Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor

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7.9

Generally favorable reviews- based on 2369 Ratings

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  1. somedude14
    Feb 9, 2015
    8
    Gets most of its ideas from other games, but executes those ideas better than the games it takes inspiration from. Combat is more fluent than in any AC or recent Batman game. Not nearly as buggy as any AC game has ever been. In fact very few bugs. I fully completed the game (took about 20 hours), and the only issue I encountered was one CTD, which I'm pretty sure was actually caused by myGets most of its ideas from other games, but executes those ideas better than the games it takes inspiration from. Combat is more fluent than in any AC or recent Batman game. Not nearly as buggy as any AC game has ever been. In fact very few bugs. I fully completed the game (took about 20 hours), and the only issue I encountered was one CTD, which I'm pretty sure was actually caused by my anti-virus trying to update and then locking up my system for a few minutes.

    Campaign doesn't really add to the game as much as it gets in the way, as the story isn't great, but each mission acts as a tutorial for a specific ability. Best way to play is to rush through the campaign ASAP so you have both maps and all important actions unlocked, at which point you are free to play around to level up and increase in strength so you become a better orc-slayer.

    Worst part of the game are the stealth sections. I still don't know of an open-world game that does this right. Games are either designed to be stealth oriented from the ground-up, or it's poorly fitted into a game that has other mechanics in order to tout "support" of a stealth playstyle. Well, it supports that playstyle, but not very well (at least not until you unlock the full-cloak ability, which turns you into an invisible God for several seconds). This game is a lot better when you're one-shotting orcs with arrows to the head, and possessing some of them to fight along your side until their allies are dead, at which point you press a key that causes the heads of your temporary minions to explode.    … Expand
  2. rodericrinehart
    Feb 7, 2015
    9
    Yes, it is a mix of Assassin's Creed and Batman Arkham Asylum, and maybe even Tomb Raider,, but it is better than all of those games, AND it adds the Nemesis system, which is definitely going to be copied by many games in the future.

    Shadow of Mordor has excellent parkour, sweet graphics, truly interesting and story-drive collectibles, and really good and varied combat. The combat of    Yes, it is a mix of Assassin's Creed and Batman Arkham Asylum, and maybe even Tomb Raider,, but it is better than all of those games, AND it adds the Nemesis system, which is definitely going to be copied by many games in the future.

    Shadow of Mordor has excellent parkour, sweet graphics, truly interesting and story-drive collectibles, and really good and varied combat. The combat of Assassin's Creed is absolutely horrible in comparison.

    They have a gem on their hands here. I thoroughly enjoyed myself from start to finish and will eagerly pre-order the next game in the franchise!    … Expand
  3. BigBossReviews
    Feb 3, 2015
    8
    Shadow of Mordor takes the combat systems from Assassin's Creed, and the Batman: Arkham games, then, adds in the lore and story from the Lord of the Rings, and makes one remarkable game. And you know what? It just doesn't take the combat systems from AC and the Arkham games, it IMPROVES up on it. If you're looking for an Assassin's Creed game that ACTUALLY WORKS, BUY THIS GAME. And if youShadow of Mordor takes the combat systems from Assassin's Creed, and the Batman: Arkham games, then, adds in the lore and story from the Lord of the Rings, and makes one remarkable game. And you know what? It just doesn't take the combat systems from AC and the Arkham games, it IMPROVES up on it. If you're looking for an Assassin's Creed game that ACTUALLY WORKS, BUY THIS GAME. And if you don't like AC, but you like adventure games, or are a LOTR fan, this game is a buy. Either way, this games is a MUST HAVE!

    10/10 - "Orc-Hunter Simulator"    … Expand
  4. Xaule
    Feb 1, 2015
    9
    It is the rare game that I stretch to 100 % completion. Many open world games offer side missions but they tend to be repetitive and generic. Not this game: the side missions vary from stealthy one-kill missions to outright Orc blood bath terror. The combat system is great! There are so many ways to kill the enemy and the notion that this is a button mashing game is inaccurate.

