Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor

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  1. OwnedKill
    Mar 8, 2016
    10
    Sou fan da história, é um jogo fantástico jogabilidade boa, a dinâmica de combate é a mesma do que a do Batman, jogo lindo mesmo muito bem feito.
  2. Jbird1994
    Mar 16, 2016
    10
    I have put an easy 30-40 hours of playing into this game prior to getting the season pass. The graphics were beautiful. The faces of each orc, although can sometimes be repetitive, were gorgeous and can tell how emotional/ tragic there face was. The game play itself was amazing, the fighting style was very close to a batman. With a few different characteristics embedded. I loved the storyI have put an easy 30-40 hours of playing into this game prior to getting the season pass. The graphics were beautiful. The faces of each orc, although can sometimes be repetitive, were gorgeous and can tell how emotional/ tragic there face was. The game play itself was amazing, the fighting style was very close to a batman. With a few different characteristics embedded. I loved the story line, it wasn't an ohhh SH!!!T cant believe that happened, but not dull like Destiny. It definitely was worth my $60 dollars at that time. Honestly, one of the best games I've played on the PS4. LOTR definitely did not disappoint me, i believe this game to be a very under hyped, which probably made it to be such an amazing game all together, a must buy!… Expand
  3. Kurgaan
    Mar 20, 2016
    9
    Easily the best LotR game to date. Interesting story that doesn't break the mythos of Tolkien and really varied and engaging combat. Graphics and sound are top notch.
  4. Nycore
    Sep 12, 2017
    10
    Shadow of Mordor is the best Lord of the Rings out there. The game is amazing period. The nemesys sistem is out of the change, the combat is very satisfying like the arkham games and the art of the world is beautiful.
  5. Jonny5784
    Oct 13, 2016
    8
    Very good game, very solid alround good combat good enemy's nice big open areas, I also like the way you can play the game pritty much how you like, you can go in gun Ho or be as steathy as you like moving in the shadows and beating your enemy's one by one, you can make you charictor to suit your game style, I would highly recommend this to any LOTR fan, or even if your not a LOTR fan it'sVery good game, very solid alround good combat good enemy's nice big open areas, I also like the way you can play the game pritty much how you like, you can go in gun Ho or be as steathy as you like moving in the shadows and beating your enemy's one by one, you can make you charictor to suit your game style, I would highly recommend this to any LOTR fan, or even if your not a LOTR fan it's still a real blast to play, quite long as well over 20 hours.… Expand
  6. TheTrurth
    May 11, 2016
    9
    Unique and challenging something hard to find in the video game world nowadays. You are wasting your time reading a review when you should be playing the darn game!
  7. Wolf4642
    Jun 27, 2016
    8
    This game is one of my favorites. I love the open world part of it that lets you do almost whatever you want. My only problem with it is there weren't enough story missions.
  8. Tselel
    Jul 26, 2016
    8
    Another GOTY worthy of 2014. This game for is the dark horse of that year. Nobody knew or bothered with this game until it came out and boom!! Most of the gamers loved the game. As for my review, first the pros, the dead like environment is very good and places nicely on the game, the gameplay is smooth and the enemy AI is top notch that they can think for themselves if left alone andAnother GOTY worthy of 2014. This game for is the dark horse of that year. Nobody knew or bothered with this game until it came out and boom!! Most of the gamers loved the game. As for my review, first the pros, the dead like environment is very good and places nicely on the game, the gameplay is smooth and the enemy AI is top notch that they can think for themselves if left alone and finally, the pride of the game: The Nemesis System, the way you control the orc army, who you brand, who you want to start a riot and much more things to be creative of. However, like all, every game had its cons too. First, I know it fits nicely with the game and became original with nemesis system, but the majority of its gameplay is just borrowed content with assasin's creed and arkham series. Its like the poor mans version of both of the mentioned games. Next con. Is it mediocre plot and main character. I dont care about him nor did i care about both of them and the plot is so cliche that i find myself more interested to the lore in the collectibles than in the game. Next is its BAD BOSS BATTLE, and when i mean BAD, ITS THE WORST. No memorable boss fight, the most badass character of tolkien chronicles (sauron) did just a cameo in the final battle. damn, they should be embarassed they even bother putting garbage in the final fight. Lastly and worst for me is that THE WHOLE MAIN STORY IS JUST A FREAKING TUTORIAL. You only get the most interesting part of its game in the middle of the second half of the story and there'll be little to no content to experiment and enjoy that gameplay. Regardless, despite the having flaws and issues, for being a published game, It is still THE best Tolkien Chronicles game that has ever released in the gaming world. Hope they do better in its next installment. Ill be waiting and keep supporting them.… Expand
  9. Lewis-Angelo
    Nov 11, 2016
    8
    muy buen juego basado en el estilo de lucha de los Batman

    excesivamente fácil, menos cuando la IA se pone toda de acuerdo para fastidiarte la misión

    también se echa en falta más variedad, cuando por fin consigues todas las habilidades se ha terminado el juego
  10. sgthombre
    Sep 23, 2016
    9
    I'm just writing at least 150 characters because I wanted to save this review in a more convenient way to look back at scores that I had given stuff as a user.
  11. Jamezietocool
    Oct 1, 2016
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Middle-Earth: Shadow of Mordor is probably the best Lord of the Rings game I have played yet.

    The story is the weakest part of the game for me, considering this is in the Lotr world I had high expectations. The game starts off with a very short tutorial/ intro to Talion (the main character) with him losing his family and his life, until a undead elf lord brings him back to life to seek revenge. While this was suppose to be the main reasoning for Talion's goal ,to avenge the death of his family, this all happens in like 2 minutes and was very rushed. I didn't feel anything for Talion and throughout the entire game he is just a boring character that never developed. And not just Talion but everyone in this story is rushed and never gets more than 5 minutes of screen time when they then disappear into the lack of story never to be seen again. And this is in Lotr universe and they only brought one cameo appearance to show up for a few mission and disappear. The story is disappointing and for a Lotr fan is a huge letdown.

    Gameplay makes up for the short story though. The game is a mix of Assassin's Creed and the Batman Arkham series, while not exactly ripping them off. The mechanics are fun and you feel more powerful as the story progresses. While you can just spam attack and counter, some enemies require more strategy to take out.

    And while the gameplay may seen copy and paste from AC and Batman, the one unique mechanic that makes up for everything is the Nemesis system. In this system, there are many uruks that are more stronger than normal uruks. These stronger uruks have unique strengths, weakness, and personality and they remember every time they encounter you. For example, if you don't kill them when you face them, they'll comment on that and mock you for it. This system helps the game feel unique and it feels like you have total control over how you want to face these guys.

    In conclusion, while the story falls short for me the gameplay and nemesis system makes up for the disappointing story in a 12 hour game. I give it a 8.2/10. Pick it up where ever you can find it at full price (however it should be $20 now, which is a steal)    … Expand
  12. TatsMcGee
    Sep 8, 2018
    9
    What Kind of Adventure?

    It was an action adventure with some elements of RPG. Was it fun? I can’t remember the last time I had this much fun playing a video game. Are there any similar games? From what I hear, its similar to assassin’s creed (only better). I have never played assassin’s creed so I don’t know. Favorite Character? I don’t really have a favorite. Although    What Kind of Adventure?

    It was an action adventure with some elements of RPG.

    Was it fun?

    I can’t remember the last time I had this much fun playing a video game.

    Are there any similar games?

    From what I hear, its similar to assassin’s creed (only better). I have never played assassin’s creed so I don’t know.

    Favorite Character?

    I don’t really have a favorite. Although Ratbag is kind of funny.

    Would you play it again?

    Probably not but I might get the DLC at some point.

    Any Complaints?

