The Lord of the Rings - Gollum

 Xbox Series X
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43

Generally unfavorable reviews - based on 4 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 0 out of 4
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 4
  3. Negative: 2 out of 4
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  1. XboxAddict
    Aug 15, 2023
    55
    Just like the character of Gollum, I’m a bit split on how I feel about the game. I do believe that there is a really great game hidden in The Lord of the Rings: Gollum. It’s clear that the love for the character, lore and the world are there in its DNA. The dialogue between Gollum and Sméagol was enjoyable and well done. Although slightly graphically dated, the world was quite beautiful when you weren’t underground (which was the majority of the game). The issues arise from the mechanics of the platforming and puzzle sections just not being finished. I simply can’t recommend this game at full price. Also speaking about price, an extra cost is associated if you want the lore compendium and elvish voice acting. This is paid DLC and really should have been included in the base game. Sadly, this wasn’t the precious game I was hoping for.
  2. TheXboxHub
    May 31, 2023
    50
    A sadly undercooked game that shows sparks of promise and a real passion for the source material. Unfortunately it is tough to recommend The Lord of the Rings: Gollum in its current form, especially at full price.
  3. Generación Xbox
    May 31, 2023
    38
    The Lord of the Rings: Gollum offers us a trip to Middle-earth that doesn't quite convince. We are facing a half-finished game, with bugs and a graphic quality that doesn't belong to the current generation.
  5. MondoXbox
    Jun 4, 2023
    30
    The Lord of the Rings: Gollum is inadequate in all respects. Something good can be glimpsed in the second act, but it is still a drop in a sea of mediocrity that isn't worth your time, and especially not worth the involvement of such an important license as The Lord of the Rings.

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2.0

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 33 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 33
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 33
  3. Negative: 27 out of 33
  1. Vostok_m1
    May 31, 2023
    1
    This game is just a trash. Any patch could not help it. Story and LOR are completely destroyed, they just killed Tolkien's character. GameplayThis game is just a trash. Any patch could not help it. Story and LOR are completely destroyed, they just killed Tolkien's character. Gameplay is awful, a lot of bugs, only two locations, absolutely stupid enemies, uninteresting platforming. This is the worst game I have ever played.… Full Review »
  2. Thereviewereva
    May 26, 2023
    10
    This game is the game of all time!My life changed forever when gollum walked in and said "Its gollumin time" and then gollumed all over everyone.
  3. Vrykos
    Sep 8, 2023
    8
    Maybe I didn't drink the right kool aid, but I'm really enjoying Gollum. I'm playing it post all the patching, on an Xbox Series X, usingMaybe I didn't drink the right kool aid, but I'm really enjoying Gollum. I'm playing it post all the patching, on an Xbox Series X, using performance mode. The game runs super smooth (so far). The game really captures the feel of LOTR and the creators were clearly fans of the IP. I'm not saying it's perfect, but I think there may have been an anti-hype train people hopped on. I miss the good old days of linear story games, this delivers on that. Most new games these days are "huge open world, do whatever you want...but really everything is just a fetch quest", or massive loot quests This isn't that. In Gollum, you typically have to get from point A to B (a.k.a. platforming) using platform mechanics similar to games as Prince of Persia or Uncharted. And throughout that a story is told. The lore/story is RICH. Another awesome mechanic is you need to make decisions at times if you want to answer like smeagol or gollum. And then you have to convince the other side to agree with you. It's both a hilarious and brilliant concept. I highly recommend this for a specific type of person: this person needs to be okay dealing with a few little glitches, love LOTR, and enjoy old-school linear platform story games.… Full Review »
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