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About The Lord of the Rings: Gollum
The Lord of the Rings: Gollum™ is an action‑adventure single‑player experience that follows the untold journey of Gollum alongside the events of The Fellowship of the Ring. Developed by Daedalic Entertainment, the game places you in the role of Gollum, navigating iconic Middle‑earth locations while balancing his split personalities.
The title offers full controller support, Steam achievements, cloud saves, and remote play on TV, allowing flexible play on Windows PCs. Its focus on stealth, agility, and moral choice distinguishes it from other Tolkien adaptations.
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Story and Setting
The narrative is set parallel to The Fellowship of the Ring, exploring Gollum’s flight from Mordor, encounters with the Mouth of Sauron, Shelob, and the Elvenking’s dungeons. It claims to stay faithful to Tolkien’s books while revealing new details of Gollum’s past.
Key locations include the Dark Tower of Barad‑dûr, Mirkwood, and other legendary sites, each presented as part of Gollum’s perilous trek to reclaim his Precious.
- Observe how each location reflects a different phase of Gollum’s journey; this can help anticipate environmental challenges.
- Compare the game’s depiction of known places with the books to notice narrative divergences.
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Stealth and Agility
Gollum’s corruption grants him exceptional agility and sharp wits, which the game frames as core tools for exploration and infiltration. Players must navigate heights, climb structures, and avoid detection by Orcs and other foes.
While Gollum is not a fighter, the description notes he can strangle a careless enemy or find creative, less risky exits, emphasizing a stealth‑first approach.
- Use vertical movement to bypass heavily guarded areas rather than confronting enemies directly.
- When an enemy is isolated, consider the strangling option as a quick resolution.
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Dual Personality Mechanics
Gollum’s split personality—Gollum and Sméagol—creates moral choices that influence alliances and narrative direction. The player decides which side prevails during difficult decisions, shaping the story’s outcome.
These choices are described as “difficult moral choices” that dictate future alliances, suggesting a branching narrative based on personality dominance.
- Reflect on the consequences of each moral choice; they may affect later interactions with characters.
- Track which personality you favor to anticipate how future scenarios might unfold.
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Platform Features
The game runs on Windows and supports full controller input, Steam achievements, cloud saves, and remote play on TV. It also participates in Steam’s Family Sharing and offers trading cards.
These features are listed without specifying any additional requirements, indicating they are available to all Windows players who own the title.
- Enable Steam Cloud to keep progress across multiple Windows installations.
- Try remote play on TV for a larger‑screen experience if you have a compatible device.
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Combat and Encounters
Combat is limited; Gollum is described as “no fighter” but capable of strangling enemies when the chance arises. The emphasis remains on avoiding conflict through stealth or clever routes.
Encounters include Orcs, the Mouth of Sauron, Shelob, and other powerful characters, but the player’s primary tool is Gollum’s agility and wit rather than direct combat.
- Prioritize stealth routes to reduce the need for direct confrontation.
- Identify moments where a quick strangling can eliminate a threat without alerting nearby enemies.
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