They made a HOBBIT LIFE SIM!? - Tales of the Shire (New Lord of the Rings game)

[@MadMorph]

Check out Tales of the Shire here: bit.ly/4ghNXJO I read books to you here: youtube.com/@DownToSleep (On Spotify, KZbin and everywhere you get podcasts)

[@thelightbrightchic5637]

Happy Hobbit Day Morph!

[@artivancrow]

I actually really love the graphics of this game! There is so many photorealistic games nowadays that something this styleized is a beautiful breath of fresh air. It also looks so nostalgic, perfect for a game about Hobbits! 😊

[@AmazingJPikmin]

Yea! I feel the same way!! I don’t get what everybody is saying about the graphics! I don’t want every game to have the exact same realistic graphics

[@NotEpoch]

cope

[@Nobody-s6g6r]

I couldn’t agree more. I really don’t mind a game having a more retro look

[@intensestare5027]

​@@NotEpoch only person coping is you buddy

[@duckilyart7429]

I don’t think the style is what people are complaining about. It literally looks like a ps2 game

[@MarisCorner15]

I absolutely love how the character actually LOOKS at things. When you were next to the swan your character was actually looking at him, and because of your personality he looked so curious, it was so cute

[@TheWretchedOwl]

I’m so glad someone finally made a LOTR game that isn’t about everybody killing everybody.

[@StorytellerForeverYT]

Could not agree more!

[@Youtubetrollpolice]

And also woke included

[@Katastr0phic_Katicorn]

​@KZbintrollpolice huh?

[@Youtubetrollpolice]

@@Katastr0phic_Katicorn umm gurl I still respect the lgbtq community but I don't want woke here in video games only flags

[@sofr790]

Surprised it took this long considering how many people just want to live like a hobbit

[@mychatpalace]

that female dwarf with her full on lusciously kept beard is just perfect for the game. love her dress it suits her.

[@WitchlingSimmer]

Omg you start as one of the “city hobbits” from Bree. That’s perfect. (Though I pretty much died when the character was named Bungo like Bilbo’s father.)

[@ilumibunny]

I'm loving how this game is looking so far and I plan to get it once it releases, although I won't say no to you playing more of it. I quite like crocheting while listening to your playthrough of this game. It's quite comforting

[@Nobody-s6g6r]

Oh what a wonderful game that is. If you’ve got the balls for it XD

[@cheoahsnowbird]

@@Nobody-s6g6rIs that you, Bofur?

[@kkira555]

You have no idea how happy you made me just by using the frying pan on your ingredients, none of the other videos I've watched have anyone use it.

[@djfox31]

love the name of the lil guy! especially since Bungo Baggins was Bilbo's dads name XD

[@calebtemple1253]

So adorable the way he swings his arms when running around. And the detail of the character are just as visible in gameplay as they were in character creation. And your voice acting brings this whole game to life! So glad I found your channel. You have an amazing voice, I could listen to you talking gobbledygook and just relax into a puddle.

[@bobrosario1621]

I just found this channel. I love how I can play games while watching or just simply rest and fall asleep. Also the voices you do are 10/10.

[@MadMorph]

Welcome to the channel!

[@draconefox]

When I first watched the trailer I thought it’d be a low effort repetitive game, but this looks so cute! I can’t wait to play it

[@johnzaccagnini8317]

One more thing, speaking from real life experience petting a giant pig followed by a few good "hearty" pats on the back is much more satisfying than imagined! Pigs are such a fascinating creature!😂😊

[@kdandsheela]

this was a very relaxing play through, I'm so ecstatic that this IP is being used for a smaller cozy game, it's obvious the devs love this setting. The writing is very promising and I know I'll put a few dozen in this game, at the very least.

[@St4rTr3v1Ut10n]

They love the setting so much you can name your Hobbit "Carl" lol how authentic!

[@raerohan4241]

​@@St4rTr3v1Ut10n All the preset names in the game are actual names of hobbits in the Tolkienverse. Carl, for example, was Samwise's brother-in-law, if I remember correctly.

