3 Games So Bad They Killed the Companies That Made Them

Despite the popularity of The Lord of the Rings, the game Gollum was a critical and commercial failure that ultimately led to the downfall of its developer, Daedalic Entertainment. Players take on the role of Gollum, searching for Bilbo Baggins and a lost birthday gift in iconic locations from the series, all while being hunted by Sauron’s forces. Released in 2023, Gollum received overwhelmingly negative reviews and earned the lowest Metacritic score of any game that year. As a result, Daedalic canceled plans for a sequel, laid off its development staff, and is now focusing solely on publishing other games.








