The Lord of the Rings: Gollum - Official Teaser Trailer

[Crashman]

I'm not the biggest LotR fan, but honestly I do think it's interesting that they're going with something that (appears) to be so unconventional as what (I guess) is a stealth game based on Gollum. Like, I think inherently it's good to see them trying something new, though I guess I shouldn't say that until there's real gameplay.

 

[Deleted member 679]

I somehow missed this was Daedalic. My interest just drastically increased.

 

[Squid Bunny]

The only point of this game for me is to show how movie Gollum's CGI aged incredibly well. Still looks cutting-edge.

 

[shadow_shogun]

@IGN
We spoke to the developers of the next-gen Gollum game about its 'Prince of Persia-like' stealth, how it includes a branching narrative, and got an exclusive CG trailer for you: https://bit.ly/3aSnL7a

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[Dlanor A. Knox]

They had the rights for a LOTR game, and they chose to make a game about Gollum, I can't believe it. How? Why?

 

[Oleander]

Much more excited for the upcoming The Hobbit audiobook narrated by Andy Serkis...than I am by this.

 

[DanteSparda504]

I love Lord of the Rings, in all the different forms of media it's represented in, but the only reason I've ever liked Gollum is because of Andy Serkis and his incredible performance in Jacksons films.

I have zero love or care for the character in the books or other games, and I have zero desire to play a game as Gollum. There's just nothing of interest or care there. Especially when Middle Earth is ripe for so many fantastic game play and story telling experiences.

 

[KillstealWolf]

Another one of those all CG Trailers with no gameplay, huh?

I shall just assume it is an Oddworld style game until we get gameplay footage then.

 

[Plinkerton]

Of all the things they could be doing with the LotR license, they continue to insist on doing the weirdest ones

Give me my Skyrim clone for the love of god

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There's some weird licensing stuff around the LOTR IP right? Between WB and the Tolkien estate? I can only imagine that's the reason they choose make games out of the weirdest things.

Like why else would you make two games about a non-canon character and then one about Gollum of all things, when there's so much lore there to be picked from?

It's either that or they don't want to "waste" any of the official lore on a game when they've got TV series and films to make.

 

[Ruisu]

I like the design. It's still clearly Gollum, but it's stylized enough to distinguish it from the movies.

 

[sredgrin]

There's some weird licensing stuff around the LOTR IP right? Between WB and the Tolkien estate? I can only imagine that's the reason they choose make games out of the weirdest things.

Like why else would you make two games about a non-canon character and then one about Gollum of all things, when there's so much lore there to be picked from?

It's either that or they don't want to "waste" any of the official lore on a game when they've got TV series and films to make.

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Warner Bros has a license to adaptations of the films. They can only use characters from the films or ones they create.

This game is licensed off the books, similar to Lord of the Rings Online.

 

[grady]

Please don't say the fish on his belt is his weapon

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[Schlorgan]

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When did Prince of Persia ever have stealth?

 

[shinobi602]

Chose you Next-Gen Brute, you can only pick one of them!

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I'm usually optimistic as hell but I just can't get excited for this. The art style is dreadful.

 

[DanteMenethil]

There's no possible way for this to turn into a GaaS title, right?

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Dont you want to buy the Gollum battle pass to collect those sweet Gollum skins?

 

[Apath]

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[Ruisu]

When did Prince of Persia ever have stealth?

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The Two Thrones on the PS2 had it, but I don't think that's what they're referencing. They probably mean the very first games and how you had to avoid some enemies sometimes I think, since it didn't have a proper combat system (didn't play those a lot).

 

[Wise]

Why Gollum though? I'll keep my eyes on this but eh

 

[Foot]

I'm interested. Gollum would make for a good adventure game character.

 

[SixelAlexiS]

I'm usually optimistic as hell but I just can't get excited for this. The art style is dreadful.

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It seems like some random DeviantArt drawing transposed in 3D.
Imagine working on a LOTR game and say: "yep, this is the best we can do, let's move on".

 

[BWoog]

At least it's not a sexy Shelob game.

 

[colorblindmode]

I just find it impossible to get excited for this, unfortunately

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I'm glad I'm not the only one.

 

[Shelbyville Milhouse]

Era: Man, why are all games the same, why is nobody making interesting games anymore
Also Era: A game based around Gollum? But I want a game where I murder thousands or Orcs as the Elf or the Wizard!!!!

