Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor

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  1. 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
  2. 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
  3. DarthPreamp
    Oct 6, 2014
    4
    I haven't played a more broken game since Two Worlds. YIKES! Which is too bad, because there is an great game trapped inside a mess of development and testing.
  4. 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
  5. kexan
    Oct 6, 2014
    9
    This is a great contender for game of the year, but some small issues keep it from going to 10.

    This game plays like a lovechild between Batman arkham Asylum and Assassins Creed, in a good way. The combat, borrowed from Batman is great, responsive, violent and rewarding. Its not button mashing, but instead rewards creative play. Having put some 50ish hours into each Batman it feels    This is a great contender for game of the year, but some small issues keep it from going to 10.

    This game plays like a lovechild between Batman arkham Asylum and Assassins Creed, in a good way. The combat, borrowed from Batman is great, responsive, violent and rewarding. Its not button mashing, but instead rewards creative play. Having put some 50ish hours into each Batman it feels familiar very quickly. The only downside is that the game is somehwat easy, bordering on really easy if you know your stuff when it comes to combat. There are even guides on the internet to help you INCREASE the difficulty by turning off visual cues and not putting skillpoints on more health etc. I recommend (pre patch, lets hope they amp up the difficulty) everyone with some Batman experience to do this, since it really makes the game more fun to play.

    Stealth is great and basic, and the feeling that mordor is constantly a threathening place is always there with patrolling uruks and other creatures.

    The captain system for Saurons army is GREAT, and really adds a feeling of depth to the game. Hunting these guys is a great thrill, but , once again thanks to the lacking difficulty, results in a harder then average fight,despite their special abilites. A higher difficulty would really turn these fights into mino boss battles. The fact that its all randiom adds to the feeling fo a changing landscape.

    I cant hype this game enough, but my only conserns are that the story is told in the background (not as much as Destiny though) and the lack of a challenge right now, about 50% through the game.    … Expand
  6. Jimmy_Rinser
    Oct 6, 2014
    7
    This game is dope! I know I have only given it a 7 but its still worth a play. The game is what it is, big combos, lots of upgrading, lots of pressing square and triangle when promoted with a couple special attacks mixed in. Its kind of a mix between, skyrim, assains creed, batman and informus with a LOTR skin over the top.
    Not ground breaking, no real new ideas but def lots of fun and    This game is dope! I know I have only given it a 7 but its still worth a play. The game is what it is, big combos, lots of upgrading, lots of pressing square and triangle when promoted with a couple special attacks mixed in. Its kind of a mix between, skyrim, assains creed, batman and informus with a LOTR skin over the top.
    Not ground breaking, no real new ideas but def lots of fun and worth playing.
    (dont think it will have much shelf life, once completed it will be sold straight away)    … Expand
  7. Perxoda
    Oct 6, 2014
    8
    Very clearly a follow-up from the Batman games in terms of game mechanics. But with it's own feel and style heavily entrenched in the Middle-Earth setting.

    Gameplay: The first and foremost aspect for myself. It feels smooth and intuitive. It's build on the basics of the Batman games which you'll clearly recognize. It gives you a bit more leeway for errors though (thankfully in this    Very clearly a follow-up from the Batman games in terms of game mechanics. But with it's own feel and style heavily entrenched in the Middle-Earth setting.

    Gameplay: The first and foremost aspect for myself. It feels smooth and intuitive. It's build on the basics of the Batman games which you'll clearly recognize. It gives you a bit more leeway for errors though (thankfully in this split second moments) and with the upgrade system get's some nice extra's. The stealth gameplay reminds me of Assassin's Creed games with a lot of the same movements. The stealth missions aren't too long thankfully. Orcs seems to be fairly blind though, allthough this allows for a better gameplay experience overall with more freedom of movement.

    Graphics: Not much to note here if I'm honest. It looks great (depending on your rig). Pushes the bar just a little bit higher and still runs well while doing so. Make sure you get the HD package after installing.