[@St4rTr3v1Ut10n]

@@raerohan4241 Pish posh. Make up whatever you want, they still hate you

[@nayyellowgirl4033]

I’m so happy at your peace whenever you visit the duckies and swans. I hope to find my own version of duck watching. Of peace in that way. I don’t think I’ve ever truly experienced that.

[@jessiebohler1102]

Been following the progress of this game since it was announced! So happy you're the first Creator I've seen be able to play through

[@heatherraico3308]

Meriadoc "Merry" Brandybuck - correct! Good job, Morphy!!

[@kayaroots5386]

Right! And Peregrin Took 💚

[@ambiedandie8584]

@@kayaroots5386 🤨I might have known...

[@YoonaNaghavi]

How did my school computer recommend me to you. Well hello again, I'm watching from my school computer. (this is way more fun than math) I don't think I'll ever see other channels than yours. The commenting and "voice acting" is impeccable, it suits so well with the cosy vibe (so tired of people talking so loud and energetically in playtroughs) I mostly watch non commentary playtroughs but your channel is...like getting an ad for a game that's actually playable. Underrated and immaculate, too underrated even. I hope I'll see you reach 1 mil subscribers. And I need to play this game so bad, bro. Don't mind me writing a whole paragraph. It's my love language.

[@MadMorph]

Thanks! Now do your math work.

[@johnzaccagnini8317]

Amazing my friend! Now this is the absolute definition of the term "cozy game"! And all your fascinating and charming character voices just give it that little bit of "cozy" that it lacked and it made me want to never stop watching and listening to the story being told! It's almost like watching a recreated version of "The Hobbit" movie being told by your soothing style of narration and story-telling... Thank you for being transported to incredibly fascinating world of hobbits, wizards, dwarfs, and the wide array of other species and creatures that exist in a world of magic!

[@MrEmpireBuilder0000]

Now I fully expect these character voices to be spoken by you. :) You have a very warm and comforting voice. Definitely tell the Devs to add petting the animals. Everyone wants to pet the animals, I noticed!

[@Aurora_262]

I love this! It reminds me of the animated Hobbit movie. I will definitely be checking this game out!

[@BrightJuni]

Maybe it’s because I’m American and our geese and swans are very aggressive to ward off predators but I was very sure that swan was going to eat you

[@mariecarie1]

Wow, I had my doubts about this game, but this looks adorable! And I’m glad they talk sort of like how they do in the books, it really adds to the charm. Although, how did Orlo put the mail in your postbox when he was too hungry to remember he had your mail? And how did he get your mail if you hadn’t even moved in yet? 😂 P.S. I love rhubarb. Just be sure to add enough sugar to balance out the sour. It’s got just the best sweet-tart flavor

[@kokorosyume]

Oh my god 😭 that little cooking and shared meal feature is from my dreams, I’ve been looking for mods for something like that for stardew lol, are there other games with that feature??

[@Scox61]

Happy Hobbit Day!! I was hoping I’d get to watch you play this one!

[@mochalatte907]

I am absolutely in love with this game already from what I’ve seen! I was hoping you’d do a video on it, and here we are! Love your videos, and commentary on the games you showcase! 💕💕

[@wormrocket]

i’m so happy you’re one of the people who got to play this early!

[@summerreadingnook]

That’s so cool you got to play this game! I hope to play it someday. I love what you said about your favorite thing being to sit by water, watch birds, I feel the same way.

[@lavenderotaku2481]

As someone who's read The Hobbit- **Screams in Tolkien** THIS GAME LOOKS SO CUUUUTE. I'm getting it ASAP. Edit: I'd love to live in a village or small-town! They're so cute and you can get to know everyone! ❤😊 Also marking my timestamp: 28:41

[@heartlesskitten88]

I want this game right now, March is so far away.

[@mardiray159]

This is lovely. What a wonderful choice. Please show more when it releases.

[@sunshinebabykat]

Oh my god this just brought back a core memory of eating custard with rhubard! It came in a little plastic container with the rhubard in a little triangle attached and you tipped the rhubard bit into the custard to eat it. Now I've got to see if it's even still made and get some

[@jenniheinanen8434]

Oh man, can't wait for this to pop out! I play mostly LotRO, so having a game where you can express your inner hobbit is a welcome sight.

