Daedalic’s Gollum Could Be the Stray of LOTR Games

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The Lord of the Rings: Gollum’s multiple delays and lack of actual gameplay shown do not bode well for it. Its development has seemed rocky ever since its initial announcement, but while its most recent delay is another opportunity to rectify its current issues, it is still unfortunate. That said, while there is criticism The Lord of the Rings: Gollum has generated that is fair with regard to what has been shown thus far, some criticism has simply predicted it will be an underwhelming game due to the fact that fans play as the crooked creature once known as Smeagol.

Following the power fantasy high of Monolith’s two-entry Middle-earth series, Daedalic’s Gollum asks fans to temper their expectations when it comes to action. The game will be primarily stealth and exploration-based, with unique dialogue choices in an inner conflict mini-game that seemingly affect the player’s circumstances. These features may not all add up to a satisfying experience, but BlueTwelve and Annapurna’s Strayis evidence that a concentration on atmospheric exploration may be all that The Lord of the Rings: Gollum needs in order to excel.

Stray Mod Adds Spyro the Dragon to the Game

Stray released to a positive reception from fans for its adorably authentic iteration of a cat in gameplay. This included moments where the cat would suddenly disobey the player’s controls when a harness is placed onto it, as well as dizzyingly inverting controls when a paper bag is on the cat’s head. Players could then scratch at carpets and doors, meow on command, and knock items off of ledges at their discretion. But while this is the interactive feature that hooks players initially, Stray presents intricate themes in an animated environment full of exploration.

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