    Replayability: That's where the downside of this game kicks in. It felt short. I completed the entirity of this game (side missions, collectibles, weapon legends, etc.) in 21 hours. For a modern third person action game that's a respectable time. Still it felt way too short for me and the main storyline consists of 20 missions which only tell a threadbare story. The entire time I was playing I felt like I was playing in an enclosed enviroment. Just a teeny, tiny bit of what could be a huge world. Some of the final missions were just to wrap up the story line and felt like the designers didn't know where they could go anymore. And a quick-time event for the final scene just seems like a waste to me.

    Conclusion: An overall very good game which is certainly worth buying if you're into fast paced action in a good looking world. You might at times feel claustrophobic within the confined walls of the two zones, but there's plenty to do in this secluded space of MIddle-Earth. If the above is not true for you than I'd suggest waiting till the price drops to 25 euro's/dollars or so before picking this up. As far as the storyline goes you're not missing anything by not buying this title.    … Expand
  8. 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.
  9. HybernianWolf
    Oct 5, 2014
    9
    Comparisons to the Assassin's Creed and Arkham series aside, Middle-Earth: Shadow of Mordor has more than enough merits to stand on its own. I found the size of the world and the exploration therein to be quite satisfying for a game such as this, and discovering the many collectibles was very rewarding. The combat is fluid and responsive, and quite challenging (at least for me). When youComparisons to the Assassin's Creed and Arkham series aside, Middle-Earth: Shadow of Mordor has more than enough merits to stand on its own. I found the size of the world and the exploration therein to be quite satisfying for a game such as this, and discovering the many collectibles was very rewarding. The combat is fluid and responsive, and quite challenging (at least for me). When you get a rhythm going and build up your multiplier, there's nothing more satisfying than slaughtering and beheading countless orcs on the battlefield. Hardcore players might find the combat tedious, to which I would suggest disabling the prompts during such encounters to make for a more challenging experience. I'll not delve into the game's story arc, but suffice to say I found it to be fairly interesting, if a bit monotonous at times, but there was more than enough there to keep me wanting to continue forward. The real meat of the game is the much-hyped nemesis system, and it succeeds on countless levels. I spent hours just exploring Mordor and fighting war chiefs, and showing up to ruin there many run-ins with one another. These guys aren't out to get just you, they'll readily duke it out with each other and rise through the ranks in their ever-changing hierarchy. The nemesis system the standout feature in this game. It really gives your enemies more depth, and in turn makes Mordor feel much more alive and volatile because of it. If you're a fan of RPGs and open world games, Middle-Earth: Shadow of Mordor comes highly recommended. Monolith, make another one of these!… Expand
  10. Raybel22
    Oct 5, 2014
    8
    Very good game. I love the combat system as the battle can get intense and it is lot of fun. I just which there was more things to explore in the world. A little bit more from Skyrim kind of thing, something else than just collection writing for the wall and the memory thing . Sometimes it gets too repetitive.
  11. parkerbigs84
    Oct 5, 2014
    9
    If you enjoy The Batman & Assassin's Creed franchises then you are in for a very surprising treat with "Middle-Earth: Shadow of Mordor"!! Great controls with an awesomely bloody & violent combat system!! It has a captivating & original story that is leaving its mark in the Middle Earth lore taking place in-between the Lord of the Rings/The Hobbit story time-lines.. While all that isIf you enjoy The Batman & Assassin's Creed franchises then you are in for a very surprising treat with "Middle-Earth: Shadow of Mordor"!! Great controls with an awesomely bloody & violent combat system!! It has a captivating & original story that is leaving its mark in the Middle Earth lore taking place in-between the Lord of the Rings/The Hobbit story time-lines.. While all that is definitely great; the most important thing is that "ME: Shadow of Mordor" is simply a lot fun to play!… Expand
  12. psugrad1999
    Oct 5, 2014
    8
