Middle-earth: Shadow of War

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4.9

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 1686 Ratings

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  1. Kevin1234
    Jul 6, 2020
    9
    For me it is a great game. The nemesis mechanic seems so good to me that I would like it to appear in other games as well. Its history and gameplay is very good.
  2. SkilletBERS
    Jul 2, 2020
    10
    Game is really good now. Nemesis system is really cool and can create your new friend ork captain or worst enemy. I really enjoy playing this game, and I would recommend it.
  3. Burattix54
    Jun 26, 2020
    7
    The game got review bombed at launch, but it isn't objectively bad, they even changed the last section of the game to be more bearable, and removed microtransactions. I still advice not playing it because it's the worst part of the game, and just watch the ending on youtube, it's not a great ending anyways.
  4. JoKeR_AlexS
    Jun 24, 2020
    4
    Este comentário é universal nas minhas reviews. Apenas quero dar nota aos jogos e caso queiram saber mais alguma coisa sobre o jogo, aconselho a ver outras reviews ou até mesmo a experimentar o jogo.
  5. Natedog1985
    Jun 20, 2020
    0
    Hitboxes in combat are so off combat is impossible.If you just like a story with meaningless game-play then waste your money. If you're a serious gamer do not buy this game. I hate to leave bad reviews and I hoped it was just a glitch but the combat in this game is terrible. My 50 went up in smoke, don't let yours.
  6. Arthur26670
    Jun 15, 2020
    8
    Uma boa continuação do shadow of mordor, o sistema de orcs ficou muito bom, cada orc com aparência única e personalidade.Podendo trair,Rebeliões,enganar a morte,voltar dos mortos,ressuscitar e diversas mecânicas novas do sistema nêmesis.A diversos mapas e todos diferentes com o objetivo de recrutar e conquistar as fortalezas,que são bem divertidas principalmente o on-line,que funciona bem.Uma boa continuação do shadow of mordor, o sistema de orcs ficou muito bom, cada orc com aparência única e personalidade.Podendo trair,Rebeliões,enganar a morte,voltar dos mortos,ressuscitar e diversas mecânicas novas do sistema nêmesis.A diversos mapas e todos diferentes com o objetivo de recrutar e conquistar as fortalezas,que são bem divertidas principalmente o on-line,que funciona bem. A dublagem está boa e o gráfico é abaixo do esperado pra um jogo de 2017. Comprei 1 ano depois então não tive problemas com as polêmicas de lootbox.Apesar de ser divertido recutrar os Orc fica muito enjoativo fazer as mesmas coisas sempre. No geral é um bom jogo pra fechar a história de Talion mas precisa urgentemente de novos caminhos para não repetir os erros deste game.… Expand
  7. Pibblepunk
    Jun 12, 2020
    1
    Liked the first game well enough, though the nemesis system while cool in concept could sometimes really screw you over in unexpected ways. Sequels are generally expected to build upon the original title, featuring things like improved graphics and gameplay, perhaps a more engaging narrative and complex worldbuilding. Standard stuff. This game however, is in every single respect aLiked the first game well enough, though the nemesis system while cool in concept could sometimes really screw you over in unexpected ways. Sequels are generally expected to build upon the original title, featuring things like improved graphics and gameplay, perhaps a more engaging narrative and complex worldbuilding. Standard stuff. This game however, is in every single respect a downgrade from the original. The graphics and character models look worse, the environments look worse, the combat is worse, the story is more confusing and less interesting. Even the UI has been downgraded. And on top of all that, every single menu page is pushing advertisements for DLC content on you, as if to say, "Hey, you notice how this game is a bunch of cheap and badly made BS? Would like to buy MORE OF IT???" Absolutely disappointed.… Expand
  8. XxAlbertoBuzzxX
    Jun 2, 2020
    7
    MIDDLE-EARTH: SHADOW OF WAR
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  9. alexandrumna
    May 11, 2020
    8
    Played this after the microtransactions were removed and I have to say it's a pretty good game. It doesn't really improve the graphics of the previos game, which were good nonetheless, or the gameplay mechanics. It might become a little repetitive at some point, but the stpry is amazing, loved every bit of it.
  10. Br_AgSs
    May 5, 2020
    6
    This game is a huge stepdown from Mordor. The combat is not as fun and fluid as Shadow Of Mordor, the nemesis system is bigger, but wasnt enough to keep me entertained like Mordor did, the story is predictable and cliché,(also, Celebrimbor is terribly bad writen in this game, as well as Talion) the graphics are ok, there is something wrong with the lighting in this game, some places areThis game is a huge stepdown from Mordor. The combat is not as fun and fluid as Shadow Of Mordor, the nemesis system is bigger, but wasnt enough to keep me entertained like Mordor did, the story is predictable and cliché,(also, Celebrimbor is terribly bad writen in this game, as well as Talion) the graphics are ok, there is something wrong with the lighting in this game, some places are dark as hell, and some places are bright as hell, Shadow Of Mordor had much better graphics, character models and enviroment, Shadow Of War even removed that BEAUTIFUL rain Mordor had.
    Dont buy Shadow Of War, buy Shadow Of Mordor.    … Expand
  11. MathiasVoorhees
    Apr 27, 2020
    5
    A general downgrade from the first apart from the graphics and enemy types.
  12. WaspyWasp
    Apr 26, 2020
    10
    Great game. The Nemesis system is still quite remarkable and it's surprising that no other game attempted to achieve something similar. Talion and Celebrimbor are great characters, and while the story is quite nonsensical if you try to put it in line with the books, it's still incredibly enjoyable. Can't wait to see what Monolith has in store next
  13. Obligaviews
    Apr 16, 2020
    6
    I think the only compliments I have for this game regard the nemesis system and voice acting. I have no idea where these 10s have been coming from, but to each their own.

    Let's start here. The game handles about as well as you would driving on black ice. I can't assign a value to the number of times the character would get stuck on flat ground, ignore button presses mid-combat, attack    I think the only compliments I have for this game regard the nemesis system and voice acting. I have no idea where these 10s have been coming from, but to each their own.

    Let's start here. The game handles about as well as you would driving on black ice. I can't assign a value to the number of times the character would get stuck on flat ground, ignore button presses mid-combat, attack the complete opposite enemy from where you had the stick pointing, and so on. The normal running speed is about on par with a 90-year-old grandmother (80 would be too fast, and I'm only half kidding, sadly).

    The graphics, while understandably depressing and muddy, are in effect not appealing to look at and it often feels difficult to make out details because, again, just about everything is faded and shades of the same color. There was also some weird blurring effect that made it difficult to see at times.

    Maybe a bigger LotR fan than I would care more about the side-quests and collectibles, but I personally found them boring and tedious to collect and complete. This may have changed if the gameplay was more engaging and, well, worked correctly more than 1/2 the time, but it does not.

