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The Lord of the Rings: Gollum
By Daedalic Entertainment, released 1 Jan 2023
- Microsoft Windows
- Xbox Series X and Series S
- stealth game
- action-adventure game
What it is
The Lord of the Rings: Gollum is a 2023 action-adventure game from Daedalic Entertainment. It follows Gollum during events that run alongside The Fellowship of the Ring, as he tries to recover the Ring he calls his Precious. The game presents an account of his journey from escaping Mordor to reaching the dungeons of the Elvenking, with encounters involving places and characters from Middle-earth. Play centers on climbing, exploration and stealth: Gollum uses agility and sharp wits to get past dangers and move through locations such as Barad-dûr and Mirkwood. The store description also frames choices as a struggle between Gollum and the more innocent Smeagol. It is a single-player game with Steam achievements, full controller support, Steam Cloud, trading cards, Remote Play on TV and Family Sharing. Listed platforms include Windows and Xbox Series X and Series S; Steam lists Windows.
What players like, and what they don't
- Single-player journey as Gollum
- Stealth and climbing focus
- Full controller support
- Steam Cloud and achievements
- Single-player only
- Steam platform listing is Windows
- No multiplayer feature listed
Who it suits
It suits solo players interested in a stealth-focused adventure in Middle-earth, with exploration and choices at the center. Players looking for multiplayer should note that the listed game mode is single-player.
Gollum's journey is built around stealth, movement and difficult choices rather than combat as its primary draw. The listed modes and platforms make it a solo adventure for Windows and Xbox Series X and Series S.
