Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor

Game Rant

Denny Connolly

'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.

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Eurogamer

Aoife Wilson

8 / 10

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.

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PC Gamer

Leif Johnson

85 / 100

The tech specs are demanding, but this is the Middle-Earth game to rule them all.

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IGN

Dan Stapleton

9.3 / 10.0

Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor's great action and dynamic enemies make both victory and defeat an amazing experience.

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Metro GameCentral

David Jenkins

8 / 10

A far better game than many would've imagined, not just in terms of its action and Lord of the Rings authenticity – but in bringing a genuinely new idea to gaming.

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GamesRadar+

Lucas Sullivan

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.

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Game Informer

Matt Miller

8.3 / 10.0

A challenging and fascinating adventure in emergent gameplay, but not without growing pains

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GameSpot

Kevin VanOrd

8 / 10

Shadow of Mordor's political machinations and rambunctious action make it a cut above your everyday Lord of the Rings game.

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