    Trying to play this game feels like the few moments of fun you have here and there while taking care of household chores for a couple hours. 5.5 rounded up to a 6.    … Expand
  14. Weeklythrower58
    Mar 27, 2020
    1
    This is trash on ps4 play it on Xbox the game is just broken and ai is ****
  15. fase_ssamm
    Mar 2, 2020
    9
    Perfect game, all these fortnite players are lagging, they r gae, and play fortnut all dae
  16. MeleeM
    Feb 24, 2020
    0
    Avoid PS4 version of this game. Hopelessly broken in Act II and cannot proceed with first fortress assault mission "The Etten". WBGames support is useless.
  17. MeteorJunk
    Feb 18, 2020
    8
    Shadow of War really let the nemesis system shine and show the true potential of such mechanics. The fluid time events, how power works, special events such as a return from death or blood brother revenge, it all feels so alive. Although the controversy of micro transactions (which has now been resolved by Monolith by completely removing them) a lot of fans called this game "pay-to-win".Shadow of War really let the nemesis system shine and show the true potential of such mechanics. The fluid time events, how power works, special events such as a return from death or blood brother revenge, it all feels so alive. Although the controversy of micro transactions (which has now been resolved by Monolith by completely removing them) a lot of fans called this game "pay-to-win". This was not completely true, you could buy micro transaction, but they were not required to win, they honestly just led to an easier way to make your orcs powerful. it was not required for anything else. Anyway, its pretty petty to whine about such things in a game where it only matters in conquests and pit battles (conquest isn't even a huge benefactor either). But that is all in the past. As for the story... it was a little less involved than in the first game but it was on the right track. I appreciate the lore characters such as Shelob being major characters, and they all played some kind of role instead of just being there for show. The twist of the story was rather disappointing in the end for me but hey, others probably enjoyed it. Overall this game is a solid 8.… Expand
  18. Watcher-o-Roads
    Feb 12, 2020
    1
    Wasted Opportunity
    Batman Arkham like gameplay with addition of Nemessis system which was cool. Lamest final boss fight and unreliable story which ruin both the game and the Lord of the Rings experience.
  19. pjtaylor2011
    Jan 25, 2020
    8
    I had fun playing the original, but refused to buy this, because of what I'd heard about the microtransactions. However, I played it with a free trial of Playstation Now...and loved it. Can't actually see where the MTs are. Either I'm not looking for them, or the PS NOW version doesn't have them. Its a really good, addictive game. Good Gameplay, if not a little repetitive and a good littleI had fun playing the original, but refused to buy this, because of what I'd heard about the microtransactions. However, I played it with a free trial of Playstation Now...and loved it. Can't actually see where the MTs are. Either I'm not looking for them, or the PS NOW version doesn't have them. Its a really good, addictive game. Good Gameplay, if not a little repetitive and a good little perks tree.… Expand
  20. Kurxen
    Nov 23, 2019
    1
    DO NOT BUY even if it were a dollar. I play every game out there but this game is GARBAGE. One of the biggest issues is the enemy balancing. Ots just ridiculous and unplayable as you can defeat a single thing. I'm telling you even on easy mode they can still one or two shot you
  21. lostsol
    Nov 13, 2019
    3
    While playing the game you will find yourself forced to spend more money to finish to be able to finish it. If this isn't a d*** move, then what it is?
  22. Lord-Eagles
    Nov 11, 2019
    4
    Shadow of War fails as an improvement upon its predecessor marring the potential this game had.
    Instead of focusing on a more personalized nemesis system and a larger variation of missions it delivers a clunky mess that just throws you in 5 slightly oversized and poorly tested map areas which should’ve only been 3 but it will try to use as an excuse to build a game that you can play for    Shadow of War fails as an improvement upon its predecessor marring the potential this game had.
    Instead of focusing on a more personalized nemesis system and a larger variation of missions it delivers a clunky mess that just throws you in 5 slightly oversized and poorly tested map areas which should’ve only been 3 but it will try to use as an excuse to build a game that you can play for 90+ hours but after you complete the story and side missions and collectibles about 25-30 hours in you’ll find no reason to stick around.
    The controls to this game feel clunky and not quite as smooth as the previous installment with an absolutely unneeded and unwanted equipment drop mechanic being added which should’ve had an expanded equipment upgrade system instead along with keeping the Gem drops. and an unforgivable OVERLY bloated skill tree that requires you to not have more then one improvement upgrade being activated but allows you to toggle on whenever you want if you go into the menu mid fight. With all of these combined cause this game to eventually dissolve into a tiresome grind.
    Other problems surround the siege missions. their upgrades, your orc army upgrades, and their overpriced expenses which were originally meant to be Microtransactions. But these missions are the big draw to the new installment essentially being A set of either attacking or defending fortresses. Which also ends up being the core Post gameplay loop. Well at its core being fun and intriguing falls short of its glory mixed with the sometimes clunky control mechanics and the Orcs constantly introducing themselves in the middle of the war, it essentially boils downing to orc fortress CTF that’s constantly pausing when your trying to do a combo move.

    All In all a fun experience that should’ve been thought out and executed in a more organized manner. And instead of going bigger it should’ve went more personalized    … Expand
  23. Georgekratos
    Nov 9, 2019
    9
    El mejor combate con espada de la historia de los videojuegos. Me encanta....
  24. Darksideua
    Nov 5, 2019
    0
    Seriously? You need to finish an enemy using a completely random button after you've fought him for a long time and if you don't press the random button in a very short time the enemy revives and runs away and you have to track him down and kill him again.. What a joke! This is one of the most annoying games I've played, great idea, terrible execution..
  25. MazrimTaim14
    Oct 14, 2019
    3
    Question: How do you f up a great, fresh and innovative game in Shadow of Mordor?

    Answer: Make everything grindier to earn freaking microtransaction.

    It only affects the endgame if you want to see the "true" ending. But its better to watch it instead on youtube.

    The award "Could have been a Contender" goes to this steaming pile of
  26. Roo182
    Sep 11, 2019
    6
    I initially put this game down right away. It was too repetitive and the fact that I couldn't advance the game without getting stronger orcs (mostly through microtransactions) was the last straw. 2 years later, after they took the heat and removed the microtranactions, I came back. It is still a fun LOTR game, and the Nemesis system is definitely cool. But the story felt soulless and theI initially put this game down right away. It was too repetitive and the fact that I couldn't advance the game without getting stronger orcs (mostly through microtransactions) was the last straw. 2 years later, after they took the heat and removed the microtranactions, I came back. It is still a fun LOTR game, and the Nemesis system is definitely cool. But the story felt soulless and the missions were empty. Definitely not what I wanted, but as a big LOTR fan in general, I put up with it.… Expand
  27. Berik
    Aug 21, 2019
    5
    Where Shadow of Mordor felt like a combination of other genres, but with a new exciting system (The Nemesis System), Shadow of War seems to completely commit to what other high profile games are doing: Collectibles to fill up play time, large open worlds that are barely utilized in the story, and a lackluster poorly written story.

    To start with the story: Monolith has taken liberties    Where Shadow of Mordor felt like a combination of other genres, but with a new exciting system (The Nemesis System), Shadow of War seems to completely commit to what other high profile games are doing: Collectibles to fill up play time, large open worlds that are barely utilized in the story, and a lackluster poorly written story.

    To start with the story: Monolith has taken liberties with the Lord of the Rings lore in the past, but this time they decided to grab it by the hair and smear its face in a pool of mud. Shelob, which is the big spider from Return of the King, is somehow a future telling swimsuit model that has the power to imprison wraiths. If that sounds completely ludicrous to you, than you are spot on mate!

    Apart from that, the story itself seems to be more of a side objective to the main goal: Recruiting, killing and making captains. Talion has become rather dumb in between the previous game and this one, and does everything your gut tells you NOT to do. Want to learn what a cliché, ridiculous and dumb character is like? Play the story of Shadow of War, because all the characters in this game fit the description.

    As for combat, the game unfortunately takes a step back to its predecessor. Where Shadow of Mordor felt hard but ultimately balanced and precise, Shadow of War is a mess. Battles with groups are now even more like mosh pits. The AI seems to completely ignore you when a captain attacks, yet their IQ will raise by 50 points the moment Talion attacks. Grunts will hit you to the point that you will get stabbed in the back all the time if your finger isn't glued to your triangle button. Also, prompts are sometimes in such ridiculous quick succession of each other that it seems to be impossible to evade, counter or survive for that matter. I can say for a fact that it wasn't like this in Shadow of Mordor, as i've played it four weeks ago before i started playing Shadow of War.

    The amount of traits that Orcs can have are greatly increased. There are more than triple the amount of traits Shadow of Mordor had, and Captains will interact with the player much more. Some will betray or ambush you, and others defy death so often that you will wonder if they aren't wraiths themselves. This is a welcome addition, but it fails to make the Orcs more interesting and less of a number. In fact, some traits are so powerful that it will lead to some very cheap deaths. The traits can be so random among captains that it hardly ever leads to a memorable orc.

    Do orcs have more distinction? No, absolutely not. In fact, every orc now looks like they gathered their weapons and armor at a Lost and Found shelter. Their is rarely a coherent theme in their outfit, nor does it suit them. I've seen orcs wearing golden elven armor (stupid), an orc dressed as a bard (totally taking a dumb on J.R.R Tolkien's lore there) and even a few as pirates... The **** Monolith.

    The size of the game is more of a flaw than anything else. Prepare to switch between the game, the map and the army screen hundreds of times as there is no quick button, and you'll constantly be wondering where you will have to go to next. Orcs are mostly far away, especially if you just met them. They will then 'magically' transport all the way to the other side of the map. Great.

    The new Conquest or Siege mode is fun, but after 2 or 3 times you will really have seen all there's to it. Above the Warchief now stands the overlord, which is the boss of a region. After storming the fort, taking checkpoints and dealing with remaining warchiefs you'll be fighting the Overlord, which is usually a high leveled bullet sponge with minions around him. And somehow you have to fight them solo, even though you brought an army with you ...

    The camera in this game is a disaster, and so is directing Talion. You see, the camera is now more zoomed in on Talion and everything North of him. I say this because, unlike the previous game, the camera will not move with your direction and will even push back against you if you try to turn it! Also, Talion doesn't do actions in the direction you point him to, but rather tries to connect with highlighted targets and ledges. This leads to 80% of your playtime feeling frustrating as Talion pretty much doesn't obey your controller. This pissed me off so much that i considered to stop playing this game.

    Unfortunately the game as a whole has been disappointing and frustrating to me, especially because i really liked Shadow of Mordor. This game is too overstuffed, too incoherent, a mess in combat and a joke to the lore of Middle Earth. It's an average game, which i can only recommend if you like to be frustrated and punished for seeking more Shadow of Mordor fun. I give it a 5/10.    … Expand
  28. manningn15
    Aug 18, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is my favorite video game of 2017 and my 2nd favorite video game of all time. The visual and graphics are phenomenal, beautiful, creepy, and cool especially the characters, the drakes, the caragors, the graugs, and Ghûls. I loved how real the people looked. The different areas were really real looking and looked so much like the scenery in the movies. The gameplay was remarkable especially the fighting, the drake riding, and the missions. The story and writing are terrific. I love to ride drakes and kill captains. The enemies are awesome. The voice over performances are fantastic especially the ones for Talion and Shelob. I loved all of the different weapons and the armour you can get. I love this game so much and it is a A+ game.… Expand
  29. egaqu
    Aug 7, 2019
    5
    This game is okay mechanically and visually. Combat becomes repetitive due to habitually using the same attacks and counters on basically the same enemies over and over and over and over again. All of Act II is a 15+ hour grind that barely proceeds the story and largely serves to prolong the game. Same with the entirety of Shadow Wars. In a nutshell the only meaningful gameplay to thisThis game is okay mechanically and visually. Combat becomes repetitive due to habitually using the same attacks and counters on basically the same enemies over and over and over and over again. All of Act II is a 15+ hour grind that barely proceeds the story and largely serves to prolong the game. Same with the entirety of Shadow Wars. In a nutshell the only meaningful gameplay to this game is siege conquests, something that can be done in an hour but spread over 30-40 hours.… Expand
  30. IvanusKnight
    Jul 10, 2019
    0
    CASHCASHCASHCASH.PAY TO WIN.THIS GAME IS PICIE OF CASH,F+CK YOU WARNER BROS.
  31. tcole_93
    Jun 4, 2019
    7
    Disclaimer: I just played this game for the first time in mid 2019 and the loot boxes that seemed to have caused a lot of controversy have been removed.