    I've been playing this all weekend, and I must say, over all I really like it on the Xbox One. The graphics are stunning, the lore is rich and deep, and the captain battles are tense. That is what I really love about the game. What I don't love? The story is really not that great. While it actually has a story as compared to Destiny, and it's deeper, it's still seriously lackingI've been playing this all weekend, and I must say, over all I really like it on the Xbox One. The graphics are stunning, the lore is rich and deep, and the captain battles are tense. That is what I really love about the game. What I don't love? The story is really not that great. While it actually has a story as compared to Destiny, and it's deeper, it's still seriously lacking considering how much material Tolkien provided in the original sources. I get it, I'm revenging my family's death, but I just haven't don't feel compelled to disrupt the chain of command. I have little reference for the locations. So far, all the artifacts have told me more about the people then the history of the region, the factions, and the major players. This might seem trite to complain about, but, when you consider how much lore is available, I feel that they should have made an effort. The other thing that has really bothered me is the actual game play. I don't mind so much needing to hit a button and just the right moment, but there are times where you have to move the pointer in the circle, and hit a requested button. It's very similar to Laura Croft's 2013 release, and I hated it in that game also. Finally, the AI can be frustrating. I might find a captain, and I might know how best to fight it. I can methodically take out all his unit, so it's just the two of us. Or I could be in a battle, and one would show up. I think, I can handle this, no problem. I start fighting, and then, next think I know 2 or more captains show up. I've had this happen both in and out of strongholds. At first, I'd get killed, but then I quickly learned that sometimes, it's best to run and fight another day. Other then my annoyances, this is a solid game, that has already given me many hours of enjoyment. I knocked off a point for not using all the lore available, and another point for the actual game play mechanics. If you like the Middle Earth setting, like button mashing, like a mix of outright fighting and a good amount of stealth, then by all means get this game.… Expand
  13. byouwin
    Oct 5, 2014
    8
    Shadow of Mordor was a great game although there is room for improvement in the graphical improvement. If you are a Lord of the Rings or a hobbit fan you will get much more out of this games story as the game takes place in between those two movies. The story was quite intriguing throughout. A sequel was setup at the end of the game. The music always matched what was going on in the gameShadow of Mordor was a great game although there is room for improvement in the graphical improvement. If you are a Lord of the Rings or a hobbit fan you will get much more out of this games story as the game takes place in between those two movies. The story was quite intriguing throughout. A sequel was setup at the end of the game. The music always matched what was going on in the game so good job there. The nemesis system was a welcome change of pace in the gaming industry and I hope to see it in other games. The best thing about this game is that it is open world and there is a level of scalability. Overall the game was great.… Expand
  14. 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
  15. ici_chacal
    Oct 5, 2014
    9
    One of the best game this year. I bought it this week and do not regret. Good graphic, good PC performance, good story and.. and the best Orcs killing and fighting.I recommend it.
  16. pkla
    Oct 5, 2014
    9
    Rus language review
    Игра с очень хорошей графикой(видно что нексген) , геймплей очень похож на Ассасинс крид в лучший его чертах , очень интересные побочные квесты , я их выполняю просто потому , что интресено ослабить армию Саурона , игра стоит своих денег .    Rus language review
    Игра с очень хорошей графикой(видно что нексген) , геймплей очень похож на Ассасинс крид в лучший его чертах , очень интересные побочные квесты , я их выполняю просто потому , что интресено ослабить армию Саурона , игра стоит своих денег .
  17. 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.
  18. 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
  19. Brit_Miller
    Oct 5, 2014
    8
    I think the 10/10 reviews are way off on this. To say the graphics are next gen is just not true - they're distinctly average - and the camera is a nightmare at times near walls.