[@dhireshyadav1783]

When I watched Lord of the rings, I always imagined myself living in shire.

[@vexxedvio]

such a cute game and overall concept, they've done a fantastic job of the world building- I've been to the Hobbiton set twice and they most recently added a fully decked out and decorated house to explore and the details are insane, its translated well to cozy game style for sure!

[@DianaGerlach-i5o]

Thank u for the introduction of the game, I love it and looking for the release. I enjoyed the presentation, good work.

[@SteampunkPyrate]

I alrighty was really excited for. this game, but watching you play has upped the hype. I can't wait. Your video is so chill and peaceful, it makes for a great watch.

[@-boxedmunchie-3377]

Please play more of this game! I love your cozy playthroughs

[@pornpathanukunwattana6686]

Pleasereeee, play this game after Its come out. It’s so cozy and relaxing, I would love to see you play it!

[@strawycape9693]

There was a cartoon called Rhubarb and Custard about a cat and a dog named (obviously) Rhubarb and Custard. Possibly the treat also felt extra special because it was so seasonal. I certainly think that my love for apricot jam mostly comes from only ever having it around Christmas time (my parents only bought this jam flavour to ice the family's Christmas cake - apricot jam, then marzipan, then icing I think was the order. and any left over jam could be used for anything).

[@brittany45]

This is a proper Hobbit game, it is! I hope as they add more features they'll really lean into the Fantasy English Cottagecore aspects of the Shire, gossip, drama, and grudges included. Some of those old villages would collapse entirely if everyone suddenly got along. Lol. There was a children's show that aired in the 70s called Roobarb and Custard. If you were a tyke back then, you probably watched it.

[@Kay-gh8nb]

I would love to see you play more! I had such a cozy time watching you play

[@NisMacklin818]

Why do you make every game seem magical? I have bought so many because of you. I’ll definitely be getting this one too 💚

[@arberasllanaj8878]

OMG I just love how you read dialogues 😭🙏🏻 I usually don't subscribe after 10 minutes of watching some new youtuber content, but when you started with Gandalf dialogues, I succombed, sorry ✨️😢

[@abigailroyland3683]

Yayyy, I’m glad Morph picked this one up. I’ve seen other people reviewing, so I was awaiting Morph’s play through

[@mackenziescholl8881]

I absolutely love it so far! A cozy LOTR game? Uhm yes!!!!

[@thesinfultictac5704]

The idea that you can harvest anything for free from the local lands is basically gone now. The idea that lands "held in common" and you could harvest, collect, and put your animals to graze on them is basically gone now. The "enclosure and shrinking of the commons" was a reality that Tolkien lived through. I'm glad the sentiment of that Bygone era of English land management is in this game. It means there someone who truly loved Tolkiens work and understood the historical context he wrote in.

[@Moonbeam7891]

I liked the look of this game, looks very calming to play. I'm currently playing My Time at Sandrock and it's very manic trying to make everything in time 😂

[@Lightistheway]

I like your voices too ❤ I needed a good mental health day but I didn’t know it should be a cozy day.

[@Wahots79]

I came here to watch you play a game I'm looking forward to playing as well....and plan to stay around and listen to your podcasts. You've got a pleasant voice for it.

[@Mekeweissame]

I’m so sad this isn’t out until March! I was hoping it’d be an older video & I could buy it right away. It looks perfect!!

[@folkloreadventures]

What a delight!! I've been waiting for you to play this Morph. All your voices are just perfect! The whole feel of the game has a lovely sense of nostalgia to it. It really feels like the developers have finally made a game for people like me, who don't like fighting the bad guys and just want to stay in the village, make friends, forage, decorate and be merry. 💚

[@OayzHozey]

Dude. The voice over are awesome. Subscribed!

[@Jess_le_best_ahh]

It looks so cute ❤

[@Farore-s-Blessing]

"Vampire pale, but it's actually reflective" Ah yes, the ginger experience 😅

[@LaneAtomic]

If you watch the birds they're landing on the side of the direction side pointing in the direction you're supposed to go. That's such a subtle guidance, I love it.

