Lord of the Rings is the most prolific fantasy series of all time, and it’s had a pretty successful run in the realm of video games, including the critically acclaimed Shadow of Mordor games. There’s been dozens of Lord of the Rings games, but each and every one has focused on battles and bloodshed, and not on Hobbits’ happier day-to-day life. Tales of the Shire finally changes that, giving us a laidback Shire-loving experience, one that feels like it should have existed long before now. After going hands-on with Tales of the Shire at Summer Game Fest, it’s clear the title has everything you’d expect from a cozy game, but the Lord of the Rings flavor is what could truly make it something special.
