
"It is mostly a non-combat game, but Gollum will be able to stealthily take out enemies," explained lead game designer Martin Wilkes. Some enemies can be taken down with stealth attacks or lured into dangerous parts of the environment, some of which might feature familiar characters that can aid Gollum on his journey. Gollum isn't strong but instead crafty, which will give you some opportunities to take out enemies in an otherwise predominantly stealth-focused gameplay. "You always either play as Smeagol or as Gollum as the 'dominant' persona and that can influence animations, soundscapes, certain gameplay situations, and in-game dialogue."

"Also, the decisions you make affect the way the game feels," explained lead narrative designer Tilman Schanen in an interview with IGN.
