SUMMER is here, and so, just like every year, it’s time for the mid-year sales to begin.
There are plenty of big savings to be had across all consoles, with some shockingly good offers.
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We’ve spotted a deal for one of the biggest games of 2023, which is unusual given how recently it was released.
Usually, it takes a long time before games go on offer, meaning that those who purchase the game on the day of release get their money’s worth.
But in certain cases, the studio decides to put the games on sale early to help boost sales.
A lot of time, money and hype went into The Lord of the Rings: Gollum, but none of that helped with sales on release.
Launching in late May 2023, it’s been out for less than three months, and it’s already received a significant discount.
On review aggregate site Metacritic it was panned by both reviewers and players alike.
It stands at a 34 critic score, and an abysmal 1.2 user score, making it one of the worst-reviewed games of this year, and indeed, all time.
The main issue with Gollum is the litany of glitches which make it almost unplayable, with frequent crashes, and bugs that will softlock you.
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Critics called the game “a complete failure”, noting dated graphics, terrible platforming sequences, and menus that look like they came straight out of the Flash era of games.
It has garnered interest from players, much like the way Sonic ‘06 did before it, with people asking ‘just how bad can it really be?’
However, at £55 ($70) most people didn’t think it was worth it just to see the meme for themselves.
But during the PlayStation August Sale, you can now grab its premium Precious Edition for its lowest price ever, selling for just £32.99 ($41.99) with PS Plus.
This equals 40% off, which is a huge discount on a game that was released not that long ago, particularly one from such a popular IP.
Even if you’re not a PS Plus subscriber, you can still snatch Gollum’s Standard Edition at 33% off, for £33.49 ($40.19).
It’s still quite a lot of money for what is a truly terrible game, so it’s up to you whether you should take the leap.
Written by Georgina Young on behalf of GLHF.
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