Lord Of The Rings: Gollum developers “deeply regret” disappointing players
The developers of “The Lord of the Rings: Gollum,” Daedalic Entertainment, have issued a public apology due to widespread criticism of the game following its release on May 25. The game was criticized for its unrefined graphics and performance issues, leading to an overall “underwhelming experience” for players.
This game, which aimed to fill in the gap in Gollum’s story between “The Hobbit” and “The Lord of the Rings” trilogy, has quickly become one of the worst-reviewed games of 2023. It has received a low score of 41 on Metacritic and has been criticized for being “an unwelcome throwback to the days when licensed games were synonymous with low quality”.
Players and critics alike condemned the game’s outdated graphics, and the noticeable drop in visual quality compared to the game’s trailers has become a subject of ridicule online. Frequent crashes, a basic user interface, and even the choice of font used in the game were also pointed out as problems. Some critics even stated that the game would be more fitting on a PlayStation 2 rather than the current PlayStation​.
Despite the harsh criticism, Daedalic Entertainment expressed its commitment to improving the game and addressing the issues raised by players. They stated that crafting a story set in Middle-earth has been both their greatest honor and their biggest challenge. The developers have been actively listening to feedback and analyzing the constructive criticism and suggestions provided by the community. They have also been working on fixes for the bugs and performance issues that players are experiencing and will keep users updated on their progress. it remains uncertain how much of the game’s issues can be remedied through patches and updates.
Daedalic Entertainment had built a reputation for itself during the late 2000s and early 2010s as a creator of quality point-and-click adventure games. Their past titles, such as Deponia and The Whispered World, were generally well-reviewed, particularly for their sharp writing and stylized visuals. It is unclear exactly what led to the problematic launch of “The Lord of the Rings: Gollum”.