    Once    It is the rare game that I stretch to 100 % completion. Many open world games offer side missions but they tend to be repetitive and generic. Not this game: the side missions vary from stealthy one-kill missions to outright Orc blood bath terror. The combat system is great! There are so many ways to kill the enemy and the notion that this is a button mashing game is inaccurate.

    Once the subtleties of the system are mastered, combat becomes a graceful dance of death, pushing hit streaks into the 50's and 60's with just the right timing of critical strikes and parries. Yes, you could mash your way through this, but why not parry a blow, knock the enemy to the ground and execute it just in time to block an Orc's strike? Or just grab your enemy and toss him off a bridge to his death? Perhaps a quick arrow between the eyes if getting close is not your thing.

    My only gripe is the weak ending. I expected so much and received so little. That's why I rated it a 9 instead of a 10.    … Expand
  5. Fidiuss
    Jan 29, 2015
    8
    Most of the negative reviews come from minecraft gamers and the like who have absolutely no idea what there talking about.....ignore these and you will have a great game with a great story and great graphics , i cant stand the batman type games so i was dubious about buying this i got it cheap and but in all honesty its nothing like batman as some say otherwise i would have binned it byMost of the negative reviews come from minecraft gamers and the like who have absolutely no idea what there talking about.....ignore these and you will have a great game with a great story and great graphics , i cant stand the batman type games so i was dubious about buying this i got it cheap and but in all honesty its nothing like batman as some say otherwise i would have binned it by now...its entertaining enough said :)… Expand
  6. EarlyGameReview
    Jan 27, 2015
    9
    Its **** man asdasdpdgaskozxcxzc.......................................................................................................................... 12414121241525
  7. nima1990
    Jan 26, 2015
    8
    I really enjoyed the game. Middle Earth Shadow of Mordor has many positive aspect like decent-looking graphics or combat but the story is flat, lacking any climax even at the end. Characters are not very likeable. The gameplay is repetitive and lacks innovation. Anyway, it's a decent action adventure game that LOTR fans will enjoy. Although I personally really liked the movies but I'veI really enjoyed the game. Middle Earth Shadow of Mordor has many positive aspect like decent-looking graphics or combat but the story is flat, lacking any climax even at the end. Characters are not very likeable. The gameplay is repetitive and lacks innovation. Anyway, it's a decent action adventure game that LOTR fans will enjoy. Although I personally really liked the movies but I've never been into the books or a fan of Tolkien since he was a Jesus freak.… Expand
  8. Amazing
    Jan 22, 2015
    6
    The combat is really repetitive and unintuitive. You don't even have to time your key prompts or attacks, just mash the buttons over and over. Eventually you'll come across enemies that have shields and who parry frontal attacks, but you can just activate or execute or wraith powers and instantly take them out then go back to spamming. I know you can time attacks for a bonus but its soThe combat is really repetitive and unintuitive. You don't even have to time your key prompts or attacks, just mash the buttons over and over. Eventually you'll come across enemies that have shields and who parry frontal attacks, but you can just activate or execute or wraith powers and instantly take them out then go back to spamming. I know you can time attacks for a bonus but its so unnecessary and just plain overkill.… Expand
  9. Acton_Lobo
    Jan 20, 2015
    10
    Tudo é magnífico e bem feito. Um excelente game! As cenas de combate são épicas e extremamente violentas. A trilha sonora é impecável e original. A Warner Bros superou-se!
  10. SylarHRG
    Jan 20, 2015
    7
    Graphics are good. Gameplay and controls are fairly fluidic. Some very frustrating moments, but I can see why people really enjoy this game. I'm not a fan of how the world was designed, but it is a nice open area to play in. Great finishing moves and the story has been really decent so far.. Got it on a steam sale, very happy I didn't pay full price.
  11. Rex_richards
    Jan 16, 2015
    10
