Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor

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  1. jamesweber
    Nov 12, 2014
    10
    This game should definitely be considered GOTY. I don't know if that's an actual status or award, but it certainly deserves it! When this gets the prize I'm going to bump **** In My Pants super loud!
  2. Gamingking007
    Oct 5, 2014
    10
    This game is amazing!!! From beginning to the end this game had me hooked! I am an obsessed fan of the lord of the rings movies and was really not expecting such an immersive game which expands on the lord of the rings saga! The presentation, story and gameplay were all out of this world. I believe this is the best lord of the rings game there is and would recommend it to anyone who is aThis game is amazing!!! From beginning to the end this game had me hooked! I am an obsessed fan of the lord of the rings movies and was really not expecting such an immersive game which expands on the lord of the rings saga! The presentation, story and gameplay were all out of this world. I believe this is the best lord of the rings game there is and would recommend it to anyone who is a fan of the series and if not to anyone who loves fantasy rpg.This is the best rpg of the year so far!thanks monolith you guys rock!… Expand
  3. ravennoir
    Dec 3, 2014
    10
    Just finished the story for this and its great. Good pace and game mechanics. Ill be continuing to play to get 100% completion, and might even replay it from the start :). Highly recommend. Lets hope for a sequel
  4. Rylos77
    Oct 10, 2014
    10
    After reading some of the user reviews for this game I have been left scratching my head. People who complain about only having one chance when it comes to the captains and such, obviously have no idea what the whole nemesis system is all about. this game is designed to make you stop and think before you take on some of the higher ranking uruks. And those who complain about there onlyAfter reading some of the user reviews for this game I have been left scratching my head. People who complain about only having one chance when it comes to the captains and such, obviously have no idea what the whole nemesis system is all about. this game is designed to make you stop and think before you take on some of the higher ranking uruks. And those who complain about there only being orcs to kill, i laugh and say, you do realize your in the lotr universe rite? were you expecting half naked faeries and cupcake s&*tting unicorns?. That being said, this game is a whole lot of fun. it has a bit of a learning curve as we are not used to playing a game as clever as this. rushing in to a battle is a sure fire way to get killed and rank up the enemy. Not to mention that you may also be being hunted. the fear of thinking, its ok, im only taking on a level 5 captain, just to be ambushed by your rank 12 nemesis mid battle is very real. its a great game that manages to make your palms sweat when your about to die, forcing you ask yourself, would i rather flee and be called a coward by the orcs? ( and they do call you a coward ) or do i risk letting another captain level up making him tougher to defeat down the track?
    This is a must play for those who crave a deep gaming experience, the rabbit hole is deep indeed with this one. Happy hunting.    … Expand
  5. Gamer44
    Oct 7, 2014
    10
    Shadow of Mordor is an incredible gaming expierence and one of the best games I have played in 2014.

    The gameplay is superb and the combat is fluid it has an outstanding story that keeps you engaged. The graphics and the world is outstanding and the detail is just incredible. This is truly a great open world expierence and one that will keep you entertained for hours upon hours. If    Shadow of Mordor is an incredible gaming expierence and one of the best games I have played in 2014.

    The gameplay is superb and the combat is fluid it has an outstanding story that keeps you engaged. The graphics and the world is outstanding and the detail is just incredible.

    This is truly a great open world expierence and one that will keep you entertained for hours upon hours. If you loved Assassins creed then this is a game for you.    … Expand
  6. DSouls_guy
    Apr 30, 2015
    10
    Wow, why didn't I play this sooner. At first I wasn't sure if shadow of Mordor was a good purchase, but all that doubt went to rest when I started playing this adventure. The graphics, music, combat, voice acting is all amazing. The story is well written as well, there are a few problems in shadow of Mordor some times the frame rate can get jumpy but nothing game breaking. Over all this isWow, why didn't I play this sooner. At first I wasn't sure if shadow of Mordor was a good purchase, but all that doubt went to rest when I started playing this adventure. The graphics, music, combat, voice acting is all amazing. The story is well written as well, there are a few problems in shadow of Mordor some times the frame rate can get jumpy but nothing game breaking. Over all this is the best action RPG game to be on the ps4 besides bloodborne.… Expand
  7. AududonSlayer
    Oct 1, 2014
    10
    This game is great. I do not get to play many games anymore. Many seem unimaginative and do not capture my interest. I find myself wanting to play this game all the time which to me is a sign of a great game. Highly recommend for those still on the fence.
  8. billgates0904
    Oct 8, 2014
    10
    This is no doubt the best LOTR game ever. The game creators have put lots of love in it, and it reflects on how fun and amazing this game is. Do yourself a favor and go buy this game.
  9. trollkiller
    Oct 2, 2014
    10
    The first game that truly deserves the moniker "next gen", The nemesis system alone may revolutionize PVe play in ways no game has done in years. With shades of AC parkour and Arkham Batman combat, the combat is challenging but rewarding. The side missions are rich in Tolkien lore and really add depth to the story. There are a few frustrating moments when the gameplay might glitch and notThe first game that truly deserves the moniker "next gen", The nemesis system alone may revolutionize PVe play in ways no game has done in years. With shades of AC parkour and Arkham Batman combat, the combat is challenging but rewarding. The side missions are rich in Tolkien lore and really add depth to the story. There are a few frustrating moments when the gameplay might glitch and not respond so you...die. But overall its by far the best game so far this year… Expand
  10. mtlevan
    Sep 30, 2014
    10
    This is a huge Game of the Year contender. I find myself struggling to get sucked into and pull value out of games these days, but I started playing Shadow of Mordor last night and only stopped 11 hours later. I haven't done that since I was in college, and all I can think about is going home later to keep playing. The nemesis system is really incredible. It's the first time I feel likeThis is a huge Game of the Year contender. I find myself struggling to get sucked into and pull value out of games these days, but I started playing Shadow of Mordor last night and only stopped 11 hours later. I haven't done that since I was in college, and all I can think about is going home later to keep playing. The nemesis system is really incredible. It's the first time I feel like someone has truly made a game feel "next-gen" and innovative. Congratulations Monolith - you guys made the LOTR game I've wanted since I was a little kid. I really hope people purchase and support this game.… Expand
  11. hollowfication
    Oct 8, 2014
    10
    oh my god i played it last night i only did like 3 mission i loved it i keep trying to takeout most of captain i keep dying it was headache but fact is fun

    felt like bit like assassin creed but fact is it mad i love Nemesis system it awesome wraith ability is cool just hope i get to control orc soon
  12. HardFinn
    Nov 20, 2014
    10
    Exceeded my expectations by far. One of the few games that balances the main story and open world well. The games selling point was the Nemesis system which was cool but definitely not one of the standout parts of the game. The most rewarding part of the game is combat. Most of the time you will feel like you're in that first battle scene of 300...tearing through enemies. Games likeExceeded my expectations by far. One of the few games that balances the main story and open world well. The games selling point was the Nemesis system which was cool but definitely not one of the standout parts of the game. The most rewarding part of the game is combat. Most of the time you will feel like you're in that first battle scene of 300...tearing through enemies. Games like Assassin's Creed have a few death animations where as Shadow of Mordor never feels like they're recycled.