    But, the gameplay is very enjoyable and the nemesis system is very good. I'd definitely recommend to other people based on this, but it's not a 10/10 game.
  20. jimski53
    Oct 5, 2014
    9
    some people scoring this game low ,this is a decent game and anyone giving this gamer less than 7 is a mug id like to know what game they would give a 9/10 too
  21. Fartahontas
    Oct 5, 2014
    4
    Try to press X,triangle,O,and square at the same time, three of the four shoulder buttons, and coordinate both sticks at the same time. Got it? Now, run while doing that with the camera facing a direction other than the one in which you are running. Next, get killed and you pretty much have this game in a nutshell.
  22. 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
  23. tombo
    Oct 4, 2014
    9
    This is the best game I've played since Dark Souls. Yeah, it's derivative BUT also innovative and
    most importantly, great, great fun. Terrific combat, stealth, and progression systems continually
    delight and surprise. Superb voice acting really immerses you in a compelling story.
  24. vousje
    Oct 4, 2014
    0
    My hand is broken after playing nightmare joyless button smasher. Story is very bad. Lifeless battle system. Worst of batman and assassins creed. Why bother.
  25. 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.
  26. Markolius
    Oct 4, 2014
    7
    This is a good game, but it's not as great as many critics and reviewers have been making it out to be. The overall map is small, the quests are repetitive, the story is as almost as absent as Destiny's, and the camera is faulty. The nemesis system is what stands out the most in defining what makes this game unique. In that, the AI is smart in the long term but stupid in the short term.This is a good game, but it's not as great as many critics and reviewers have been making it out to be. The overall map is small, the quests are repetitive, the story is as almost as absent as Destiny's, and the camera is faulty. The nemesis system is what stands out the most in defining what makes this game unique. In that, the AI is smart in the long term but stupid in the short term. There is little variety in the game. Almost every enemy is Orc, again and again and again. I guess they can excuse the masses of dumb AI Orcs because masses of Orcs are dumb- so that was by design right? Right... And as with the gameplay so the same with the environment, it's a small open world and it all looks the same. When I think of LOTR, I think of grand beautiful variations of environments, races, and adventures. I mean I've only seen one hobbit and one elf; no wizards, dwarves, or trolls. This is just one small shadow of mordor. Still... The game is good. The challenges themselves are challenging and fun. The action is exciting. The graphical detail of Talion and each Orc is all very well done. It is similar to Arkham and AC as so may have said, which is not a bad thing. I'd also say that it's similar to Infamous as well in the layout of the map, quest & ability progression, and use of cutscenes. Music and voice acting are very good. It's got a solid dozen hours of fun. I just feel like it could/should be so much more.… Expand
  27. djmusic10
    Oct 3, 2014
    6
    Just finished the game well... I loved it and Hated it. I loved it because its Lord of The Rings and it provides some awesome Cameo's , as well as context on the land of Mordor. The Story line is your simple Revenge story that is extremely short being . The combat is your simple Assassin Creed and Arkham City engine which is cool but makes every single battle feel the same with only 3Just finished the game well... I loved it and Hated it. I loved it because its Lord of The Rings and it provides some awesome Cameo's , as well as context on the land of Mordor. The Story line is your simple Revenge story that is extremely short being . The combat is your simple Assassin Creed and Arkham City engine which is cool but makes every single battle feel the same with only 3 different times of orcs, 1 neutral monster and 2 mounted monster. The camera is very clunky and the controls feel delayed sometimes.
    The Biggest Downfall ! was the Nemsis System. This was their selling point and it worked got me to buy the game and looks cool when you work with it at first. But it is the most pointless aspect of the game . they combine the Nemesis system with the story line two times throughout the game which is good or bad depending on who you ask. Leveling up your orcs or taking them over don't do anything for you in game because even when you start the game your already an OP beast but as you level up the game goes from Normal to Very Easy. Its the same repetitive Nemesis Missions and they keep talking about runes which doesn't really do anything because you already can kill those orcs with ease without them    … Expand
  28. 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.
  29. 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
  30. kirtasheks
    Oct 3, 2014
    9
    I expected nothing and got a really nice game.

    Glad to have it now, it gets a little repetitive, but suddenly they offer you more options. Really solid game.
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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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