    So some bstd orc kept coming after me and trashing me when my health was low. Each time he taunts me and makes me look even worse. Each time I died he got more powerful. Eventually I had to hunt him down instead. I killed another orc captain, got some intel on my target and found out he was terrified of carragors/death dogs. So i trailed him for a while, set some carragors free (they areSo some bstd orc kept coming after me and trashing me when my health was low. Each time he taunts me and makes me look even worse. Each time I died he got more powerful. Eventually I had to hunt him down instead. I killed another orc captain, got some intel on my target and found out he was terrified of carragors/death dogs. So i trailed him for a while, set some carragors free (they are caged up) and at the same time dropped a hornet nest on his bodyguards and knocked down a wall onto some others. My target runs off screaming in panic, his bodyguards are freaking out over the hornets, so I get after him and get him on his own for once and cut his head off. REVENGE!
    So yes shadow of mordor is about kllling orcs but it's totally unique and completely excellent..    … Expand
  12. Ponchoarg
    Jan 13, 2015
    8
    The game is great! action-packed and compelling. Specially the nemesis system.
    The only bad things about it are 2:
    1- Very minor. Some button combinations are complicated to execute. Specially when most useful, like when you are surrounded by 20 uruks. TYou charge your powers and press R and L sticks and it doesnt respond. 2- The story. It's not that good. A lot of missions don't fit    The game is great! action-packed and compelling. Specially the nemesis system.
    The only bad things about it are 2:
    1- Very minor. Some button combinations are complicated to execute. Specially when most useful, like when you are surrounded by 20 uruks. TYou charge your powers and press R and L sticks and it doesnt respond.
    2- The story. It's not that good. A lot of missions don't fit well, specially the side stories like that of Torving, which I liked, but doing those made no sense at all with the story.    … Expand
  13. Joem33
    Jan 12, 2015
    10
    This is the only game I have ever (and probably will ever) rate a 10/10, and deservedly so! I have never played a more entertaining, engrossing, and satisfying game in my entire gaming life! Honestly! This is the only game I ever made up my mind to finish (and succeeded in doing so) with a 100.0% play-through.
    I can only say "Great job, Monolith Productions!"
    Now, what's all this talk    This is the only game I have ever (and probably will ever) rate a 10/10, and deservedly so! I have never played a more entertaining, engrossing, and satisfying game in my entire gaming life! Honestly! This is the only game I ever made up my mind to finish (and succeeded in doing so) with a 100.0% play-through.
    I can only say "Great job, Monolith Productions!"
    Now, what's all this talk about Middle-Earth: Shadow of Mordor's game-play being directly COPIED from the Assassin's Creed series?! Or its combat system being the same as the Batman: Arkham series?! Have you guys (I mean, those who say so) actually played any of those games?! I've played Assassin's Creed, AC: Revelations, and Batman: Arkham Origins, and while those are also good games, PLEASE don't make the mistake of putting them in the same light as Shadow of Mordor; they are absolute not on the same level!
    Right now, my advice to Ubisoft is to completely scrap the AC series and come up with something new, fresh, because (personally) I'm just tired of their recycled s**t! For me, Assassin's Creed isn't the great tale it set out to be; I abandoned the franchised many sequels ago (at AC III), and gladly so! And although Arkham origins was very okay for me, it certainly had its own drawbacks. (Like, how could its story have unfolded in just one night, and way too many lame collectibles.)
    All I want to say is, more often than not, great ideas are simply remodified versions of already existing not-so-great ideas. There are a plethora of concepts used in Shadow of Mordor which I can personally point out were directly borrowed from other games, but that doesn't count. The beauty of this game lies in the fact that, for my entire play-through, it had its own uniqueness; I never once felt I like was doing something even remotely familiar. Going through some users' reviews and their scores here, it makes me wonder: if you see it fit to rate Middle-Earth: Shadow of Mordor 0, 1, 2, 3, or 4/10, which game will ever manage (at least) an 8/10 from you?
    If you are in for having ONE OF THE BEST (if not THE BEST) gaming experience ever you can get from a video game, Middle-Earth: Shadow of Mordor is just what you need. Believe me, I know.    … Expand
  14. jimbobslimbob
    Jan 8, 2015
    8
    Shadow of Mordor is a hybrid Batman/Assassins Creed game set in the LoTR universe. It looks lovely, plays wonderful and is very addictive. Fans of any of these would probably like it.

