes the story feel unfinished and leaves players feeling cheated.
- Numerous bugs and glitches (weight 0.57): The game is plagued with numerous bugs, glitches, and crashes that disrupt gameplay. These issues range from minor annoyances to game-breaking problems that require restarts.
- Poor game design and mechanics (weight 0.48): The game features poorly designed levels, repetitive puzzles, and tedious mechanics such as the loot and crafting systems. These elements add unnecessary friction and do not enhance the gameplay experience.
- Repetitive and grindy gameplay (weight 0.43): The game features repetitive tasks, puzzles, and quests that make the gameplay feel grindy. This repetitiveness can make the game feel tedious and boring over time.
- Unfinished and abandoned DLC (weight 0.39): The game was released with plans for DLC that were later scrapped, leaving the story incomplete. The lack of DLC for the third movie contributes to the feeling of an unfinished game.
- Poor audio and visual quality (weight 0.37): The game suffers from poor audio mixing, unmemorable music, and visual issues such as ugly graphics and invisible walls. These issues detract from the overall enjoyment of the game.
- Control and navigation issues (weight 0.17): The game has various control and navigation issues, including awkward controls, character navigation difficulties, and problems with character swapping. These issues can disrupt the flow of gameplay and cause frustration.
- Disappointing multiplayer experience (weight 0.12): The multiplayer experience in the game is disappointing, with issues such as multiplayer disruptions and a lack of online co-op. This can make playing with friends less enjoyable.

Gameplay feedback:
- Open world exploration and mechanics (weight 0.55): The game features a vast open world with various exploration mechanics, including fast travel using eagles, collecting resources, and crafting systems. Players can explore Middle-earth, complete side quests, and engage in various activities like mining and blacksmithing.
- Puzzles and gameplay mechanics (weight 0.51): The game offers a variety of puzzles that are generally simple and entertaining. Combat and puzzle mechanics are solid, with a focus on using character abilities and teamwork to solve challenges. The gameplay loop is addictive and accessible.
- Replayability and content (weight 0.51): The game has high replayability due to its extensive content, including free play modes, collectibles, and side quests. Players can replay levels to unlock additional items and characters, adding to the game's longevity.
- Varied missions and quests (weight 0.48): The game offers a variety of missions and quests, including main story missions, side quests, and post-game content. These quests involve different tasks such as combat, puzzles, and exploration, providing a diverse gameplay experience.
- Collectibles and crafting (weight 0.47): A significant aspect of the game involves collecting various items, such as studs, gold bricks, and character tokens. These collectibles are used in the game's crafting and building mechanics, allowing players to create new items and structures.
- Humor and lighthearted tone (weight 0.45): The game maintains the traditional humor of LEGO games, turning serious movie scenes into lighthearted comedies. This humor, along with visual gags and Easter eggs, adds to the game's enjoyable and fun atmosphere.
- Cooperative gameplay (weight 0.44): The game includes a cooperative gameplay mode, allowing two players to play together locally. This mode enhances the game's replayability and fun, as players can work together to solve puzzles and complete missions.
- Character abilities and switching (weight 0.12): The game features a wide roster of characters with unique abilities, which are crucial for solving puzzles and progressing through the game. Players can switch between characters to utilize their specific skills, although some find the character navigation difficult.

Performance notes:
- Frequent game crashes (weight 0.13): The game experiences frequent crashes, including during fast travel, prolonged play sessions, and in free mode. Some players report having to adjust graphics settings to the lowest possible to mitigate these issues.
- Performance and graphical issues (weight 0.07): Players report various performance issues such as frame hitching, FPS drops, and graphical glitches. Some suggest locking FPS and turning on V-sync for a smoother experience.
- Game freezing during actions (weight 0.04): The game often freezes during specific actions like fast travel or crafting. This includes characters slipping in water and vehicle handling issues.
- Bugs requiring restarts (weight 0.04): Several bugs require players to restart the game or specific levels. These bugs range from minor technical issues to significant problems that disrupt gameplay.
- Unfinishable missions due to bugs (weight 0.03): Some missions, particularly in free play, become unfinishable due to freezing or black screening. This includes bosses getting stuck in animations and requiring location resets.
- Compatibility issues with modern systems (weight 0.03): The game has compatibility issues with modern graphics cards and newer systems, leading to resolution and refresh rate problems.
- Optimization on different platforms (weight 0.02): The game runs well on certain platforms like the Steam Deck and Windows 7, with reports of high FPS and smooth performance.
- Bugs with collectibles and character softlock (weight 0.02): There are issues with collectibles and character softlock bugs, where characters get stuck and require additional controllers to unfreeze.
- Control and interaction issues (weight 0.01): Players report issues with controls not working after exiting menus and characters not interacting with objects properly.
- Problems with specific gameplay mechanics (weight 0.01): There are issues with certain gameplay mechanics like golden hook points and parkour sections, causing problems during play.
- Specific level bugs (weight 0.01): There are specific bugs reported in certain levels, such as the dungeon bug near Bree and the bug in the level 'Der Troll-Hort'.
- Fast travel bugs (weight 0.01): There are bugs related to fast travel, including the fast travel bird getting stuck and issues with fast travel eagles.
- Softlock bugs in specific locations (weight 0.01): There are softlock bugs reported in specific locations like Laketown and after certain cutscenes.
- Issues with item collection (weight 0.01): Players experience issues with items not being picked up and quest items randomly glitching out.
- No interaction during quest acceptance (weight 0.01): There are problems with character interaction during quest acceptance, preventing players from progressing.
- Glitch required for blueprint collection (weight 0.01): Players had to find a glitch to collect a blueprint, indicating potential issues with in-game mechanics.
- Button functionality issues (weight 0.01): There are reports of specific buttons like the circle or B button not working sometimes, affecting gameplay.
- Door interaction bug (weight 0.01): A specific door with three targets near Bree does not allow players to shoot, indicating a localized bug.
- Mithril Megapult glitch (weight 0.01): There is a reported glitch with the Mithril Megapult, affecting gameplay mechanics.
- Game speed issues (weight 0.01): Players report that everything in the game is slow, which may affect the overall gaming experience.
- Immortality cheat issue (weight 0.01): Using the immortality cheat can prevent level completion, indicating a bug with certain game cheats.
- Character visual issues (weight 0.01): Characters sometimes appear fuzzy, which may be a graphical issue affecting visual quality.
- Default window resolution issues (weight 0.01): There are issues with the default window resolution, affecting the game's display settings.
- Slowdowns in open areas (weight 0.01): Players experience slowdowns in open areas, which may affect gameplay performance.