    The story is decent overall (better if you're a Tolkien nerd). Its definitely better than War in the North. I don't have many complaints but the combat does start off hard and then with the addition of new skills and runes it becomes significantly easier. I'm giving the game 9/10 because I felt the end fight with my nemesis was anti-climatic and too easy. Its not a perfect game but definitely one of the best of the year!    … Expand
  13. Ghoster
    May 10, 2015
    10
    Didn't expect much from this game because I'm not really fan of genre. Story is good but nothing special, but gameplay is what make this game awesome. Good fighting, level up and upgrading character. Side missions are repetitive, but it's very fun to kill orcs and warchiefs. There are few things which could be improved, but in luck of good games lately it deserve 10+ !!!
  14. JohnnyBeGood
    Oct 9, 2014
    10
    The game is absolutely incredible. I had heard it was great, but after about 3 hours, I wasn't feeling it. I was struggling with it at first. I honestly was disappointed. Then something suddenly clicked, and I absolutely love it. The combat is amazing. It's fluid, smooth, easy to learn, yet difficult to master. It's pretty much perfect. The upgrades are extensive (for both your characterThe game is absolutely incredible. I had heard it was great, but after about 3 hours, I wasn't feeling it. I was struggling with it at first. I honestly was disappointed. Then something suddenly clicked, and I absolutely love it. The combat is amazing. It's fluid, smooth, easy to learn, yet difficult to master. It's pretty much perfect. The upgrades are extensive (for both your character and your weapons. Nemesis system is really really really cool and if they don't put it in more games, I'll be disappointed. Newbies be warned, it's a pretty challenging game. It's certainly not easy. But it 's refreshing to see a game that makes challenges you and doesn't cater to thick-skulled neanderthals like games have been lately. The voice acting is absolutely top notch. Troy Baker's performance as Talion rivals his portrayal of Joel in TLoU. Every voice actor I've heard so far has done an outstanding job, especially the ones for Ratbag and Gollum (I had to look it up because apparently Andy Serkis didn't do Gollum; the man they got to fill his shoes did a spectacular job). You'd be dumb not to pick this game up. The graphics are amazing, the orc characters models look unreal, the environments look stunning.9.5/10 for sure, but I'll round up.… Expand
  15. Moonraver005
    Oct 10, 2014
    10
    This game fell off my radar for a while; but now that I've picked it up I have been pleasantly surprised. Truly enjoyable from the beginning and a nice addition to the Middle Earth Universe. I ask everyone to give it a shot.
  16. kaldon
    Oct 6, 2014
    10
    The game is incredibly fun, combat is engaging and you can kick some serious ass, but at times it can be unforgiving if you get a certain combo of boss NPCs. Graphically it is one of the most beautiful games I have ever seen. It is the most Nextgen title thus far. I highly recommend it I have it on PC and PS4 with the majority of my time played on the PS4. I haven't run into any bugs thusThe game is incredibly fun, combat is engaging and you can kick some serious ass, but at times it can be unforgiving if you get a certain combo of boss NPCs. Graphically it is one of the most beautiful games I have ever seen. It is the most Nextgen title thus far. I highly recommend it I have it on PC and PS4 with the majority of my time played on the PS4. I haven't run into any bugs thus far, it is really well done, Monolith did a very nice job.… Expand
  17. Vertran187
    Oct 9, 2014
    10
    Fantastic game a true gem after a disappointing year this game was pure fun great abilities fluid combat unique story line and some unique features. GOTY so far who would have thought.
  18. memtndude1
    Oct 2, 2014
    10
    This game is amazing. The combat reminds you of Batman and the open world gameplay reminds you a bit of the Assassin's Creed series. It is very easy to get deeply involved in the side missions and hunting captains etc. and forgetting about the main story altogether. The graphics are pretty good. I highly recommend this game to anyone who likes good action games or LOTR. You don't need toThis game is amazing. The combat reminds you of Batman and the open world gameplay reminds you a bit of the Assassin's Creed series. It is very easy to get deeply involved in the side missions and hunting captains etc. and forgetting about the main story altogether. The graphics are pretty good. I highly recommend this game to anyone who likes good action games or LOTR. You don't need to be a fan of both to enjoy this game.… Expand
  19. adrenilinmatt
    Oct 3, 2014
    10
    What can I say, for a game I had doubts about, I've been surprised plenty. Destiny came out not long ago, and well, all I have to say whilst mentioning destiny and this game in the same paragraph is that I wish the sales for destiny and shadow of mordor could swap. This game deserves massive success so much more than destiny. It truly lives up to the hype, fantastic current gen title,bestWhat can I say, for a game I had doubts about, I've been surprised plenty. Destiny came out not long ago, and well, all I have to say whilst mentioning destiny and this game in the same paragraph is that I wish the sales for destiny and shadow of mordor could swap. This game deserves massive success so much more than destiny. It truly lives up to the hype, fantastic current gen title,best I've played yet, I own xbox one version, which is no different to the ps4; however I imagine both versions of the game are as fabulous as eachother. How could they not be. If this game doesn't atleast get GOTY nominated, I'll be amazed. All hail middle earth, all hail inspired thoughtful games such as this. They are few and far between these days.… Expand
  20. Pureray
    Oct 1, 2014
    10
    This game is well worth the money, it doesn't matter if you're a LoTR fan or not, you'll enjoy this game regardless. It's a lot better playing it for yourself then it is to watch someone else unless your doing it to watch their stories within the nemesis system, which is awesome. The graphics are simply splendid to gaze upon from above your forge tower. The combat is just satisfyinglyThis game is well worth the money, it doesn't matter if you're a LoTR fan or not, you'll enjoy this game regardless. It's a lot better playing it for yourself then it is to watch someone else unless your doing it to watch their stories within the nemesis system, which is awesome. The graphics are simply splendid to gaze upon from above your forge tower. The combat is just satisfyingly brutal, and you have that freedom to do whatever the hell you want in Mordor.

    I highly recommend Shadow of Mordor, you'll be surprised on how much you'll enjoy it.    … Expand
  21. sbkw1983
    Nov 19, 2014
    10
    Easily one of the most addictive Single Player experiences in years. And to top it off, it's got a great and original narrative set in Middle-Earth, and which faithfully bridges the gap between Peter Jackson's adaptation of The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings.

    For many years now, I have longed for an AAA caliber Single Player game about Middle-Earth, and preferably having to do - at    Easily one of the most addictive Single Player experiences in years. And to top it off, it's got a great and original narrative set in Middle-Earth, and which faithfully bridges the gap between Peter Jackson's adaptation of The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings.

    For many years now, I have longed for an AAA caliber Single Player game about Middle-Earth, and preferably having to do - at least in part - with Sauron and The Rings of Power.

    For many years, I was let down - until now. So thanks to Monolith, I now have the game I've always wanted.

    Two caveats:

    - The PS4 version tends to crash occasionally, but ironically, with less frequency as the narrative progresses.
    - J.R.R. Tolkien purists may not enjoy part or all of this game for reasons I cannot comprehend, but valid in their views nonetheless.

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    Verdict: 9.5 / 10 - Worth every penny. I just wish that there would have been either an official strategy guide or an art book of the game available for sale, because this is definitely a contender for Game of the Year in my books.

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    P.S. - UBISoft, please take note of this game. It resembles Assassin's Creed (of which I am a hardcore fan of) in so many ways, and definitely more than any other third party game out there.