    After how great the game was, I didn’t care for the boss. Other than that I thought this game was perfect.    … Expand
  13. MiguelNeto
    Nov 14, 2016
    8
    acredito que todo fã de Senhor dos Aneis e Hobbit como eu irá gostar muito do game, Shadow of Mordor realmente tem problemas, como o mapa nao ser tao detalhado, e ter missões muito repetitivas, tendo que fazer sempre a mesma coisa, oque muda é numero de inimigos, mais o grafico é lindo, quem conhece o universo que o Tolkien criou vai adorar, sem falar que da pra ver historias dos monstrosacredito que todo fã de Senhor dos Aneis e Hobbit como eu irá gostar muito do game, Shadow of Mordor realmente tem problemas, como o mapa nao ser tao detalhado, e ter missões muito repetitivas, tendo que fazer sempre a mesma coisa, oque muda é numero de inimigos, mais o grafico é lindo, quem conhece o universo que o Tolkien criou vai adorar, sem falar que da pra ver historias dos monstros e lugares da Terra-Media, Shadow of Mordor é muito bom, mesmo com muitos problemas, é um jogo obrigatorio pros fás dos livros e filmes do Senhor dos Aneis e O Hobbit. Nota 8.5… Expand
  14. TheChosenOne7
    Jan 10, 2017
    9
    Excellent game. The game play carries the game, the story is interesting enough, and the character development is pretty good. The environment is spot on and the orcs are portrayed perfectly. The DLC is decent. Only flaws are the very repetitive quests (which the amazing game play makes up for mostly), the difficulty is too easy (only gets difficult when you're fighting 30+ urki mixed withExcellent game. The game play carries the game, the story is interesting enough, and the character development is pretty good. The environment is spot on and the orcs are portrayed perfectly. The DLC is decent. Only flaws are the very repetitive quests (which the amazing game play makes up for mostly), the difficulty is too easy (only gets difficult when you're fighting 30+ urki mixed with the dual wielding ones and shield ones with 2 or more captains/war chiefs), which even then is too easy if you just spam certain powers. 8.5/10 would give it a 9.3/10 if it had more of a challenge and more diversity of quests.… Expand
  15. estebambuco
    Dec 29, 2017
    10
    Un juegazo:
    -Sistema némesis una excelente forma de encontrar las debilidades de cada jugador
    -Encontre pocos bugs -Buena historia -Adictivo -Me gusto la banda sonora -Buen sistemas de peleas -Buenas gráficas -Juego innovador muchos le dicen que es un Assassins Creed pero bien hecho, para mi es muy diferente a un Assassins Creed -Juego muy divertido, no entiendo porque muchos    Un juegazo:
    -Sistema némesis una excelente forma de encontrar las debilidades de cada jugador
    -Encontre pocos bugs
    -Buena historia
    -Adictivo
    -Me gusto la banda sonora
    -Buen sistemas de peleas
    -Buenas gráficas
    -Juego innovador muchos le dicen que es un Assassins Creed pero bien hecho, para mi es muy diferente a un Assassins Creed
    -Juego muy divertido, no entiendo porque muchos dicen que es aburrido, armar tu ejercito de caudillos orcos o capitanes para enfrentarlos fue una nueva y grata experiencia, algo fresco e innovador en los videojuegos personalmente me gusto mucho y el juego ya me lo rescate pero dan ganas de seguir jugando.
    Fallas:
    -Los jefes finales son fáciles, excepto el némesis propio    … Expand
  16. ljt2000
    Nov 30, 2016
    9
    Shadow of Mordor is what Assassin's should be...and its a **** Lord of the Rings game...Shadow of Mordor is ridiculously fun. It's a game I'd compare to Arkham City as the combat is very similar, along with the open world which isn't overly big but has plenty of things to do within it, its main differences being you its set in Modor, you assassinate targets and you blow heads up.
  17. DenverPike
    Dec 27, 2016
    6
    Story - 5 - This game has a confusing and unfortunately boring story. The game jumps too soon to the middle of the action without letting us understanding what and why is happening. And after finishing the game I still did not know what the hell happened.

    Characters - 5 - The characters (which have dialogs) don't have much personality, all dialogs are boring with absolutely no point.    Story - 5 - This game has a confusing and unfortunately boring story. The game jumps too soon to the middle of the action without letting us understanding what and why is happening. And after finishing the game I still did not know what the hell happened.

    Characters - 5 - The characters (which have dialogs) don't have much personality, all dialogs are boring with absolutely no point.

    Gameplay - 6 - I hope I was not the only one to think that the gameplay is a poor version of Batman/Assassins Creed. You will spend 80% trying to kill everyone by stealth because the fighting is atrocious. You will button smash a lot with your eyes wide open for that counter attack button which by the way you only have 1 second to react to it in the middle of 20 orcs. I also hate when there is no limit spawning and Orcs just keep flooding you.
    The climbing becomes hard as the camera fixes horizontally and makes it harder for you to know where you are going. I also felt the camera was too close and therefore making fighting and running around so much harder.

    Graphics - 8 - The character models are amazing sculpted and look really nice. The environment tho, I felt like it needed some more dirtiness and darkness (this is Mordor FFS)

    Sound - 2 - If you are expecting some epic music, think again. The soundtrack was completely off for a Lords of the Rings game. Sometimes I felt like I was playing King of Hearts or something like that.