Recommendations:
- Recommend for fans and discounts (weight 0.24): The game is highly recommended for fans of LEGO, The Lord of the Rings, and The Hobbit. It is often suggested to buy the game on sale due to its limitations and bugs.
- Worth attention and recommendation (weight 0.03): The game is deemed worthy of attention and is recommended for its enjoyable aspects despite some downsides.
- Exploration and character variety (weight 0.03): Players are advised to explore and find characters with different abilities to enhance their gaming experience.
- Co-op and casual fun (weight 0.02): The game is a solid option for cooperative play and casual fun, making it ideal for relaxing after a hard day.
- Enduring experience despite bugs (weight 0.02): Despite some bug issues that may affect enjoyment, the game offers an experience that never gets old and is worth playing.
- Genre balance and promotion (weight 0.01): The game offers a perfect balance among different genres and is worth getting during promotional sales.

Other player notes:
- DLC falls short (weight 0.01): Players express disappointment with the DLC content, finding it underwhelming.
- Nostalgia appreciated (weight 0.01): The game evokes a strong sense of nostalgia among players, which is a positive aspect highlighted in the reviews.

Emotions:
- Disappointment (weight 0.31): The primary cause of disappointment among players is the game's incomplete state, particularly the absence of the third film in the trilogy, which results in an abrupt and unsatisfying ending. Additionally, the game is plagued by numerous bugs, poor quality, and a lack of exciting gameplay mechanics, making it feel like a rushed and unfinished product.
- Frustration (weight 0.26): Players experience frustration due to the game's numerous bugs, glitches, and crashes, which significantly disrupt gameplay. The game's controls, camera issues, and character navigation difficulties also contribute to this frustration, along with the game's incomplete state and grinding mechanics.
- Joy (weight 0.1): Players find joy in the game's fun and relaxing experience, charming and funny gameplay, and the delightful adaptation of the Middle-earth saga. The game's humor, engaging mechanics, and enjoyable exploration of Middle-earth contribute to a positive and enjoyable experience.
- Enjoyment (weight 0.08): Players enjoy the game for its fun exploration of Middle-earth, engaging gameplay mechanics, and the variety of activities and blacksmithing recipes. The game's humor, interesting open world, and the ability to play with favorite characters also enhance the enjoyment.
- Satisfaction (weight 0.08): Players feel satisfied with the game's humor, exploration, and relaxing pace. Achieving 100% completion, the game's respect for the original work, and the improved collectibles and movement options also contribute to a sense of satisfaction.
- Anger (weight 0.04): Players feel anger due to the game's incomplete story, numerous bugs, and the lack of promised content. The game's repetitive and tedious gameplay, frequent crashes, and the feeling of being unfinished and unpolished also contribute to this anger.
- Nostalgia (weight 0.04): Players feel nostalgic as the game reminds them of their childhood and previous Lego gaming experiences. The game's details, character appearances, and the Smaug fight evoke memories of the movies and past gameplay.
- Excitement (weight 0.03): Players are excited by the game's unique character abilities, animations, and the vast open world to explore. The discovery of new functions and the mastery of them, along with the game's excellent quality, contribute to this excitement.
- Love (weight 0.02): Players love the game for its adaptation of the book, character abilities via Mithril blueprints, and the game's style and gameplay. The game captures the essence of the movie with Lego humor and fun gameplay.
- Boredom (weight 0.01): Players experience boredom due to the game's repetitive mechanics, particularly the monotonous tasks of breaking objects and collecting coins. The overall gameplay is perceived as dull and unengaging.}