Middle-earth: Shadow of War

 PC
Metascore
75

Generally favorable reviews - based on 17 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 17
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 17
  3. Negative: 0 out of 17
  1. PC Gamer
    Oct 5, 2017
    73
    The nemesis system shines in this unwieldy, bloated, and occasionally magnificent fantasy epic.
  2. Ragequit.gr
    Oct 16, 2017
    70
    Despite its “loose” treatment of established Tolkien Lore, Shadow of War manages to showcase once more why the Nemesis System is one of the greatest gaming innovations in recent memory. However, a title that manages to take the cancer that is microtransactions in a Single-Player game and metastasize it to the next level cannot, in all good conscience, be awarded a higher score than this.
  3. Gameblog.fr
    Oct 5, 2017
    70
    Shadow of War offers probably one of the most interesting open world systems. Very deep and intelligent, it's a true living world around us and the nemesis system is still brilliant. Sadly we still have some issues from the first game, like muddled combats and crazy difficulty at certain moments. Also, a fan of Tolkien can find plenty of mistakes in the game.
  5. Riot Pixels
    Dec 23, 2017
    63
    A lot of people were upset to find out that Shadow of War has loot boxes, and they are kind of annoying. Unfortunately, loot boxes is the least of its problems.
  6. LEVEL (Czech Republic)
    Feb 16, 2018
    60
    A huge game that, despite of the quality of the fight and the delight of the Orb, offers paradoxically very small. It's not a failure, but we were expecting more. [Issue#279]
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  7. PC PowerPlay
    Dec 1, 2017
    60
    At times entertaining, but for the most part Shadow of War is an exercise in frustration and exploitation. [Issue#268, p.62]
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  1. Rock, Paper, Shotgun
    Oct 5, 2017
    It’s the fast food of honored fantasy tradition, much as Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor was, and this is the king-size upgrade...But by God, it’s delicious.

Awards & Rankings

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#12 Most Discussed PC Game of 2017
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#69 Most Shared PC Game of 2017

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User Score
4.6

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 1110 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 401 out of 1110
  2. Mixed: 180 out of 1110
  3. Negative: 529 out of 1110
  1. iamthewizard2
    Oct 10, 2017
    0
    Don't buy this rubbish. If you do you're part of the problem and you're supporting bad unethical practices in video gaming. Go and buyDon't buy this rubbish. If you do you're part of the problem and you're supporting bad unethical practices in video gaming. Go and buy Divinity Original Sin 2 instead.… Full Review »
  2. DarthDavy
    Oct 10, 2017
    0
    Full price 60 dollar games with microtransactions which lock the ending behind a paywall are NOT okay! Don't buy this! These kind of practicesFull price 60 dollar games with microtransactions which lock the ending behind a paywall are NOT okay! Don't buy this! These kind of practices have to stop!… Full Review »
  3. Voltron89
    Oct 10, 2017
    1
    Could be good game but you destroyed it with Loot boxes and microtransactions. I boycott this practice (you know what way) with my friends.Could be good game but you destroyed it with Loot boxes and microtransactions. I boycott this practice (you know what way) with my friends. You won't see penny. Game itself is a bit repetetive, there is a lot of grind, the nemesis system is great, plot is better, some orcs are intersting and battles are in my opinion well made, but repetetive and the same for every castle. Would be 7/10- but LOCKING TRUE ENDING BEHIND GRIND?!! So you force me to either GRIND IN SINGLE PLAYER GAME!!! or buy your dam loot boxes?! Giving that stupid RNG boxes in single player 60$ game? Are you out of your mind?!

    I only play it because I got free copy- DON'T SPEND MONEY ON IT. Wait couple of days and you know what to do.

    Shame on you devs, shame on you. People like you are destroying the game industry and our hobby.

    I hope you will go bankrupt. Don't buy this people. Let vote with our wallets, thats all they care about.    … Full Review »
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