The Lord of the Rings: Return to Moria™
Rank #696 on PlayPulse
Rank #696 on PlayPulse
Summoned to the Misty Mountains by Lord Gimli Lockbearer himself, you must answer the call and reclaim Moria, the legendary home beneath the mountain! You will need both your axe and your wit to survive, craft, build and explore the deep, sprawling mines. But beware, many dangers still lurk in the shadows…. Set in a procedurally generated Dwarven realm of Moria, no two adventures will be alike. Journey on your own or call upon your online companions to aid you!. . . KEY GAME FEATURES. Live the story - Restore the long-lost ancient kingdom of Khazad-dûm to its former glory and recover Dwarven landmarks as the story progresses. . . . Explore the Mines - Procedurally generated environments are filled with resources, hidden secrets, and dangers, offering a new experience every time you venture into the mines.. . . . Build the Bases - Reveal and clear new locations to create architecture on a grand scale. Get creative and construct bases from scratch or build upon the existing environment.. . Survive the Dark - To survive, you must conserve resources, hunt and gather for food and manage sleep, temperature, and noise levels. . . . Craft the Tools - Craft and loot legendary armor
This game is like 80% of the way to being great, but that 20% is plagued with bizarre design and game balance choices that make it a little frustrating. There was absolutely love for LOTR put into this game, though, which is pretty nice to see. Pick it up on a sale if you love Lord of the Rings and survive-'em-ups, and are looking for a new one to scratch the itch, but brace yourself for things to be a little rough around the edges.
I absolutely loved this game. I finished my playthrough of the story at just shy of 70 hours. I love nearly everything about this game. The graphics are good, the crafting is good, the story is good....its just a well rounded survival/crafting game that leans more into the crafting side. My entire playthough was also done co-op with a friend on PS5, which connecting with them was smooth and easy. The combat can be a little janky and sometimes there are some jumps in difficulty that made me want to rip my hair out, but the difficulty settings are decently modifiable, more than the standard Easy, Medium, Hard. Plus having a procedurally generated environment, the terrain and buildings can sometimes be a little wonky. If you're a fan of The Lord Of Rings universe, I truly believe you will like this game. Theres a ton of lore and backstory to the dwarves, including the mythical Durin. It also has nods to the Fellowship peppered in throughout the entire story. Overall I give this game a solid 9.5 out of 10. I adore this game so much.
This is a fantastic fantasy game. You can lose yourself in it. You can battle or you can build or you can do both. I love taking my time reading the lore and the history. You can be chill or aggressive. Play alone or with someone. I'm 70 years old and it beats watching soap operas or the Crazy Housewives of Where ever. Today we Dwarf.
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