I don't understand the overwhelming hate that this game is receiving!

[Quot3e]

I have been playing this game for a while now, and after reading numerous negative reviews, I can't understand why people are so upset. The game runs perfectly fine for me, and while the graphics may not be on par with some AAA titles, I personally appreciate the aesthetic. Moreover, I find the game to be well-balanced and it provides an immersive experience. It seems to me that some individuals are simply looking for something to be angry about. Ultimately, it is up to you to decide whether you enjoy the game, its genre, graphics, and other aspects before making a purchase. If you happen to buy the game and realize that you don't like it, you can always seek a refund and move on. It saddens me that people fail to recognize the hard work and passion that goes into creating such a game, perhaps because many have become accustomed to asset flips and greedy AAA studios. Of course, it is acceptable to dislike certain aspects of a game or feel frustrated if it doesn't run properly on your computer. However, it is unfair to approach a game with false expectations and then blame everything on the game and its developers.

[Batootcat]

I think it has more to do with the price. If this game was 20 bucks I think there would be less complaints because graphically that`s what it is really worth.
I too am liking the game it does a good job with the story and the climbing parts are fun. That chase with the spider was great.

[HashSlingingSlasher]

Why does it matter to you?

[JinxTheWorld]

Originally posted by geebee:

Originally posted by HashSlingingSlasher:

Why does it matter to you?

It's pretty weird that people are really going out of their way to spend their free time trashing this game they have supposedly no interest in- instead of doing something more constructive like maybe play something that they enjoy.

Or at least write up an in-depth analysis on why this game bombed so they can pitch it to a publication and actually get paid for their whining.

Well you see... It just seems appropriate to crap on a crap game while sitting on the crapper(toilet). Feels thematic with ideas for sentences flowing right out. Some of which are quick posts and others long drawn out explosions of deep thought. Perhaps with some ideas that float around a bit and are hard to put down. Sometimes after your done, said ideas can stick around. Gotta do a few more passes of proof reading to ensure it's a clean read.

Hopefully this post will help you understand where we are coming from, and where we sit in general.

[Leviathan]

Originally posted by Quot3e:

hard work and passion

They literally misspelled the name of the game in their original apology as "The Lord of Ring: Gollum™".

That is evidence of the level of passion Daedalic has for the game and its development.

https://twitter.com/GollumGame/status/1662124108614717448/photo/1

Originally posted by geebee:

spend their free time trashing this game they have supposedly no interest in- instead of doing something more constructive like maybe play something that they enjoy.

You talk under the assumption that having no interest in playing the game is directly correlated to either having no interest in the franchise or having no interest in discussing the state of the game. It's not.

[ulasamosa]

I'm only at the very beginning, but I agree, people are a little overboard with the hate. If THIS is the worst game they've ever played I envy them haha. Game is mediocre platforming but I like the atmosphere and narrative so far. As far as technical issues, the game is way too resource heavy. 4K epic native I pull like 60-70 fps with many dips on a 5800X3D + 7900XTX. WIth FSR on and turned to quality it will pull 120 but again, with lots of fast movement in tight spaces, there are strange dips/stutters that the devs should def fix as they deter from the experience. Haven't played enough to REALLY review it yet but from what I've experienced, there are a million far worse games out there. Oh and the caveat to my lack of anger and rage like others might be that I paid $20.85 for it from eneba vs direct.

[Caduryn]

Originally posted by geebee:

Originally posted by HashSlingingSlasher:

Why does it matter to you?

It's pretty weird that people are really going out of their way to spend their free time trashing this game they have supposedly no interest in- instead of doing something more constructive like maybe play something that they enjoy.

Or at least write up an in-depth analysis on why this game bombed so they can pitch it to a publication and actually get paid for their whining.

What is wired about it when 70% of the OWNERS of the Game think it is really bad, it means it is really bad.
Not a single Press Review likes it.
Even the Devs said sorry, WHAT more do you want???

And there was for sure ZERO hard *work or passion* put into the Game as we all can see.

[BiggerBoss]

Don't you know OP? No one is allowed to like a bad game once the internet declares it as FACT that it's a bad game. Opinions are facts now. Also don't forget to look down on others and tell them they have crap taste, that's what makes life worth living.

[königplatzen]

Originally posted by Caduryn:

And there was for sure ZERO hard *work or passion* put into the Game as we all can see.

Well, that's disputable. Take too little money to a team with little experience in 3D development, you can add a lot of hard work and passion. I wonder, if there's a way to find their niche audience, who are able to value was is actually there, like story and worldbuilding...

[DasaKamov]

Originally posted by Leviathan:

They literally misspelled the name of the game in their original apology as "The Lord of Ring: Gollum™".

This.

Also, the "pay us $3 so the elves can speak elvish" and "pay us $5 and we'll actually add story to this game" Day One DLCs.

[robilar5500]

You enjoy steak?
It's like being served entrails instead.