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  • Summary: Fight your way through Mordor and reveal the truth of the spirit that compels you, discover the origins of the Rings of Power, build your legend and ultimately confront the evil of Sauron in this new story of Middle-earth.
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E3 2014: Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor Nemesis System Trailer
Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 14 out of 17
  2. Negative: 0 out of 17
  1. Oct 8, 2014
    95
    Shadow of Mordor is the single best Lord of the Rings adaptation to date, and one of the very best third-person action games in many years.
  2. And now, there are two types of gamers, if we're talking about The Middle Earth: Shadow of Mordor, "Those who have play The Shadow of Mordor and those who are going to."
  3. PC PowerPlay
    Nov 1, 2014
    90
    Solid action wrapped in a fascinating simulated Orc society. [Nov 2014, p.52]
  4. Sep 29, 2014
    85
    Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor is a very well crafted adventure that will keep you hooked for hours on end.
  5. Oct 6, 2014
    85
    Middle-Earth: Shadow of Mordor is a strong foray into the Tolkien universe, backed up by popular combat from other major action series, with its own free-running style to boot.
  6. Oct 13, 2014
    80
    At first glance, this is "only" some Assassin's Creed game from the Lord of the Rings world. When you look at it again you see an immersive action RPG relying on fun and fancy combats that are plentiful here. Tolkien is still waiting for that proverbial game that would find them and in the darkness bind them, however, Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor is close to it.
  7. Oct 7, 2014
    70
    A highly polished and generally entertaining romp, but it's missing a vital spark to bring everything together.

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Score distribution:
  1. Negative: 51 out of 483
  1. Sep 30, 2014
    10
    Its good to see that studios like this still feel the need to take a risk and innovate.. What we all figured would be some sort of gimmick isIts good to see that studios like this still feel the need to take a risk and innovate.. What we all figured would be some sort of gimmick is actually an incredible system that works behind the scenes even when you think it isn't.. Follow the in game story yes, but make your own story using the nemesis system and your suddenly in a whole new world!! Graphics are what you expect nowadays from a AAA title along with the sound.. The gameplay has the best elements with almost assassins creed style assassination manoeuvres.. Expand
  2. May 19, 2019
    10
    Increíble! Este juego si que está bien hecho, su historia, jugabilidad, gráficos, sonido, todo fantástico, títulos como éste si se merecen serIncreíble! Este juego si que está bien hecho, su historia, jugabilidad, gráficos, sonido, todo fantástico, títulos como éste si se merecen ser juego del año Expand
  3. Nov 24, 2014
    9
    An innovative and atmospheric romp through a deftly crafted middle earth. This title was a breath of fresh air in a genre that has stagnatedAn innovative and atmospheric romp through a deftly crafted middle earth. This title was a breath of fresh air in a genre that has stagnated somewhat in the past few years.

    An engaging story combines with the brilliant Nemesis system, excellent sound design and sumptuous visuals to create a game-play experience I won't soon forget.

    Very excited to see how they move forward with this. Would have given it a 10 but for the slight (and minor) complaint that some of the game mechanics become a trifle old in the later stages of the game; something to work on in the sequel.

    Highly recommended.
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  4. Nov 20, 2014
    8
    Great game. I'm about a third into the story missions I think and I've just been going around killing war chiefs, doing side-missions etc. ItGreat game. I'm about a third into the story missions I think and I've just been going around killing war chiefs, doing side-missions etc. It can be slightly difficult at times when you're outnumbered, especially if it's a mixture of guys with ranged attacks, shields, etc. but overall it's a pretty easy game to get through. The story is done really well, especially Gollum, you've got to love the little dude and the guy that voices him in the game is brilliant. And how Talion's story connects with the Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings. Celebrimbor's flashbacks are done really well and give a very cinematic feel to the whole thing. Expand
  5. Oct 17, 2022
    8
    Ассасинс Крид в мире Мордора с некст лвл боёвкой бэтмена, основной геймплей которого состоит из гринда орков на 24 часа при 100% прохождении сАссасинс Крид в мире Мордора с некст лвл боёвкой бэтмена, основной геймплей которого состоит из гринда орков на 24 часа при 100% прохождении с фулл прокачкой и попыткой выфармливания большинства легендарных рун. Основной же сюжет без доп.активностей часов на 6 - 8.

    Из плюсов:
    - Максимально юзабельный и полезный апгрейд персонажа, который по мере прокачки скилов и добывания рун - сражения из унылого бэтмен закликивания превращаются в эпическую вжух вжух мясорубку.
    - Прикольная система Nemesis, которая позволяет взращивать орков как тамагочи, издеваться над "питомцами", а после рубить им головы.
    - Для фанатов киношного «Властелина Колец» сюжет слегка расширяет лор вселенной.
    - Годный порт геймпада.

    Из минусов:
    - Основной геймплей и продолжительность игры зависит от гринда орков, что может максимально быстро надоесть, если боевая система и Nemesis уруков не заходит.
    - Система Nemesis полностью раскрывается в самом конце сюжета, когда игра уже успевает поднадоесть и смысла фарма рун нет.
    - Сюжет весьма вторичен и скорее нужен, чтобы отвлечься от фарма орков.
    - Боссфайты просто смех, это не дарк соулс, но всё же можно было придумать что-то более интересное.

    8мь любителей мясного фарма из 10ти.

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    DLS «Lord of the Hunt» охотничье ответвление с Торвином на 2-3 часа при 100% прохождении.
    Из нового:
    - пару механик связанных с дикими животными, ездовые квесты, чумазый скин Талиона и записки чуть расширяющие лор игры.

    6ть отрыжек из 10ти.

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    DLS «The Bright Lord» мини противостояние Келебримбора против Саурона на 2-3 часа при 100% прохождении (без фарма рун).

    По сути это слегка прокаченная версия основной игры:
    - изменены некоторые механики
    - уровень орков увеличен
    - битвы стали еще более массовыми
    - создание "армии" стало кое как походить на создание армии - где можно в пылу битвы заарканить 30 болванчиков и они будут драться против другой 30ки (выглядит максимально фаново и эффектно)
    - на удивление неплохой финальный боссфайт, который даже дает какой никакой челлендж (в сравнении с оригинальной игрой).

    Из минусов:
    - максимально душные доп.квесты - почти все завязаны на стелсе или на время, хотя и основные особо не похвалишь.
    - слегка нелепая развязка финального боссфайта.

    7мь колец из 10ти.
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  6. Nov 29, 2014
    7
    Well, I just finished Middle earth shadow of Mordor, and I suppose you want to see how good or bad is it.
    It is good game, solid game, with
    Well, I just finished Middle earth shadow of Mordor, and I suppose you want to see how good or bad is it.
    It is good game, solid game, with good mechanics. Is it for 10? No, I will personally give it 7.
    I finished it and I do not have the feeling that I wanted more.
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  7. Feb 10, 2021
    0
    Patenting the nemesis system, despite your game being created base on others' ideas. The industry is built on innovating of existing ideas.

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