Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor

 PlayStation 4
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8.0

Generally favorable reviews- based on 2699 Ratings

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  1. Positive: 2,017 out of 2699
  2. Mixed: 474 out of 2699
  3. Negative: 208 out of 2699
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  1. M1sfiT
    Sep 3, 2023
    8
    Gaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaameeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees! me
  2. Killerpummkin
    Aug 9, 2023
    9
    The game with very good graphics, the gameplay is very similar to Assassin's Creed in its best features, very interesting side quests, I do them simply because it is interesting to weaken the army of Sauron, the game is worth its money.
  3. MeSalman
    Jun 29, 2023
    8
    Game story if good, game-play and combat is nice but can be improved especially climbing walls. If you are a fan of AC then this is a game for you.

    Stealth kills, combat kills and many more. You'll enjoy.
  4. brockcheese
    Apr 23, 2023
    8
    This game is an assassin's creed clone but in the world of lord of the rings that is much appreciated.
  5. CoreGamer1408
    Mar 12, 2023
    8
    Long time fan of the books/movies and that kind of doesn't help. The land or Mordor and it's inhabitants aren't really anything new or fresh. As for this type of open world & combat I am kind of burnt out on that style ( after four Arkham games and one Mad Max game ). The story elements are not enough to pull me in alone. The much praised Nemesis system I really am not bothered ether way.Long time fan of the books/movies and that kind of doesn't help. The land or Mordor and it's inhabitants aren't really anything new or fresh. As for this type of open world & combat I am kind of burnt out on that style ( after four Arkham games and one Mad Max game ). The story elements are not enough to pull me in alone. The much praised Nemesis system I really am not bothered ether way. The umpteenth enemy shouting a variant of "Come on if you think you are hard enough" reminded me of comical wrestlers talking smack down nonsense. If I was new to the IP and this style of gameplay then yeah it would be maybe a 8/10 or something. Graphics don't hold up and this game is one of the weaker looking games on the PS4.… Expand
  6. FangRu
    Feb 6, 2023
    9
    Okayy. If you like LotR like me than you will definitely love this game! Super ranger stranded and slaying orcs in Mordor? Sign me in! Graphics for its time are good. Story is great. And gameplay is fantastic. And most importantly the game is very immersive. Nemesis system is revolutionary and adds so much fun to this game... 9/10
  7. goodgriff33
    Dec 24, 2022
    8
    Answer: 75 characters is between 10 words and 19 words with spaces included in the character count. If spaces are not included in the character count, then 75 characters is between 12 words and 25 words.
  8. hector_bcn98
    Nov 16, 2022
    8
    Fue una gran forma de comenzar una serie de juegos basados en La Tierra Media sin caer en los cánones de El Señor de los Anillos.
  9. DanielGG91
    Nov 15, 2022
    8
    Me encantó esta propuesta de reavivar los juegos AAA del lore de El Señor de los Anillos. Siempre esperaré un remake de los juegos de las películas con la calidad técnica de éste Sombras de Mordor. El sistema némesis fue una grata sorpresa.
  10. BrianDavid94
    Sep 8, 2022
    8
    Quick background on me the reviewer, I tend to like single player games that is heavy on narrative the most. I also play a lot of racing games and use to play multiplayer games in my high school days but now that it's hard for me and my friends to find a good time to link up so now it’s more rare for me to get into a multiplayer game. Up to try any genre of games and sometimes I findQuick background on me the reviewer, I tend to like single player games that is heavy on narrative the most. I also play a lot of racing games and use to play multiplayer games in my high school days but now that it's hard for me and my friends to find a good time to link up so now it’s more rare for me to get into a multiplayer game. Up to try any genre of games and sometimes I find something new that I didn't think I'd like. I own a PC (built by me), Xbox One X, Xbox Series X, PS3, PS4, PS5, and a Switch. I prefer Playstation due to their focus on narrative games. For scoring, I’ll be using the Gameinformer review scale and of coursed influenced by my personal opinions.

    (8) Very Good. Innovated, but perhaps not in the right choice for everyone. This score indicates that there are many good things to be had, but arguable so.