    P.P.S. - Here's the bad news for you, UBISoft: Monolith has managed to beat you at your own game by not trying to adhere too much to specific things such as an annual release window, and graphics/polish over gameplay mechanics/fun factor (among other things). You can do better - I believe in you.    … Expand
  22. Sgtkeebler
    Oct 1, 2014
    10
    I love this game so much. The action and fighting are so amazing the controls are extremely responsive. there are some really tiny glitches but you will hardly notice them because you will be so immersed in the game. I love the Rangers in lord of the rings they are my favorite characters. There are some scenes that I find pretty funny, and the acting and voice overs are done so well II love this game so much. The action and fighting are so amazing the controls are extremely responsive. there are some really tiny glitches but you will hardly notice them because you will be so immersed in the game. I love the Rangers in lord of the rings they are my favorite characters. There are some scenes that I find pretty funny, and the acting and voice overs are done so well I sometimes forget im in a game and not watching the movie. This is such an amazing game well recommended to your game collection.… Expand
  23. BBoondocks
    Dec 30, 2014
    10
    To me, Middle-earth: Shadow Of Mordor is the game of the year for 2014. Set in a fantasy world, made famous by the Lord Of The Rings books/movies, it is a combat orianted open world, action-adventure game where you control a hero, named Tallion, who was murdered along with his family, but got brought back from the afterlife by a mysterious elf, whose ghost powers give you incredibleTo me, Middle-earth: Shadow Of Mordor is the game of the year for 2014. Set in a fantasy world, made famous by the Lord Of The Rings books/movies, it is a combat orianted open world, action-adventure game where you control a hero, named Tallion, who was murdered along with his family, but got brought back from the afterlife by a mysterious elf, whose ghost powers give you incredible strength. It takes some great ideas from other video game classics, like the Batman Arkham series or the Assassin's Creed, but it's also original enough, with some awesome ideas, to make it a classic on it's own as well. One of these ideas is the Nemesis System, which basically allows you to play the game as YOU want it. You can choose to hunt down and massacre all the orc captains and warchiefs or you can brand them and create your own orc army. The story is also very cool, a revenge story with some fun, flamboyant characters, who help the generally dark story to be interesting enough to play through. The main focus is on fighting, Tallion is a master of brutalizing enemies with his sword, his dagger and with his bow. You can upgrade your moves as you progress, by the end making Tallion a close to unbeatable warrior. Killing warchiefs is not always easy though, as some of them are combat masters with very few weaknesses (these weaknesses you can find out by gaining intel from other orcs and then use that info to kill them - some are scared of fire, monsters, betrayal, etc and by realizing them you can execute them easier). It is also a sandbox game, so you can go around the world freely, whether on foot or by riding beasts, and choose side missions or main story missions in any order you wish. There are also plenty of things to collect and challenges to complete. As I mentioned before, the fighting is very similar to the Batman Arkham games, except it is a LOT more violent. The finishing moves and the executions are always satisfying and you can also use the environment to help you kill your opponents. You can also use stealth to mix things up or destroy orcs with caragors. The free running is a lot like we got used to in the Assassin's Creed series, it is smooth and easy, and Tallion can not die by falling, thanks to his elf powers. So all in all, this a must buy for everyone, I haven't played a game this great and addictive in a long time.… Expand
  24. Dinizap9
    Oct 6, 2014
    10
    The game is excellent and very well optimized. I'm a huge fan of the Lord of the Rings and Tolkien's work in general and I can say that this game did not disappoint me. Sure, he's practically an Assassin's Creed: Middle-earth, but it is an excellent game. I do not regret one bit of bought it. Perhaps the only downside is the length of the game, at least the main story, which is comprisedThe game is excellent and very well optimized. I'm a huge fan of the Lord of the Rings and Tolkien's work in general and I can say that this game did not disappoint me. Sure, he's practically an Assassin's Creed: Middle-earth, but it is an excellent game. I do not regret one bit of bought it. Perhaps the only downside is the length of the game, at least the main story, which is comprised of only 20 missions and you can finish it very quickly if you want. 10/10… Expand
  25. Pendragon197779
    Oct 5, 2014
    10
    Best game of the decade in my opinion. Sure there are a few minor flaws, but there have been many games with just as many or more flaws that still got a 10 rating. They took the best things from many good games and made something new and exciting. 40 plus hours into the game after beating all missions and game, and I am still enjoying it.
  26. Pickle
    Sep 30, 2014
    10
    What a fantastic game this is, aside from the obvious problems that you can begin to notice in the beginning of the game, there's always somethings that shines lurking around as soon as you start feeling bored or tired of the outgoing level of little to no monotony that the game offers.
    The irony is that the game doesn't have that much to say in the first place, that being said, it's    What a fantastic game this is, aside from the obvious problems that you can begin to notice in the beginning of the game, there's always somethings that shines lurking around as soon as you start feeling bored or tired of the outgoing level of little to no monotony that the game offers.
    The irony is that the game doesn't have that much to say in the first place, that being said, it's difficult to really begin to explain what is so beautiful and wonderful about the combat system, the "nemesis" system, as well as just the general idea of exploration and the feel and vibe that the open world leaves to you. That's where the beauty of Shadow of Mordor really lies ahead, within the combination of the tree main aspects of the game, the game ends up being truly something special and worthwhile, started playing since yesterday, haven't looked a day older since then, truly a wonderful experience.    … Expand
  27. janeausten69
    Dec 16, 2014
    10
    Absolutely loved this game. I got a PS4 specifically for this game and do not regret it. It's basically Arkham Series combat, AC stealth and an open world environment. The game does get a little repetitive, but that didn't bother me. The gameplay was fun so I didn't mind doing similar things over and over. I usually don't write reviews but I've noticed a lot of poorly written negativeAbsolutely loved this game. I got a PS4 specifically for this game and do not regret it. It's basically Arkham Series combat, AC stealth and an open world environment. The game does get a little repetitive, but that didn't bother me. The gameplay was fun so I didn't mind doing similar things over and over. I usually don't write reviews but I've noticed a lot of poorly written negative reviews. For those who are criticizing the combat and nemesis system, I don't believe you truly understood the game. I'm assuming that you wrote your reviews after only playing an hour or two, or just flat out didn't understand the game. To me, this is a definite game of the year contender. The only negative I found was the final boss battle. It was definitely anti-climatic. Other than that an excellent game. Can't wait for the DLC and hopefully a sequel too.… Expand
  28. ForeverFalling
    Oct 4, 2014
    10
    There have been some great LOTR games and there have been some mediocre ones too. Shadow of Mordor, thankfully, falls into the former. This is a must play, even if you aren't a huge LOTR fan. If you are on the fence, watch some gameplay. Obviously Ignore the attention seeking trolls that are giving ridiculously low scores and saying the game is bad.
  29. Jitomate
    Oct 2, 2014
    10
    Gameplay mechanics and combat are finely polished and highly enjoyable. Monolith has managed to capture the LORT world perfectly and paired it with Batman AC like gameplay. This is a must play if you're a fan of either, but the game stands out on it's own regardless if the obvious influences those games had on it. Overall, an amazing game.
  30. St4rk
    Oct 19, 2014
    10
    By far my favourite PS4 game I have played since launch. A real jewel in the rough and a must play game for any fan of the sandbox/open world genre. Even if you aren't a fan of the LotR franchise this is a must own, form combat to graphics and scenery this game is just amazing. They've taken so many element of other games, Batman and Assassins Creed and perfected it and not to mention theBy far my favourite PS4 game I have played since launch. A real jewel in the rough and a must play game for any fan of the sandbox/open world genre. Even if you aren't a fan of the LotR franchise this is a must own, form combat to graphics and scenery this game is just amazing. They've taken so many element of other games, Batman and Assassins Creed and perfected it and not to mention the nemesis system which works so well and really adds some depth to the game. So far my no 1 for game of the year and there are only a handful of other titles I'd say can compete this year.… Expand
  31. dart_kelt
    Sep 30, 2014
    10
    Жирный Тоха в край охуел, ему судя по всему на самом деле денег не дали, вот и бесится. Втоптал в грязь отличную игру.
  32. GERULAS
    Oct 5, 2014
    10
    This is one of the best game that I have played on PC in last 10 years and I played plenty of games.
    Combat mechanics are a bit better than the one from Assassin's Creed that's the part that I like the most , anyway the short version: overall this is a very well constructed game, fun and exciting it's a very good game worth to be rated around 9/10
    P.S: This is my second time when I waste    This is one of the best game that I have played on PC in last 10 years and I played plenty of games.
    Combat mechanics are a bit better than the one from Assassin's Creed that's the part that I like the most , anyway the short version: overall this is a very well constructed game, fun and exciting it's a very good game worth to be rated around 9/10
    P.S: This is my second time when I waste my time with such activities to rated a game here.    … Expand
  33. BatFat09
    Oct 1, 2014
    10
    Finally, not only a good Lord of the Rings Game, but a truly great CURRENT gen title (you know, because PS4 and Xbone are current gen now). This game is everything I wanted it to be and more!
  34. ghamed
    Oct 15, 2014
    10
    Fantastic fun, great combat, great story ;Story is really not bad of boring I can't find anything negative about this game so I'll give it a 10/10
    thanks
  35. masterjohnson1
    Feb 5, 2015
    10
    What a game, running through mordor Killing hordes of orc's and urak's. The skills and runes you get are amazing and the kill animations when you kill a war chief or captain are just the best in any game to date.
    This is one of the best games in 2014 if you have not tried it you should, you will not regret it
  36. Gafan2108
    Sep 30, 2014
    10
    What can I say... Awesome game that did not get enough hype!! I bought into the Destiny hype and was let down, but with this I was pleased. Shadow of Mordor offers new,fresh and open world experience that will suck you right in. This will keep me busy for a while!!
  37. Ryhelia
    Oct 18, 2014
    10
    Game should be an 8.5 or 9, but I give it a 10 to balance out these ridiculously low scores of 1,2 and 0. To the couple people complaining about "bugs"...it's just not true. I have 40+ hours so far and the game is smooth as silk. I spoke with a few friends who have been playing this for 3 solid weeks and they haven't seen a single bug either. As far as the other super low scores....IGame should be an 8.5 or 9, but I give it a 10 to balance out these ridiculously low scores of 1,2 and 0. To the couple people complaining about "bugs"...it's just not true. I have 40+ hours so far and the game is smooth as silk. I spoke with a few friends who have been playing this for 3 solid weeks and they haven't seen a single bug either. As far as the other super low scores....I don't know. ..just bitter trolls I guess.

    This game is loads of fun great graphics and super fun combat. In my opinion the combat never gets old because there are so many different strategies you can take to approach your enemies.