    To sum this game up simply, it's addicting and fun to play though the story never really interested me. I am a fan of the LOTR trilogy but I am no expert by any means. I played Shadow of Mordor a few years back and never really got    Disclaimer: I just played this game for the first time in mid 2019 and the loot boxes that seemed to have caused a lot of controversy have been removed.

    To sum this game up simply, it's addicting and fun to play though the story never really interested me.

    I am a fan of the LOTR trilogy but I am no expert by any means. I played Shadow of Mordor a few years back and never really got into it. I found this game to be more enjoyable. The combat is excellent and the nemesis system works very well. I really took my time building my army up and enjoyed the grind of capturing the different regions. The story fell flat, however. And I would say is my biggest negative.

    Overall, if you're looking for a fun game to play a good 50+ hours on, Shadow of War is a nice pick up. Just don't expect anything mind blowing.    … Expand
  32. SomethingSquid
    May 26, 2019
    10
    I have no idea why people are complaining about this amazing game. I haven’t seen one micro transaction in my 9.8 hours of playing beside the dlc. This is one of the best games I have ever played.
  33. BlitZeR_95
    May 19, 2019
    7
    I stopped playing this game back when I saw a lot of microtransactions, but once I heard they removed it I came back to it to try it out. This time it isn't as grindy as it once was and it's a better game. The game was already good but it was the major microtransaction in a single-player game is what held the game down from being a good game. I'm glad it's better now but maybe it's tooI stopped playing this game back when I saw a lot of microtransactions, but once I heard they removed it I came back to it to try it out. This time it isn't as grindy as it once was and it's a better game. The game was already good but it was the major microtransaction in a single-player game is what held the game down from being a good game. I'm glad it's better now but maybe it's too late since everyone already see this as a really bad game… Expand
  34. Tilerphy
    May 5, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It is a perfect game now as the micro-transactions had been deleted.
    I have fall in love with the middle-earth story. I even want to buy all the books about middle-earth after I finished the game.

    even thought the Orcs are similar, but it cannot decrease the fun.    … Expand
  35. Maarten95
    Mar 4, 2019
    8
    This is actually a good game. I really liked the nemenis system and the story was good until the end. The end requires way to much grinding and disturbes the games pacing. Another great thing about this game is its fortress battles which require a lot of planning and preperations. Its very original. Overal I highly recommand this game.
  36. LuciusCarluswig
    Jan 28, 2019
    1
    264/5000
    apart from the graphic quality of the game
    the game does not respect the books and even less the movies
    like his predecessor.
    Beyond that, the gameplay is poor and the game is extremely repetitive.
    I do not blame the dev's but did not develop more games like this
  37. AMasterpieceFan
    Jan 26, 2019
    6
    Bought this game during the "post-microtransactions" era so I didnt experience that microtransaction BS.

    Starting with the positive, the climbing mechanics are good, graphics are good, setting too.The fighting mechanics are also clean (although it can be a spamfest at times). The story is kinda interesting, though may not be still at the same level as Witcher 3 but still decent. The    Bought this game during the "post-microtransactions" era so I didnt experience that microtransaction BS.

    Starting with the positive, the climbing mechanics are good, graphics are good, setting too.The fighting mechanics are also clean (although it can be a spamfest at times). The story is kinda interesting, though may not be still at the same level as Witcher 3 but still decent. The negatives for me are, the cutscenes everytime you meet a captain. It gets really annoying. The lack of a legit save game. I mean, every game should have a basic save your game mechanics but this game has NONE. You need to fast travel to save your progress which is FREAKING STUPID. The repetitiveness also makes me stop playing at some points. Overall, I enjoyed it. It gets addictive as you play. Glad i bought this after the microtransactions BS    … Expand
  38. Bunterboy
    Jan 13, 2019
    5
    I bought it when then micro-transactions have been removed but honestly it's still kind of boring. There is a lot of repetition and it all feels just a bit less exciting than the first game.

    The main character. So annoying. You start the game thinking that he's all acrobatic but the more you play the more you will realised that actually he's a clumsy oaf who much prefers to continuously    I bought it when then micro-transactions have been removed but honestly it's still kind of boring. There is a lot of repetition and it all feels just a bit less exciting than the first game.

    The main character. So annoying. You start the game thinking that he's all acrobatic but the more you play the more you will realised that actually he's a clumsy oaf who much prefers to continuously roll up against walls than climb them or stubbornly refuse to let go or not climb a wall when you want him too.

    The story. Who cares? Unless you're a direct descendant of JRR Tolkien himself or an actual elf it's not very interesting.

    Yeah, for 13 bucks its tolerable for a period but don't expect to get any long term enjoyment out of this game.    … Expand
  39. INgUSRune
    Jan 11, 2019
    9
    9 of 10, why? 60+ hours of great gameplay - that's why! Seriously, I'm Tolkien fan, not so many thing in game lore arrange me, but storyline forged amazingly!
  40. einarpaz
    Nov 23, 2018
    9
    It was a great game. It had improve almost everything from Shadow of Mordor. The game is not true to the original source (books) but it has a good history eitherway. Visual quality is not the best but it is fair when you see the big battles and the quantity of things and characters in screen to take or defend a fortress.
  41. saladman67
    Nov 21, 2018
    0
    Gameplay is good but not good enough to make up for the fact that you need to pay loads of money to complete the game. ugh such bs, this could have been a good game but alas I wasted 70 bucks. Never pre ordering again unless form Rockstar.
  42. visiblelight7
    Nov 16, 2018
    9
    I got the game for 20$ expecting it to be horrible but it was quite enjoyable. It's a massive improvement on the first due to the added complexity. However, it's exactly the same game at it's core so if you were bored from the first one, you will DEFINATELY feel like you are playing the same game.

    The fun comes from upgrading your character. If you enjoy watching your kick butt and get    I got the game for 20$ expecting it to be horrible but it was quite enjoyable. It's a massive improvement on the first due to the added complexity. However, it's exactly the same game at it's core so if you were bored from the first one, you will DEFINATELY feel like you are playing the same game.

    The fun comes from upgrading your character. If you enjoy watching your kick butt and get excited over what you are able to accomplish during fights...then you will enjoy this game.

    No way this game deserves a 4/10. Clearly a smear campaign due to loot boxes(which is understandable) but now that they removed it. It deserves much higher rating. I'd say AT LEAST 6-7/10.    … Expand
  43. thryce3
    Nov 9, 2018
    7
    The gameplay is still solid. The story is still secondary to the nemesis system. I really wished they built on that potential and really integrated the two. It's good, it's just more of the same.
  44. ghoulrot
    Sep 10, 2018
    5
    Pros:

    Combat system
    Graphics

    Cons:

    Flimsy story
    Very, very repetitive. You will be doing the same thing constantly with no variety. I stopped playing after finishing the story as I couldn't face grinding the same thing over and over for the rest of it.
  45. TatsMcGee
    Sep 8, 2018
    6
    I want to start out by saying that I did not finish this game but I did play a lot of it. I just don’t have it in me to keep going. The game is split into 4 Acts and I’m still in the middle of Act 2. I really ended up getting side tracked with the Nemesis System and ended up spending too much time with that.

    The games 1st Act isn’t that great, its all a tutorial and the game really    I want to start out by saying that I did not finish this game but I did play a lot of it. I just don’t have it in me to keep going. The game is split into 4 Acts and I’m still in the middle of Act 2. I really ended up getting side tracked with the Nemesis System and ended up spending too much time with that.

    The games 1st Act isn’t that great, its all a tutorial and the game really doesn’t begin until Act 2 where you can truly start playing the game. The goal of the game is to recruit and army of orcs and then lead that army to defeat Sauron. You can’t even start recruiting until the 2nd act so the first act is kind of pointless. Its setting up a story but its not an overly engaging story and the game would be stronger if you could skip that entire act.

    The games story and premise is not that great, the best way I can describe it is it’s kind of like bad fan fiction of Tolkien’s world. People were upset over the fact that the game took Shelob and turned her into a “sexy” woman. I didn’t care that much because the story isn’t good enough to care anyways. Not to mention, all of the story missions are not fun and poorly designed. Its definitely the worst part of the game.

