Middle-earth: Shadow of War

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4.9

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 1686 Ratings

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  1. Gabbone
    Aug 20, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It is a good game i enjoyed shadow of mordor and this sequel is much more better i hope they do a third game to continue the series.… Expand
  2. Killerpummkin
    Aug 8, 2023
    10
    Yes the game is good, people hate the game because of the microtransactions, it is worth the purchase, especially if you liked the first one and this is a perfect sequel because everything is improved, the nemesis system, many more hours of gameplay, the story has improved in my opinion, who likes the universe of the lord of the rings will love it, some points may not like it if you are aYes the game is good, people hate the game because of the microtransactions, it is worth the purchase, especially if you liked the first one and this is a perfect sequel because everything is improved, the nemesis system, many more hours of gameplay, the story has improved in my opinion, who likes the universe of the lord of the rings will love it, some points may not like it if you are a very demanding fan, but yes shadows of war is an excellent game and I expect more games from this franchise.… Expand
  3. Harthik69
    Jul 9, 2023
    9
    Nice Game. Would love to play again in future. Good Graphics and mechanics!!!
  4. goopsup
    Jun 22, 2023
    9
    Un juego muy infravalorado y sobreodiado por el hecho de tener microtransacciones
    Aún siendo que estás no afectan en nada a la historia principal
    Es una lastima que ya nadie pueda usar el sistema némesis
  5. RTCWFAN
    Jun 21, 2023
    8
    Shadow of Mordor is still one of the best games in the whole franchise. Shadow of War ist just as good but a bit buggy and full of micro transactions. Still enjoyed it. Overall rating: 7.6.
  6. R2391
    May 29, 2023
    10
    i have no clue why people review bomb this game i bought it for FIVE **** DOLLARS how do you complain abt a five dollar game aside from that fact people complain about micro transactions and honestly if you need to have micro transaction items then sorry for you bud you just suck absolute ass at this game get good skill issue finally people complain about getting jumped by captains and imi have no clue why people review bomb this game i bought it for FIVE **** DOLLARS how do you complain abt a five dollar game aside from that fact people complain about micro transactions and honestly if you need to have micro transaction items then sorry for you bud you just suck absolute ass at this game get good skill issue finally people complain about getting jumped by captains and im gonna be perfectly honest here you have 3 options #1 get good #2 summon a bodyguard (preferably an olog) #3 just run their AI only chases for a small bit so like summon a caragor or graug or if you played the story then dragon your **** ass outta there… Expand
  7. Mike0529
    May 17, 2023
    8
    I totally understand all the bad reviews about the game when it released. Micro transactions is the best way to ruin a videogame. However, after all the updates made about this situation, the game got way much better, I just finished it 2 days ago and I can say it is great, the nemesis system is greatly improved and the story expands the universe created by Tolkien. Also, the expansionsI totally understand all the bad reviews about the game when it released. Micro transactions is the best way to ruin a videogame. However, after all the updates made about this situation, the game got way much better, I just finished it 2 days ago and I can say it is great, the nemesis system is greatly improved and the story expands the universe created by Tolkien. Also, the expansions were a great addition, specially the one with Eltariel. 8/10… Expand
  8. NoahsNexus
    Apr 6, 2023
    9
    Middle-earth: Shadow of War is an epic adventure that takes players deeper into the world of J.R.R. Tolkien's Middle-earth. The game is a direct sequel to Shadow of Mordor and builds on the already excellent gameplay mechanics and the engaging Nemesis System.

    The game takes place in a vast open world, and the graphics are breathtaking, making players feel like they're truly a part of    Middle-earth: Shadow of War is an epic adventure that takes players deeper into the world of J.R.R. Tolkien's Middle-earth. The game is a direct sequel to Shadow of Mordor and builds on the already excellent gameplay mechanics and the engaging Nemesis System.

    The game takes place in a vast open world, and the graphics are breathtaking, making players feel like they're truly a part of this fantastic universe. The combat system is refined and more challenging than its predecessor, with a variety of moves and abilities that give players greater control over their characters.

    The Nemesis System, which was one of the defining features of the first game, has been expanded upon, allowing players to create their own unique army of orcs to take on the enemy forces. The addition of new orcs, each with their own strengths and weaknesses, makes the gameplay even more varied and exciting.

    The story is engaging and well-written, and the characters are compelling. Fans of the series will appreciate the return of fan-favorites such as Talion, Celebrimbor, and Gollum, who are all voiced by excellent voice actors.

    The game also has an incredible soundtrack that complements the action on-screen perfectly. The sound design is top-notch, and the game's atmospheric score adds to the immersive experience.