    The combat is very similar to the Batman games. bar some key mapping changes I would go as far as to say it's almost an exact copy infact, so anyone familiar with the system will be right at home here.    Shadow of Mordor is a hybrid Batman/Assassins Creed game set in the LoTR universe. It looks lovely, plays wonderful and is very addictive. Fans of any of these would probably like it.

    The combat is very similar to the Batman games. bar some key mapping changes I would go as far as to say it's almost an exact copy infact, so anyone familiar with the system will be right at home here. It's smooth, engaging and rewarding. A button-masher this IS NOT. Stealth works nicely alongside this system to give you several options for taking down the enemy. You even get some ranged weapons in the form of your elven counter-part's bow - using "Elf Shot".

    The story seems fairly well devised and sits nicely within the LoTR universe. it oozes Tolkien from the get-go and it's wonderful to be playing a LoTR game that is actually good. Voice acting is also top-notch, which really benefits the game.

    The nemesis system is a wonderful little addition that makes deaths more meaningful to you. When you get killed, the enemy gets promoted in Sauron's army, making him stronger. The next time you meet you will then get a little jab from them about when they previously killed you before battle ensues for revenge. There are some other really nice touches here, like if you choose to run away from one, they will comment on this the next time you meet. It makes the battles and deaths seem more personalised to your game and is a welcome addition.

    All-in-all, this is a very solid game that I would recommend to anyone that likes Batman or Assassins Creed and LoTR.

    Jimbo Rating: 8/10    … Expand
  15. dermaniac
    Jan 7, 2015
    7
    Nice game, but could use some more meat on its bones. I really enjoyed what is here, but unfortunately it suffers from the "open-world-game-disease", where only about 7 hours worth of content (20 missions) are part of the main storyline, while the rest is padded out with side missions, challenges and.. well, the whole ork power struggle thing. If you enjoy hunting down every little POI andNice game, but could use some more meat on its bones. I really enjoyed what is here, but unfortunately it suffers from the "open-world-game-disease", where only about 7 hours worth of content (20 missions) are part of the main storyline, while the rest is padded out with side missions, challenges and.. well, the whole ork power struggle thing. If you enjoy hunting down every little POI and finish all the (mostly pointless) sideactivities, then this is for you. If you are more like me, and would rather prefer more well crafted missions, then the game will feel a little short.

    The whole ork hunting and managing thing was very fun, although I do think it was a little underutilized. Having an (let alone all) warchiefs under your control should come with some mighty perks, but unfortunately it didn't matter to the gameplay at all. So in the end, it didn't feel very rewarding. But I guess in here the journey is its own reward. Overall I loved it very much and it didn't overstay its welcome either.

    I would have appreciated a difficulty switch. There is no difficulty setting, and while the game felt challenging enough at first, once you get the hang of it (after 2-3 hours) it gets very easy and you feel very overpowered. I died about 10 times in the first 3 hours of playing and about 3 times in the last 10 hours.

    Another minor gripe: The sound track is often a little mismatched. I had to enable subtitles because very often the music was so loud I couldn't make out what they said in a cutscene. And sometimes action music from the gameplay got stuck and played over the cutscene music, which made it even worse.

    Oh, and the ending is a little anticlimactic. There are 3 main bosses in the game. The first boss is an awesome epic battle that I really enjoyed. The second boss is a game of whack-a-mole (go to 3 or 4 locations and press a button), and the last boss fight is a very short Quick-Time-Event. That made me a little sad.

    Still, the gameplay was enough fun to make me look past most of these flaws and I do recommend the game. I enjoyed it very much.    … Expand
  16. tab531
    Jan 7, 2015
    9
    game is great! the animations are great!... the battles are great ! the roaming giant beasts that are interacting with other beasts and fighting them! great game
  17. Phallex
    Jan 6, 2015
    3
    Can't say I enjoy this game much. Not sure what all the hype is about. It's just the combat/interaction system from Assassin's Creed games (which I also find really dull, so hey-ho maybe it's just me) in a LoTR (sort of) setting. With a bit of a story...