    Where the game truly shines is how great of a Sandbox game it is. Its very dynamic and completely random. You can get together with 10 different people and you all would have a different story of the Orcs that you fought along the way. The fact that system just works well and nothing feels overly that scripted is great. It feels like you’re creating your own story.

    The problem that I am happening with the game is the Nemesis System is the only part of the game that I’m having any fun with. The scripted parts of the game are not fun and I’ve done everything I can with the Nemesis System and all I have left are story missions. I’m just kind of done with the game.

    I spent 25-30 hours playing around with the systems that its hit a point where I’m done with the combat as well. I think part of the problem is, in the last year and a half I have played Shadow of Mordor and all 4 Arkham Knight games. So I’m just kind of over that combat system. Not to mention, what makes the Arkham Knight games so much better is, they’re not 50 hours games. They’re 15 hour games so you don’t get sick of the combat.

    There is not much more I can say. This is a fun game that overstays its welcome. This is probably going to go down as my favorite game of the year that I didn’t finish.    … Expand
  46. slomofojoe
    Jul 26, 2018
    0
    Ok, its a 5/10. Graphics are super flat. Textures are bad, colors bland. The combat has no weight to it. And it is super repetitive. It feels like the 360 version of Shadow of Mordor. Anyway the 0 is for the microtransactions. I bought it cause they removed all microtransactions from game. Good, but they still want to do it. Look, stop defending these. Its not about whether they physicallyOk, its a 5/10. Graphics are super flat. Textures are bad, colors bland. The combat has no weight to it. And it is super repetitive. It feels like the 360 version of Shadow of Mordor. Anyway the 0 is for the microtransactions. I bought it cause they removed all microtransactions from game. Good, but they still want to do it. Look, stop defending these. Its not about whether they physically force you to buy it, its bc the game is developed around them. Anyone that actually beat the game knows they added 15hrs of pure grinding only. A game only does that to make you buy microtransactions. So stop saying it doesnt matter, bc yes,one day it will, and itll happen to the game you once loved. Also, they made the game literally pay to win in online, so stop saying they dont matter. Its funny, they were able to just get rid of em and guess what, the game still made money. So stop saying they have to to make money. And when they took em out, they were like. Eh, guess we dont need all that grinding. Guess we can make legndary and epic orcs easier to get. And the game is much better for it. SO STOP SAYING YOU DONT HAVE TO BUY MICROTRANSACTIONS! YOU MISSED THE POINT, THE GAME IS DEVELOPED NOT AROUND FUN BUT AROUND HOW CAN WE MAKE YOU NOT ENJOY THE PROCESS TO GET TO THE FUN PART SO WE CAN CHARGE YOU TO GET TO THE FUN PART. ITS JUST GROSS.… Expand
  47. VmsCritic
    Jul 17, 2018
    8
    I'm a huge fan of Lord of the Rings saga. I've played Shadow of Mordor back in 2014 and it was one of the best PS4 games at that time, and still one of the best experiences I had in PS4. Shadow of War brings new challenges, improves in every aspect when compared with Shadow of Mordor. The biggest new gameplay feature are the Fortress/Conquest missions, the Dragons and Nazgul battles. TheI'm a huge fan of Lord of the Rings saga. I've played Shadow of Mordor back in 2014 and it was one of the best PS4 games at that time, and still one of the best experiences I had in PS4. Shadow of War brings new challenges, improves in every aspect when compared with Shadow of Mordor. The biggest new gameplay feature are the Fortress/Conquest missions, the Dragons and Nazgul battles. The cutscenes are incredible. The scenario is amazing. The endgame is absolutely amazing – great fight and astonishing history ending. However, I got tired of playing sometimes due to the repetition of missions, fights, etc. Perhaps thats me after playing a lot of other games with spetacular fights such as Nioh, HzD, GoW. I hope the next Monolith game reinvents itself more than they did in this game.… Expand
  48. balding
    Jul 5, 2018
    5
    Entretiene hasta que te das cuenta que estás haciendo lo mismo en un mapa sin cohesión alguna pensado para venderte cajas de botín, prolongando el juego de manera artificial y haciéndolo tedioso. Cierto que el sistema némesis ha mejorado y el resto de elementos se han pulido, pero son demasiadas las asperazas que encuentro. No tan siquiera presenta una historia y personajes a la altura delEntretiene hasta que te das cuenta que estás haciendo lo mismo en un mapa sin cohesión alguna pensado para venderte cajas de botín, prolongando el juego de manera artificial y haciéndolo tedioso. Cierto que el sistema némesis ha mejorado y el resto de elementos se han pulido, pero son demasiadas las asperazas que encuentro. No tan siquiera presenta una historia y personajes a la altura del maravilloso universo de Tolkien.… Expand
  49. Kearne
    Jun 10, 2018
    0
    Lets start with that I never, ever score or even write reviews on games, movies, etc. But this.... This abomination of a game made me do it.... I've played many titles that people would call **** but this is the cherry on top of a most annoying and poorly done AAA (supposedly) video games ever made.
    I'm not gonna even describe that the graphics are bad and for me look exactly like in    Lets start with that I never, ever score or even write reviews on games, movies, etc. But this.... This abomination of a game made me do it.... I've played many titles that people would call **** but this is the cherry on top of a most annoying and poorly done AAA (supposedly) video games ever made.
    I'm not gonna even describe that the graphics are bad and for me look exactly like in Shadow of Mordor. I don't pay that much attention to it (which I did a second ago.... oh well). What pains me the most is the level of stupidity and laziness developers have shown by making it. Everything through poorly written story, strange aiming concept (during big fights you are prompt to dodge an attack from berserker and suddenly your hero tries to jump over the nearby oolog, which just grabs you and smashes into the ground) and the worst, last act: Shadow Wars.... In my wildest dreams I wouldn't come up with the idea of something as boring and tedious as perpetual siege game mechanic. First 5 stages are ok'ish. The rest is just utter garbage. Especially when attacking orcs are starting to get well ahead of you with their levels. Then the nightmare starts.... Neverending grind without any storyline. After God know how many hours sinked into the game I couldn't even make myself to finish it, not to mention doing plat.    … Expand
  50. PeterAlexander
    May 29, 2018
    9
    Shadow of War is an exciting and engaging sequel to the masterpiece that was the original. It expands the world and improves on the nemesis system.
  51. redeyedwerewolf
    May 25, 2018
    9
    DONT LISTEN TO THE HATERS,THIS IS WHAT U GET WHEN U ALWAYS LISTEN TO THE MEDIA NOT YOUR OPINION OF THE DAMN THING.THE CRITICS ARE ALWAYS TALKING ABOUT MICROTRANSACTIONS IN THIS GAME,I COMPLETED 100% OF THE GAME AND PLATNIUMED IT AND ENJOYED EVERY BIT OF IT,AMAZING GAME,I COMPLETED IT WITHOUT PAYING ANY REAL WORLD MONEY.THE ONLY NEGATIVE OF THIS GAME IS THAT IT CAN GET A LITTLE BITDONT LISTEN TO THE HATERS,THIS IS WHAT U GET WHEN U ALWAYS LISTEN TO THE MEDIA NOT YOUR OPINION OF THE DAMN THING.THE CRITICS ARE ALWAYS TALKING ABOUT MICROTRANSACTIONS IN THIS GAME,I COMPLETED 100% OF THE GAME AND PLATNIUMED IT AND ENJOYED EVERY BIT OF IT,AMAZING GAME,I COMPLETED IT WITHOUT PAYING ANY REAL WORLD MONEY.THE ONLY NEGATIVE OF THIS GAME IS THAT IT CAN GET A LITTLE BIT REPETITVE IN THE SHADOW WARS END GAME… Expand
  52. Radoslavus
    May 22, 2018
    5
    I have a serious problem with this one. On one hand I am a big fan of the series, but on the other hand those big lore mistakes (I could get along with those), and the horror of all gamers, the dreadfull microtransactions. MICROTRANSACTIONS IN A SINGLEPLAYER GAME.!!!

    Let's face it, this game is a 7,5-8/10. They improved basically every aspect of it: - It runs smoother, - the gampley    I have a serious problem with this one. On one hand I am a big fan of the series, but on the other hand those big lore mistakes (I could get along with those), and the horror of all gamers, the dreadfull microtransactions. MICROTRANSACTIONS IN A SINGLEPLAYER GAME.!!!

    Let's face it, this game is a 7,5-8/10.
    They improved basically every aspect of it:
    - It runs smoother,
    - the gampley is better,
    - world bigger,
    - characters well written,
    - boss battles fun and challenging
    - nemezis system and combat improved
    - and of course the siege battles
    There is no major issue, that you can complain about, except Lord of the Rings lore. But if, you are not a hardcore fan of Tolkien's books, you will not notice them.

    And then comes ACT 4 "The Grind Chapter". Act that made everyone furious:
    - pay to win in a singleplayer game
    - boring repetetive waves just to unlock one short ending scene (scene that everyone can check on Youtube)
    - hours of grind to test the gamer, if he is willing to pay extra money to finish the game significantly faster
    - a part of the game that is so lazy in it's design, that it's an insult, not a real chapter
    - pointless act that has done much more harm than WB and Monolight expected it would.

