Albeit, it won’t beat Andy Serkis, as that’s a really high bar to beat, but seeing the conflict between both Smeagol and Gollum did keep me entertained enough to care for the character. And in terms of his personality, or, huh, personalities, I think Daedalic did a decent job with him here as well. There are some minor differences here and there, but for the most part, I’m glad that Gollum maintains what I’d considered to be the best version of him yet.

The films, whether you liked them or not, did capture both Gollum and Smeagol perfectly, and we’re happy to see that Daedalic Entertainment took notice of this, as their version of the split personas resembles Jackson’s interpretation. But his eyes were always the most standout features, as they were described as inhumanly large with a lantern-like glow. What was once a peaceful and loving Hobbit has now been transformed beyond recognition, as most of his hair and teeth have fallen out, with his body becoming thin and disproportionate. He’s a hobbit (formerly named Smeagol) who, after finding the all-powerful Ring of Sauron, had spent long centuries isolated from the world to feed into the never-ending obsession of his most precious possession, the One Ring of Sauron. It’s hard not to compare Daedalic Entertainment’s interpretation of Gollum without referencing Peter Jackson’s version due to how similar they look, though, to be fair, the movies did seem to nail down how Tolkien described him as. What does take the spotlight of the campaign is, well, Gollum himself.

It’s a serviceable story, though given that this takes place during a time when things were less exciting in the franchise, we can understand the lack of significant setpieces happening. Set between the time after he had lost the One Ring of Sauren but before the fellowship, players will be given a fresh new look at this franchise’s beloved character in a story yet told in either films or games. In The Lord of the Rings: Gollum, players will dive into the twisted mind of one of Middle-earth’s most enigmatic characters, Gollum.

He Hates and Loves the Ring, as He Hates and Loves Himself With its clunky controls, lackluster level design, and uninspired gameplay, the experience falls flat, leaving fans of the franchise to only further question why there is a Gollum-focused game to begin with. The Lord of the Rings: Gollum struggles to live up to the lofty expectations set by its iconic source material.

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