The Lord of the Rings: Return to Moria™
The only survival crafting video game set in the Fourth Age of Middle-earth™
Current Players: 1398
Developers: Free Range Games
Publishers: North Beach Games
Release Date: Aug 27, 2024
Price (USD): $24.99
The Lord of the Rings: Return to Moria offers a deep dive into the dwarven lore within the LOTR universe, presenting an engaging and immersive experience primarily appreciated by fans of the series. While praised for its exploration, co-op gameplay, and faithful adaptation of Tolkien's world, it's also criticized for technical issues, combat mechanics, and some design choices. The game stands as a must-try for enthusiasts of the genre and LOTR lore, yet it may not fully satisfy players seeking a polished and well-rounded survival crafting experience.
Positive Points
Highly immersive and authentic LOTR experience, remaining faithful to the source material.Engaging exploration and adventure through Moria with varying biomes and dangers.Fun multiplayer co-op experience, facilitating adventures with friends.Solid crafting and survival mechanics, with resource management and base building.The music, especially the dwarven mining songs, enhances the atmosphere.The lore-filled world with references and Easter eggs for Tolkien fans.Good progression system with rewarding exploration and discovery.Negative Points
Some technical issues and bugs needing fixes.Combat can feel clunky and simplistic at times.Building mechanics and building system described as janky and needing improvement.Lack of clear objectives or direction in some parts of the game.Performance issues, including frame rate drops and crashes.Inventory management and limited space are frustrating.Some areas feeling repetitive or copy-pasted, diminishing the sense of novelty and exploration.Mixed Points
Varied opinions on the depth and complexity of survival and crafting elements, with some players desiring more.The game's balance between solo and multiplayer experiences, with mixed responses on its suitability for solo play.Common Themes
The game captures the LOTR atmosphere well and provides a fun cooperative experience, despite technical flaws and areas needing polish.Updated 10/1/2024, 5:54:58 PM UTC