All articles tagged with #tales of the shire
Originally Published 4 months ago — by Nintendo Life
The Lord of the Rings game 'Tales of the Shire' on Switch has received a significant update that improves save stability, volume, and fixes crashes and stuttering, along with cross-platform improvements for a better gaming experience.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by Polygon
The article reflects on the idyllic setting of Bywater in Tales of the Shire, contrasting its peaceful appearance with the dark events of the Scouring of the Shire from The Lord of the Rings, highlighting the impending doom for the Hobbits and the underlying tension among neighbors.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by Nintendo Life
Tales of the Shire, a Lord of the Rings-themed cozy game for Switch, is plagued with bugs, crashes, and technical issues, reflecting poor development and management, and ultimately fails to deliver a warm, engaging experience despite its charming premise and effort from the developers.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by Push Square
Tales of the Shire is a relaxing Hobbit life simulator set in The Shire, focusing on cooking, decorating, and befriending NPCs, but it suffers from repetitive gameplay, poor graphics, limited interaction, and lacks the depth and features of other cosy games, making it appealing mainly to Tolkien fans.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by Polygon
Tales of the Shire, a life simulation game set in the Lord of the Rings universe, falls short of expectations due to poor graphics, shallow gameplay, unmemorable characters, and lack of depth, failing to capture the charm of the Shire or satisfy fans of the genre.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by The Verge
Weta Workshop's new game studio faces significant challenges in developing its first console game, Tales of the Shire, due to inexperience, poor management, communication issues, and industry pressures, leading to layoffs, delays, and a tense work environment, but the team remains dedicated and hopeful for future success.
Originally Published 6 months ago — by IGN
Tales of the Shire, a hobbit life-sim set in the Lord of the Rings universe, has surprisingly modest PC system requirements, making it accessible for a wide range of players. The minimum specs include a GTX 770 or R9 270X graphics card, while the recommended setup calls for an RTX 3060 Ti or RX 6750 XT. The game launches on July 29 across multiple platforms, promising a cozy experience in Middle-earth.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Engadget
Weta Workshop and Private Division are collaborating on a new Lord of the Rings game called Tales of the Shire, set to release in 2024. Described as a "cozy" game, details are scarce, but a live-action trailer suggests a tranquil farming sim in the style of Stardew Valley. This is one of several Lord of the Rings games in development, including an MMO by Amazon and a survival crafting title called The Lord of the Rings: Return to Moria. Embracer Group, which secured the rights to the franchise, aims to turn it into one of the biggest gaming franchises in the world.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Game Informer
Tales of the Shire, a cozy Lord of the Rings game developed by Wētā Workshop and published by Private Division, is set to release in 2024. Little information has been revealed about the game, but a teaser trailer captures the cozy vibes of living in The Shire. Fans are eagerly awaiting more details about this promising premise.