    As many others have said...the game has elements of assassin's creed and Batman, but it does what they do BETTER. It also came up with this "nemesis system" and your enemies evolve and change depending on how you play the game. They have real memories. Anyway, I could go on and on. I'm having a blast with this game and so far it is my favorite game on the ps4    … Expand
  38. radamanthys
    Oct 19, 2014
    10
    this game is just : awesome !!!! i don´t think that deserves a 1010 but in a year of so much weak new games for this new generation that were so coward to bring new experiences for gaming , this one does his best in many aspects , and its a must for every tolkien fan so c'mon lets play a real great game of this mythology
  39. Poopypants123
    Sep 30, 2014
    10
    This game is finally a game that the LOTR Universe deserves. Graphics, Animation, Voice Acting, and Combat are all top notch. Game didn't get nearly enough hype and is easily the Sleeper Hit of this year. People will thoroughly enjoy this game whether or not you are into the LOTR Universe or not there is something enjoyable here for everybody.
  40. MaxPayneIsGod
    Dec 18, 2016
    10
    As late to the party as I am I can tell you that this game is awesome and thoroughly entertaining. Not being a huge LoTR fan I (wrongfully) steered clear of this title for a couple of years. The combat is functionally fun, although not overly complex it follows precedents set by the Arkham titles and Mad Max. The game is pretty big, took me 33 hours to Platinum, but that 33 hours was 33As late to the party as I am I can tell you that this game is awesome and thoroughly entertaining. Not being a huge LoTR fan I (wrongfully) steered clear of this title for a couple of years. The combat is functionally fun, although not overly complex it follows precedents set by the Arkham titles and Mad Max. The game is pretty big, took me 33 hours to Platinum, but that 33 hours was 33 hours of fun. Where Shadow of Mordor shines is it's Nemesis AI system. The way your enemies remember you and hunt you down is something that surprisingly hasn't been copied by anyone else, although the system relies heavily on the narrative to work, its still a very cool idea. The skill trees are worthwhile and meaningful and the game draws you into Mordor extremely well.
    If you are a fan of the Arkam games and Mad Max, and especially if you are a LoTR fan you cannot miss this stellar title!    … Expand
  41. GlennGJ
    Sep 30, 2014
    10
    This game is amazing, such a new and refreshing experience!. And also its 60 FPS 1080p! Excellent graphics, gameplay, voice acting, story, music etc. I can't find anything negative about this game so I'll give it a 10/10. Get this game NOW!
  42. KThree
    Sep 30, 2014
    10
    awesome combat system enemy checking system it's good background story but main story is nomal. new system is good nemesis? it's awesome and graphic is good for open world not a bad it''s totaly good
  43. Movieman4
    Oct 13, 2014
    10
    This game is just pure fun. Story is at least decent, but the action is what this is about. Get this game if you want and open world AC and Arkham game in a LoTR universe with tons of gory bloody action.
  44. willyAS3
    Oct 1, 2014
    10
    Oh my god, this game is amazing. It's worth spending money on this game. It´s the best purchase you can make for your "Playstation 4". Graphics, sound, gameplay ... everything is at a higher level. Recommended.
  45. SupaCoop
    Oct 1, 2014
    10
    Shadow of Mordor has good graphics, an interesting story line, great voice acting, and difficult combat without being too difficult like Dark Souls. Me being a hardcore gamer didn't take too kindly to being killed by low level orcs or uruks in the beginning of the game. I started my game over a few times as I got the hang of the combat. Monolith has made a game that it feels ok to die.Shadow of Mordor has good graphics, an interesting story line, great voice acting, and difficult combat without being too difficult like Dark Souls. Me being a hardcore gamer didn't take too kindly to being killed by low level orcs or uruks in the beginning of the game. I started my game over a few times as I got the hang of the combat. Monolith has made a game that it feels ok to die. Using their nemesis system I can always get revenge on my killers, and revenge is always sweet. I enjoy taking on multiple captains at once just to test my skill. The world is filled with things to do outside of the main story. Intervening in power struggles deciding which orc or uruk you want to succeed is pretty enjoyable. They are missions to earn currency to purchase more rune slots for your weapons among other things. Freeing slaves from orcs will also create a sort of human resistance where if a human is in your proximity that you've freed they will help you in combat. Monolith has created a very rewarding loot system. The loot is always equal to the captain or war chief you kill. Their is only one bug in the game dealing with cut scenes. It froze for just a few seconds while I was trying to skip them as I kept starting over. The combat is extremely fluid, and you can travel across the world seamlessly. Overall this is a great game to invest your time and money into.… Expand
  46. KarolosPR
    Oct 7, 2014
    10
    Taking into consideration some of the other major reviews, for example "IGN" and "GameSpot", I have to agree that the campaign, even though it is interesting to experience since it involves more of the lore of "Middle Earth", it is not the game's strongest factor/component. That does not necessarily mean that it disappoints, but that it leaves you wanting more. You get this feeling thatTaking into consideration some of the other major reviews, for example "IGN" and "GameSpot", I have to agree that the campaign, even though it is interesting to experience since it involves more of the lore of "Middle Earth", it is not the game's strongest factor/component. That does not necessarily mean that it disappoints, but that it leaves you wanting more. You get this feeling that the main story messes up what you already know from either the books or the movies (most common). My personal "Story" score would be a 7 or 8 out of 10. Of course, this game received good critic from major reviewers for a reason, and that reason is everything else excluding the "Main Story" of the game. This includes the fantastic gameplay with your epic sword, your ghostly bow, and finally your brutal stealthy dagger. Even more fun are the abilities that you have from being a "Wraith" where you are tremendously fast and blow you opponents heads off continuously. It is extremely fluid and responsive in every situation. There is nothing else to say about the gameplay since it is difficult to understand just from a review how impeccable it really is. This game was created, in my opinion, to introduce the "Nemesis System". Even though it is really easy to understand what it is doing while playing the game, I will just say this: Every kill you make, counts. Every kill your opponents make, especially counts! You could be fighting some random "Uruk" while exploring Mordor, and something happens and leads to your death. The random (could had avoided death) Uruk that killed you will now become a "Captain" and all the other "Captains" will increase there level. The thing is that if you are not careful while playing, and are constantly dying, the "Captains" can become a huge issue, getting into a point where they are totally harder than a "War-chief" (Commander of Captains). You might not understand what this means (not until you get the game), but basically keep in mind that you receive rewards to upgrade Talion , but think of his deaths as a "Double-Punishment Treat". You can always be able to kill even the hardest opponent, but don't expect it to be as easy as you might think since at that point, they will be invulnerable to simply everything.
    To conclude my simple review for "Middle Earth: Shadow of Mordor", I say that it always falls down to you (reader of my review) whether or not to buy the game, maybe you're not into games like this, or maybe this game has made things difficult for in terms of how the game it-self is made up. I will have to admit though that when I bought the game I was not entirely sure I made the right choice for giving away $60, but after while, I realized that the game is unique in it's own, specific way and has come out to bring a different sense/feeling of gameplay compared to anything else out there in the market. It has come out to intrigue "Gamers", who are looking for something different in terms of game development.    … Expand
  47. AcousticStyles
    Oct 1, 2014
    10
    The reviews are correct when they compare it to the Batman and Assassin's Creed games. To me, that's great because I enjoyed both. I loved the stealth and parkour of AC and the combat of Batman. Put that in the LoTR universe and you have a great recipe for a game. SoM is a LOT of fun to play. The nemisis system is very satisfying as well even though it doesn't fully open up to whereThe reviews are correct when they compare it to the Batman and Assassin's Creed games. To me, that's great because I enjoyed both. I loved the stealth and parkour of AC and the combat of Batman. Put that in the LoTR universe and you have a great recipe for a game. SoM is a LOT of fun to play. The nemisis system is very satisfying as well even though it doesn't fully open up to where you can actively control it(aside from just killing the orcs and watching someone take their place)until the second act. Facing an orc that once killed you really ties to the whole revenge premises of the main story.

    I haven't beat the game yet but the story is intriguing so far. I've always enjoyed any character that Troy Baker plays and he does an amazing job as Talion.

    SoM is more enjoyable as a hack n slash game. That's where it shines along with the nemesis system. One thing I took notice of was that SoM has a lot of recorded dialogue for the orcs. So much so that within the first hour and a half of playing, I didn't even notice a repeated line with the ambient orc dialogue. With as much as you overhear the orcs talking to each other and their slaves, you would expect to hear more repetition. The landscape is just gorgeous. At first you'll be playing in a dark area of Mordor but later on, you play in a much greener area. It makes for a nice change of scenery. Both are spectacular though.

    The combat if very fluid and responsive. It's easy to dispatch a small group of orcs but becomes difficult when you have 20+ orcs and 5 War Chiefs swarming you. Then it's time to run and hide.

    Now the cons. The camera took a bit of getting used to. I would prefer the camera to be set further back from your character. I haven't checked the options menu though so it's possible there are alternate camera setting but probably not.

    I also am not a fan of how quickly orcs seem to re-spawn in the area you are in. It would be better if orcs didn't re-spawn unless you left the region but it does make for more head slicing opportunities.

    This is a high action game with a small focus on stealth. I would highly recommend you buy this if you enjoyed the Batman or Assassin's Creed games, or are a fan of the LoTR books. If you are none of those then I still recommend it but you may want to rent it once to make sure this is the style of game you enjoy playing. Some people just don't like to play this genre of game and that's o.k. The others should really enjoy this game.