    Overall - 6 - I felt like the game is not as good as many say. Okay fine the Nemesis aspect of the game is a really good idea and it does work. Sometimes I felt like dying to a certain Orc to see what would happen, but the rest of the game is very poor. The missions are very short and few. If you are like me and bought this game, I feel sorry for you.    … Expand
  18. Mikeb86
    Aug 20, 2017
    6
    I really wanted to love this game and in some ways I did, combat is really good, I really like the whole nemesis mechanic, the big let down for me was when you defeat the first lot of war chiefs and move to the second big area to explore you realise you have to do the exact same thing again, it felt very lazy to me so much so it stopped my enjoyment instantly and still haven't finished it!I really wanted to love this game and in some ways I did, combat is really good, I really like the whole nemesis mechanic, the big let down for me was when you defeat the first lot of war chiefs and move to the second big area to explore you realise you have to do the exact same thing again, it felt very lazy to me so much so it stopped my enjoyment instantly and still haven't finished it! Hope they step it up for the sequel and keep it fresh throughout the whole game instead of clear the chiefs in one area to do the exact same in the next, not cool!… Expand
  19. Leo_Manzano
    Jan 27, 2017
    9
    With a decent storyline what really draws attention in Shadow of Mordor are its mechanics that are extremely fun combat is fluid and the possibilities to kill your enemies are varied that added to the mechanics of captains and revenge whenever an enemy kills you it stays The stronger the whole experience involving the addictive game causing the player to easily lose hours playing.
  20. LOVEPIZZA
    Sep 2, 2020
    9
    Combat is excellent. Quick pace and great story that makes minor changes the lore from Tolkien. Spent countless hours just roaming around picking fights with orcs.
  21. MarshallBuzz
    Mar 25, 2017
    8
    Very nice game and very addictive this new system called "Nemesis", a revolution of gaming.
    The story is the bad thing of the game because is too short and the strong part... again... is the nemesis system, not the history and much less the secondary missions.
  22. Diegochocho
    Jul 5, 2018
    8
    Se nota que el sistema de combate esta sacado de los Batman, pero aun así logra adaptar perfectamente al mundo del Señor de los Anillos.
  23. BITESCREEN
    Jun 22, 2017
    8
    Schon Peter Jackson drückte J.R.R. Tolkiens Fantasy-Epos Der Herr der Ringe einen betont düsteren Stempel auf. Die Condemned-Macher Monolith besudeln ihr Open-World-Spiel Mittelerde – Mordors Schatten jedoch noch großzügiger mit Blut. Die Rachegeschichte um einen Totalwitwer, der sich als übermächtiger Halbgeist auf die Suche nach Antworten begibt, ist reines Alibi für ein brutalesSchon Peter Jackson drückte J.R.R. Tolkiens Fantasy-Epos Der Herr der Ringe einen betont düsteren Stempel auf. Die Condemned-Macher Monolith besudeln ihr Open-World-Spiel Mittelerde – Mordors Schatten jedoch noch großzügiger mit Blut. Die Rachegeschichte um einen Totalwitwer, der sich als übermächtiger Halbgeist auf die Suche nach Antworten begibt, ist reines Alibi für ein brutales Gameplay: Waldläufer Talion köpft, verstümmelt und verbrennt ganze Orkarmeen, die Angriff-Konter-Finisher-Mechanik klaut das Actionspiel dabei frech aber nahezu perfekt bei Assassin’s Creed. Zum Glück schielt Monolith auch in puncto Schleichen Richtung Ubisoft, was das schicke Gemetzel auflockert und in Kombi mit zig Nebenmissionen und dem smarten Nemesis-System für große Unterhaltung sorgt. Das finstere Mordor mit seinen rauen Felsen, Höllenfeuern und Sklavenkolonien ist derweil die perfekte Kulisse.… Expand
  24. Dragonfly44
    Feb 23, 2021
    7
    The nemesis system is a very cool idea and the gameplay is good but this game just simply isn't that remarkable and the story in particular was just okay. 75/100
  25. abysswalker9000
    Aug 9, 2017
    9
    I hated this game at first. Brought it when it came out, played it once and hated it. It seemed a dull world, lacking creativity and imagination. There was no first person mode and the enemies all seemed the same. I died relentlessly. Some years later, needing to cut down on the thousands I spend on games I decided to revisit Shadow Of Mordor and give it another shot. Almost twelve hoursI hated this game at first. Brought it when it came out, played it once and hated it. It seemed a dull world, lacking creativity and imagination. There was no first person mode and the enemies all seemed the same. I died relentlessly. Some years later, needing to cut down on the thousands I spend on games I decided to revisit Shadow Of Mordor and give it another shot. Almost twelve hours of continuous play later I feel compelled to write a review. This game is a bleak, dark masterpiece of understated atmospheres and glorious sword play. Utterly immersive in its relentless fury and grim landscape you often find yourself entering a hypnotic transient state as you dispatch the Uruk-hai. Feeling at once omnipotent and vulnerable you become obsessed with stalking your despicable enemy and slaughtering those that escaped or killed you before in balletic blood lust. The fact these creatures remember you and bare the scar of your sword or Caragor only adds to the realism. As I stand here looking out over a grey, rain swept London skyline with the wind in my face I close my eyes. I stand on a Forge Tower in my true realm. My hair and cloak dance around me in the black rain. I am ready to settle old scores and incite new ones. With my spirit brother Celebrimbor I will avenge my loved ones that died at the hands of Sauron’s elite. Highly recommended.… Expand
  26. GreedyPete69000
    Aug 30, 2017
    8
    Every LOTR game I have played has sucked. Not this one. Fantastic game, incredible use of the source material. Captain system was implemented very well and is a really novel idea.
  27. HolyHooligan
    Aug 17, 2017
    8
    There are several things I liked about this game and several things I didn't care for. This review begins with the latter.

    Negative: 1.) Repetitive map. Although the game designers have an appendices that lay out different orc strongholds and give a little brief overview of each, all the orc strongholds feel the same. It's the same story with all the map. Every area just feels the    There are several things I liked about this game and several things I didn't care for. This review begins with the latter.

    Negative:

    1.) Repetitive map. Although the game designers have an appendices that lay out different orc strongholds and give a little brief overview of each, all the orc strongholds feel the same. It's the same story with all the map. Every area just feels the same. The only thing that is different between area to area is color and minor architectural changes.

    2.) The nemesis system. It works well, but it would work better if orcs didn't only climb the ranks when you die. I didn't really die that often, so orcs often didn't rise up in rank all that often. As such, I didn't really see the nemesis system in its full splendor. Another solution would be to up the difficulty so you really feel intimated by the orc chieftains.

    3.) Side quests seem meaningless and are kind of boring. There are a handful of different things to do in addition to the main quests. You can free human prisoners, unlock the legends of your weapons, complete challenges, and collect Ithildin and artifacts. For the majority of these, they only get you spending points to upgrade your character. They don't really retain their own personal storyline or contribution to the main story. There are exceptions, but for the most part the side quests feel rather contrived and are ultimately boring.

    Pros:

    1.) Fun combat. The combat in this game is really fun and surprisingly varied. It is as dynamic as the player's imagination. There are truly a plethora of ways you can go about attacking orcs and their fortresses, from simply running in and duking it out in hand to hand combat to stealthily running on the outskirts and poisoning their grog barrels, from mounting a giant graug to turning strategic orcs into your followers and making them battle amongst each other.

    2.) The nemesis system. Whenever you play the game right, you can have special moments where you can manipulate orc chieftains and create internal battles, watching quietly from the sidelines, or partaking in the duels themselves. You can face up to a long-time enemy who keeps getting the best of you, or help a pet chieftain make it to the top. The possibilities are as wide as your imagination.

    3.) The story. I think the story isn't the best in video game history (by a long shot). But for Tolkien fans, the game will be very entertaining. You will catch minor and major references to Tolkien lore. Also, the plot is a classic tale of revenge, with the motivating force to find out more about you and your special friends' past.

    4.) Enemy design. You will be confronted with a lot of different kinds of enemies, and each requires a different strategy. There are at least different sorts of orcs that I can remember, along with very different orc chieftains, not including the different wild beasts you'll occasionally encounter.

    5.) Excellent character upgrades. There will likely not be a time in the game where you won't be able to somehow upgrade your character (even once you finish the main game you'll probably still have a few upgrades you can get). And each upgrade is actually significant (some, naturally more than others). There's a whole web of upgrades just for Talion, the protagonist, and a separate web for Talion's weapons, his health, and his 'focus'.

