James Stephanie Sterling
The JimquisitionThe Lord Of The Rings: Gollum - Ring Sting (Review)
Published 5/30/2023
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25
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Series X|S / PS4 / PC / PS5 / XONE / Switch - 5/25/2023
The Lord of the Rings: Gollum
The Lord of the Rings: Gollum is a story-driven action adventure. Take on a perilous journey as Gollum, chasing the only thing that is precious to him. Gollum is skillful and cunning, but also torn by his split personality. One mind, two egos - you decide!
- Developer
- Daedalic Entertainment
- Publisher
- Nacon, Daedalic Entertainment
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Critic avg
31
13 scored reviews
Total coverage
13
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Score range
10–64
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Signal shape
Polarized
Score range is 31+ points
Critic landscape
The critic average is 31 across 13 scored reviews, with a 54-point spread. Critics are far apart on this one.
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Most scored reviews currently sit in the Below 70 band.
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Metro GameCentralThe Lord of the Rings: Gollum review – the worst video game of the generation
Published 5/26/2023
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10
-21 vs critic avg
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Read originalMatt Miller
Game InformerThe Lord of the Rings: Gollum Review - Flawed Premise - Game Informer
Published 5/26/2023
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35
+4 vs critic avg
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Read originalGiovanni Colantonio
Digital TrendsThe Lord of the Rings: Gollum review: you shall pass on this bizarre adventure
Published 5/26/2023
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20
-11 vs critic avg
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Read originalThe Lord of the Rings: Gollum Review
Published 5/25/2023
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40
+9 vs critic avg
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Read originalDominic Tarason
PC GamerThe Lord of the Rings: Gollum review
Published 5/25/2023
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64
+33 vs critic avg
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Read originalDonovan Erskine
ShacknewsThe Lord of the Rings: Gollum review: Two-faced
Published 5/25/2023
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60
+29 vs critic avg
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Read originalGareth Chadwick
TheSixthAxisThe Lord of the Rings: Gollum Review | TheSixthAxis
Published 5/25/2023
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10
-21 vs critic avg
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Read originalKevin Dunsmore
Hardcore GamerReview: The Lord of the Rings: Gollum
Published 5/25/2023
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40
+9 vs critic avg
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Read originalRory Mellon
Tom's GuideThe Lord of the Rings: Gollum review — anything but precious | Tom's GuideTom's Guide
Published 5/25/2023
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