Much like its titular protagonist, The Lord of the Rings: Gollum could easily slip by without drawing too much attention. The 2019 reveal piqued curiosity, though several delays have meant an extended time away from the public eye for further refinement. Last year's gameplay reveal could have been a grand reintroduction to the conflicted Hobbit, though a cold fan reaction gave way to another release date slip.
Close to eight months later, there's a hint of something better. Playing Daedalic's stealth-led adventure game for one hour after viewing a better, since-released trailer offers a clearer idea of how things stand. The Lord of the Rings: Gollum looks visually improved, and some fun ideas are at play, though it remains to be seen if Daedalic can fully deliver upon its intentions.