    Because I am a big enemy of microtransactions (not only pay to win but all of them), and despite the fact that I had a lot of fun playing the game I will give it a 5/10. Unfortunately I am again dissapointed about a game that I was waiting for this year.    … Expand
  53. Rodrigo23
    May 17, 2018
    7
    This game really disappointed me. The world is full of useless secondary activities and stuffing to give a feeling that "there are many things to do". The mission menu is messy and confusing. The story is terribly boring, and the characters without charisma and for oblivion. The new multiplayer mode does not add much. The best thing is the nemesis system, the orcs are the only thing and the best.
  54. njja02
    May 15, 2018
    4
    Pretty much the same pros and cons as the first game. but they squandered the nemesis system by implementing loot boxes that contain Orcs. It's sad, because the open world looks beautiful, but even that feels empty. Very disappointing.
  55. Ghoster
    May 12, 2018
    3
    This game is FUN (at least first part)! Microtransactions are not a problem because they are totally optional. But, game become boring in defense missions in act 4 (specially with Orcs talking 10 times during each mission). Further, some trophies for platinum are pointless and stupid. Fight pits are probably most stupid thing made in video games ever (in this missions you WATCH 2 NPC'sThis game is FUN (at least first part)! Microtransactions are not a problem because they are totally optional. But, game become boring in defense missions in act 4 (specially with Orcs talking 10 times during each mission). Further, some trophies for platinum are pointless and stupid. Fight pits are probably most stupid thing made in video games ever (in this missions you WATCH 2 NPC's fighting each other). So, game is really fun if you just want to play it until end of act 3. But, if you want finish act 4 or platinum trophy prepare of tones of stupid missions, trophies and a lot of grinding.… Expand
  56. GReviews
    May 2, 2018
    9
    Overall I would say this game is a real gem. If you liked the original you should play this game. If you like Lord of the Rings you should play this game. If you like Assassin's Creed or Arkham Asylum you should play this game. Basically, you should play this game.
  57. jackiewalker
    Apr 21, 2018
    0
    The game would be perfect having a better nemesis system than the first. The orcs are different enough and surprising enough to make you laugh or catch you off guard. However the whole experience feels so utterly soulless it’s hard to really care about any of it. It feels like a game that has been carefully pieced together with every feature, bit of narrative and gameplay moment structuredThe game would be perfect having a better nemesis system than the first. The orcs are different enough and surprising enough to make you laugh or catch you off guard. However the whole experience feels so utterly soulless it’s hard to really care about any of it. It feels like a game that has been carefully pieced together with every feature, bit of narrative and gameplay moment structured out of commercial desire, rather than any love or respect for the Lord of the Rings franchise. And as far as I'm concerned, for a game that's quite explicitly a Lord of the Rings game, that's a FAIL.… Expand
  58. pdelguy
    Apr 21, 2018
    0
    I make it simple for you......they happened to have an idea for the first game , they decided to make **** load of money from the second one feeding the same bull**** and since they had no no chance of coming up with a better game and the first one is a pure luck. Oh and since the greed blinded them as well, they decided to add microtransaction to a **** paid game!
  59. Sidious58
    Apr 14, 2018
    6
    Un gioco che inizialmente sembrava ottimo,ma poi la trama si è rivelata assurda,priva di senso e totalmente incoerente con l'universo di Tolkien. Aggiungo ambientazioni abbastanza scarne e una parte finale allungata sino allo schifo a dir poco orrenda
  60. mrichardsg
    Apr 2, 2018
    10
    I had a blast playing this game! It was so much fun, and it seems endless. I'm coming off a pretty solid bender. I love the setting more than anything. It is pretty elaborate map that you can get lost in.
  61. saturday_youth
    Mar 29, 2018
    1
    So i bought the game with good will after reading a few reviews and thought to myself, man it can't be that bad. And of course it isn't at the beginning. It starts with a strong atmosphere that quickly shoots itself in the food with the terrible fan fiction approach to the tolkien universe. Spider transforms into women? New "the one Ring"? Ok so far so bad, i can get behind that. GameplaySo i bought the game with good will after reading a few reviews and thought to myself, man it can't be that bad. And of course it isn't at the beginning. It starts with a strong atmosphere that quickly shoots itself in the food with the terrible fan fiction approach to the tolkien universe. Spider transforms into women? New "the one Ring"? Ok so far so bad, i can get behind that. Gameplay counts in the end. The Combat delivers imo, so does the nemesis system. So far so good. But than it get's to the tokens that u use to buy the "LootBoxes", terribly designed, they float in the air like coins in a f2p running game. Full immersion break right there in your face. Same goes for the jewels (which will buff your weapons) and armor. Picking them up locks you in a terrible animation that takes way to long. Well designed? Not really.
    The Menus are even worse. They are uninspired and completely designed without the world of LotR in Mind. Easy to navigate? Yes but just not fun to look at. Besides this, it is fun to play but i've only played a few hours and the music already starts to get annoying. Then there are the "elven Soul arrows" who make annoying sounds which can't be turned off unlike the music and are nearly everywhere.

    So the game has everything it needed to succeed but somewhere along the line of development, something must have happened. Something bad that influenced gameplay and design. But let's end this on a good note: The World is beautifully designed.    … Expand
  62. AlbertoBuzz
    Mar 27, 2018
    7
    Es un buen juego en el que las criticas están exageradas, no necesitas pagar para pasarte la historia cómodamente, y todos los orcos se pueden conseguir jugando y subiéndolos de nivel tu mismo. Me parece un buen juego que mejora a el primer shadow of mordor.

    It is a good game in which the critics are exaggerated, you do not need to pay to spend the story comfortably, and all the Orcs    Es un buen juego en el que las criticas están exageradas, no necesitas pagar para pasarte la historia cómodamente, y todos los orcos se pueden conseguir jugando y subiéndolos de nivel tu mismo. Me parece un buen juego que mejora a el primer shadow of mordor.

    It is a good game in which the critics are exaggerated, you do not need to pay to spend the story comfortably, and all the Orcs can be achieved by playing and by uploading them level yourself. I think it's a good game that improves the first shadow of Mordor.    … Expand
  63. Gorka
    Mar 24, 2018
    0
    Nobody should buy this game, it is dreadful. Endless battles that are equal to the previous one. Go spend your money on a game that's worth it: Horizon: Zero Dawn. And I actually bought a ps4 to get the sequel to Shadow of Mordor. It ain't worth it.
  64. Chrysler
    Mar 19, 2018
    0
    This game deserves nothing,ruined by greed to the core.Even the game feels like it lacks personality unlike the first game,it feels boring and empty,same with orcs,they say the same things over and over again and have the same name barely any difference betwen them,greed is ruining video games,dont be these popular games developers,they will ruin everything for more money,hope their studioThis game deserves nothing,ruined by greed to the core.Even the game feels like it lacks personality unlike the first game,it feels boring and empty,same with orcs,they say the same things over and over again and have the same name barely any difference betwen them,greed is ruining video games,dont be these popular games developers,they will ruin everything for more money,hope their studio burn in hell along with other p2w greedy azzholes.… Expand
  65. Topazar
    Mar 15, 2018
    9
    Долгое время не покупал игру так как был смущен ее низкими оценками среди игроков, но когда приобрел ее по скидке просто офигел насколько это недооцененная игра. Прошёл ее на одном дыхании, немезида принесла немало крутых моментов с орками командирами. Отличная графика, бодрая боёвка у кучей приемов и разнообразие командиров дает не хилое разнообразие геимплея. Я прошёл всю сюжетку неДолгое время не покупал игру так как был смущен ее низкими оценками среди игроков, но когда приобрел ее по скидке просто офигел насколько это недооцененная игра. Прошёл ее на одном дыхании, немезида принесла немало крутых моментов с орками командирами. Отличная графика, бодрая боёвка у кучей приемов и разнообразие командиров дает не хилое разнообразие геимплея. Я прошёл всю сюжетку не открыв ни одного лутбокса так что все этот крик вокруг доната простой шум людей которые даже не играли в игру. Да в игре есть недостатки, однообразные сайд квесты, немного кривое управление особенно в толпе врагов сложно выбрать нужную тебе цель для атаки, но плюсы игры перекрывают ее минусы, для меня это одна из самых недооцененных игр последних лет.… Expand
  66. boris_out
    Mar 7, 2018
    6
    Больше - не значит лучше.

    К сожалению, именно эта мысль приходит в голову при прохождении Shadow Of War. Да, хваленная система Nemesis стала разнообразнее, количество сюжетных вставок возросло, общая режиссура слегка подняла свою плану - но стала ли игра от этого НАМНОГО качественнее? Единственное, за что хочется хвалить Тени Войны, скрыто в осаде и обороне крепостей, доступ к    Больше - не значит лучше.

    К сожалению, именно эта мысль приходит в голову при прохождении Shadow Of War. Да, хваленная система Nemesis стала разнообразнее, количество сюжетных вставок возросло, общая режиссура слегка подняла свою плану - но стала ли игра от этого НАМНОГО качественнее?

    Единственное, за что хочется хвалить Тени Войны, скрыто в осаде и обороне крепостей, доступ к которым открывается лишь спустя 3-5 часов игры. Именно благодаря масштабу и эпичности данных сражений хочется проходить скучные сюжетные квесты. И именно этот аспект игровой механики вытягивает творение Монолитов на 6 баллов из 10.