    I'm already bored of the combat system, though I think it might be more rewarding with a controller. It can be a bit tricky to hit all    Can't say I enjoy this game much. Not sure what all the hype is about. It's just the combat/interaction system from Assassin's Creed games (which I also find really dull, so hey-ho maybe it's just me) in a LoTR (sort of) setting. With a bit of a story...

    I'm already bored of the combat system, though I think it might be more rewarding with a controller. It can be a bit tricky to hit all the timings right on a keyboard and keep the camera at the right angle with a mouse. I keep blocking off my own view with buildings and objects when I perform 'specials'.

    Looking at other's reviews I'd have to agree with them on the cons - it's the same thing over and over and over and over and over....very grindy, with a levelling system that rewards you with slightly more interesting/easier ways to grind. The nemesis thing...is an interesting idea, but who really cares what level the orc you're fighting is? Or how much he's climbed the ranks of the army? He still just hits you and you hit him until one of you is dead...    … Expand
  18. Ne42
    Jan 5, 2015
    5
    Very overrated game IMO. The game actually could be fun, but, unfortunatelly, was ruined by some strange design decisions. The main being is constant regeneration of orc forces, even in same session, even in same fortress. You can't possibly clean up area in the game which is ridiculous! But even this could be OK, but even Captains and Warchefs are regenerating constantly, which makes youVery overrated game IMO. The game actually could be fun, but, unfortunatelly, was ruined by some strange design decisions. The main being is constant regeneration of orc forces, even in same session, even in same fortress. You can't possibly clean up area in the game which is ridiculous! But even this could be OK, but even Captains and Warchefs are regenerating constantly, which makes you feel that your efforts are useless. There is no need to lears any weknesses and earn bonuses, since it's a cheap thing, just do it one more time.. Basically after some 8 hours of play (which feels fun) world apparently becomes artifical and not fun. Combine this with subpar story, and I stopped playing the game then I moved to the second area. Couldn't bare more of the same.. potentially fun game, ruined by it's own creators.… Expand
  19. Jodeth
    Jan 1, 2015
    9
    I never payed any attention to the hype and I find this game very entertaining. I have a little experience with RPG elements and didn't find it hard to understand the system. There's not much I can say about the gameplay that hasn't been said yet. The graphics are pretty good. Unfortunately it takes a crazy amount of VRAM to get the highest quality. Before I bought it, I was afraid my PCI never payed any attention to the hype and I find this game very entertaining. I have a little experience with RPG elements and didn't find it hard to understand the system. There's not much I can say about the gameplay that hasn't been said yet. The graphics are pretty good. Unfortunately it takes a crazy amount of VRAM to get the highest quality. Before I bought it, I was afraid my PC (made up of parts from 2009-2012) would struggle to reach the console standard 30fps, but to my surprise it averages about 40fps on medium-high settings at 1080p. Occasionally there are freezes that can last up to 5 seconds when I'm sprinting around the map or fighting, though, my PC's memory may be the cause. My only complaint with the game is that the option for FXAA / Motion Blur is broken. Other than that, Shadow of Mordor is very optimized and quite fun to play. I like its combat system, stealth, wall climbing, orc leveling-up system, fluent animations, voice acting, variety of characters, skill upgrades and other stuff. I much look forward to upgrading my PC so that the game will run more smoothly.… Expand
  20. eisberg77
    Dec 31, 2014
    10
    One of the most fun games I have played this year. The nemesis system really adds life to the game, and you really learn to hate your nemesis'. Not to many games can really convey the feeling of actually hating a character in the game, and loving every minute of trying to kill them off. The combat is super fun, and I enjoy using different way to kill orcs.
  21. Judethe
    Dec 29, 2014
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor is a fully immersive, well detailed, blend of the Arkham series with Assasins Creed set in Middle Earth. The action is fluid, with each encounter unique, the Captain/Warchief system is like something I have never played before and each death becomes meaningful with your victor remaining in the game until you defeat them.