    Overall, Middle-earth: Shadow of War is a fantastic game that improves upon the already impressive Shadow of Mordor in almost every way. It's a must-play for fans of action games, open-world titles, and the Lord of the Rings franchise. With its compelling gameplay, excellent story, and engaging characters, Middle-earth: Shadow of War is a true gem that should not be missed.    … Expand
  9. thekillerwind
    Mar 30, 2023
    8
    As someone who completed Shadow of War 100%, this is the benchmark Lord of the Ring game with a good story, unique nemesis system, personality orcs that still amaze me, wonderful soundtrack, and all of my playthroughs. I beat the game on Nemesis Difficulty (Hard Mode), and even then, I didn't buy any microtransactions because the game is built on tactic and building the army of orcs to the end.
  10. FangRu
    Feb 6, 2023
    9
    Fantastic game as previous one was! This game is more focused on nemesis systems and orc in general, which is definitely not bad thing but I wish the individual story was a little more polished. Because of this I will rate this as the previous game even if this one was improved. 9/10
  11. panda967
    Jan 18, 2023
    10
    este juego supero y mejora mucho la anterior entrega es un juego extremadamente bueno , a veces se hace un poco repetitivo pero es muy bueno , y el sistema de némesis lo mejoraron muy bien
  12. VOIIIXI
    Jan 9, 2023
    10
    One of the greatest games ever made! I have never been this addicted to playing a game in a long time. The Nemesis is honestly the greatest innovation in any video game ever, to this day. The complexity and thought put into the system are truly commendable and needs to be implemented into games more. I know the game is very known and popular, but it is still underrated in my opinion. It isOne of the greatest games ever made! I have never been this addicted to playing a game in a long time. The Nemesis is honestly the greatest innovation in any video game ever, to this day. The complexity and thought put into the system are truly commendable and needs to be implemented into games more. I know the game is very known and popular, but it is still underrated in my opinion. It is one of the smartest and most fun games I've ever played, and I have the upmost respect for the devs. deserves an 11/10. I almost never write reviews for games, but I said for this one I need to do it. This game needs to be appreciated more. It should've been game of the year and in the top 10 games of all time just because of how intelligent of a game it is.… Expand
  13. 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.
  14. ion87
    Dec 9, 2022
    9
    Great follow up to a fantastic series. Gameplay is smooth and the characters are intriguing.
  15. DanielGG91
    Nov 15, 2022
    8
    He visto que hay muchas críticas negativas y desconozco por qué. En mi caso me pareció una continuación perfecta del anterior, manteniendo todo lo bueno que ofrecía. Para mí recomendado si eres fan de El Señor de los Anillos.
  16. hector_bcn98
    Nov 15, 2022
    8
    Una vez resuelto el tema de los micropagos, el juego se queda en una notable mejora respecto al primero.
  17. SirLecram
    Oct 22, 2022
    9
    Really good action game, a lot of moves, many different ways to achieve your goals, great nemesis system and no microtransactions right now :) I recommend to test this game now and have fun.
  18. Universal_Pwner
    Sep 27, 2022
    10
    I can understand the frustration with microtransactions in the early release of this game. I, however, got it on sale after the microtransactions were removed so I've only played this game is it currently is, and should have been from the start.

    With that said, this is the best game that i've played on PS4. It's so polished, deep, and has a ton of replay value even after you beat it.    I can understand the frustration with microtransactions in the early release of this game. I, however, got it on sale after the microtransactions were removed so I've only played this game is it currently is, and should have been from the start.

    With that said, this is the best game that i've played on PS4. It's so polished, deep, and has a ton of replay value even after you beat it. The story mode of the game from what I remember (it's been a while since I beat it) was ok, but just doing the online fortress raids and continuing to strengthen my own armies is where I'm enjoying this game the most.

    The depth of character and ability customization available in this game is impressive. So many different ways to build your character and minions, you can guarantee that your 'Bright-Lord' and his army are truly one of a kind. I played Shadow of Mordor and loved that game, and this one took the series to the next level entirely!

    Shadow of War is a STEAL at the price it's going for these days, and I highly recommend it to anyone, especially fans of the Lord of the Rings movies/books.    … Expand
  19. nfs7379
    Sep 4, 2022
    9
    9/10.......................................................................
  20. Sinagrimm
    Aug 12, 2022
    10
    Love this game.its game play and story mod is great. I mean it gives me the experience of middle earth that i cannot describe
  21. 3WordReview
    Jul 16, 2022
    8
    8.1/10 Played the game on a PS5, platinum achieved and I played both of the DLC.

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  22. Mosek1910
    Jul 9, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Uważam że ta gra dała mi wszystko czego chciałem :
    Smutek a zarazem szczęście przy zakończeniu mnóstwo gniewu na orków Jedynie błędy i bugi mnie irytują z całą chęcią polecam odsłuchać soundtracku Wydawcy naprawdę skrzywdziło tą grę mikrotranzakcjami uważam że zasłużone 10/10    … Expand
  23. that_eliass
    Jun 15, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I love Because the physics are good the characters are good and the story is excellent… Expand
  24. Fra-k
    May 15, 2022
    9
    for a tokienhead, a non-canon dream come true.
    and indeed not more noncanon-ish than the exalted Hobbitses films.