    Если вам понравилась первая часть - можно смело продолжать рубить орков и тут, но если вы равнодушны к миру Толкина и однообразному геймплею, то следует однозначно проходить мимо очередной ААА-игры с микротранзакциями.

    P.S.
    Ах да, спустя полгода после выхода баги все также встречаются на просторах Средиземья - будьте к этому готовы.    … Expand
  67. silencer
    Feb 9, 2018
    7
    Pros: Fun combat mechanics, moderately entertaining Nemesis system, beautiful environments and a diverse skill / inventory system.
    Cons: Nonsensical story, highly repetitive gameplay and bland characters.
    It's a decent game, but the grind at the end of the game is so annoying that I gave up and just watched the ending on youtube. If it had a cohesive story to support the grind, that    Pros: Fun combat mechanics, moderately entertaining Nemesis system, beautiful environments and a diverse skill / inventory system.
    Cons: Nonsensical story, highly repetitive gameplay and bland characters.

    It's a decent game, but the grind at the end of the game is so annoying that I gave up and just watched the ending on youtube. If it had a cohesive story to support the grind, that would probably be more tolerable, but as it is, it's just unbearable. This game is a "wait for sale", imo (I bought this new but with deep discount).    … Expand
  68. Lo-Fi_Suicide
    Jan 21, 2018
    1
    I'll give this greedy compiled piece of code, filled with grind, 1/10 just for first 5 hours of exploring local combat system.
    Microtransactions shall not pass!
    First lootbox war has begun. Our army needs you. Your weapon is your money. Save it for developers and studios, who don't see you as a piece of wood that need to be chopped.
  69. Hobobo
    Jan 7, 2018
    3
    I'm really not diggin' what they are doing with the story. It's basically rewriting what made LoTR story so cool. Orcs now have special wizardry powers and new rings are being forged. Also, Shelob is a human lady? What? It's like they sat down and said "hhmmm, how can we make this game more like Warcraft." I don't feel that Tolkien would like the direction Warner Bros is taking with hisI'm really not diggin' what they are doing with the story. It's basically rewriting what made LoTR story so cool. Orcs now have special wizardry powers and new rings are being forged. Also, Shelob is a human lady? What? It's like they sat down and said "hhmmm, how can we make this game more like Warcraft." I don't feel that Tolkien would like the direction Warner Bros is taking with his work. It's taking on more mystical role play elements than it should be and becoming a whole different thing. Oh, and the loot boxes are stupid. As a big LoTR fan I'm very disappointed with this latest entry.… Expand
  70. WalkingMoore
    Jan 7, 2018
    5
    You know what I can say?
    4 act - a simulator of monotonous actions to capture towers.
    3 act - a good production, excellent CGI videos, the plot in this act is greater than in all the others combined. Act 2 - we are taught how to capture the towers in the middle of the earth, which is quite, at first, not bad and it looks interesting. I advise you not to kill the leaders, so that the    You know what I can say?
    4 act - a simulator of monotonous actions to capture towers.
    3 act - a good production, excellent CGI videos, the plot in this act is greater than in all the others combined.
    Act 2 - we are taught how to capture the towers in the middle of the earth, which is quite, at first, not bad and it looks interesting. I advise you not to kill the leaders, so that the attacks were as in gameplay, commercials, commercials, at least were approached to this.
    1 act - enter the world, introduce some characters and give the ground for a good story, which did not happen.

    In general, the game is monotonous, the visual design is nothing, the graphics are bad, nothing new, except the towers, in comparison with the previous game - no. The plot leaves a lot of questions about the characters, which, ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ simply forgot. Yes, there are characters about whom they forgot at the stage of developing a new act, but yes, it's right - ♥♥♥♥♥♥ with him, we'll better introduce lutboks.

    And yes, defenders of lootboxes, you are just hydrocephalus, amoeba, you have a cognitive distortion. In general, you ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ f, stupid, dolbaebi with aberration. These objects with binary thinking will ask: "Well, why do you allow such a talk?", Yes because, ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ Lutboks kill a single game and it's wrong. I would write a full opinion on this, but too much text for too small audience (those who will read this review). The game does not convey the atmosphere of the Lord of the Rings.

    I recommend only to those who want to come after work / school and kill time for the liquidation of orcs.

    The final score is 5/10, not including lootboxes. Mediocre.    … Expand
  71. boca77
    Jan 4, 2018
    0
    Yes it is a well developed game, as behind it you have many professionals that love what they do. The problem is what executives decide on behalf of the company all based in $$$

    Microtransactions has to stop, maybe if we start calling it game gambling transactions it will make it more clear!
  72. Yugveer
    Jan 3, 2018
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game is the best game i ever played , i dont know why people kept on saying microtransaction , i didnt even a single $ on this game and managed to get platinium trophy this game is epic , unique and no1 ever had this idea of produtcing a game like this if you cant play the game dont badmouth it :D .this is the best game i have ever played, better than any game i have played , warner bros and team hats off! 78 hours gameplay , Just marvelous… Expand
  73. Beast979
    Jan 3, 2018
    0
    I loved the first one, but actually avoided getting this one because of the micro transactions and how they were implemented. The difficulty spike towards the end of the game that forces you to either grind for hours or give in to their micro transactions are a big reason why I am glad I did stay away from this game...these companies will only stop doing this sort of thing once people stopI loved the first one, but actually avoided getting this one because of the micro transactions and how they were implemented. The difficulty spike towards the end of the game that forces you to either grind for hours or give in to their micro transactions are a big reason why I am glad I did stay away from this game...these companies will only stop doing this sort of thing once people stop buying their products.… Expand
  74. KenyaFerrand
    Jan 2, 2018
    0
    I don't play online games or the online part of games, that just don't appeal to me, so there is half the game unused. But you can't get the true ending without playing online. So they are forcing me to play a fetcher of the game I don't want to in order to get the full story for the single player story
  75. rodericrinehart
    Jan 2, 2018
    9
    The game is a 9/10. It improves upon the original in EVERY way, specifically combat, graphics, no QTEs, and variety of environments. The loot box outrage is ridiculous. You can absolutely beat the game and enjoy it thoroughly without spending a penny. People are going to have to get used to loot boxes in 99% of games - all multiplayer and a majority of the single player games will haveThe game is a 9/10. It improves upon the original in EVERY way, specifically combat, graphics, no QTEs, and variety of environments. The loot box outrage is ridiculous. You can absolutely beat the game and enjoy it thoroughly without spending a penny. People are going to have to get used to loot boxes in 99% of games - all multiplayer and a majority of the single player games will have them. The real test will be if they are pay-to-win, or just cosmetic and optional. The ones in Shadow of War are not cosmetic only, but they absolutely 100% are optional to beating and enjoying the game.… Expand
  76. Snerp
    Jan 1, 2018
    3
    Act 1 to 3 is the game ok, though it get s repetitive quickly. Save yourself the frustration and DO NOT PLAY ACT 4!!!! It is a complete grind fest made purposely created to get you to buy loot chests. Once your done act 3 just go to youtube and watch the ending. I think after this Shadow of War B.S., and the Star Wars Battlefront fiasco that developers realize that the gamers/internetAct 1 to 3 is the game ok, though it get s repetitive quickly. Save yourself the frustration and DO NOT PLAY ACT 4!!!! It is a complete grind fest made purposely created to get you to buy loot chests. Once your done act 3 just go to youtube and watch the ending. I think after this Shadow of War B.S., and the Star Wars Battlefront fiasco that developers realize that the gamers/internet will out your shameful, nefarious plan and fill your pockets. I hope the sales are down and these game developers have lost a ton of sales. 2018 is going to be interesting now that developers are going to have to ask themselves if loot boxes/micro transactions are now worth the risk.… Expand
  77. Levin
    Dec 31, 2017
    3
    The first installment of this franchise was fantastic in my opinion. For me this sequel was a must buy because of that. I did know about some negative reviews, but had to see for myself. Sadly, this is a really bad game, pure and simple. Something has been lost in terms of both story and gameplay. It is filled with bugs (enemies getting stuck, unable to jump down a small ledge after beingThe first installment of this franchise was fantastic in my opinion. For me this sequel was a must buy because of that. I did know about some negative reviews, but had to see for myself. Sadly, this is a really bad game, pure and simple. Something has been lost in terms of both story and gameplay. It is filled with bugs (enemies getting stuck, unable to jump down a small ledge after being teleported in through a meter thick wall?? Captains regenerating to full health when defeated, presenting themselves all over again in the middle of a battle "Hello, I Gnarg, are we doing this again?") It seems a bit like they tried to copy the later, less successful installments of Assassins creed (not origins, but the boring ones). I have spent a few hours now, and only feel frustrated and unmotivated to continue playing this sad attempt of an open world game. I hope they will get their act together and build on what they have done in the past for their next game, and just forget this failure.… Expand
  78. Str1der1
    Dec 30, 2017
    3
    Jumped into the sequel without playing the first. The game is hard and unnecessarily so. I'm up for games being challenging but this get tedious to run away when health is low or some characters have special abilities called no chance.
    The second half of the game is designed to use bodyguards even when I don't want to.
    Should not include microtransactions for this game. It has a lot of    Jumped into the sequel without playing the first. The game is hard and unnecessarily so. I'm up for games being challenging but this get tedious to run away when health is low or some characters have special abilities called no chance.
    The second half of the game is designed to use bodyguards even when I don't want to.
    Should not include microtransactions for this game.
    It has a lot of good things going for it. Few game design decisions seriously let it down. Do much do that I've parked completing it. Shame.    … Expand
  79. xrichardisfast
    Dec 28, 2017
    9
    From what I've played so far of Shadow Of War (about 15 hours) I've been loving it, I was told not to buy it because of the horrible forcing of loot boxes on people and I honestly don't see it. Yes loot boxes are a thing in this game but contrast to what all the salty reviewers looking to give this game a bad name for being greedy say, the loot boxes are a big issue, and aren't needed toFrom what I've played so far of Shadow Of War (about 15 hours) I've been loving it, I was told not to buy it because of the horrible forcing of loot boxes on people and I honestly don't see it. Yes loot boxes are a thing in this game but contrast to what all the salty reviewers looking to give this game a bad name for being greedy say, the loot boxes are a big issue, and aren't needed to experience the game as a whole. Onto the gameplay: the gameplay in Shadow Of War is rather rewarding to play, and defeating orcs has been refined since the first title. it may become a little repetitive after awhile, however for someone who is looking to enjoy the game (and not trying to savagely gut it for being a micro transaction game) it is easy to overlook. As a fan of the Middle Earth universe, the most offensive thing about the game is the story. it breaks the lore in every which way and has no respect for how rings function in this world. I won't go into more detail, lest I spoil anything. Finally, I'd like to briefly talk about the graphics. The graphics of shadow of war are stunning and are a massive improvement over the first title. Even if the occasional orcs body glitches, the graphics are still amazing and the glitches are minor.

