Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor

 PlayStation 3
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4.2

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 155 Ratings

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  1. Positive: 45 out of 155
  2. Mixed: 24 out of 155
  3. Negative: 86 out of 155
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  1. CrazyOkie
    Dec 29, 2014
    9
    I can't speak for those that bought the game early, but I got this for Christmas. With patch 1.2, the game seems pretty stable and the graphics are exactly what I would expect for a PS3. The Nemesis system seems fully intact to me, the gameplay is rock-solid and tons of fun. Load screens are long, no doubt, but its bearable. I'm thoroughly enjoying the game - especially the Nemesis system,I can't speak for those that bought the game early, but I got this for Christmas. With patch 1.2, the game seems pretty stable and the graphics are exactly what I would expect for a PS3. The Nemesis system seems fully intact to me, the gameplay is rock-solid and tons of fun. Load screens are long, no doubt, but its bearable. I'm thoroughly enjoying the game - especially the Nemesis system, which is awesome.… Expand
  2. aaronwstark
    Jan 16, 2015
    8
    I think that this game is amazing! The only, only, only, ONLY, issue I've had with it is the loading time between the main pause menu and the game, and before missions. Granted, I know that this last-gen is much different that the current-gen, but I've purposefully stayed ignorant to all current-gen news or anything. Ignorance is bliss, as someone that I could probably Google in a fewI think that this game is amazing! The only, only, only, ONLY, issue I've had with it is the loading time between the main pause menu and the game, and before missions. Granted, I know that this last-gen is much different that the current-gen, but I've purposefully stayed ignorant to all current-gen news or anything. Ignorance is bliss, as someone that I could probably Google in a few seconds once said. It really is, though. That load time is worth the awesome gameplay. If you've played Batman: Arkham, then you will be awesome at this game, as it plays almost exactly like it. Running, climbing, combat (which is more fluid/but almost too easy). Of course, it's completely different than Batman. You can a bow and you behead and dismember Orcs. They added their own pretty clever special moves. There is one certain special move with the bow that is like nothing I've ever done in a video game.

    If it wasn't for the loading time and the fact that the game has no difficulty setting (or New Game Plus), I would have given it a 10. Maybe they will release a patch and I will change this review.    … Expand
  3. dakninja7
    Nov 20, 2014
    10
    the game is not bad like many would have you believe. there are a couple of framerate issues that came be corrected by the game being patched, thus why updates are made. the game was purposely made slightly lower on ps3/360, as far as graphic fidelity goes. This was to get more attention on ps4/xbox one. The ps3/360 were and are capable of handling this game, so dont buy into the hype thatthe game is not bad like many would have you believe. there are a couple of framerate issues that came be corrected by the game being patched, thus why updates are made. the game was purposely made slightly lower on ps3/360, as far as graphic fidelity goes. This was to get more attention on ps4/xbox one. The ps3/360 were and are capable of handling this game, so dont buy into the hype that the consoles are inferior, its all about marketing. there are many ps3/360 games that outshine the graphic fidelity of current ps4/xbox one games. This games nemesis system did not take a huge hit like monolith said either, for ps3/360. The system is nearly identical with the exception of having a couple less warchief character models (big whoop). The game accomplishes the same thing it does on ps4/xbox one. Dont let the bad video uploads, or snobbish cry of those deceived by lighting parlor tricks detour you away from a still great gaming experience. This game is still good, no game is perfect, stop the hate, give mordor on ps3/360 a try.… Expand
  4. Austin-Kaiser
    Nov 23, 2014
    10
    -Truthful, Level-Headed, Objective- **In Order of Importance for Most Gamers**

    Gameplay: 9/10 ~ Character movements are responsive and fluid. Combat feels SOLID (not QUITE as smooth as Batman tho.) Stealth and climbing are fun, especially for creative gamers. Graphics: 8/10 ~ Cutscenes are gorgeous! There are complaints of dull, flat, or muddy textures and/or color    -Truthful, Level-Headed, Objective- **In Order of Importance for Most Gamers**

    Gameplay: 9/10 ~ Character movements are responsive and fluid. Combat feels SOLID (not QUITE as smooth as Batman tho.) Stealth and climbing are fun, especially for creative gamers.

    Graphics: 8/10 ~ Cutscenes are gorgeous! There are complaints of dull, flat, or muddy textures and/or color palettes...HOWEVER, IF gamma filter is set properly (aka in-game brightness adjustment) and any HDTV with bright whites/dark blacks/vibrant color is used...than hue, tone, and vibrancy abound.
    **NOTE** >For me it was 3/4 of the way to right *or equal to* 75% bright<
    Yes, Textures are for sure lacking for the most part. But, don't get things twisted...some are pretty well done. While honestly though, others look like some third party, "low budget", "Launch Title" technology for the ~ahem~ PS*2

    Replayability:10/10 ~ Wow, The Nemesis System! IGN, EGM, even PSM said "PS4 and XboxOne are only next-gen when paired with these kinds of systems... Nemesis being the first and only so far!" "You can play through as many times as you want and LITERALLY never repeat the same experience!" Nemesis AI is being reported at a somewhat reduced capability. The majority of estimates place the Nemesis System onPS3 @ 70-80%. That being considered, it is still revolutionary!

    Overall:Really good, fun game! if you like Assassin Creed, Batman: Arkham games, even fallout.....this is the perfect blend of those!