    This game has some seriously praiseworthy things about it. What's holding it back (which will fortunately be amended in the sequel) is that for every praiseworthy thing there is a minor flaw . All in all however, the game is really fun.    … Expand
  28. TrophyHunter14
    Aug 24, 2018
    6
    I thought it would be amazing, but I finished this game without even being really into it at any part. It is too hard in the beginning, but later on it gets to easy. I struggled so hard at the beginning just to find myself jawning later on because how easyt the game was. I passed the final boss from first try and it wasn't even close... The game is not completly awful but it is probablyI thought it would be amazing, but I finished this game without even being really into it at any part. It is too hard in the beginning, but later on it gets to easy. I struggled so hard at the beginning just to find myself jawning later on because how easyt the game was. I passed the final boss from first try and it wasn't even close... The game is not completly awful but it is probably the most dissapointing game I have ever bought.… Expand
  29. CoreGamer1408
    Mar 12, 2023
    8
    Long time fan of the books/movies and that kind of doesn't help. The land or Mordor and it's inhabitants aren't really anything new or fresh. As for this type of open world & combat I am kind of burnt out on that style ( after four Arkham games and one Mad Max game ). The story elements are not enough to pull me in alone. The much praised Nemesis system I really am not bothered ether way.Long time fan of the books/movies and that kind of doesn't help. The land or Mordor and it's inhabitants aren't really anything new or fresh. As for this type of open world & combat I am kind of burnt out on that style ( after four Arkham games and one Mad Max game ). The story elements are not enough to pull me in alone. The much praised Nemesis system I really am not bothered ether way. The umpteenth enemy shouting a variant of "Come on if you think you are hard enough" reminded me of comical wrestlers talking smack down nonsense. If I was new to the IP and this style of gameplay then yeah it would be maybe a 8/10 or something. Graphics don't hold up and this game is one of the weaker looking games on the PS4.… Expand
  30. Gittoplo
    Apr 10, 2018
    9
    What an unexpected gem of a game! Becomes a little bit too easy towards the end but hell of an experience. A few things can be improved upon but that's just being picky. Future potential is enormous. Much better than AC games, yes even Black Flag.
  31. Mordeth131
    Oct 29, 2017
    8
    This one is a good game, I enjoy the increased depth in gameplay compared to the first game. Graphics are good but not really mind blowing (my version is on console though so :/ ) Like most games these days its sad to see how much these AAA games cost now :(
  32. XanferX
    Nov 15, 2017
    9
    Hack and slash at its best. What could be more enjoyable then sneaking behind and orch and stabbing him in the hearth only to spin around and decapitate another charging orc. This game features addictive gameplay mixed in with a genius boss and nemesis system that makes you want to keep playing. The story is not much to brag about but that is not the point of this game either. So if youHack and slash at its best. What could be more enjoyable then sneaking behind and orch and stabbing him in the hearth only to spin around and decapitate another charging orc. This game features addictive gameplay mixed in with a genius boss and nemesis system that makes you want to keep playing. The story is not much to brag about but that is not the point of this game either. So if you like rolling orch heads this is a must get for you.… Expand
  33. Ajbras
    Apr 19, 2018
    9
    Shadow of Mordor is a game that has some storyline issues and a few camera nuisances that are easy to overlook. The game was extremely enjoyable even as a title that is pushing 4 years old. I played through it for the first time over the last couple of weeks and really enjoyed the combat, the setting and the nemesis system. Hunting specific Orcs kept the game entertaining throughout - IShadow of Mordor is a game that has some storyline issues and a few camera nuisances that are easy to overlook. The game was extremely enjoyable even as a title that is pushing 4 years old. I played through it for the first time over the last couple of weeks and really enjoyed the combat, the setting and the nemesis system. Hunting specific Orcs kept the game entertaining throughout - I was always on my toes because I didn't know if a strong captain would show up in the middle of a mission. The combat is fluid and easy to grasp after a while - as you get upgrades you'll start to adjust the way you play and feel like you are able to dominate even larger hordes. The story is disjointed and was not at all the reason I kept coming back - but outside of the that I have a hard time nitpicking on anything else with the game. I am still looking forward to going back and finishing the DLC and collecting the rest of the trophies in the game. Would recommend to anyone that likes action games.… Expand
  34. XxAlbertoBuzzxX
    Jun 2, 2020
    7
    MIDDLE-EARTH: SHADOW OF MORDOR
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  35. AlbertoBuzz
    Mar 27, 2018
    7
    Shadow of mordor empieza con una historia emocionante pero luego se vuelve repetitiva al igual que todas las misiones. Esta bien para matar a orcos, sus capitanes y caudillos. Me gusta el echo de las vengazas que puedes tener con los orcos o que los asciendan por matarte.

    Shadow of Mordor begins with an exciting story but then becomes repetitive just like all missions. It's okay to kill    Shadow of mordor empieza con una historia emocionante pero luego se vuelve repetitiva al igual que todas las misiones. Esta bien para matar a orcos, sus capitanes y caudillos. Me gusta el echo de las vengazas que puedes tener con los orcos o que los asciendan por matarte.

    Shadow of Mordor begins with an exciting story but then becomes repetitive just like all missions. It's okay to kill Orcs, their captains and warlords. I like the echo of the vengazas you can have with the Orcs or be promoted to kill you.    … Expand
  36. BlitZeR_95
    Apr 28, 2018
    8
    I was not expecting this to be this good! This game has a hybrid between Batman Arkham series and Assassin's Creed gameplay. Nemesis system is AMAZING! The nemesis system is the highlight of this game making it very fun and interesting since the orcs have a mind of their own attacking other orcs or you. The story is quite interesting too but the final boss fight was the major disappointment.
  37. JordiSkateIoko
    Apr 20, 2018
    8
    Greata game, I'm writing this review in 2018 so it's logic this game isn't comparable to the titles of 2018, despite it I know that in 2014 this game was on top of the technology. Still it isn't perfect, the story is easily forgetable and it doesn't fit in the universe of lotr. 8/10
  38. imaspguy
    Apr 21, 2018
    9
    So fun combat and movement, not bad story. I was looking for Triple A games and i do not regret to playing this game
  39. Arnitxe
    Sep 8, 2020
    9
    Playing it in 2020 is not as good as it was 6 years ago when the game was released. I found some bugs during missions and some in walls glitches as well but this bugs didn’t ruin my experience at all. I started it Monday the 27th of July and finished it on Friday the 31st of July with a Platinum Trophy. It was fun, I reccomend you to play it. Smash some uruks ;)
  40. edu7resende
    Nov 6, 2019
    10
    Very good graphics, good gameplay, good story, a lot of interesting things to do in the game. The orcs conversion mechanics is awesome. Excelent game
  41. Br_AgSs
    May 5, 2020
    10
    This game should've been GOTY , the combat is great due the fact its the same engine as Batman Arkham. The nemesis system is perfect and the story is marvelous, a must play for LOTR fans.
  42. Kvantaliani03
    Nov 20, 2021
    8
    rrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrreeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee
  43. BoostOrDie
    Nov 4, 2020
    7
    Please show me that IDIOT that decided that placing SPRINT on X will be a good idea!? L3 is fpr sprinting god damn! How am i supposed to use camera at the same time while using Left analog and holding X???? Controls are not remappable
  44. Berik
    Feb 22, 2019
    8
    So what if we take the Lord of the Rings, mix it with the Batman Arkham series and Assassins Creed? Apparently, a tasty drink called Shadow of Mordor!

    The game uses the nemesis system to pit Orcs against you in hierarchy, but also uses it to make these Orcs more personal. If one kills you it gets promoted and remembers you. You'll form personal vendetta's with them as they get stronger,    So what if we take the Lord of the Rings, mix it with the Batman Arkham series and Assassins Creed? Apparently, a tasty drink called Shadow of Mordor!

    The game uses the nemesis system to pit Orcs against you in hierarchy, but also uses it to make these Orcs more personal. If one kills you it gets promoted and remembers you. You'll form personal vendetta's with them as they get stronger, and even get to control your own! The most fun is definetely in hunting a targeted Orc and then clashing with him in an epic fight.

    The story is pretty bland, though with a very daring and cool twist at the end. The protagonist is a wraith, which means he can't die. This serves the system of the game great, but he as a character is pretty average. This can also be said for other characters that are human as they are all rip-offs from the movies.