    Overall a very enjoyable experience thus far. If i had one recommendation to you it would be to ignore the salty reviewers who are only here to tear apart the game for having micro transactions and see what fun and beauty the game has to offer.    … Expand
  80. Baluberda
    Dec 28, 2017
    0
    Micropayments, waste 10+ hours grinding or pay real money. Do not buy these kind of games to let them die
  81. silentblade
    Dec 28, 2017
    0
    The game’s mechanics are not only subtly affected, they are directly manipulated. In a fortress defense (I have the video of it) which is part of the endless shadow wars, the game made a warchief invulnerable for almost 45 minutes, he is not arrow-proof but my arrows do not deal any damage (can be seen in the videos), he doesn't have determination or anything like that but he healsThe game’s mechanics are not only subtly affected, they are directly manipulated. In a fortress defense (I have the video of it) which is part of the endless shadow wars, the game made a warchief invulnerable for almost 45 minutes, he is not arrow-proof but my arrows do not deal any damage (can be seen in the videos), he doesn't have determination or anything like that but he heals himself, the game is either forcing me to lose a victory point or wishes to see some of my warchiefs dead (which is what happened) or wishes to see me dead so that I can lose this fortress... grinding and micro-transactions are bad enough, but directly manipulating the game mechanics against the player, unacceptable....… Expand
  82. devry12
    Dec 26, 2017
    10
    Game is amazing. Micro transations are no issue, just dont buy them at all, simple as that. I promise yoh wont care, dont lisfen to the people sayunb igs an issue, they clewrlh dont own this game lol.
  83. SirPedr
    Dec 15, 2017
    8
    It's a great game, if you disregard the large amount of microtransactions. I've been playing it for hours and hours, the gameplay is a lot of fun and the world is very vast; one of the few games worth collecting collectibles and relics, for being interesting and contribute to immersion in the world of Tolkien.
    However, the story is less profound and interesting than the first game. The    It's a great game, if you disregard the large amount of microtransactions. I've been playing it for hours and hours, the gameplay is a lot of fun and the world is very vast; one of the few games worth collecting collectibles and relics, for being interesting and contribute to immersion in the world of Tolkien.
    However, the story is less profound and interesting than the first game. The idea of putting a rivalry between the main characters could have been better explored and developed throughout the plot, rather than bringing it to the surface only at the end.
    Anyway, it's still worth playing. Fun gameplay that entertains for several hours, old game systems have been improved and enhanced, and dubbing in Portuguese is fantastic.    … Expand
  84. HonzazCzech
    Dec 13, 2017
    10
    Very fun to play game i like it more than AC origins/its beautiful but boring/. Shadow of war is one of the game whenever you play feel epic!. Its take a while than you will learn combat system - army - pits - vendetas personally love it
  85. Cashmoney900000
    Dec 12, 2017
    7
    So I just completed the main storyline. Overall gameplay has expanded upon what was already in place, I enjoyed it throughly WITH a few issues. The timing doesnt always seem like line up. The enemies ability to adapt is annoying when some of them have only one weakness to begin with (i.e. shield enemies need to be vaulted over, then they adapt and you can no longer do that). The storySo I just completed the main storyline. Overall gameplay has expanded upon what was already in place, I enjoyed it throughly WITH a few issues. The timing doesnt always seem like line up. The enemies ability to adapt is annoying when some of them have only one weakness to begin with (i.e. shield enemies need to be vaulted over, then they adapt and you can no longer do that). The story line was pretty good, it surprised me. I haven't got into the lootboxes yet, but it has gotten kind of grindy. Imagine Pokemon where you can only catch a pokemon at your trainers level. The game can probably be beaten in 1 sitting. Maybe around 8 to 12 hours of storyline gameplay only. Subquest and just going around merking s*** is what makes this game fun for me. ALSO I bought it at black friday. It is not worth more than 30$ imo. Not a bad game, just not long enough, and to combat that they add extensive grinding to compensate lack of content. Fun. But has its issues. Also f*** the lootboxes, Im not with that movement, at all.… Expand
  86. Penguini
    Dec 10, 2017
    10
    One of my fav games of all time. But I do see some whiny 8-year-olds complaining about the microtransactions. Let me clarify a few things:

    1: Microtransactions are NOT necessary. Completing the game without spending a single cent should be easy. If you can't do this, then blame yourself, not the game. 2: Nothing in the store makes you pay actual money. They make you pay with an    One of my fav games of all time. But I do see some whiny 8-year-olds complaining about the microtransactions. Let me clarify a few things:

    1: Microtransactions are NOT necessary. Completing the game without spending a single cent should be easy. If you can't do this, then blame yourself, not the game.

    2: Nothing in the store makes you pay actual money. They make you pay with an in-game currency, which you CAN pay money for, but you can also get it for free by completing daily challenges, missions, etc.    … Expand
  87. Tom360
    Dec 4, 2017
    2
    Man what a letdown!!! The first game was totally polished, told a coherent story, no major bugs. This one is a mess! Texture pop-in, enemies spawn right in front of you, combat feels chaotic and messy (not in a good way). I loved the first game, but this one needed to cook for a bit longer before seeing the light of day!
  88. ToxicJimmy
    Dec 3, 2017
    7
    First off, I understand the bad user score and overall microtransactions have really gotten out of hand. BUT, how Shadow of War implements them is not completely ruining the game. If you choose to ignore the microtransactions it makes the game a little more grindy. However due to SOW's fantastic nemesis system it kind of makes it into an OK grind and still manages to keep it as anFirst off, I understand the bad user score and overall microtransactions have really gotten out of hand. BUT, how Shadow of War implements them is not completely ruining the game. If you choose to ignore the microtransactions it makes the game a little more grindy. However due to SOW's fantastic nemesis system it kind of makes it into an OK grind and still manages to keep it as an interesting experience.

    You can still obtain orc followers, training orders and items from "regular chests" bought with in-game-gained currency which is really easy to farm on higher levels. Basically all the microtransactions do are ensure that you get a legendary item or legendary orc follower, which defeats the whole sense of purpose and accomplishment that already is present in the game if you play it normally. I don't feel forced to purchase loot boxes to enjoy the good qualities of the game.

    With that out of the way:

    Pros

    ++ Nemesis System
    ++ Movement and Combat
    + A lot of skills with many variations
    + Graphics and Performance (Played on PS4 Pro)
    + Orc Pit Fights
    + Fortress Battles (Both offline and online)
    + Some updates are free without the need of a season pass
    + No crashes (personally)
    + Voice Acting (Except Talions generic dialogue)
    + Better story boss battles than Shadow of Mordor, even though some bosses are very "copy-paste"
    + Story is interesting at times

    Cons

    -- Loot boxes
    - Obsolete gear and item system
    - The need to occasionally enter the slow and laggy market section to purchase chests for in-game currency (mainly training orders)
    - Mediocre main character
    - Some glitches (like getting stuck) may require game restart
    - Repetitive Act 4 and Nemesis missions
    - Slow and grindy progression in late-game

    I totally understand if people won't buy the game simply because of the disgusting microtransactions, it's just that they're missing out on the awesome game that lies beneath the pile of **** if they can't see past them.    … Expand
  89. mycarisorange
    Nov 30, 2017
    0
    You pay $60 for a single player game and you still need to buy crates to progress in the game?