    I am giving this a 10 even with the cons I listed. Why? Because no game will have everything in. I will always find something I would like changed. That's just personal preference. My score is based off of the core aspects of the game and how solid they are. This is a very well made game.    … Expand
  48. AbominationV
    Mar 16, 2015
    10
    Simply, AMAZING definitely the best game I have played in the whole of 2014 and with so many disappointing games in 2014 this game really did take the cake, from the game play to the graphics, it may not be the best looking game but damn it looks good, especially when it's raining and water falls onto Talion's outfit, it looks really stunning not to mention easily the best part of thisSimply, AMAZING definitely the best game I have played in the whole of 2014 and with so many disappointing games in 2014 this game really did take the cake, from the game play to the graphics, it may not be the best looking game but damn it looks good, especially when it's raining and water falls onto Talion's outfit, it looks really stunning not to mention easily the best part of this game for me, the Nemesis System, it allows players to create a story of their own with battles against Captains-Warchiefs being both extremely challenging at times but always a blast. Simply put this game is a must buy for fans of the Batman Arkham games and or the Assassin's Creed games.… Expand
  49. twc004
    Oct 1, 2014
    10
    This is the best game that I have played on the PS4, to this point. The game offers so much more than your average game. To those saying that all you do is run around and kill orcs, are you kidding me? There are more side missions than you want to handle! I love the nemesis system! It makes me actually think about running into bad situations before doing them. Great game that has a SERIOUSThis is the best game that I have played on the PS4, to this point. The game offers so much more than your average game. To those saying that all you do is run around and kill orcs, are you kidding me? There are more side missions than you want to handle! I love the nemesis system! It makes me actually think about running into bad situations before doing them. Great game that has a SERIOUS shot at Game of the Year honors. Rock on!… Expand
  50. ravenheart42
    Nov 13, 2014
    10
    This is a very satisfying title, the combat is fresh, as well as the story and the graphics are awesome, with so much to do in this game, and the role you play, I don't get tired of this game, yeah some rieminds me of Assassin's creed, but tha'ts ok with all the other great qullities in this game, a long satisfying game, and you feel like you are definaetly getting your moneys worth
  51. shadowmancer66
    Sep 30, 2014
    10
    This is by far the most fun I have had dismembering orcs in a long time. Shadows of mordor is what happens when you take the best of assassins creed, batman arkham, and lord of the rings and melt it all together.
  52. easterfields
    Dec 26, 2014
    10
    I'm usually a pretty hard sell on games that are based on film, television, and book licenses. The main reason being that there's never enough attention to detail and production value put in such games as they are mainly created to cash in on the name. There are a few exceptions though, and this may be the biggest one. As a huge Tolkien fan, I will admit I was disinterested by theI'm usually a pretty hard sell on games that are based on film, television, and book licenses. The main reason being that there's never enough attention to detail and production value put in such games as they are mainly created to cash in on the name. There are a few exceptions though, and this may be the biggest one. As a huge Tolkien fan, I will admit I was disinterested by the concept of this game when I first heard about it. I really didn't feel it could do the books or films any justice, but I was hugely myopic in my assumptions. This game truly is a work of art in nearly every way. The attention to detail-such as the voice acting (the orcs are amazing!), the collectibles, the weapons, the graphics, etc. are all some of the very best I have ever experienced. It's very obvious that this game was a labor of love by those who developed it, and that shines through in nearly every moment of playing the game. And oh what fun there is to be had. Visceral, intense, threatening, and awe-inspiring are just some of the adjectives that come to mind in a typical play-session of Shadow of Mordor. They have done an outstanding job of presenting an experience that feels removed right out of the brilliant Peter Jackson films. It saddens me to great lengths, that this title will not be receiving the attention and hype it deserves-lurking in the "shadow" of the other regurgitated titles that were released around the holidays (GTA5 as an example), for it truly deserves to be praised and heralded as a great gaming moment. It is no doubt the sleeper hit of 2014 and would without question, be my pick for Game of the Year!… Expand
  53. LFiori
    Oct 3, 2014
    10
    A nice surprise. Story is ok, the gameplay is awesome and the game itself is very fun to play. I think it is the best game released so far and everyone should give it a try, but of course it is just my opinion.
  54. RumThief
    Oct 2, 2014
    10
    This game delivers in every respect it sets out to accomplish. Yes, it combines some great elements that we've seen in several other triple A games and the combat and movement systems will be familiar. I think they have masterfully blended them, though, and given us a game that we can enjoy again and again. Kudos to the guys that gave us so many awesome small details as well.
  55. guitargod4
    Oct 1, 2014
    10
    from the minute i put this magic disk in, the game flowed with story, passion, and blood. if you like killing games here ya go. if you like extremely well made fighting, here you go. this is its own game can not be compared to others. assassins creed doesnt have anything on this game. neither does whatever else it is compared too. this game rules
  56. BobBently
    Oct 8, 2014
    10
    Under-hyped hit game of the year. Just what we wanted. What we deserve, after that failed Destiny game that was shoved down our throats.
    It plays like Assassins Creed, So your ready to jump in & are already comfortable w/ the controls.
    Top notch animation & graphics. Killer combos (blood & death level 10!) Sweeeet!! Full of surprises, Just the right difficulty too. No    Under-hyped hit game of the year. Just what we wanted. What we deserve, after that failed Destiny game that was shoved down our throats.
    It plays like Assassins Creed, So your ready to jump in & are already comfortable w/ the controls.
    Top notch animation & graphics. Killer combos (blood & death level 10!) Sweeeet!!
    Full of surprises, Just the right difficulty too. No multiplayer though. But you don't need it w/ this game.
    The single player campaign is so strong, you don't need anything else.
    Enjoy this game. It is spectacular.    … Expand
  57. Arsiboy
    Sep 30, 2014
    10
    This is a very very fun game...I was expecting it would turn out to be a 7 rated game but never thought it would turn out 9.5 to 10. Stop reading and play this... your missing out....Ignore the negative reviews from AC fans.....
  58. Ondopher
    Sep 30, 2014
    10
    With some issues aside, which I hope will be patched soon, the game stands to its hype. Extremely fun combat, with awesome visuals and not to mention the much loved world setting of Middle-earth, which I'm sure even non-Tolkien fans will rejoice. This is a RPG that I cannot wait to delve further into.
  59. boddhisativa
    Oct 4, 2014
    10
    As a life long Tolkien fan, I get sucked into trying almost every game that comes it set in his..........legendarium. Pretty much always ends in disappointment. To date the only real fun I have found in Middle Earth gaming are the Third Age mods for the Total War series. When I initially started to see press for this game, I was not impressed. The whole Talion/Wraith thing seemed to beAs a life long Tolkien fan, I get sucked into trying almost every game that comes it set in his..........legendarium. Pretty much always ends in disappointment. To date the only real fun I have found in Middle Earth gaming are the Third Age mods for the Total War series. When I initially started to see press for this game, I was not impressed. The whole Talion/Wraith thing seemed to be very un-Tolkien like, and the gameplay reminiscent of other offerings. Then, in what I think was a wise move, Monolith revealed the wraith as Celebrimbor. Now this was really intriguing. Then as more was revealed about the nemesis system, I decided to buy it.

    After finishing the game in 26hrs, at 60% total completion, I can say I am very impressed. The last open world game I played was GTAV ( on XBOX, SoM was played on PC ). I far and away enjoyed my time in Mordor than I did in Los Santos. Now, if you are concerned about story length, heres my take. Some folks have completed it very quickly. 9.5 hours is the fastest I have seen. In those cases the players blew through the main story quests almost exclusively. I am not sure this is a bad thing. If one chooses, it gives them the opportunity to do a quick play through that is story driven. It seems that when this approach is taken, the Nemesis system does not get much of a chance to develop powerful captains and chiefs. Folks who finish fast often complain its an easy game. Most others, who take there time to explore, complete side missions, etc, find it more difficult. In fact I see more complaints that it is too difficult than otherwise. I found out to be a reasonable challenge. One sure way to die quickly is to think this game can be played in the same styles as they games they are often compared to. It is extremely fun, extremely visceral, and addictive.

    Are the specs inflated? To a degree. My rig is a i7 4790, 250g SSD, 16gb ram, 770 2gb. The High texture pack has a recommendation of 3gb vram. I have no problem running high textures, with all high settings, with max frame rates of 80, with very rare dips to the min of 55. I don't even seen those dips. The benchmarks just tell me they apparently happen. When I watch the counter I never see it go below 70. Can I run the Ultra pack? Well yeah. It dips, stutters, and rarely is ever as smooth as it is on high textures. I have seen youtubes of guys with the same card saying "See, it can run it." They get they same kind of performance I do. The High settings are a more enjoyable experience imo. I can run most of the other Ultra settings however, but my min framerates dip to 43 or so. Thing is, I have found what many ( pro ) reviewers have. The Ultra textures do not look a heck of a lot different than the High. I can barely not a difference on my 21" monitor.

    How does it look? Fabulous. Especially the named Uruk. The look, and sound better than any other attempt has made to capture them in any medium, other than the original source of course. The Nemesis system scores big in achieving its goal. During my playthrough there where a couple of notable Uruks for me. Most notable the spear grunt who finished me off when I pressed an attack against a chief to far. That grunt eventually rose the ranks with my blood. Always showing up at the most in opportune times to do me in with his poison spears. In the end I never did kill him. I recruited him instead.

    How egregious was the story when it comes to the professors lore? Well, the best thing I could tell you do is go to youtube and watch the interview the dev. did with the guys fro theonering. net. A lot of effort was made to keep things within the lore. Have some liberties been taken? Some would scream "YES! It's blasphemy." For myself I am glad I gave it the chance. I enjoyed they story that was put forth. I found far less to be critical about with this game than any other Middle Earth offerings before. Certainly truer than the movies.

    So, my score? 9/10. A lot of fun, well executed. I am still playing after finishing, doing the challenges and taking care of lose ends in the campaign. I have some small gripes about things like occasionally getting stopped/stuck in the environment where one would not expect to, but those are rare, and hardly worth mentioning. So, why am I rating it 10? +1 to balance those who gave it a zero, but have not played it.    … Expand
  60. Nistrega
    Sep 30, 2014
    10
    Finally we have a LoTR game worthy of many hours of our time! Shadow of Mordor brings free roaming adventure and game changing new features together to make one amazing game. One of those games where you get lost in its mechanics and find yourself putting the story on the back burner. For me that's a good sign of a game with good longevity.