[@oOoMELLILDoOo]

I'd love to see you play this as a series Morph ☺

[@yeebee9730]

My Grandma used to make rhubarb crumble with custard, it was divine, it's sweet but also veeeery sour without the custard!

[@missdire]

Back when she was a kid, my mom would go into the back garden with a little cup of sugar and pick the rhubarb there then dip it in the sugar and just munch away! I've never had rhubarb but I'd love to try it!

[@SomethingNewAMBW]

I love that this is a cozy game and it looks like it may be a little bit of an R PG but without the violence this is totally up my alley.

[@missdire]

Something about the aesthetic reminds me of a Lego game gone rogue. And I'm okay with that! It's very chipper and cutesy. Like someone else mentioned - it's nice that someone finally made a LoTR game that isn't all about war and strife and death! We've always heard about how beautiful and peaceful the Shire is, and we *finally* get to experience it. (Also, my boys are always worried that we're late for school - even though we never are - and I tell them exactly that: We're wizards; we arrive precisely when we mean to.)

[@Edengar86]

This is so nice.. I might wanna get it, if it's on the switch too. Thanks, it was a really enchanting watch 😊

[@Frosted_Picasso]

This reminds me a lot of Fae Farm so I know I'll love it when it comes out 🥺

[@TRESOR_lover]

I have been really interested in the latest games. I just found your channel and I already loge it. It has a really calm atmosphere and I absolutely love all the voices you used. THANK YOUUU

[@TiphAndSmaug]

I can't waiiiiiiiit. I so wanted to play it this winter I am so sad it's not coming out before March :'( Thank you for the preview !

[@TheDeathApart]

I can't wait for this! What a beautiful, peaceful game 💜 so glad KZbin recommended your channel because you play games I love to watch!!

[@MadMorph]

Welcome welcome

[@iluvsakuraandsyaoran]

im pleasantly surprised by how well thought out this seems! i admit i was pretty skeptical of this game at first, but having birds and butterflies as the UI instead of stuff on a screen is just the perfect sort of thoughtfulness i'd want to see in a game like this. i also love all the critters we've been seeing, like birds and ducks and swans and pigs and sheep and chickens! i hope we get some bunnies and squirrels too

[@bumblebeetea2101]

49:00 - Peregrine ‘Pippin’ Took and Meriadoc ‘Merry’ Brandybuck

[@Brabblgamer33]

I love your synchronization - so fitting! Gorgeous

[@nathaliecarluccio7559]

The graphics looks stunning ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@sipsu77]

what a lovely little game

[@silversamurai0267]

Sims 3 Supernatural added body hair to CAS. Can't remember if it had a feet selection, but you could put hair just about everywhere else on your sim. 😂

[@meazalove7596]

I love watching ur gameplay above all!

[@stduupie]

your voice is perfect for this play through 😅😅

[@dladymuse]

Love this video. I’m a huge LOTR fan and will try every LOTR game. I’ll definitely get this one. To answer your question, it’s Merry Brandybuck. Easy way to remember is gandalfs line in Moria “Fool of a Took!” He was talking to Pippin 😂

[@LittleSheepChan]

Wow, this is actually super cute! The trailer had me worried, but the graphics do look better now

[@gigi3242]

Very pretty game, with enough things to do to keep interest. Have a lovely week.

[@SleepyKiitty]

Absolutely loved seeing Morph get immediately sidetracked at the sight of a swan and ducks🩷 I’ve had my eye on this game since the first teaser announcement, I’m beyond in love with everything I’m seeing.

[@DragonFae420]

Yes please play more! I’m loving it so far

[@anixara9]

I'm definitely buying the game when it comes out, but I'm really hoping we can choose 'Took' as a last name

[@smellymellly]

You should check out Magical Delicacy! It's very cozy and the 'platform' style is unique for the farming sim genre!

