What Gamespot Users have to say about Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor

  • Rating:7

    As the real action is about to start... credits roll !!!!!!!

    Game's good,,, doesnt have anything to do with assassins creed !! its all batman gameplay with sword finishers ... batman games were good and so is this game, however, many short comings do exist that r not there in the ... Read Full Review

    1 of 1 users found the following review helpful
  • Rating:7

    Sets the stage for open-world games, but falls short on narrative

    Shadow of Mordor is, at its essence, Assassin's Creed with Orcs. That's not a bad thing at all, mind you; the LOTR franchise is rich in its stories and its histories.SoM gives us a glimpse of what open worlds will be lik... Read Full Review

    2 of 2 users found the following review helpful
  • Rating:9

    Almost perfect

    This game was great on many levels: graphics, atmosphere, gameplay. The only downside is that the story is just ok and the side missions were stapled on top with no effort or storyline - a little bit like Watchdog. Got ... Read Full Review

    1 of 1 users found the following review helpful
  • Rating:8

    Creative but it's missing something!

    In the beginning there was only one...That was my idea, i though that no other game could give me so much fun and game experience. First i was a little bit lost over the numerous key combinations and instructions. But wh... Read Full Review

    1 of 1 users found the following review helpful
  • Rating:7

    Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor Review

    You shall always have a Nemesis, even if you don't know it.You are fighting your way to some of the dozens of slaves in the game in order to save them from execution when an in-game cut-scene introduces you to your first... Read Full Review

    2 of 2 users found the following review helpful
  • Rating:9

    Brilliant, game changing experience.

    Short Summary:Graphics: Decent, looks good on XB1, nothing I'd call "the best of next Gen".Sound: Epic score, gets you in the mood to chop heads off, really nothing needs be said more than that.Gameplay: The best game I'... Read Full Review

    2 of 2 users found the following review helpful
  • Rating:9

    A fun adventure behind enemy lines

    Middle Earth Shadow of Mordor is one of the most anticipated games of the year, and with good reason. It borrows elements from the Assassin's Creed and Batman Arkham games and uses the lore of Lord of the Rings and The ... Read Full Review

    1 of 1 users found the following review helpful
  • Rating:8

    Good till you finish it.

    It's a good game, I'd totally recommend it. But since it has no multiplayer experience and the story is short, after you're done with that and after the collectables there's not much else to do.Doesn't make me wanna play... Read Full Review

    1 of 1 users found the following review helpful
  • Rating:9

    Awesome game

    I picked up this game a few days ago, and I was very sceptic because I had read that it was very similar to Assassins creed.. And yes there are some huge similarities, but it works very well, and it fits the game 100%..T... Read Full Review

    1 of 1 users found the following review helpful
  • Rating:7

    Shadow Of Mordor

    We're fast approaching the onslaught of big titles hitting shelves later this month and in November and to kick off the month Monolith released their 'open world' action game Middle Earth: Shadow of Mordor. This Lord of ... Read Full Review

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