    Nemesis system is great, combat is satisfying    Finally we have a LoTR game worthy of many hours of our time! Shadow of Mordor brings free roaming adventure and game changing new features together to make one amazing game. One of those games where you get lost in its mechanics and find yourself putting the story on the back burner. For me that's a good sign of a game with good longevity.

    Nemesis system is great, combat is satisfying and gory to boot. Story is there but I find myself making my own story to enhance the main one. RPG elements are there. I especially like how the weapons upgrade with ruins you collect off of war chiefs or other notable enemies. Graphics are great. There is not much tediousness that comes with the open world genre. You can fast travel pretty readily conveniently. But this is one of those worlds where I prefer to get lost in and take that short cut threw the woods.

    Even if you are not a fan of Lord of the Rings check this game out. It is an amazing game on its own.
    If you are a die hard Tolkeinite the lore should not be that blasphemous to you either.    … Expand
  61. FrankBooth
    Sep 30, 2014
    10
    This kind of game is not generally my brand of vodka, however, after seeing the trailers and reviews I was more than a little curious.

    I couldn't be more happy that I gave this game a chance, it is outstanding. Game play is fun, story is great and the Nemesis system is outstanding. Did I mention that it is absolutely gorgeous? I could look at this game all day. The attention to    This kind of game is not generally my brand of vodka, however, after seeing the trailers and reviews I was more than a little curious.

    I couldn't be more happy that I gave this game a chance, it is outstanding. Game play is fun, story is great and the Nemesis system is outstanding.

    Did I mention that it is absolutely gorgeous? I could look at this game all day. The attention to detail with the characters and world/environment is second to none. Just a really sexy looking game - cheers to the Monolith team for raising the next-gen console bar.

    Even if this type of game isn't your normal type of game, give it a shot, I would be surprised if you regret it.

    To those that compare it to Assassin's Creed: this is the game that they always wanted Assassin's Creed to be. Don't hate this game, embrace it. My bet is that after the next Assassin's Creed is released, Ubisoft tries to create their own Nemesis system, then people will be saying "Assassin's Creed is just a poorly done Shadows of Mordor."

    Cheers.    … Expand
  62. IohanBR
    Sep 30, 2014
    10
    O jogo é muito bom!

    Os gráficos são incríveis, o detalhamento dos personagens, quando chove então... Os combates são ótimos, os controle respondem bem e as finalizações são muito legais. Tudo muito fluído. O sistema Nemesis é muito legal. Ver que os inimigos também evoluem deixa a coisa bem interessante. Estou muito feliz com o jogo, tem um pouco de Batman e Assassin's Creed    O jogo é muito bom!

    Os gráficos são incríveis, o detalhamento dos personagens, quando chove então...

    Os combates são ótimos, os controle respondem bem e as finalizações são muito legais. Tudo muito fluído.

    O sistema Nemesis é muito legal. Ver que os inimigos também evoluem deixa a coisa bem interessante.

    Estou muito feliz com o jogo, tem um pouco de Batman e Assassin's Creed (deste último já andava bem enjoado e parei no Revelations), tudo isso na Terra Média. É show de bola!!!    … Expand
  63. hawkstar
    Sep 30, 2014
    10
    I got to Play Test this game during development, and it was Awesome!! I am going to totally buy this game!:D It is so fun be able to decapitate Orcs!! 0:D
  64. mrowley
    Oct 1, 2014
    10
    Best game for all platforms all year so far! The Nemesis system is a true next-gen feature that doesn't include graphics features. The game plays better than Assassins' Creed, has the combat of Batman, and better gameplay than both of them (due to the Nemesis system). The story is very intriguing and the graphics are a visual splendor! Congrats to Monolith!
  65. CaptainBuck
    Oct 1, 2014
    10
    I can honestly say that I thoroughly enjoy shadow of mordor. This game flew completely under my nose until a week ago, and I am thankful I found this gem. I have seen only one textual pop-in, two slight framerate drops (lots of on screen action though so I'd say only twice is a good thing), and some wall-cover mechanics inconsistencies in four hours of play. I haven't had this much funI can honestly say that I thoroughly enjoy shadow of mordor. This game flew completely under my nose until a week ago, and I am thankful I found this gem. I have seen only one textual pop-in, two slight framerate drops (lots of on screen action though so I'd say only twice is a good thing), and some wall-cover mechanics inconsistencies in four hours of play. I haven't had this much fun killing enemies in a pretty good while. This game keeps my attention, and the nemesis system is phenomenal. I want to see other AAA titles utilize a similar system. The cut-scenes have been incredible thus far, and I expect the same throughout the game. I would recommend a buy, but if you are leery, rent first but I can almost promise it will not disappoint. I would pay for another title this good any day… Expand
  66. scott1up
    Oct 1, 2014
    10
    I love the game so far a few hours in. The tone reminds me of an old favorite game of mine Prince of Persia Warrior Within, Imo one of Ps2 gen's most underrated games. The game engine is obviously Assassins Creed but it feels different enough but familiar to control. Yes the combat is like Arkham Batman games, but Batmans code won't let him take out a sword and behead an enemy like TarionI love the game so far a few hours in. The tone reminds me of an old favorite game of mine Prince of Persia Warrior Within, Imo one of Ps2 gen's most underrated games. The game engine is obviously Assassins Creed but it feels different enough but familiar to control. Yes the combat is like Arkham Batman games, but Batmans code won't let him take out a sword and behead an enemy like Tarion in this game! I agree with the other reviewer, I expected a 7/10 mediocre game but I am glad I picked this up and dusted off the ps4.… Expand
  67. ams76550
    Oct 1, 2014
    10
    I dont care what anybody says so what if this games
    game is a assassins creed copy its fun as hell and addicting as crap
    People are just complaining to have something to complain about
  68. piquizera
    Oct 1, 2014
    10
    Esse jogo está simplesmente maravilhoso...to curtindo pra carai e não vejo logo a hora de chegar no fim..heheheh! Melhor jogo da nova geração até o momento!
  69. pdanieldenis1
    Oct 1, 2014
    10
    Great game, love the nemesis system, action is tight. The graphics are not the best i've seen but its really good. Not really a fan of the Lord of the rings but this game is great
  70. BurningG
    Oct 12, 2014
    10
    Some say this game is assassin creed + batman rip off. But I would say it takes the best aspect of both games and add its original nemesis system and end up with one of the best game I've played.
    The graphic is one of the best I've seen to date and the various execution animation never get bore.
  71. Aendel
    Oct 2, 2014
    10
    I would recommend this game to anyone who loves open-world games, killing orcs, and manipulating a hierarchy in a bloody and occasionally funny way. This is the first game set in Tolkien lore to take my breath away. Middle Earth: Shadow of Mordor has a combat style similar to batman arkahm asylum but what defines it is that it is done very well. The animations are excellent and it flowsI would recommend this game to anyone who loves open-world games, killing orcs, and manipulating a hierarchy in a bloody and occasionally funny way. This is the first game set in Tolkien lore to take my breath away. Middle Earth: Shadow of Mordor has a combat style similar to batman arkahm asylum but what defines it is that it is done very well. The animations are excellent and it flows very smoothly and when you see a prompt to counter you will counter if you press it on time, you don't feel like the game is cheating you in some way. The world is beautiful, as I have experienced both of the expansive maps, and they both have a unique feel, but graphically pleasing in some way to the player, not to mention the rain/hail and how it affects your characters textures as well as those of the orcs is beautiful. Then the Nemesis system is what puts the icing on the cake for sure. With owning it since tuesday ( two days ) I've done about half the main story missions, but the whole first day I just couldn't help but play with the orcs in the nemesis system. I would set out to go do a quest but then I'd walk by a mission to ruin this orc's feast for instance and I'd just get distracted and enjoy it! That is the most important thing in an open-world game, and that is the side missions are captivating and fun and sometimes more important than even the main storyline. I haven't enjoyed an open world game so much since skyrim's release, and I haven't enjoyed an action game this much for a very long time. Not to mention the innovation of the nemesis system can grow ad become more complicated as time goes on. Imagine a Mafia game with such a system, or even a batman game with this system where you pit joker's men against that of penguins or something to capture them both. Just an example, but this system could revolutionize the genre as it makes the player feel that they affect the game in a fundamental way, which is what makes Middle Earth: Shadow of Mordor such a pleasing and satisfying experience.… Expand
  72. Xanerith
    Oct 2, 2014
    10
    I cannot put this game down, sometimes I don't even follow the game and go about killing enemies and just messing with them the combat is awesome and to me never gets old, the story is brutal and not about happy times that's for sure! The nemesis system is very interesting and I hope it gets expanded upon on future games!
  73. yssy
    Oct 3, 2014
    10
    Finally a LOTR game which is worth the money and the hype. I've played it for over three hours and enjoyed every single second of it. It's definitely one a the best game releases this year.
  74. Zerathal
    Oct 3, 2014
    10
    This game is sent by the Gods! One of those games that has life to it .You will be able to play this for hours and forget about the main story . I Recommend this game to everybody that likes to play games !.
  75. Fenntastico
    Oct 3, 2014
    10
    This game is absolutely the best game on the current gen. The combat is the best I've ever seen. The Nemesis system takes open world gameplay to a whole new level. You actually get attached to some of the orcs. The first grunt to kill me in this game is now the highest ranked war chief. I took him down once only for him to resurface with a nasty scar. Half way through the game and he'sThis game is absolutely the best game on the current gen. The combat is the best I've ever seen. The Nemesis system takes open world gameplay to a whole new level. You actually get attached to some of the orcs. The first grunt to kill me in this game is now the highest ranked war chief. I took him down once only for him to resurface with a nasty scar. Half way through the game and he's been levelling along side my character, creating a very personal rivalry. I've attempted to kill him many times only to have him kill me every time. And every time I see him, he reminds me of that fact. I've now given up and will attempt to make him my number one when I take on the dark lord.… Expand
  76. Ezekialx
    Oct 5, 2014
    10
    Highly addictive game. Fun combat system with forgiving stealth system. A bit like Assassin's Creed in Mordor. Difficult at times, but not frustratingly so. I'm enjoying the story.
  77. ScarletAndGray
    Oct 6, 2014
    10
    This game is a blast to play and I loved how the game gives you the ability to create your enemies. I was worried the nemesis system would be a flop, but it did not disappoint. Of course it couldn't help but be a little repetitive (probably due to the fact I played it way to much), but this game is definitely worth playing. It has a much better stealth aspect than assassins creed and IThis game is a blast to play and I loved how the game gives you the ability to create your enemies. I was worried the nemesis system would be a flop, but it did not disappoint. Of course it couldn't help but be a little repetitive (probably due to the fact I played it way to much), but this game is definitely worth playing. It has a much better stealth aspect than assassins creed and I liked it's combat better than the batman games because, to be honest, its more fun decapitating Orcs than simply knocking out your enemies with punches and kicks.
    The story was not spectacular, but I was having so much fun romping around Mordor riding caragors and manipulating the nemesis system that I didn't really care!
    This game was mysterious, interesting, and it makes me excited for any potential sequels.    … Expand
  78. pauldie97
    Oct 7, 2014
    10
    awesome game completely underrated and its a shame that some lets plays of the game like outback gamer are getting barely any views... overall though the game is amazing and i bet some games are going to copy the nemesis system idea, really innovative monolith.
  79. PowerPagan
    Oct 7, 2014
    10
    Power Pagan's NO BS, SHORT REVIEWS.