    The game isn't just a standard 3rd person combat only game but it is much more with the ability to ride Shadow of Mordor's unique animals into battle. You also have the option of stealth, which, granted isn't as in depth as in other games like Thief or Dishonoured but it is just as enjoyable.

    The levelling up system is well made with the player able to increase their arsenal of powers as the game continues. One great feature tying in with the captain system is that for every Captain or Warchief killed in the game the player receives a rune which can be added to Talion's Sword Dagger or Bow.

    Shadow of Mordor is one of the greatest games I have ever played, it is fully immersive and I felt myself willing to be back playing when I wasn't. The story isn't the greatest I have ever played but the quality of the graphics, the detail in the side-quests and the range of collectibles more than make up for this.

    9/10    … Expand
  22. Cuchulane
    Dec 29, 2014
    5
    There is a lot of smoke and mirrors going on in this overrated game. This game embodies the very essence of "lather, rinse, repeat", and tries hard to hide that. It's a well made game, and the nemesis system was a novel idea, but even that starts to reveal it's repetitiveness and pointlessness over time. Here's how the game works. Steal three fight mechanics from Batman and make themThere is a lot of smoke and mirrors going on in this overrated game. This game embodies the very essence of "lather, rinse, repeat", and tries hard to hide that. It's a well made game, and the nemesis system was a novel idea, but even that starts to reveal it's repetitiveness and pointlessness over time. Here's how the game works. Steal three fight mechanics from Batman and make them sword, stealth, and bow. Create an orc generator with a fixed number of strengths and weaknesses (of which only about 4 really matter), randomly generate new orcs with random name, armor skins (cosmetic only which starts to repeat itself with frequency), and a few attack styles. Generate a mission map with a small amount of mission types repeating. Then add Assassin's Creed running, jumping, and climbing (which sometimes works and often leaves you rolling against a wall) mechanics and random stuff to collect. Repeat all of the above layered on a very thin storyline. I'm about 80% done with the story line and am really struggling to force myself to finish it.… Expand
  23. littleshieh
    Dec 29, 2014
    9
    A mixed bag of LotR storyline, batman arkham fighting system, assassin's creed free-running, and little so-called new feature "Nemesis system."
    Somehow it's great. it's better than i thought.
    The graphic is good, the control is almost perfect, the game play is great(yes i love Batman and AC, but this game fixed some annoyed parts in those two). The storyline is...actually believable. And    A mixed bag of LotR storyline, batman arkham fighting system, assassin's creed free-running, and little so-called new feature "Nemesis system."
    Somehow it's great. it's better than i thought.
    The graphic is good, the control is almost perfect, the game play is great(yes i love Batman and AC, but this game fixed some annoyed parts in those two). The storyline is...actually believable. And even Nemesis System doesn't work as i would appreciate, it still changed your game play in a good way.
    And most importantly, the performance is extremely great. Many studio f**k this up.
    I don't think this game is 10/10 perfect due to some problems, but it really deserved a 9.    … Expand
  24. Not_Casual
    Dec 28, 2014
    4
    This game blends the playstyles of Assassin's Creed and the Batman games. And the core combat is harder, more fun than either of these games. However, the bland environment and lackluster storytelling make it a grind fest that quickly becomes boring. This game did not even need to have The Lord of the Rings in the title. They could've called it 'Orc Ganker' and the game would still haveThis game blends the playstyles of Assassin's Creed and the Batman games. And the core combat is harder, more fun than either of these games. However, the bland environment and lackluster storytelling make it a grind fest that quickly becomes boring. This game did not even need to have The Lord of the Rings in the title. They could've called it 'Orc Ganker' and the game would still have the same feel. Aside from orcs, you don't very often encounter creatures from the LOTR Universe outside the story mode. The combat is excellent at first, but rapidly degrades as enemies cannot compete with your powers later in the game. If this game had even half the story the batman games had, the improvement would be extreme, however the current story mode and environment is abysmal.… Expand
  25. vyperlook
    Dec 28, 2014
    10