    I picked this game up for 12 euros, and it was so much fun. I can recommend this game. I give it an 8/10.    … Expand
  45. GreatestHits
    Dec 17, 2018
    8
    Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor stands out from other open-world action games by putting a great new layer on top of the trail that Batman blazed. I was surprised at how well it integrates its excellent combat with rewarding feedback and progression not just for me, but also for my enemies. I’ve had many more memorable and unpredictable battles with its randomized Warchiefs and captainsMiddle-earth: Shadow of Mordor stands out from other open-world action games by putting a great new layer on top of the trail that Batman blazed. I was surprised at how well it integrates its excellent combat with rewarding feedback and progression not just for me, but also for my enemies. I’ve had many more memorable and unpredictable battles with its randomized Warchiefs and captains than I did in the scripted campaign missions, and I expect those to keep on coming.… Expand
  46. Infoabend
    Dec 25, 2018
    8
    Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor's great action and dynamic enemies make both victory and defeat an amazing experience.
  47. continue
    Jan 7, 2019
    9
    Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor stands out from other open-world action games by putting a great new layer on top of the trail that Batman blazed. I was surprised at how well it integrates its excellent combat with rewarding feedback and progression not just for me, but also for my enemies. I’ve had many more memorable and unpredictable battles with its randomized Warchiefs and captainsMiddle-earth: Shadow of Mordor stands out from other open-world action games by putting a great new layer on top of the trail that Batman blazed. I was surprised at how well it integrates its excellent combat with rewarding feedback and progression not just for me, but also for my enemies. I’ve had many more memorable and unpredictable battles with its randomized Warchiefs and captains than I did in the scripted campaign missions, and I expect those to keep on coming.… Expand
  48. MurphyBrandon
    Aug 8, 2020
    8
    Glad to be back in the Middle Earth universe killing Orcs and Uruk-Hai. Its fighting is combination of Batman games and early Assassin's Creed games with an extra touch of godlike abilities. It does get repetitive and tedious because the enemies re-spawn infinitely and you'll be revisiting the same areas multiple times, but it's not too bad. The characters are pretty forgettable beside theGlad to be back in the Middle Earth universe killing Orcs and Uruk-Hai. Its fighting is combination of Batman games and early Assassin's Creed games with an extra touch of godlike abilities. It does get repetitive and tedious because the enemies re-spawn infinitely and you'll be revisiting the same areas multiple times, but it's not too bad. The characters are pretty forgettable beside the protagonist and the ethereal being inside of him. The nemesis system is an innovative idea that isn't fully realized until the second game: Shadow of War.… Expand
  49. KratosKong
    Jun 16, 2019
    7
    No me parece mal juego pero se mi hizo un poco cuesta arriba debido a su repetitividad. Tiene ideas muy buenas como su sistema nemesis. Recomendable para fans de Tolkien
  50. maap20
    Jan 31, 2019
    8
    I like the game, great graphics and the history interesting, if you like the world of lord of the rings I recommend this game.
  51. Gmac02
    Apr 29, 2019
    9
    Plays like LoTR with the combat mechanics of Batman Arkham city. Fantastic game! Great upgrade system, storyline, everything. Totally defied expectations and it leaves plenty of side quests and other things discover for when you beat the main story Andy are ready for more.
  52. Lord_Khey
    Jun 19, 2020
    8
    This game could reasonably be called (and I say this with the highest of compliments) "Batman: Assassin's Creed."

    It combines all the elements that made the Arkham series and the Ezio saga in AC and blends it into the world of J.R.R. Tolkien. Of course, the game is 6 years old as I write this, so I'm late to the party and am almost certainly reporting nothing new. It also represents    This game could reasonably be called (and I say this with the highest of compliments) "Batman: Assassin's Creed."

    It combines all the elements that made the Arkham series and the Ezio saga in AC and blends it into the world of J.R.R. Tolkien. Of course, the game is 6 years old as I write this, so I'm late to the party and am almost certainly reporting nothing new. It also represents an unfortunately dying era of actioners that have the standard difficulty level right where it should be, and where leveling up doing side quests actually gives you advantages when you finally go after boss-level opponents.
    Leveling up might be a shade too quick, but better than the alternative.

    The sound design is wonderful, and stands out by far over other technical aspects. Using sound from your standard TV speakers AND the PS4 controller (weapons clashing, ethereal dreamlike voices, and even the announcement of the Uruk Captains you identify with Detective Mode...er...I mean...Eagle Vision...no...darnit, I mean in Wraith World) really aids to immerse you in the game.

    You may know Troy Baker on TV as "The Mentalist," but he is a fine voice actor - not just in this game as Talion, but in general. He is off-set perfectly by his long-dead counterpart Celebrimbor (an elf with a dwarven-sounding name, IMO) played by Alastair Duncan. The sound team also did its best to vary the voices of the various captains and warchiefs, but you could start to separate which voice actor was which after awhile. But what can you do when the enemies are literally infinite?

    The graphics and animation are fine, but even though Mordor is a ruin, there wasn't a lot of imagination in level design. The two maps you play (I'm not including the one-off "Tower" mission toward the finale) are featureless with a couple of walls here and a hill or two there, though the second map is slightly better.

    The game mechanics are largely solid, with free flow combat right on par with the Arkham series (including the frustration of Talion not going at the right target in a large melee) and the climbing/assassinating mechanics that AC fans love (including the occasional "Up! Up! Up!" when you're climing...or at least trying to - I shouted that MANY times during this game). Still, there's something satisfying about being in the middle of a melee, then Shadow Striking your way to a vantage point high above the action to rain arrows down.

    Everyone else mentions the Nemesis system, so I will, too. It's a clever mechanic where uruks who kill you get promoted to captain and can work their way up to warchief. It sets up revenge matchups and power struggles that you can determine the outcome. The real fun begins when you start to be able to dominate them (kind of like magical brainwashing) and make them your followers.

    However, it can get under your skin a bit when you're battling one captain and his goons when ANOTHER captain shows up out of the blue with his followers...and then sometimes a third, or even a fourth. That's a melee, but it's one you don't want because all these captains, while they have their weaknesses, have several more strengths and things they're immune to.

    Several missions have a bonus objective, most of which are do-able on a first go (this is a POSITIVE thing, folks), but you have to pay attention. Still, the game doesn't penalize you for missing it. Just as well, because I don't think you can replay the missions in-game.