    Have you played any AC (Assassin's Creed's) game's recently? Did you love them for the first quarter and then wonder why you were running around in circle's being told to restart mission's over and over, when you were sure you nailed that last one. Did you wonder when the never ending blathering would end and you would get some fun again? I know I did    Power Pagan's NO BS, SHORT REVIEWS.

    Have you played any AC (Assassin's Creed's) game's recently? Did you love them for the first quarter and then wonder why you were running around in circle's being told to restart mission's over and over, when you were sure you nailed that last one. Did you wonder when the never ending blathering would end and you would get some fun again? I know I did and i'm not interested in AC Unity, for now.

    Shadow of Mordor spares you all this nonsense and brings back the Action and Fun to Video Game's. Having played at least 4 different AC game's I can tell you this. Monolith has got it right with Shadow of Mordor. The Nemesis system is awesome. The game controls really well. None of that trying to go left when your character is running up a wall instead. The fights are gruesome and having played over 20 hours so far. The main story is well fleshed out, and not in your face all the time running the action and the fun.

    Go Get Shadow of Mordor and go remember what video game's were originally intended to be FUN.

    Want some awesome Music and some awesome Uruk's to kill? Shadow of Mordor is it

    NO BS from Power Pagan.    … Expand
  80. morningstar6969
    Oct 9, 2014
    10
    Reminds me a lot of a mix between the Batman and Assassin Creed series but with a lot of fresh new ideas. Best game I've played in a long time. Definately a owner.
  81. Flippy4212
    Oct 10, 2014
    10
    Let Me set This Strait, its a great game, i only have one issue. I made the mistake in the begining of not knowing what to do. so i went off to kill uruks. i soon learned that the more you die to the same captain, the harder it gets to kill them. so now after an hour of messing around dieing its almost impossible for someone like me. But Beside From me Dieing To the Same Captain 40 TimesLet Me set This Strait, its a great game, i only have one issue. I made the mistake in the begining of not knowing what to do. so i went off to kill uruks. i soon learned that the more you die to the same captain, the harder it gets to kill them. so now after an hour of messing around dieing its almost impossible for someone like me. But Beside From me Dieing To the Same Captain 40 Times Over. Its A really good game… Expand
  82. Jim222001
    Oct 11, 2014
    10
    This game is awesome and they need more like it. I love that once an orc kills you; that orc becomes an enemy of yours and even remembers you every time you bump into them. The game can be hard but it's awesome nevertheless.
  83. mrshoes74
    Oct 12, 2014
    10
    As a huge fan of the LOTR movies I waited eagerly for this release, I was not disappointed.
    To me the game just oozes quality and refreshing gameplay in a world where we are surrounded FPS games. I'll be honest the game wont win any awards for the story but the whole feel of the game is very much in LOTR universe and again another top class performance from Troy Baker who seems that every    As a huge fan of the LOTR movies I waited eagerly for this release, I was not disappointed.
    To me the game just oozes quality and refreshing gameplay in a world where we are surrounded FPS games. I'll be honest the game wont win any awards for the story but the whole feel of the game is very much in LOTR universe and again another top class performance from Troy Baker who seems that every game he works on is pure gold. The gameplay is excellent and although elements have been taken from Assassins Creed and Batman Shadow of Mordor uses all these ability's with a fresh approach. The combat system is excellent and there is nothing more rewarding than decapitating an orc and watching his fellow soldiers running to the hills in shock and dismay.. A mention has to go to the Nemesis system which a totally new experience and is constantly in the back ground. You take down a captain then another orc is promoted they may get to war chief only to be beheaded in the future. The graphics are vibrant and detailed and always a joy to look at. The soundtrack is very reminiscent to the films and any LOTR fan would be mad to miss this masterpiece. Hats off to Monolith ..Bravo...Looking forward to future DLC....    … Expand
  84. zezosk
    Oct 24, 2014
    10
    The game is a complete beast, the most likable thing about it is its smooth gameplay. it takes the open world trait form GtA v and scales it down, and it takes the assassin's creed freedom and triples it because it makes you do what you want to do, and finally it takes the batman arkham series's fighting perfection so that with each strike of the sword you get the satisfaction you need.
  85. timwarner
    Oct 28, 2014
    10
    Don't be fooled by the jackass claiming that we're being fooled by Warner Brothers paying people to give these ratings. This game is fantastic. End of story
  86. StiffNippys666
    Oct 29, 2014
    10
    If you're a huge LOTR fan and/or LOVE the batman series games, you're going to love this. The nemesis system is the Game of the Year changer! Slaying different orcs or helping them to become stronger is a very rewarding feeling. I love the new free DLC costume that they released. Finally a game for the fans! Can't wait for what they will introduce next or the next LOTR game.
  87. catsandcaffeine
    Nov 4, 2014
    10
    This revolutionary game came into the market not hyped at all, with it's amazing gameplay, it redeems itself as a masterpiece. I'm not a big fan of the Lord of the Rings books or movies, yet this is probably one of the most funnest games I have played in a long time. The nemesis system constantly gives you different personalities to fight and each of their personalities (through strengthsThis revolutionary game came into the market not hyped at all, with it's amazing gameplay, it redeems itself as a masterpiece. I'm not a big fan of the Lord of the Rings books or movies, yet this is probably one of the most funnest games I have played in a long time. The nemesis system constantly gives you different personalities to fight and each of their personalities (through strengths and weaknesses) shows in the combat. Although repetitive controls at first, you gain a sense of accomplishment when using your newly-found skills, it's like giving your dog a treat after doing tricks. Combat in this game reminds me of the Assassin's Creed and Batman series, but with a much more eloquent display by having multiple ways of killing Orcs, not just with sword or bow. The sense of equality really brightens up the gameplay, none of your weapons will ever be overpowered, your battle is maintained purely on how you respond to each of your attackers, and the classes differ in each party so you're constantly having to focus on some Orcs first, which gives an amazing edge to the gameplay. 10/10, best game I've played.… Expand
  88. Colinator
    Nov 9, 2014
    10
    This game is probably the best game I have on my PS4 right now. The graphics are great. Combat feels like Batman and Assassin's Creed combined. The open world is near perfect. The only problem I have with Shadow of Mordor is the annoying difficulty. Sometimes I feel like I'm trying to play Assassin's Creed with my hands cut off!!! Being a huge Lord of The Rings fan, I love this game. Oh,This game is probably the best game I have on my PS4 right now. The graphics are great. Combat feels like Batman and Assassin's Creed combined. The open world is near perfect. The only problem I have with Shadow of Mordor is the annoying difficulty. Sometimes I feel like I'm trying to play Assassin's Creed with my hands cut off!!! Being a huge Lord of The Rings fan, I love this game. Oh, and just so some of the haters out there understand, this game was made by the people that made the Arkham games. So stop complaining about how similar they are!!!… Expand
  89. Peenusmuncher69
    Nov 11, 2014
    10
    If the concept of making orcs your b****s sounds nice to you, get this game. Don't know why I need 150 characters so BUY DIS N KILL ORCS FOOL :) it's fun
  90. True_Beleiver
    Nov 12, 2014
    10
    Great Game one of the best I have played on the PS4 could not put the controller down I think I scared my family with the lack of food and sleep that I got while playing this game Quit Reading and go out and purchase this game
  91. SenseyZ
    Feb 19, 2015
    10
    This game is what you really want as an rpg, it can be really fun trust me.
    It has the feeling of open world, and danger in every corner. it's just the type i like
  92. AlejandroCano
    Nov 18, 2014
    10
    One of the bests games of yearOne of the bests games of yearOne of the bests games of yearOne of the bests games of yearOne of the bests games of yearOne of the bests games of yearOne of the bests games of yearOne of the bests games of yearOne of the bests games of yearOne of the bests games of yearOne of the bests games of yearOne of the bests games of yearOne of the bests games ofOne of the bests games of yearOne of the bests games of yearOne of the bests games of yearOne of the bests games of yearOne of the bests games of yearOne of the bests games of yearOne of the bests games of yearOne of the bests games of yearOne of the bests games of yearOne of the bests games of yearOne of the bests games of yearOne of the bests games of yearOne of the bests games of yearOne of the bests games of yearOne of the bests games of yearOne of the bests games of yearOne of the bests games of yearOne of the bests games of yearOne of the bests games of yearOne of the bests games of yearOne of the bests games of yearOne of the bests games of yearOne of the bests games of yearOne of the bests games of yearOne of the bests games of yearOne of the bests games of yearOne of the bests games of yearOne of the bests games of yearOne of the bests games of yearOne of the bests games of yearOne of the bests games of yearOne of the bests games of yearOne of the bests games of year… Expand
  93. Keys1989
    Dec 18, 2014
    10
    All the positive word of mouth is why I got this game. Well then....it's the first game I ever bothered to platinum.