    Probably the best LoTR game in regards to gameplay. Gameplay is fun and competitive with the Nemesis system that they built for it. Story isn’t bad either. My only negative is how small the map is and how the story even reuses the same location over and over again. I don’t like grindy/repetitive games so I eventually stopped playing. Even though I gave up, there is plenty of perks, upgrade, and Nemesis system to keep others interested. It's worth a try.    … Expand
  11. nfs7379
    Sep 4, 2022
    9
    9/10........................................................................................
  12. AlanNFroes
    Aug 31, 2022
    9
    Excelente história, junto da gameplay e a dublagem que beira a perfeição.
  13. ChelseazazSwe
    Aug 18, 2022
    10
    Amazing game! Great story, gameplay and sound just perfect! Highly recommended
  14. tadnid
    Jun 4, 2022
    8
    Great game even today. Combat has similarities with the Arkham series as others mentioned, but it is generally more fluid and much easier to achieve higher streaks. I found the DLC to be weaker sometimes unbalanced, sometimes tedious. I finished the lord of the hunt, abandoned the bright lord midway, and ignored the trials challenge thing. Never used any skins. So, only try the DLC if theyGreat game even today. Combat has similarities with the Arkham series as others mentioned, but it is generally more fluid and much easier to achieve higher streaks. I found the DLC to be weaker sometimes unbalanced, sometimes tedious. I finished the lord of the hunt, abandoned the bright lord midway, and ignored the trials challenge thing. Never used any skins. So, only try the DLC if they come for free. All in all spent around 40h.… Expand
  15. SomeGamerRequal
    May 23, 2022
    8
    plot of the game takes place between The Hobbit and Lord of the Rings. Talion's family is responsible for guarding Black Gate, Talion is killed by Sauron's servants, but just before his death, Talion's body is taken over by an elven wraith with whom, after reaching an agreement, they plan revenge.
  16. TediPik91
    Jan 24, 2022
    9
    An extremely good game, bought it for $5, but I would easily get it for $50. Gameplay and combat are good. Story is so-so. The nemesis system is a nice addition to the game. That's how you create a game.
  17. denied1
    Nov 29, 2021
    8
    As much entarteining smacking orcs is, it does get repetative......final battle is bothing special either
  18. Kvantaliani03
    Nov 20, 2021
    8
    rrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrreeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee
  19. Chempion1
    Nov 18, 2021
    8
    Решил написать про Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor. Честно говоря не ожидал такого от Monolith.
    Короче говоря разработчик создал свой Assassin’s Creed в Средиземье. И он у него, как мне кажется, получился.
    Мне очень понравился сюжет, он самобытный и никакого отношения к книгам Толкина не имеет. Но как не странно, он очень хорошо вплетен в канву произведения и я думаю со временем станет    Решил написать про Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor. Честно говоря не ожидал такого от Monolith.
    Короче говоря разработчик создал свой Assassin’s Creed в Средиземье. И он у него, как мне кажется, получился.
    Мне очень понравился сюжет, он самобытный и никакого отношения к книгам Толкина не имеет. Но как не странно, он очень хорошо вплетен в канву произведения и я думаю со временем станет каноном. Сюжет цельный, имеет завязку, кульминацию и развязку.
    Выглядит игра превосходно. Я пробовал её и на XBox360, так вот там играть нельзя, запрещено категорически! Мир разнообразен, хорошо прорисован. Все орки выглядят по разному, а их на минуточку тысячи! Не плохой стелс, не плохой паркур, боёвка взята прямиком из Batman: Arkham Asylum. Карта местности.....да короче это как я уже писал Assassin’s Creed Unity в Средиземье.
    В игре не плохие боссы, каждый со своим подходом. Даже рядовые "капитаны" орочьей армии имеют свои сильные и слабые места.
    Так же мне очень понравилась прокачка, она не замутнённая и доходчивая.
    Но самое главное это атмосфера самой игры, она очень подходит самому произведению.
    Конечно есть и недостатки. Например эти пафосные диалоги капитанов которые нельзя пропустить или отменить. По началу это забавляет, но по мере прохождения, когда этих капитанов становится как грибов, начинает бесить. Так, к примеру, ты сражаешся и уже набрал высокий множитель, как вдруг появляется какой то капитан (хорошо если один), бой приостанавливается, он начинает вещать всякую хрень и всё, множитель слетел, ты потерялся в бою, хорошо если не убили.
    Так же в игре какое то чумовое автонавидение как в паркуре, так и в бою. Иногда Талион тварит какое то непотребство, прыгает не туда куда надо и атакует сам по себе кого хочет.
    Конечно мне не хватало русской озвучки, пафосных речей в игре очень много.
    Всё это мелочи, но они иногда просто начинают бесить.
    К сожалению в сиквеле всё это только усугубилось.
    Короче играть на PlayStation 4 мне очень понравилось. Жаль только, что в Shadow of War всё хорошее, что было в оригинале спустили в унитаз ради заработка на лутбоксах. И хотя через год их отменили, положения это не исправило. Сиквел остался с дырявым сюжетом, да ещё умудрился пойти в разрез с книгами Толкина.    … Expand
  20. PSGaming
    Nov 11, 2021
    9
    Absolutely fantastic game.I played this on PS5 and it runs well.Sadly there is no 60 fps mode.Anyway it is a great game to play.I enjoyed the story.
  21. Strifewalker07
    Oct 14, 2021
    10
    It is an amazing game, it doesn't care if you like the lord of the rings you will love this games
  22. Kentonsxng
    Sep 10, 2021
    9
    Loved it, did 100% of the trophies. The DLC is more difficult than the base game but worth it.
  23. frederik1478
    Jul 2, 2021