    for me, it's the best RPG game ever. It's amazingly well made, perfect graphics, incredible moves and superb cinematics. As for LOTR, if you're a fan of the series, you will surely love it! worth buying!
  26. Agentsmithy
    Dec 26, 2014
    8
    Killing and brainwashing orges have never been so fun and addictive . The story is though abit short but engaging. Batman style of fighting works well though camera is awkward at certain times . Still better than Assassin's Creed in my opinion .
  27. StoneV94
    Dec 26, 2014
    9
    OMG is this game great. I heard great things of it but it is way better then i expected. The graphics are great even on low (sadly i can only run on low), The AI is great, and i love the nemesis system. I highly recommend this game, even if you can just run on low with 30fps it's worth it, but for me i don't really care about the graphics, the gameplay makes the game
  28. Harall
    Dec 25, 2014
    8
    Great, great animations, fighting is engaging, fun and smooth. Man I had so much fun with this game, much better than AC. And of course I love fantasy setting. I'm giving it strong 8 because after a few hours it can get a bit repetitive. If this happens to you, just go and slash some orcs, feels really refreshing.
  29. sderstine12208
    Dec 24, 2014
    10
    I really enjoyed the game and the story that monolith had to tell with Talion and his revenge against the Black Hand. While the game does draw heavily upon another WB property for it's sense of control and combos, as well as the obvious comparison to Ubisoft's Assassin's Creed series for the protagonist's free running abilities, I found that the merging of the two felt like a naturalI really enjoyed the game and the story that monolith had to tell with Talion and his revenge against the Black Hand. While the game does draw heavily upon another WB property for it's sense of control and combos, as well as the obvious comparison to Ubisoft's Assassin's Creed series for the protagonist's free running abilities, I found that the merging of the two felt like a natural step. The only real complaint I'd have about the game is how powerful Talion can become at the end of the game. It can trivialize the encounters with some Lieutenants...the challenge then can become creating an adversary with a number of immunities. In all I found the game to be among of the best I played in 2014, and I look forward to the next steps that monolith will take in upcoming DLC content and any future middle earth titles that the series may bring forth.… Expand
  30. Dcruize
    Dec 23, 2014
    2
    i was so disappointed with this game, it's yet another boring casual-friendly console action game with a combat system involving left/right mouse button spamming. You grind through uruk after uruk without much in the way of variation. Occasionally you die and respawn AC-style to go through the whole process again. Nemesis system is completely over-rated and quite pointless and the map isi was so disappointed with this game, it's yet another boring casual-friendly console action game with a combat system involving left/right mouse button spamming. You grind through uruk after uruk without much in the way of variation. Occasionally you die and respawn AC-style to go through the whole process again. Nemesis system is completely over-rated and quite pointless and the map is tediously small. So glad I didn't purchase it....… Expand
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#23 Best PC Game of 2014
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#11 Most Discussed PC Game of 2014
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#10 Most Shared PC Game of 2014

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Generally favorable reviews - based on 17 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 14 out of 17
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 17
  3. Negative: 0 out of 17
  1. PC PowerPlay
    Nov 1, 2014
    90
    Solid action wrapped in a fascinating simulated Orc society. [Nov 2014, p.52]
  2. Game World Navigator Magazine
    Oct 25, 2014
    72
    After you get used to the world of Shadow of Mordor understanding comes: there is nothing to do in it. Chieftains – pretty serious opponents at first – in the end due to the lame balance become the whipping boys. Storyline is buried under muddy reasoning about rings, elves and dark lord. As a result you like the Shadow of Mordor gameplay but you do not want to go to the finish. [Nov 2014, p.64]
  3. Riot Pixels
    Oct 19, 2014
    70
    Only thanks to the Nemesis system stinky orcs from Peter Jackson’s movies rise above being cannon fodder and turn into actual characters. If this cool system weren’t here, no one would have looked twice at this hybrid clone of Batman: Arkham City and Assassin’s Creed.
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