    Don't listen to negative hype! 10 hours gameplay = one glitch. If you been waiting on this, but don't have PS4/xbox1 yet, this game is WELL WORTH IT!    … Expand
  5. tlandry31
    Nov 19, 2014
    10
    The game definitely has some kinks it needs to fix, but a lot of major league game that come out sometimes have that. I've played it on both PS3 and PS4 the PS4 version is definitely better but I've still enjoyed the PS3 one so far, it is missing a major part of the Nemesis system unfortunately.... 8/10
  6. PhilGrimm08
    Nov 21, 2014
    8
    I think this is a great gam, that could be a fantastic game. I gave it an 8. Yes there's no denying that the gamehas bugs-o-plenty. Ambient sounds are off, can hear enemies when there are none, about to die panting never goes away, etc. Etc. If we give up on the game, why would they fix it? If we report the bugs and support the developpers, then we all win. Yes $60 is a bit high for such aI think this is a great gam, that could be a fantastic game. I gave it an 8. Yes there's no denying that the gamehas bugs-o-plenty. Ambient sounds are off, can hear enemies when there are none, about to die panting never goes away, etc. Etc. If we give up on the game, why would they fix it? If we report the bugs and support the developpers, then we all win. Yes $60 is a bit high for such a buggy game; it's a business and the bottom line counts though, we all need to accept that. I don't know about you but I didn't use my grocery money for this game, I used some disposable income that I put aside for gaming.

    I feel that the gameplay itself is fantastic. Identifying captains through interogation? Awesome. Fighting endless Orcs and Uruks to weaken the armies of Sauron? Awesome. Fleshing out the history of Mordor and the Orcs? Awesome.

    The graphics are nothing special but I don't care. I don't feel I need to see every hair of my avatar's beard individually to enjoy my gaming experience.

    The constant menu changes do get annoying, but that's the reality of the system they put in place in the game I think.

    Overall I enjoy this game immensely and hope to see it grow and improve over time. I can tell you I definetely won't be getting any DLC until the bugs are fixed though.    … Expand
  7. th3f4113n
    Nov 18, 2014
    10
    Listen, it's not perfect. But there are things called patches. One was released today and fixed a MAJOR amount of bugs in the game. Screen tearing is down like 90 percent, texture load properly, and although mouth animations are a little stilted along with others, this can AND WILL be fixed. That is the joy of these games; you get to see a **** port evolve to a good port. The game is veryListen, it's not perfect. But there are things called patches. One was released today and fixed a MAJOR amount of bugs in the game. Screen tearing is down like 90 percent, texture load properly, and although mouth animations are a little stilted along with others, this can AND WILL be fixed. That is the joy of these games; you get to see a **** port evolve to a good port. The game is very playable contrary to popular belief, and yes i recommend, but wait a little bit if you dont want any bugs. Overall i give a 7/10 but im trying to bring the scores up.… Expand
  8. jimjumper257
    Nov 23, 2014
    10
    this game looks great, albeit you can tell they purposely took a whack at the texture fidelity on ps3/360 to make most pay closer attention to the brightness on the "new consoles." The 360/ps3 were, and are very capable of pumping out high quality hd games, they just dumb down games on these systems now to make people justify purchasing new consoles,...look at gears of war, uncharted 2,this game looks great, albeit you can tell they purposely took a whack at the texture fidelity on ps3/360 to make most pay closer attention to the brightness on the "new consoles." The 360/ps3 were, and are very capable of pumping out high quality hd games, they just dumb down games on these systems now to make people justify purchasing new consoles,...look at gears of war, uncharted 2, god of war 3, call of duty and elder scrolls, as well as halo...those games blow this one away if we wanna talk graphic fidelity, and honestly those games blow away graphics on the xbox one and ps4,...but hey i guess that's none of our business. Ignore the negativity, this game is great!!!… Expand
  9. Steve_Bobison
    Jun 1, 2015
    10
    I bet all the 40 people who gave it a 0 are Xbox people sent here to destroy good games like a really messed up terminator
    Mi essay said that the game was amazing and don't let the dang xbox's be the sad sad sad sad sad sad sad sad sadass people in yo life hommies.Mi essay says that you 18 other **** are dicks and your parents hate you
    PEACE OUT Bob I Son FOR LIFE FOOLS
  10. amateurcritic2
    May 30, 2016
    9
    Its far from perfect I would agree BUT the game is just so much fun read all the other reviews they will tell you about the textures and long loading times blahblahblah that to me is the reason it lost a point but only one because thegameplay is so much fun and you may think it gets repetitive but the skill trees add lots of new ways to play thhroughout the game and yes oncfe they areIts far from perfect I would agree BUT the game is just so much fun read all the other reviews they will tell you about the textures and long loading times blahblahblah that to me is the reason it lost a point but only one because thegameplay is so much fun and you may think it gets repetitive but the skill trees add lots of new ways to play thhroughout the game and yes oncfe they are exhauste it does get repetitice but the gameplay is so good that i dont mind doing the same thing over and over to see the awesome executions. It also has a pretty basic story but it has a very smart managing system for the orcs army. Overall i fyoud dont mind a bit of basic things lacking for the complex fun gameplay you should have no problem with playing this on ps3… Expand
  11. Ba-Ouai-Logic
    Jun 29, 2020
    9
    As a Tolkien fan, I absolutely liked this game. In fact, i wanted a PS4 just for this game, even if it's not an exclusive. I remember 5 years ago when I was faking to be sick to not go to school just for playing this game, and 4 months ago I finally cleaned my PS4 from the dust and I earned the platinum trophy for this game. And now, lets start the sequel...
  12. Dinerofresco
    May 5, 2021
    10
    i played this game on ps4 but i loved the game for everything it offered, its like assassin's creed and batman arkham had a baby and shadow of mordor was made

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