Tales of the Shire may be one more game for cozy life sim fans to add to their already overflowing collection once it releases, but its well-established foundations are what make it unique when compared to all the rest. Tales of the Shire is, as its subtitle clearly states, a Lord of the Rings game. This automatically makes it much different from any cozy game that has ever been on the market, providing it with a competitive edge against the vast sea of games with comparable gameplay. Whether it succeeds, Tales of the Shire is undoubtedly a trailblazer in the gaming industry as well as the franchise it is adapted from.