The Lord of the Rings: Return to Moria
LotR: Return to Moria
Release Date: October 24, 2023
Action, TPP, fantasy, sandbox, The Lord Of The Rings, survival, online, co-op, crafting, multiplayer, singleplayer, internet
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A third-person survival game set in the world of The Lord of the Rings. The Lord of the Rings: Return to Moria has us playing as dwarves, summoned by Gimli Lockbearer to reclaim Moria and the treasures within.
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[0:43] The Lord of the Rings: Return to Moria The Lord of the Rings Return to Moria - The Golden Update
[1:36] The Lord of the Rings: Return to Moria launch trailer (PS5)
TheGamer: 2.5 / 5 by Ben Sledge
This is a competent survival game, adding nothing to a formula long since perfected by games like Subnautica, games that it falls far short of. It relies on the pull of Tolkien to keep players pushing through, otherwise it would be all too easy to give up on your mission and do something else, anything but mining. There are moments of magic, like when your team of dwarves begin to sing, deep harmonies echoing off the cavernous walls. But these moments are too few and far between, and the lore can only take you so far. As a space to hang out with fantasy-minded friends, Return to Moria is a nice jaunt. I just wish there was something more to do than swing this damn pickaxe at another damn wall.
PlayStation Universe: 8.5 / 10 by Zahid Ahmed
The Lord of The Rings: Return To Moria is a valiant attempt of crafting a great survival game, keeping players engaged and memories to be made. The gameplay may seem difficult and takes some time to adjust to, but just enjoy the experience for what it is and you will find youself entering the depths of Moria more than you anticipated.
Checkpoint Gaming: 4.5 / 10 by Bree Maybe
The Lords of the Rings: Return to Moria has some very solid ideas. A game set in the Fourth Age is incredibly interesting and exciting. This is why it's such a shame that Return to Moria is not a success. There is a lot of heart in it, sure, but the core gameplay loop just isn't engaging enough to make the game worth buying over other survival titles, even if you are a big LOTR fan.
GAMERS Score
Average score from 60 votes. 100 players anticipated the game.
The Lord of the Rings: Return to Moria Description
The Lord of the Rings: Return to Moria is a survival game set in the fantasy The Lord of the Rings universe created by J.R.R. Tolkien. It was developed by Free Range Games and published by North Beach Games.
Plot
The Lord of the Rings: Return to Moria is set during the Fourth Age, after the events of The Lord of the Rings trilogy. We play as dwarves, summoned to the titular mine by Gimli Lockbearer. They must reclaim the underground city and the treasures within. Their task is not easy, as Khazad-dum is full of dangers.
Mechanics
The Lord of the Rings: Return to Moria begins with an extensive character creator, where the player can create their own dwarf. The adventure itself is set in dark halls and hallways.
From the third-person perspective, the player explores underground tunnels, gathers valuable resources and fights enemies. We must also pay attention to our character's condition, hunting for food, letting them sleep and control their temperature.
Iron, gold, quartz and mithril are all used to craft new gear. Thanks to the complex crafting system, the player can reclaim forges, create new tools, armors, weapons, as well as repair, upgrade and enchant already owned gear. There are also many amulets to be found, which increase our strength and wisdom. Dwarves can also construct advanced machines and structures used as bases; either from scratch or by using reclaimed monuments.
As befitting dwarves, our primary weapons are axes, although we can also wield some more sophisticated arms, such as swords that glow when near orcs. Speaking of orcs - they're the main enemy forces we'll face, though there are many larger, more dangerous adversaries as well. Many encounters can be avoided by staying quiet and not making too much noise.
Moria is procedurally generated, making each adventure different than the last.
Game modes
The Lord of the Rings: Return to Moria supports solo play, but only reaches its full potential in co-op for up to eight people.
Technical aspects
The Lord of the Rings: Return to Moria features colorful, slightly cartoonish visuals.
The Lord of the Rings: Return to Moria Summary
Platforms:
PC / Windows October 24, 2023
PlayStation 5 December 5, 2023
Xbox Series X/S August 27, 2024
Developer: Free Range Games
Publisher: North Beach Games
Age restrictions: 16+
The Lord of the Rings: Return to Moria System Requirements
PC / Windows
Minimum: Intel Core i5-6600K 3.5 GHz, 8 GB RAM, graphic card 3 GB GeForce GTX 1060 or better, 20 GB SSD, Windows 10/11 64-bit
Recommended: Intel Core i7-8700K 3.5 GHz / AMD Ryzen 5 3600 3.6 GHz, 16 GB RAM, graphic card 6 GB GeForce RTX 2060 or better, 20 GB SSD, Windows 10/11 64-bit
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Survival Game The Lord of the Rings: Return to Moria Launches Today [Update]
Today, fans of The Lord of the Rings can return to Middle-earth. The Lord of the Rings: Return to Moria from Free Range Games, which will let you take on the role of dwarves, is coming to Epic Games Store.
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October 25, 2023
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The Lord of the Rings: Return to Moria Release Date [Update: New Gameplay]
The Lord of the Rings: Return to Moria will soon enable the players to return to Middle-earth, though not yet on Xbox Series X/S.
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The Lord of the Rings: Return to Moria Trailer
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