Middle-earth: Shadow of War

Push Square

Robert Ramsey·Oct 28, 2020

Critic80/100

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Middle-earth: Shadow of War is a stellar sequel to a surprisingly great game. The Nemesis System remains the real star of the show in all of its expanded glory, and while its dynamic brilliance threatens to make the main story missions seem boring by comparison, there's enough heft to the overall package that you can look past its shortcomings. In the barrage of blockbusters hitting PS4 over the next few months, Shadow of War should not be missed.

GameSpot

Justin Haywald·Oct 5, 2017

Critic70/100

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The follow-up to Shadow of Mordor is bigger in scope, but not always better than its predecessor.

Polygon

Philip Kollar·Oct 5, 2017

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This ambitious sequel improves on the best part of Shadow of Mordor but drops the ball elsewhere

Eurogamer

Johnny Chiodini·Oct 5, 2017

Critic75/100

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In the music industry, people often refer to Second Album Syndrome - a phenomenon whereby a popular artist sets about m…

Kotaku

Patricia Hernandez·Oct 5, 2017

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When Shadow of Mordor released in 2014, its “nemesis system” was brilliant enough that many people hoped it would define a new generation of games. Years

PC Gamer

Andy Kelly·Oct 5, 2017

Critic73/100

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Take the fight to Sauron.

Game Informer

Matt Miller·Oct 5, 2017

Critic95/100

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Monolith Productions improves on the original and presents a thrilling action/adventure about the nature of power.

GamesRadar+

Leon Hurley·Oct 5, 2017

Critic90/100

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A huge Lord of the Rings experience that's always enjoyable, although its scale leaves it straining at the seams at times.

IGN

Dan Stapleton·Oct 5, 2017

Critic90/100

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Much more than more Mordor.

Rock Paper Shotgun

Leif Johnson·Oct 5, 2017

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By God, it's delicious.