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October 2017
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The editors liked
That wonderful Batman-style combat system
Huge scale to the game
Plenty to do
A fully-realised Middle Earth for the first time in a game
A great looking world to explore
Combat is fun to play and unlock
Deep
Customizable combat
Fantastic world design
Nemesis system makes every fight unique
Fortress assaults are thrilling
Lets you play your own way
Enhanced Nemesis System
Combat
Freedom to play as you want
Online Conquest and Vendetta Mission
The editors didn't like
Story is hardcore fantasy and hard to follow at points
"Shadow of War is a largely unworthy, uneven follow-up that can barely make a case for its own existence."...
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Published: 2017-10-19, Author: Adam , review by: gizmodo.com.au
Abstract: Lord of the Rings -- not even in its cinematic, action-heavy form -- doesn't really lend itself to the power fantasy of video games. That's not stopped people from trying for years, including the latest game, the hack-n'-slash-meets- orc-dating-sim Middle...
My feelings are mixed, if you couldn't tell. On the one hand, I still think the Nemesis System is a cool technology. Despite its less central role in proceedings so far, I'm looking forward to building up my own armies of orcs and seeing what comes of the...
Published: 2017-11-02, Author: Brian , review by: nzgamer.com
Abstract: “I just wanted to hold you”, sobs Hoglik, the orc that killed me fifteen minutes ago.“I know,” I say to myself, as I cut his head off.Shadow of War has some. memorable moments.If you played 2013's Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor, you know the bones of wh...
Middle-Earth: Shadow of War is Lord of the Rings turned up to 11. Improving on nearly every idea from the original Shadow of Mordor game, it's a gargantuan sequel in both size and scope.Middle-Earth: Shadow of War was reviewed on PlayStation 486 / 100...
Baranor's new toys and helpful mercenaries give Middle-earth: Shadow of War - The Desolation of Mordor a fresh take that does its best to shine despite the lack of a complete Nemesis system. Without a gripping story or interesting protagonist, it settles...
Published: 2018-02-13, Author: Dan , review by: in.ign.com
Without the Nemesis system driving its battles and creating consequences for failures, Middle-earth: Shadow of War - Blade of Galadriel feels smaller and less interesting than the main game. Its short story missions are creative and its colorful uruks are...
A massive world with a lot to explore, fun combat and a great nemesis system, which are eventually pulled down by a laughable storyline and microtransactions
Orcs brimming with personality, Refined combat, Vibrant world with lots going on
Presentation of Shelob, Unnecessary padding while building an army, Rating (out of 10): 8, Gadgets 360 played a review copy of Middle-earth: Shadow of War on the PS4 Pro, PS4, and Xbox One. Middle-earth: Shadow of War's release date is October 10 for the