 

[Duxxy3]

Dont you want to buy the Gollum battle pass to collect those sweet Gollum skins?

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That could get disturbing very quickly.

 

[xMM4nsonx]

There's no possible way for this to turn into a GaaS title, right?

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The ways of the Lord are infinite.

 

[NPTinker]

I would consider myself quite the LOTR fan but I have no hype whatsoever for this project.

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same, as soon as I read "stealth"

 

[Galkinator]

That looked pretty good visually. The early screenshots not so much. Could be fun.

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Well that was a 100% CGI trailer, so unfortunately the screenshots show how the game is really going to look

 

[Santerestil]

This game is licensed off the books, similar to Lord of the Rings Online.

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So then give me a Tom Bombadil game, you cowards!

 

[lunanto]

What about a Oddworld game with a Gollum skin?

 

[Temascos]

Gollum as a protagonist just doesn't excite me, it'll still be in the time period we've seen in multiple movies and games now, and I would have hoped that we could see more of the older eras in the setting. Like when Sauron was second fiddle to Melkor (Morgoth) in the War Of Wrath.

There's just so many routes they can take and it's a shame they stuck with a familiar one.

 

[Hanbei]

I just find it impossible to get excited for this, unfortunately

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Because we have not seen any gameplay yet. When we do, perhaps you will change your mind?

 

[Solace]

Out of all of these available fictional characters, going with Gollum is just weird man, wish them luck, they gonna need it.

 

[Shelbyville Milhouse]

A game based around Gollum is probably the only thing that could get me excited for a LotR game

 

[Cosmic Voyager]

Because we have not seen any gameplay yet. When we do, perhaps you will change your mind?

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It's possible, but not likely.

I just find the entire premise...strange and unappealing? To me Gollum works best as an enigmatic character where less is more.

 

[Sawyer]

I'm a big LotR fan and I can't come up with a good reason why this needed to exist.

 

[Alastor3]

I just find it impossible to get excited for this, unfortunately

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same

 

[Cake Boss]

The most annoying character of the whole franchise and they went ahead and made a whole game based around him.

edit: lol

 

[Shelbyville Milhouse]

The most annoying character of the whole franchise and they went ahead and made a whole game based around him, smh EA.

They need to lose their fucking licenses.

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EA?
The hell are you talking about?

 

[Lionheart]

i just want a game where I can visit the Shire and Rivendell. Please someone make it.

 

[Cronogear]

Still not excited for this at all. The trailer was a very basic, short CG trailer that did nothing for me.

I can't think of a less interesting concept for a LotR game than one where you play as Gollum.

 

[PMS341]

Gollum is very gross and unlikeable lol. This is a weird one.

 

[Falchion]

I have even more questions after watching the teaser.

 

[ChaosZeroX]

gollum is possibly the least appealing thing to play as in a lotr game lol

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I was just about to comment this. Not sure why they chose to do a game on Gollum versus a million other things in the LOTR universe.

 

[WhtR88t]

Looks like Abe from Oddworld.

 

[PspLikeANut]

I'm open to see what this game has to offer. could be a unique.

 

[King Dodongo]

No Serkis, no buy. Same if they decide to make a PotA game.

 

[Deleted member 37233]

gollum is possibly the least appealing thing to play as in a lotr game lol

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I would rather play as Shelob.

 

[Jacob4815]

Those screenshots in game are atrocious.

 

[Carian Knight]

As a huge Tolkien fan who's still playing modded BFME 2, I lost my faith in seeing a proper LotR RPG game in my lifetime. We had 2 mechanically great lore was terrible Mordor game and this? I understand that creating a Witcher 3 like experience is extremely rare but using both the movie and book licenses this terrible is something else.

We should've got this.

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[Aprikurt]

There's some weird licensing stuff around the LOTR IP right? Between WB and the Tolkien estate? I can only imagine that's the reason they choose make games out of the weirdest things.

Like why else would you make two games about a non-canon character and then one about Gollum of all things, when there's so much lore there to be picked from?

It's either that or they don't want to "waste" any of the official lore on a game when they've got TV series and films to make.

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Yeah I know the licensing is off.

I can't think of any reason they wouldn't have done the most obvious thing in the world ever with this IP when open world RPGs are super popular