Tales of the Shire: A The Lord of the Rings Game

 PC
Metascore
58

Mixed or average reviews - based on 28 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 28
  2. Mixed: 19 out of 28
  3. Negative: 5 out of 28
  1. Polygon
    Jul 28, 2025
    The Shire is known to be a warm, inviting, beautiful place that’s teeming with life. With its drab environments, one-dimensional characters, and repetitive gameplay, Tales of the Shire never quite manages to capture that Tolkien-esque whimsy. The game promises a Stardew Valley-like experience set in the rich The Lord of The Rings universe, but ultimately, it fails to deliver on both fronts.