    I started the Great Hunt DLC, but only got about 33% of the way through it. I just wasn't into the missions. I didn't start The Bright Master DLC, so I can't say anything about it.    … Expand
  53. GreenManGaming
    Mar 23, 2019
    8
    Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor stands out from other open-world action games by putting a great new layer on top of the trail that Batman blazed. I was surprised at how well it integrates its excellent combat with rewarding feedback and progression not just for me, but also for my enemies. I’ve had many more memorable and unpredictable battles with its randomized Warchiefs and captainsMiddle-earth: Shadow of Mordor stands out from other open-world action games by putting a great new layer on top of the trail that Batman blazed. I was surprised at how well it integrates its excellent combat with rewarding feedback and progression not just for me, but also for my enemies. I’ve had many more memorable and unpredictable battles with its randomized Warchiefs and captains than I did in the scripted campaign missions, and I expect those to keep on coming.… Expand
  54. Cyrus666
    Dec 22, 2021
    6
    Number of playthroughs: 2
    Totaly hours played: 40 hours
    If I'm being honest, due to the high praises and the awards won, I thought I was going to have the time of my life. But my feelings changed after a few hours. This game has mechanics similar to Batman Arkham Series. Combat and stealth are mixed together into the gameplay. I can say that Shadow of Mordor has the exact combat as    Number of playthroughs: 2
    Totaly hours played: 40 hours
    If I'm being honest, due to the high praises and the awards won, I thought I was going to have the time of my life. But my feelings changed after a few hours.
    This game has mechanics similar to Batman Arkham Series. Combat and stealth are mixed together into the gameplay. I can say that Shadow of Mordor has the exact combat as Arkham series. You have regular strikes, you can counter before a strike using the triangle button, there are finisher moves that aren't exactly like the Arkham series but they are assigned to the buttons similar to Arkham.
    The only difference between these 2 games is that in Shadow of Mordor you kill enemies and in the Arkham series you don't.
    The game is fun for 4-5 hours but after that, it's a boring repetitive game. Everyone praises the Nemesis system for how fun and intriguing it is but I personally didn't feel like it made much of a difference.
    During the first few hours, you try to learn about every target's weakness and plan ahead but after those starting hours you have to massacre so many Uruk bosses that you don't get info on them and just dive into their territory. I personally found that most bosses were weak to finisher damage so I didn't bother planning ahead.
    Each game has a gameplay loop where you do the same things over and over and over again. That gameplay loop has to be fun in order for the game to succeed and for this game, the gameplay loop became extremely repetitive after a while. I always felt like I was playing an inferior version of Arkham games.
    Whereas in Arkham Knight you have the Batmobile and the flying mechanic that always remain fun means of traversal throughout the game or in Witcher 3 where you always have Roach by your side, in this game you must run to the points of interest and use fast travel. You do get the ability to quickly make steeds out of the animals around the map but as soon as you get off of them they just run away to attack enemies. So the traversal is not as fun as the Arkham series or Witcher 3.
    The maps are also small and the first map is boring and uninspiring.
    The game wasn't all bad. Here are some positive aspects of it:
    You feel more and more empowered as you progress through the game and unlock new abilities which I personally think is extremely important in such games.
    The second map you unlock is beautiful
    The murdering of uruks is fun (not all the way through the game tho)
    Overall I give this game a 6 out of 10. It had the potential to be good but ends up being boring and repetitive.    … Expand
  55. Volsyden
    Oct 27, 2019
    9
    a complete rework of lord of the rings, this story line has been very interesting and this is a must play game, there is a ton to do in the game and it feels like an open assassins creed game.
  56. SomethingSquid
    Jun 14, 2020
    8
    Shadow of Mordor is like Assassins Creed with its best aspects more focused. This game is great. It’s a Lord of the Rings hack and slash adventure that is challenging at the beginning and fun. You can play the game in several ways, like using stealth or rushing into the strongholds and destroying everything. While Shadow of War was good, its writing and visuals aren’t nearly as good as itsShadow of Mordor is like Assassins Creed with its best aspects more focused. This game is great. It’s a Lord of the Rings hack and slash adventure that is challenging at the beginning and fun. You can play the game in several ways, like using stealth or rushing into the strongholds and destroying everything. While Shadow of War was good, its writing and visuals aren’t nearly as good as its predecessor. The only big negative of this game I can think of is the final boss was very underwhelming. Overall this game was a joy to play and I can’t recommend it enough.… Expand
  57. DenisGromov
    Aug 30, 2020
    10
    Игра очень понравилась!
    Прошел два раза и выбил платину)
    Советую однозначно:)
  58. Galix
    Oct 18, 2020
    8
    Un juego muy disfrutable y muy similar a los assassin's creed tanto en lo bueno como en lo malo.

    Lo bueno: - Gameplay muy directo e intuitivo con mucha acción. - El momento en el que se sitúa la historia llama la atención, pues no es algo en lo que se haya profundizado demasiado. Además las cinemáticas en las que podemos ver como Sauron engañó a Celebrimbor para forjar los anillos son    Un juego muy disfrutable y muy similar a los assassin's creed tanto en lo bueno como en lo malo.

    Lo bueno:
    - Gameplay muy directo e intuitivo con mucha acción.
    - El momento en el que se sitúa la historia llama la atención, pues no es algo en lo que se haya profundizado demasiado. Además las cinemáticas en las que podemos ver como Sauron engañó a Celebrimbor para forjar los anillos son una maravilla para cualquier fan del mundo de Tolkien.
    - El juego cuenta con coleccionables y misiones secundarias para alargar el juego que siempre son de agradecer.

    Lo malo:
    - La forma de contar la historia es algo desordenada y no es la mejor del mundo.
    - Se toman ciertas licencias con respecto a la historia de Celebrimbor, algo que no puedo aplaudir.
    - Fallos típicos de los assassin's creed, como cuando quieres golpear a un enemigo pero golpea a otro, quieres correr pero se para en seco delante de una cajita, quieres trepar por un lado pero no lo hace, etc.
    - Se puede volver algo repetitivo si lo quieres conseguir todo.    … Expand
  59. Chempion1
    Nov 18, 2021
    8
    Решил написать про Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor. Честно говоря не ожидал такого от Monolith.
    Короче говоря разработчик создал свой Assassin’s Creed в Средиземье. И он у него, как мне кажется, получился.
    Мне очень понравился сюжет, он самобытный и никакого отношения к книгам Толкина не имеет. Но как не странно, он очень хорошо вплетен в канву произведения и я думаю со временем станет    Решил написать про Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor. Честно говоря не ожидал такого от Monolith.
    Короче говоря разработчик создал свой Assassin’s Creed в Средиземье. И он у него, как мне кажется, получился.
    Мне очень понравился сюжет, он самобытный и никакого отношения к книгам Толкина не имеет. Но как не странно, он очень хорошо вплетен в канву произведения и я думаю со временем станет каноном. Сюжет цельный, имеет завязку, кульминацию и развязку.
    Выглядит игра превосходно. Я пробовал её и на XBox360, так вот там играть нельзя, запрещено категорически! Мир разнообразен, хорошо прорисован. Все орки выглядят по разному, а их на минуточку тысячи! Не плохой стелс, не плохой паркур, боёвка взята прямиком из Batman: Arkham Asylum. Карта местности.....да короче это как я уже писал Assassin’s Creed Unity в Средиземье.
    В игре не плохие боссы, каждый со своим подходом. Даже рядовые "капитаны" орочьей армии имеют свои сильные и слабые места.
    Так же мне очень понравилась прокачка, она не замутнённая и доходчивая.
    Но самое главное это атмосфера самой игры, она очень подходит самому произведению.
    Конечно есть и недостатки. Например эти пафосные диалоги капитанов которые нельзя пропустить или отменить. По началу это забавляет, но по мере прохождения, когда этих капитанов становится как грибов, начинает бесить. Так, к примеру, ты сражаешся и уже набрал высокий множитель, как вдруг появляется какой то капитан (хорошо если один), бой приостанавливается, он начинает вещать всякую хрень и всё, множитель слетел, ты потерялся в бою, хорошо если не убили.
    Так же в игре какое то чумовое автонавидение как в паркуре, так и в бою. Иногда Талион тварит какое то непотребство, прыгает не туда куда надо и атакует сам по себе кого хочет.
    Конечно мне не хватало русской озвучки, пафосных речей в игре очень много.
    Всё это мелочи, но они иногда просто начинают бесить.
    К сожалению в сиквеле всё это только усугубилось.
    Короче играть на PlayStation 4 мне очень понравилось. Жаль только, что в Shadow of War всё хорошее, что было в оригинале спустили в унитаз ради заработка на лутбоксах. И хотя через год их отменили, положения это не исправило. Сиквел остался с дырявым сюжетом, да ещё умудрился пойти в разрез с книгами Толкина.    … Expand
  60. Shazam1407
    Nov 1, 2019
    7
    Сюжет практически отсутствует (точнее для галки) брака слизана с бэтмэна. Если бы не система капитанов то была бы как Mass effect: andromeda
  61. SKonung
    Nov 11, 2019
    10
    Отличный слэшер в открытом мире, любителям франшизы Властелин Колец обязательно к ознакомлению!
  62. PSGaming
    Nov 11, 2021
    9
    Absolutely fantastic game.I played this on PS5 and it runs well.Sadly there is no 60 fps mode.Anyway it is a great game to play.I enjoyed the story.
  63. mateusbatatais
    Nov 23, 2020
    9
    Jogasso... Tudo muito bem feito e construido. Cenário, ambiente, história.... Gamplay... Jogo digno de game do ano!

    História: 9
    Som: 9
    Jogabilidade: 9
    Gráficos:9
    Diversão: 10
  64. Superslider
    May 11, 2020
    9
    If you're a LOTR fan you'll like this. Satisfying gameplay featuring numerous skill/rune upgrades makes each play through feel unique. A good balance is struck between the range of upgrade options and the learning curve, it's very accessible.

