Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor has critics praising its combat, visuals, story and most of all its nemesis system which allows for players to create rivalries with the orcs they have defeated
Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor
85
Top Critic Average
90%
Critics Recommend
Game Rant
4.5 / 5
Eurogamer
8 / 10
PC Gamer
85 / 100
IGN
9.3 / 10
GamesRadar+
4.5 / 5
Game Informer
8.3 / 10
GameSpot
8 / 10
Polygon
9.5 / 10
Creators: Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment, Monolith Productions
Release Date: Sep 29, 2014 - PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PC, Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5
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Critic Reviews for Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor
'Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor' combines familiar combat tricks and trademark Tolkien scenery with a unique Nemesis system to deliver one of the best new-gen experiences of the year.
There's plenty to see and do in Mordor when you're dead; all that's left, in the words of a wise old wandering wizard, is to decide what to do with the time that is given to you.
The tech specs are demanding, but this is the Middle-Earth game to rule them all.
Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor's great action and dynamic enemies make both victory and defeat an amazing experience.
By turning your every death into the start of a personal vendetta, Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor makes you that much more invested in its open-world. The savage combat and satisfying stealth are just the means to exacting your ultimate revenge.
A challenging and fascinating adventure in emergent gameplay, but not without growing pains
Shadow of Mordor's political machinations and rambunctious action make it a cut above your everyday Lord of the Rings game.
Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor tells a good story but provides the tools to discover even better tales
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