    8
    shadow of Mordor may have one of the best mechanics in video game the infighting and the brainwashing you can do Is simply phenomenon the movement controls and all the things around it is this good I will not say I hate the Batman fighting system but it's not one of my favorites , And a story is so milquetoast that I can pretty much say that you can Skip it all then not lose anything.shadow of Mordor may have one of the best mechanics in video game the infighting and the brainwashing you can do Is simply phenomenon the movement controls and all the things around it is this good I will not say I hate the Batman fighting system but it's not one of my favorites , And a story is so milquetoast that I can pretty much say that you can Skip it all then not lose anything. Plus the climbing feels awful just like the movement weekend I have never felt like my character is moving through water and all of my movements are delayed it's horrible. But thes mechanic makes it's all Worth playing it once . I just got it Platinum trophy so this is the last time I will play the game it was fun while it lasted but getting a
    Platinum trophy was boring    … Expand
  24. kylocosplay
    Jun 5, 2021
    8
    El gameplay me ha parecido muy bueno, el poder enfrentarte a hordas de orcos variando de combos y habilidades hace que siempre sea distinto cada combate. Tiene una gran rama de habilidades y mejorar todas las armas del personaje. La historia se ambienta entre el Hobbit y el señor de los anillos, algo bueno ya que cuentan cosas del canon sobre ese lugar. El sigilo es muy bueno y el sistemaEl gameplay me ha parecido muy bueno, el poder enfrentarte a hordas de orcos variando de combos y habilidades hace que siempre sea distinto cada combate. Tiene una gran rama de habilidades y mejorar todas las armas del personaje. La historia se ambienta entre el Hobbit y el señor de los anillos, algo bueno ya que cuentan cosas del canon sobre ese lugar. El sigilo es muy bueno y el sistema de némesis es algo original y único.… Expand
  25. Asisclo
    Mar 14, 2021
    10
    I like this game a lot, this and the secuele are extremely good par of games, you have to played.
  26. Philip02_03
    Feb 20, 2021
    10
    One of my favorite games. A mechanic wich is very good, and many nice Uruks and Orcs.
  27. aspentitan
    Jan 29, 2021
    9
    It's very puzzling to see anyone hate on this game. All the tools you need for open world gameplay are here. Like stealth? Game has stealth Exp rewards. Like combat/action? Game has weapon upgrades. Like open world? This game isn't linear by any means. Like RPGs? You can choose your characters strengths and essentially strategy. Like value in a game and replayability? The nemesis systemIt's very puzzling to see anyone hate on this game. All the tools you need for open world gameplay are here. Like stealth? Game has stealth Exp rewards. Like combat/action? Game has weapon upgrades. Like open world? This game isn't linear by any means. Like RPGs? You can choose your characters strengths and essentially strategy. Like value in a game and replayability? The nemesis system will make each game with differences for each playthrough. Personally I love this game with so much to do and your own choices on how to tackle the game. And on top of that no software bugs. The criticism I've heard from the game is it's a repetitive button masher but I'm not buying that it's these same players who aren't grasping the open world concept and try to play the game without experimentation thus limiting their own enjoyment. I guess there will always be players utilizing only two buttons when there are more options but let's not forget how perfect a game this is, it also allows for people to play the game with two buttons if that is their gaming skill capacity.… Expand
  28. Grippa123
    Dec 28, 2020
    8
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  29. ZaPaAl
    Dec 22, 2020
    8
    This is a very simple open world game. It's story is thin and it does not have very much content overall, but the gameplay (sneaking and fighting with different abilities) is a lot of fun, especially the orc captains are a joy to engage with. Visually it's ok, but the world is extremly simple.
  30. mateusbatatais
    Nov 23, 2020
    9
    Jogasso... Tudo muito bem feito e construido. Cenário, ambiente, história.... Gamplay... Jogo digno de game do ano!

    História: 9
    Som: 9
    Jogabilidade: 9
    Gráficos:9
    Diversão: 10
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 85 Critic Reviews

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  2. Mixed: 8 out of 85
  3. Negative: 0 out of 85
  1. Thunderbolt
    Jun 12, 2015
    90
    For people who are alright with playing fifteen hours or so of Helm’s Deep-style carnage, Shadow of Mordor is a delight – and even for people who couldn’t care less about Lord of the Rings, the exciting combat and unique Nemesis System are more than enough to make the experience worthwhile.
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  2. The Digital Fix
    Dec 24, 2014
    90
    As a gamer you owe it to yourself to experience Shadow of Mordor if not for anything else other than the Nemesis system because playing a single-player game never made you feel less alone.
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  3. CD-Action
    Dec 13, 2014
    75
    Batman’s Creed: Shadow of Mordor – Monolith’s inspirations are so obvious that you could call their game a rip-off. Its greatest sin though is the fact that it fails to vary gameplay the way Assassin’s Creed or Batman do and offers almost nothing apart from killing stuff and playing with the Nemesis system (which, I admit, has its moments). I got so tired with its repetitiveness that I wouldn’t have finished the game if I didn’t have to. [Dec 2014, p.48]
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