    Graphics are excellent and atmospheric with a plausible story line. The only thing I disliked were the stealth missions - but I always hate    If you're a LOTR fan you'll like this. Satisfying gameplay featuring numerous skill/rune upgrades makes each play through feel unique. A good balance is struck between the range of upgrade options and the learning curve, it's very accessible.

    Graphics are excellent and atmospheric with a plausible story line. The only thing I disliked were the stealth missions - but I always hate stealth missions, they're boring as hell.

    Far superior to its terrible, politically correct sequel, Shadow of War.    … Expand
  65. tadnid
    Jun 4, 2022
    8
    Great game even today. Combat has similarities with the Arkham series as others mentioned, but it is generally more fluid and much easier to achieve higher streaks. I found the DLC to be weaker sometimes unbalanced, sometimes tedious. I finished the lord of the hunt, abandoned the bright lord midway, and ignored the trials challenge thing. Never used any skins. So, only try the DLC if theyGreat game even today. Combat has similarities with the Arkham series as others mentioned, but it is generally more fluid and much easier to achieve higher streaks. I found the DLC to be weaker sometimes unbalanced, sometimes tedious. I finished the lord of the hunt, abandoned the bright lord midway, and ignored the trials challenge thing. Never used any skins. So, only try the DLC if they come for free. All in all spent around 40h.… Expand
  66. piuscorvus
    Jan 2, 2021
    6
    For some, this game can be pretty frustrating. It certainly was for me as I quit it two times. However, whenever I felt that some game was too hard, that actually meant (in most of my cases) that I was playing it wrong. This game has a specific system and if you do not understand it and do not follow that code the game will feel abnormally hard. It took me a few hours to get how itFor some, this game can be pretty frustrating. It certainly was for me as I quit it two times. However, whenever I felt that some game was too hard, that actually meant (in most of my cases) that I was playing it wrong. This game has a specific system and if you do not understand it and do not follow that code the game will feel abnormally hard. It took me a few hours to get how it actually works and then, the gameplay felt good. Still very challenging (difficulty setting does not exist) but good.

    Shadow of Mordor felt something like a Tolkien-fan-fiction thing. You are a man of Gondor who is on his quest of revenge in the land of Mordor and the story is far below average, which degrades this game and leaves you only with a good, challenging gameplay, which I would describe as a mixture of Batman Arkham series (but harder) and Assassin's Creed (moving and jumping around).

    The gameplay is based on finding information, locating and defeating Orcs and finally, dominating their armies. You first start with lower ranks and slowly go up to the Warchiefs, the strongest Orcs. Every Orc has its own strengths and vulnerabilities and that is what makes this gameplay not just another completely boring button masher. Even though you are doing the same things from the beginning to the end of the game (you are only fighting, you are in Mordor and surrounded by Orcs almost the whole time), I was never bored even after more than 20 hours of gameplay.

    Shadow of Mordor is not a bad game but it is far from a great game. However, I see a big potential here and I think that at some point in the future we might see one great Middle-Earth game.    … Expand
  67. AlanNFroes
    Aug 31, 2022
    9
    Excelente história, junto da gameplay e a dublagem que beira a perfeição.
  68. Vaeu
    Jun 30, 2020
    6
    Interesting at the start, but the gameplay gets repetitive and rather tedious as the game progresses. The graphics are average and the sound quality is expected. The characters aren't memorable and the story gets disappointing as the game progresses. A solid Middle-Earth sure, but nothing special.
  69. TsundereEater
    Jul 1, 2020
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is a very good game for me and it is a candidate for goty. I want to give it a 9 but dang that ending was so underwhelming but overall it' still a good game!… Expand
  70. benjivm
    Jul 6, 2020
    8
    Shadow of Mordor scratches the exact same itch that all the Arkham games do. The story is acceptable, voice acting is fine, and the plot itself is mostly sound. For these kinds of games, though, that doesn't really matter; play for the combat and mood, because that is where this game is strongest.
  71. robotchipmunk
    Jul 4, 2020
    5
    Honestly gameplay and the nemesis system are the only things this game has going for it. The story is poo poo. This game is really fun for the first few hours when you are still figuring out the combat, but by the end it feels like a souless grind.
  72. Asisclo
    Mar 14, 2021
    10
    I like this game a lot, this and the secuele are extremely good par of games, you have to played.
  73. Cormacd69
    Mar 8, 2021
    5
    An extremely frustrating, buggy, messy experience running on software that is badly in need of an update. Most of my time was spent annoyed at my character for not reacting how I wanted him to, or taking longer than deemed necessary to react. Not for me, hope others get more from it.
  74. Oleksandr_
    Feb 10, 2021
    0
    Patenting the nemesis system, despite your game being created base on others' ideas. The industry is built on innovating of existing ideas.
  75. Elite_Soldier
    May 3, 2023
    7
    SOM is a pretty good game! The nemesis system slaps. However, the graphics aren't the best, but this is compensated by the atmosphere.