[@Sywolfe]

The graphics style looks a lot like My Time at Portia

[@essie2732]

I love the game graphics. It's nice to have an artistic style instead of an ultra realistic one. I am also reflectivly pale lol

[@NotEpoch]

backdating your graphics 20 years is not artistic style, its just lack of care and effort. -someone who has actually made graphics for games

[@essie2732]

@@NotEpoch you sound like a hater man lol

[@darrylkaopiojr.8883]

LOZ Wind Waker for GameCube was an artistic style from what the LOZ series of the time was becoming but this is hoo, its rough looking.

[@essie2732]

@darrylkaopiojr.8883 I disagree. There's more than one artistic style out there, and this is one of them. You don't have to like Van Goughs art style to know it's still art and art that other people like, same applies.

[@laurieb3703]

I really loved this! I hope you play it more! I didn't want it to end lol

[@lindseypaputa4983]

This gameplay and your accent made me soo relaxed thank you so much 😌🧘🏼‍♀️☺️

[@owencomps]

The game looks very interesting, but your playing fit so well being so relaxed. You did wonderfully friend. Keep it up.

[@lindseypaputa4983]

I remember playing the hobbit on gamecube this one is waaay less creepy and more easier and calmer and relaxing

[@HyliaFell]

Ps2 bilbo baggins isn't real and he can't hurt you PS2 BILBO BAGGINS ISN'T REAL AND HE CAN'T HURT YOU

[@lindseypaputa4983]

@@HyliaFelli meant the villans

[@krisb7877]

I love your love for watching ducks and swans! ♥Birds are one of the greatest source of joy in my life as well.

[@josephgeorge5741]

I'm dying of Adorbs.

[@KerrasCorner]

You should definitely play more of this! I also would love to play it myself, too 😊 it’s so cozy and homely

[@Jehmleh]

I have been excited for this game since the announcement, but now seeing this, I wish it were next year already!! Also, you made it faster than I know I would have on the way to the Green Dragon initially. I would have stopped at the hobbits at the bushes and spoken to everyone before even passing Old Ruby's Pond.

[@Wintertalent]

The "Michel" in Michel Delving is pronounced either "mitchel" or "mickle", depending on who you ask, with the former having the most supporters. Tolkien took it from Old English "micel", which means big/great/large. Michel Delving means big excavation. Close to it is also a small town called Little Delving. Speaking of the Shire towns: I used to play Lord of the Rings Online a lot, and they absolutely nailed the Shire in that game. All the little towns are there: Michel Delving, Bywater, Frogmorton, Hobbiton, etc. Most of the quests in the Shire revolve around food or mailbags, or helping various farmers out with chores. It is almost a tranquil cozy game within a larger MMO with plenty of violence and darkness. Going for a spot of fishing or pipe weed farming in the Shire was always a great way to unwind.

[@chaoticsad5549]

I love the way the game looks. Reminds me of a cute children’s book ♥️

[@popcicleSwede]

Well done really well voiced characters by you enjoyed that

[@terijimenez4357]

Long live Bungo and Gundulf!! Lol

[@stduupie]

i’d love to see you do more play throughs of this :)

[@lydiathacker7319]

I would go to the lake a little white duck we named Aflac and he was always with a little black duck we named Progressive.

[@lydiathacker7319]

A few years later I swear I saw their children because I say a little black and white duck that behaved just like Alfac and a little shy duck followed him around and acted just like Progressive.

[@Nobody-s6g6r]

1:10:25 What’s tatters, precious? What’s tatters, eh??

[@MrEmpireBuilder0000]

Watching these playthroughs make me really hungry. So I raided my own hobbit pantry and made me a bacon burger. :)

[@majourvelencianna5810]

I didn't even know there was a Hobbit day!!!

[@pip5667]

It's Bilbo and Frodo's joint birthday, plus the day Frodo sets off from the Shure with the Ring!

[@JamesRichardsPlays]

It took a month, but KZbin saw fit to share your video to me. The rest of your content is amazing. Well done. I must be living under a rock considering Midde-Earth is one of my favorite universes. I have read all the novels, even The Silmarillion. I didn't even know this existed. I would very much like to play this game. Hopefully I'll have the cash once it releases.