    Freeroam, beautiful acrobatics, interesting combat and...orc. more orcs to command like ugly stinky Pokémon.
    and loot microtransactions? all whining. Soon reduced to a child-friendly gambling minigame.

    enjoy it as I did.
  25. Arrow_2234
    Apr 30, 2022
    10
    Stop complaining about micro transactions. They barely even matter since the stuff you buy is **** you can grind for anyway. That being said middle earth Shadow of war is one of the best games I have ever played. It combines brilliant combat with traversal mechanics that are fun no matter how much you play. The story is somehow better than Mordor and I find it ridiculous that people areStop complaining about micro transactions. They barely even matter since the stuff you buy is **** you can grind for anyway. That being said middle earth Shadow of war is one of the best games I have ever played. It combines brilliant combat with traversal mechanics that are fun no matter how much you play. The story is somehow better than Mordor and I find it ridiculous that people are complaining it’s not “lord of the rings enough.” my only problem is that the level up system can get really Grindy at times. Even still you don’t really notice it since you’ll be fighting war chiefs really often anyway.… Expand
  26. dasse666
    Jan 4, 2022
    10
    With the microtransactions gone the game gets put in the light it should have from the beginning. Much has happened sinne Shadow of mordor, the new Shadow of war has a bygger world, better mechanics and depper detail in combat. The voice acting is stunning as an example.
  27. ysp
    Dec 21, 2021
    9
    Лично мне очень понравилась. Там и сюжет интересный, интересные и даже смешные орки. Проработанные персонажи, Шелоб, восхитительна. Четкая, продуманная система прокачки. История, отношения, что есть в реалиях мира, например, как - жажда власти, утрата, жажда мести, отчаяние, поиск и т. п., очень хорошо и тонко показаны. Геймплей, и что главное охота на орков, этим можно заняться и послеЛично мне очень понравилась. Там и сюжет интересный, интересные и даже смешные орки. Проработанные персонажи, Шелоб, восхитительна. Четкая, продуманная система прокачки. История, отношения, что есть в реалиях мира, например, как - жажда власти, утрата, жажда мести, отчаяние, поиск и т. п., очень хорошо и тонко показаны. Геймплей, и что главное охота на орков, этим можно заняться и после прохождения сюжетной линии, чем я и занят. Вообще хотелось бы продолжения, если это возможно, так как считаю, что сетевая составляющая могла быть более продуманной и обширной.… Expand
  28. Ripper36
    Oct 6, 2021
    9
    I have to say being strickly and Nintendo fanboy, Sony is my 2nd choice. I dustted of my PS4 and Bought both Middle-Earth Games online and i can say " i made a very good choice" Great game, great graphics and battle system keeps me playing for hours on. Runs smooth and plays even smoother. Alot of fun here.
  29. Dinerofresco
    May 5, 2021
    10
    This game really feeds off the first game and pretty much perfects it to be honest , great story and im absolutely in love with the Nemesis system from both games
  30. Raios-Rogue
    Apr 27, 2021
    9
    true ending locked beihind grinding forcing players to either spend money on lootboxes or watch it on youtube well i did the dumbest thing ever and i bought the lootboxes just to see the ending i just platinum the game a few minutes ago i'm giving 9/10 because besides the microtransactions and too much grinding also the second DLC you get to play as a human kinda kills immersion we don'ttrue ending locked beihind grinding forcing players to either spend money on lootboxes or watch it on youtube well i did the dumbest thing ever and i bought the lootboxes just to see the ending i just platinum the game a few minutes ago i'm giving 9/10 because besides the microtransactions and too much grinding also the second DLC you get to play as a human kinda kills immersion we don't want to play as a human in a lord of the rings game but anyway i will give the second DLC a shot the first DLC blade of galadriel was good i put like solid 5 hours in it very short DLC which was a bummer all it's left after you finish the story is to grind but other than that there isn't anything else bad to say about this game i had a blast with this game my experience was great with this game i had solid 60+ hours into the main story this is the best Lords of the ring game i have played and it definitely makes me wanna go ahead and play the first game maybe the first game is a lot better and that's why people are so disappointed because they had high expectations for the second game and all those lot boxes microtransactions really pissed people off i went in with low expectations and i had a blast with this game the nemesis system was very unique i hope we get to see an improvement of this game in the future on 9th gen consoles PS5 XSX… Expand
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 69 Critic Reviews

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  1. Positive: 53 out of 69
  2. Mixed: 16 out of 69
  3. Negative: 0 out of 69
  1. CD-Action
    Dec 19, 2017
    80
    I was annoyed by various flaws (both technical and design-related) and tedious, dragged out final stages of the campaign, but overall I enjoyed the ride. It looks like the developers wanted to stuff the game with all the best elements Middle-earth has to offer. Shadow of War’s atmosphere is terrific and watching Talion rise in power is surprisingly addictive. [12/2017, p.62]
  2. Cubed3
    Nov 26, 2017
    70
    A handful of issues, some much more annoying than others, do not negate how solid of an action RPG Middle-earth: Shadow of War is. A tremendous achievement for the team at Monolith Productions, this is an exciting, if not sometimes slow, and too often unfair, title that manages to be as impressively fun as it is big.
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  3. Playstation Official Magazine UK
    Nov 20, 2017
    60
    Big, brutal, and - alas - bloated, Shadow of War is a disappointing follow-up, conjuring battles of grand scale and then deadening their impact through grinding repetition. [December 2017, p.79]
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