    When are you all going to get the hint? Your fanbases aren't standing for this any longer. Double the cost of the game if you have to but give us a game that (a) actually functions as intended and (b) doesn't nickle-and-dime your reputation into nothingness.
  90. KillerWizBiz
    Nov 30, 2017
    9
    Its been a little less than 2 months after release, and I've been enjoying the game so far. Pretty much every review is about how garbage micro transactions are and how they ruined the game. 1) They are bad because they can speed up the process of getting good followers or gear, but THEY ONLY SPEED UP . I spent $0 dollars on the game after initial purchase and i beat the game just fine. 2)Its been a little less than 2 months after release, and I've been enjoying the game so far. Pretty much every review is about how garbage micro transactions are and how they ruined the game. 1) They are bad because they can speed up the process of getting good followers or gear, but THEY ONLY SPEED UP . I spent $0 dollars on the game after initial purchase and i beat the game just fine. 2) You can buy the loot chest things with money OR in game currency, yes its not easy to get your hands on this currency, as you must complete difficult-ish quest to attain said currency. But the game is a great experience. The Fortresses are fun. And there are plenty of times where it broke the seriousness of the atmosphere. And one of my favorite characters from the last game makes a return.… Expand
  91. Kenmei
    Nov 28, 2017
    0
    I wanted to go into this with an open mind. All the news about the microtransactions was really disturbing to me but I wanted to give this a shot. Well, quite frankly, this game sucks. And not just because of the microtransactions. No pretty much everything in this game had very little added to it, or just flat out failed in its delivery.
    Basically imagine just the first game, with a    I wanted to go into this with an open mind. All the news about the microtransactions was really disturbing to me but I wanted to give this a shot. Well, quite frankly, this game sucks. And not just because of the microtransactions. No pretty much everything in this game had very little added to it, or just flat out failed in its delivery.
    Basically imagine just the first game, with a kinda different story and, again, the microtransactions. While the story is prob average, it suffers heavily from the 4th act being a MASSIVE leveling grind and a halt to pretty much any momentum it had gained from the previous act. The beginning of Act 4 is the point where the game starts to heavily recommend you buy loot boxes because of the sudden massive level deficiency you find yourself in. With the amount of time it would take to grind your way to the point where you are able to do those quests, hours will have gone by and I can't accept that. For how little things changed from the 1st game to this one, throwing a massive road block in there around 3/4th the way through it is a slap in the face. All the good will that Monolith built up through the first game, with alot of stolen concepts from other games, is just completely gone now. I won't play another game in the series and prob never another Monolith game. They've lost a customer by their actions here.    … Expand
  92. damien_k98
    Nov 27, 2017
    9
    You gotta love the fact that if their is one, just one little flaw with a game, then the User Score on MC has to be Unfavorable. My only flaw with the game is that the graphics feels a little......meh compared to other WB games like Batman: Arkham Knight, Injustice 2, and Shadow Of Mordor. Other than that, this game was a blast, great combat mechanics, fun story, and of course The Nemesis System.
  93. achillesares
    Nov 26, 2017
    8
    I am against microtransactions in games if you need it to beat the game. That being said this is not the case for this game. People say it’s hard but I find it challenging which is what I look for in a game.

    This game has significantly improved since the first game. The nemesis system and the smooth combat make it worth playing. The story is better than the first one but I few this is    I am against microtransactions in games if you need it to beat the game. That being said this is not the case for this game. People say it’s hard but I find it challenging which is what I look for in a game.

    This game has significantly improved since the first game. The nemesis system and the smooth combat make it worth playing. The story is better than the first one but I few this is where it’s downfall is. I enjoy a good engaging story where character are around for awhile and you get to know them. Character development falls short.

    In my opinion if you enjoyed the first one this is a must play game. You don’t NEED to purchase any loot boxes to beat this game. They offer multiple upgrades and I’m unsure why they are even there except for people who just like to have every item in a game.    … Expand
  94. goztzero
    Nov 23, 2017
    0
    Music is shallow as **** it actually makes me wanna go to sleep

    Animations especially the running one are cringe inducing Graphics are quite bad, especially everything that it's not an orc. Orc intro cinematics get old really fast. Nemesis systems gets boring/annoying after a while (orcs keep spawning all the time) Its a really good attempt but with it really needed a lot of    Music is shallow as **** it actually makes me wanna go to sleep

    Animations especially the running one are cringe inducing

    Graphics are quite bad, especially everything that it's not an orc.

    Orc intro cinematics get old really fast.

    Nemesis systems gets boring/annoying after a while (orcs keep spawning all the time)

    Its a really good attempt but with it really needed a lot of refinement this feels more like a phone game than a game itself it's not worth $60 usd    … Expand
  95. Poonishar
    Nov 23, 2017
    8
    Quality game. I enjoyed the first games ideas, but found it too long to get going- this game does not waste any time and thrusts you straight into the fun which is awesome, I found it hard to put the pad down, it feels like a revenge game to start with due to the need to hunt down the last Orc that took you down, feels great once you then get your revenge. Missions are also good andQuality game. I enjoyed the first games ideas, but found it too long to get going- this game does not waste any time and thrusts you straight into the fun which is awesome, I found it hard to put the pad down, it feels like a revenge game to start with due to the need to hunt down the last Orc that took you down, feels great once you then get your revenge. Missions are also good and there's been some hate for the micro transactions but they are totally avoidable so pay no attention to that and don't let it put you off either from what is a supremely fun game. Solid 8/10… Expand
  96. MrBrioche
    Nov 23, 2017
    0
    ok where to start... there is a lot of problem here
    1.Clumsy/unresponsive control, in a stealth/assassination game like that control is REALLY important and VERY often in this game it feels like you are trying to do something specific and the game just dont understand what you are trying to do.
    2.it feels like the nemesis system is force down your throat, sometimes you just KNOW that the    ok where to start... there is a lot of problem here
    1.Clumsy/unresponsive control, in a stealth/assassination game like that control is REALLY important and VERY often in this game it feels like you are trying to do something specific and the game just dont understand what you are trying to do.
    2.it feels like the nemesis system is force down your throat, sometimes you just KNOW that the game wanted you to die right there
    3.in the previous game the number of enemies were fix, but in this one they keep spawning all the time, so you cant ''plan'' and execute like before, overlord mission feel cheesy asf.
    4. the dmg you inflict is just to low compare to the dmg you take ex: a little grunt will take 25% of your HP per attack, the counter window is really smaller compare to the previous game, a captain CAN 1shoot you, when you are in these big fit, there is basically nothing you can do except run and even that dont usually work, feels unfair
    5.flying mechanic... my man... painful
    6.mission seems harder the first time you do it, it feel like they want to force death upon you
    7. fighting wraith is disgusting, counter window to small, they attack off screen you barely see it and so punishing and if you fight them while fighting other orc, i was dying inside
    8.i was chasing this legendary orc that was godlike and when i finally dominated him he lost some of his attribute....? wtf is going
    9.at some point i sent my epic orc on a mission, give him 2 reinforcement and for some reason my epic orc did some dmg (i think) to the 2 others and they started attacking him and they killed him ...?! this happened to me twice.... wtf AI
    10. the AI .... is really bad....
    last but not least micro transaction , i dont think it has his place in a full priced game but it wasnt intrusive but then again i cant stop thinking about how this game could have been without it

    so this game is ''good'' sometimes but the frustration you get from playing it just destroy those little moment of happiness, the only thing this game gave me, its a bad after taste in the mouth, feels bad man    … Expand
  97. lolifofo
    Nov 22, 2017
    6
    Having played and loved Shadow of Mordor, I was very disappointed in this sequel, mainly due to the campaign, which is so short and fragmented, it is practically non-existent. The game-play is fun like in the original game, and with a few new added elements, but it is not enough to make up for the lackluster narrative. Another huge flaw is the last act in the campaign, which is theHaving played and loved Shadow of Mordor, I was very disappointed in this sequel, mainly due to the campaign, which is so short and fragmented, it is practically non-existent. The game-play is fun like in the original game, and with a few new added elements, but it is not enough to make up for the lackluster narrative. Another huge flaw is the last act in the campaign, which is the grindiest portion I've played in any video game, regardless of whether or not you purchase loot boxes with real money. I didn't, and it didn't affect my experience whatsoever because you collect enough in-game currency as you play to get those loot boxes. You certainly don't need to spend real money. For those who played Shadow of Mordor; don't get Shadow of War unless you REALLY love brutally killing orcs because that's all you're getting here. It lacks the epic and fun experience and novelty of the original. For those who haven't played the original yet, just go get it and skip this one.… Expand
  98. ChildofDivorce
    Nov 22, 2017
    1
    I was sooo pumped about this game. LOVED SoM.
    After reading USER reviews I will not be purchasing it.
    Micro-transactions are BS, even if they aren't necessary, it just makes me sick to see them in a game like this.
    Stay classy WB.
  99. rfisha
    Nov 22, 2017
    0
    More microtransaction crap in a full price game. I agree with other reviewers that this is not good for a full price game. I cancelled my order and will be giving this one a miss.

    Such a shame, because I loved the orginal and this looks so much better.
  100. Nycore
    Nov 21, 2017
    10
    This is the best Lord of the Ring game you do not need to buy any loot boxes to obtain stuff more quickley. **** the haterssssssssssssssssss!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 69 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  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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