    - The story is a bit confusing, especially the ending and side missions get a lil repetitive by the end.
    - Side characters and even the main character didn't stand out too much, but at least the Uruk's performances were captivating!
  76. Lord_Fall
    Nov 16, 2020
    9
    Enjoyed every bit of this game, which builds on excellent LOTR lore and let you enjoy much more than you know about the saga, especially during the last fights. Will surely take the second, Shadow of War. Very well done
  77. hector_bcn98
    Nov 16, 2022
    8
    Fue una gran forma de comenzar una serie de juegos basados en La Tierra Media sin caer en los cánones de El Señor de los Anillos.
  78. EwokSmuggler
    Nov 10, 2020
    9
    Captured the Lord of the Rings world perfectly. Nemesis system is great. Gameplay is similar to Batman AC which is awesome. Story is pretty great as well.
  79. clanky9
    Nov 14, 2020
    9
    This is amazing lotr game if you are lotr fan then I recomend you this game.
  80. assassinader200
    Nov 19, 2020
    9
    "Middle-Earth: Shadow of Mordor", alias "Sombras de Mordor " es un videojuego ambientado en la tierra media y centrado en una ubicación legendaria como es la "Puerta Negra" y sus alrededores. Como ya he dicho la ambientación tiene como punto de partida el mundo de Tolkien pero los desarrolladores han conseguido una visión particular, única, con cierta libertad. Ya había habido juegos"Middle-Earth: Shadow of Mordor", alias "Sombras de Mordor " es un videojuego ambientado en la tierra media y centrado en una ubicación legendaria como es la "Puerta Negra" y sus alrededores. Como ya he dicho la ambientación tiene como punto de partida el mundo de Tolkien pero los desarrolladores han conseguido una visión particular, única, con cierta libertad. Ya había habido juegos ambientados en la tierra media pero nunca con tanto realismo y calidad.
    La calidad gráfica es muy buena para ser un juego de 2014. En general las texturas, el entorno y los enemigos están muy bien logrados. Por esto es que el juego hace hincapié en detallar a las huestes orcas, en especial en crear Capitanes Orco únicos unos de otros, con diferentes aspectos, tamaños, habilidades y voces. La inteligencia artificial entonces podemos decir que extremadamente buena, con un sistema nuevo, el llamado "Sistema Némesis", el cual da "memoria" a los enemigos y de esta identidad personal. Así, por ejemplo, si no logramos derrotar a un enemigo orco anónimo este se convertirá en Capitán y nos recordará en un futuro enfrentamiento nuestra patética muerte, se burlará de nosotros. La IA también desempeña otras funciones, pueden realizar emboscadas, pueden "desafiar a la muerte" o resucitar de una supuesta muerte.
    La historia es otro punto fuerte de este juego. Controlamos a Talion, un montaraz y guardián de Mordor que tras el asesinato de su familia a manos de los orcos decide vengarse y dar caza a los secuaces de Sauron. Lo más curioso es que Talion también parece morir al principio del juego pero decide "burlar a la muerte" gracias al espíritu de un antiguo elfo poderoso, Celebrimbor, forjador de los anillos de poder. Así la aventura estará cargada de combates espectaculares contra orcos y otras bestias fantásticas y el objetivo de venganza estará presente casi toda la partida. Aún así la trama es más intrincada de lo que parece y cada jugador debería valorarla una vez concluida.
    El combate como ya he dicho es espectacular, combinado con habilidades comprables que incrementan la fuerza del personaje para así realizar movimientos más rápidos o ejecuciones brutales, las cuales hacen saltar la negra sangre de los orcos. El espíritu de Celebrimbor nos brinda una velocidad y agilidad espectrales y un sistema de arco muy épico.
    Sin duda se trata del mejor juego ambientado en la tierra media y un juego muy notable de la década pasada. Combate e historias fabulosas, una IA muy elaborada y un mundo detallado hacen de esta entrega uno de mis juegos favoritos.    … Expand
  81. Can170
    Dec 4, 2020
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Only good thing about this game is the combat system. However, I quit playing at the end of first hour. I hated the story. Basically, you are in Mordor, full of orcs and uruk-hais, trying to go mission to mission. The game wants you to move like an assassin in some points but the atmosphere doesn't allow. You are in Mordor, if they notice you, suddenly maybe 15 orc comes. It is annoying. Your movement capacity is so limited. You can't just climb over a rock. There are certain things you can climb. Instead of having a good time, I felt stressed when I was playing. The character starts the game very weak.… Expand
  82. Grippa123
    Dec 28, 2020
    8
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  83. NemesisBruh
    Feb 7, 2021
    0
    Imagine patenting the nemesis system, despite your game being an Assassin's Creed re-skin. Not to mention that nemesis system itself existed long before this game. The industry is built on innovating existing ideas. Everything is inspired by something that came before it. That's how games, art, music, writing, culture itself and everything else works. Patenting the nemesis system is likeImagine patenting the nemesis system, despite your game being an Assassin's Creed re-skin. Not to mention that nemesis system itself existed long before this game. The industry is built on innovating existing ideas. Everything is inspired by something that came before it. That's how games, art, music, writing, culture itself and everything else works. Patenting the nemesis system is like patenting a color blue, or like patenting an the idea of a powerful corrupting item in storytelling. WB Games needs to back down on this.… Expand
  84. Philip02_03
    Feb 20, 2021
    10
    One of my favorite games. A mechanic wich is very good, and many nice Uruks and Orcs.
  85. TeaFan556
    Aug 1, 2022
    5
    [RU]
    Не, ребят... Не рекомендую тратить на эту игру своё время. Да, у неё есть уникальная механика, но при этом у неё так же есть скучный сюжет, пустой опенворлд и никакущий мир. Возможно фанатам зайдёт, но я себя к ним не причисляю.    [RU]
    Не, ребят... Не рекомендую тратить на эту игру своё время. Да, у неё есть уникальная механика, но при этом у неё так же есть скучный сюжет, пустой опенворлд и никакущий мир. Возможно фанатам зайдёт, но я себя к ним не причисляю.
  86. ChelseazazSwe
    Aug 18, 2022
    10
    Amazing game! Great story, gameplay and sound just perfect! Highly recommended
  87. F3T1W
    Aug 21, 2021
    7
    The touchdown for my future love for the sequel of this game was successful, I squeezed everything out of it, the most unique combat system "Nemesis" ❤
  88. Strifewalker07
    Oct 14, 2021
    10
    It is an amazing game, it doesn't care if you like the lord of the rings you will love this games
  89. Dibalin
    Oct 24, 2021
    0
    Отсутствует полная русская локализация. Нет озвучки!
  90. TediPik91
    Jan 24, 2022
    9
    An extremely good game, bought it for $5, but I would easily get it for $50. Gameplay and combat are good. Story is so-so. The nemesis system is a nice addition to the game. That's how you create a game.
  91. Jollyolfun
    Nov 18, 2022
    7
    to put it eloquently, this game is fun assassins creed. not much more to say about that.
  92. nfs7379
    Sep 4, 2022
    9
    9/10........................................................................................
  93. SomeGamerRequal
    May 23, 2022
    8
    plot of the game takes place between The Hobbit and Lord of the Rings. Talion's family is responsible for guarding Black Gate, Talion is killed by Sauron's servants, but just before his death, Talion's body is taken over by an elven wraith with whom, after reaching an agreement, they plan revenge.
  94. DanielGG91
    Nov 15, 2022
    8
    Me encantó esta propuesta de reavivar los juegos AAA del lore de El Señor de los Anillos. Siempre esperaré un remake de los juegos de las películas con la calidad técnica de éste Sombras de Mordor. El sistema némesis fue una grata sorpresa.
  95. goodgriff33
    Dec 24, 2022
    8
    Answer: 75 characters is between 10 words and 19 words with spaces included in the character count. If spaces are not included in the character count, then 75 characters is between 12 words and 25 words.
  96. FangRu
    Feb 6, 2023
    9
    Okayy. If you like LotR like me than you will definitely love this game! Super ranger stranded and slaying orcs in Mordor? Sign me in! Graphics for its time are good. Story is great. And gameplay is fantastic. And most importantly the game is very immersive. Nemesis system is revolutionary and adds so much fun to this game... 9/10
  97. foraday
    Mar 28, 2023
    7
    Shadow of Mordor holds up well by modern standards with intuitive controls and consistently-paced gameplay. The stealth mechanics feel well-integrated and unforced. Instead of feature bloating like many modern games it finds what works and sticks to it. (+1) It does suffer somewhat being a product of its time graphically. The style isn’t particularly distinct and the environment can beShadow of Mordor holds up well by modern standards with intuitive controls and consistently-paced gameplay. The stealth mechanics feel well-integrated and unforced. Instead of feature bloating like many modern games it finds what works and sticks to it. (+1) It does suffer somewhat being a product of its time graphically. The style isn’t particularly distinct and the environment can be bland and monotonous. (0) Where other medias of LotR failing to interest me, I did find learning the lore and background of these characters to be interesting, though the main character is somewhat 2-dimensional (this could be intentional give the overall theme of the game). (+1) The music brought fourth the visceral and brutal nature of the gameplay and story, with voice performances that were serviceable. Being an early PS4 game it has to rely on the controller sound which could become repetitive but was overall one of the better uses of it during combat. (0) An easy game to trophy hunt and the collectibles aren’t gratingly long, but I don’t think there is much reason to return to this title after one finishes the story. (-1) It was refreshing to play a game where things weren’t breaking or crashing constantly. Easy win for this game to create a simple and stable game. (+1)

    Overall, while not pushing the envelope and borrowing from some established franchises, the Nemesis System made for a unique experience in both difficulty and gameplay, but seems like it could be expanded upon. (0)    … Expand
  98. ruroniHS
    Mar 31, 2023
    6
    This game is not worth the title game of the year. It's not a bad game by any means, but it's just a typical open-world romp with a LotR coat of paint. The combat is fun, but shallow, and has a very low skill ceiling. Two of the three boss encounters were extremely disappointing and the story has some issues, but you can still have fun with this game.
  99. gamer664
    Apr 23, 2023
    0
    What is the point of stealth when enemies instantly respawn after you walked only 10 feet away lol. Terrible game design.
  100. lxsthighway
    Apr 15, 2023
    5
    why the **** is this an Arkham clone. I will never understand the obsession with this kind of mindless button mashing combat, its good for Arkham because it makes you "fight like batman". why the **** is someone in a ****ing lord of the rings game fighting like this, and the detective vision is so ****ing out of place.
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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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