    I loved this game so much I can't possibly articulate it here. I think I clocked in at about 50 hours and it felt like 10 minutes. The combat is beyond smooth, in the early going I died often, but as the game progressed and my character got stronger things changed. I felt    All the positive word of mouth is why I got this game. Well then....it's the first game I ever bothered to platinum.

    I loved this game so much I can't possibly articulate it here. I think I clocked in at about 50 hours and it felt like 10 minutes. The combat is beyond smooth, in the early going I died often, but as the game progressed and my character got stronger things changed. I felt like a painter, my canvas was the battlefield, my brush a sword and my paint was supplied by decapitated and impaled orcs. SO FUN!

    If I had to nitpick my only complaint would be that by the last quarter of the game I was an unstoppable killing machine and to die would take some serious effort. Also no real replay value but with how much is there that is really not an issue. It's still a great value and worth every penny and then some.    … Expand
  94. ed_hunter01
    Dec 17, 2014
    10
    Simply amazing one of the best game i ever play the combat system is amazing is like play a fusion of batman origins with assassins creed with a mod of lotr is a great game a must own
  95. Jarl_Redbeard
    Dec 8, 2014
    10
    It's been a while since I played a recently released game that has provided so much fun for me. In a day where we're flooded with multiplayer-focused games with thin stories and 6-hour or less "campaigns", Shadow of Mordor is really a breath of fresh air. Simply put, I can sit down and play this game and just have simple, unadulterated fun with it.

    The game is deep enough to provide    It's been a while since I played a recently released game that has provided so much fun for me. In a day where we're flooded with multiplayer-focused games with thin stories and 6-hour or less "campaigns", Shadow of Mordor is really a breath of fresh air. Simply put, I can sit down and play this game and just have simple, unadulterated fun with it.

    The game is deep enough to provide some interesting RPG elements (leveling up attributes, learning new skills, collecting runes to add different powers to your weapons and deciding which ones are the best to fit your play style, etc.), but stays simple enough to feel fun to play no matter what you choose or how you choose to play. You never feel hindered by choosing one attribute over the other or learning one skill first before another.

    The gameplay itself has been criticised for "being an Assassin's Creed rip-off". But hold on now...let's not forget a little game released in 2003 called Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time, which came long before both. Uncharted also uses this leaping/grabbing/acrobatic-style gameplay to great effect. I am not a personal fan of the Assassin's Creed series (it has fallen victim to the CoD one-a-year treatment), but the point trying to be made here is this: although the games have similar mechanics, I feel Shadow of Mordor uses it to a greater, and more fun, effect. Simply put, don't let the haters detract you from at least trying the game.

    The core fighting gameplay is very fun. You can complete the game using button mashing if you desire, but certain unlockable skills later on reward you for timed combos. Fighting 1-5 enemies or so is an easy affair; however when you get ambushed by a Captain and they bring in 30 or 40 Uruks to aide them, the tides turn a bit and you are constantly kept on your toes by having to counter attacks and keep your combo counter up to perform executions. I especially enjoy the stealth gameplay; performing aerial takedowns and "brutalizing" Uruks which makes enemies flee is very satisfying.

    The Nemesis system is also done very well. Enemies will remember you if you fight them, do not kill them, and come back to them later. Scars from the battle will remain on their bodies. You can gain intel from lower-ranked Uruks to learn the weaknesses of the Captains which will help you defeat them quicker (example: some Uruks might be able to be killed instantly by a stealth attack, or a charged bow shot to the head). Learning intel also tells you their strengths; some Captains, for example, are enraged when they are on fire and will become stronger and regenerate health. It makes for some very interesting fights.

    The gameplay missions are varied by objectives of different kinds; you have the main story missions which progress the overall plot, but there are also side missions, which range from upgrading your weapons to participating in helping one Captain overthrow another, and more. There are also various things to collect inside the game world that reveal lore and backstory in the game, and small "missions" that add to the overall game percentage completion (collecting herbs, hunting).

    In all, the game is very well done. I don't usually give any game a 10, but I've had so much fun with this one that even an occasional minor glitch (which I personally haven't experienced yet but have heard about) doesn't detract from the fun I've had. If you're a fan of LotR, or you just want a fun, action-packed game in general, definitely pick this one up and give it a shot.    … Expand
  96. snip4r
    Dec 10, 2014
    10
    Lord of the rings assassins creed minus the assassins creed glitches. Enough said? No. This game also combines what was great about not just assassins creed, but also the batman arkham games. Plus it adds in whole new ways to look at the lord of the rings universe. Great game recommended.
  97. Skagzilla
    Dec 10, 2014
    10
    Best game I have played in a long time I've played for 46 hours and I'm only 50 percent through all the side missions and everything. It's a game that you can put hours into without getting bored I love and I recommend this game to anyone who plays games
  98. Megadonx92x
    Jan 8, 2015
    10
    Let me start off by saying that I don't understand how anyone can give this game a bad review. Shadow of Mordor is by far the funnest game I've played on the new consoles. It pretty much is the Batman Arkham and the Assassin's Creed series mixed. I never really played much of the Batman's but as a fan of Assassin's Creed, I'm a big fan of this game. The game play is smooth, counters lookLet me start off by saying that I don't understand how anyone can give this game a bad review. Shadow of Mordor is by far the funnest game I've played on the new consoles. It pretty much is the Batman Arkham and the Assassin's Creed series mixed. I never really played much of the Batman's but as a fan of Assassin's Creed, I'm a big fan of this game. The game play is smooth, counters look awesome, and the game play is very fun and addictive. There's nothing more fun than going around and slicing orcs' heads off and the animations make it that much better. The graphics look great and the story is pretty interesting. I think this game is very well put together and, to me, is the best game of the year for the new systems. If your true gamer there's no excuse not to have this game in your life.… Expand
  99. Danulius
    Dec 18, 2014
    10
    This game is an absolute must-have in my eyes. Being a huge Lord Of the Rings fan, I'm in love with the story line. the combat is brilliant, the perks for weapons is a great idea and the stealth and execution elements make the game even better.

    Bringing this style of game into an open world lay out was an excellent idea, i cannot praise it enough. going from a dark and infested area of    This game is an absolute must-have in my eyes. Being a huge Lord Of the Rings fan, I'm in love with the story line. the combat is brilliant, the perks for weapons is a great idea and the stealth and execution elements make the game even better.

    Bringing this style of game into an open world lay out was an excellent idea, i cannot praise it enough. going from a dark and infested area of Mordor into lush greenlands brings a new appeal to a game. As i have never played a game like this, I easily put hours and hours into it without thought.

    In regards to the story line, it sticks well to the events of the LOTR books/films, and brings elements of these films into the game, they've done an excellent job with this game, and i strongly recommend you get it!    … Expand
  100. laserbeak
    Dec 28, 2014
    10
    Middle Earth is an awesome game. I love the orc captain system, hunting those guys became my primary goal in the game, and its a very innovative twist on things.

    I highly recommend this game if you like Action/Combat Narrative games
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 85 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 77 out of 85
  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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