![]() ![]() Nothing too dire, though the last is an odd oversight. The only bugs I’ve noticed are some odd physics ragdoll glitches-dead enemies literally flying through the air-plus the occasional audio spasm when returning from a cinematic and missing subtitles whenever I pick up collectibles. I’ve only seen three so far but there’s plenty of empty space still to be filled. The visuals haven’t changed much since 2014, but maps seem larger than last time and there are certainly more maps to explore. I’ve maxed out everything else though and the game looks decent regardless. Unless you have an incredible PC, don’t bother with it. More than a GTX 980 Ti’s worth (6GB), at least. I don’t know how much VRAM you’ll need to run those textures, but it looks like a lot. I will note that the 4K texture pack is absurd this time, and turning it on caused my VRAM bar to go literally off the charts. But on my machine, I’m riding the 100 frames per second mark on an Nvidia GeForce GTX 980 Ti at 1080p. I’ve seen a few Steam reviews mention poor performance, and I don’t know what’s happening there-I’ll keep an eye out in case the problem seems to spread. It’s also for sale on Xbox, PlayStation and PC.But yeah, there’s probably nothing to fear here. Middle-earth: Shadow of War is available on Game Pass and PlayStation Plus. Find your new worst friend and play it ASAP. But the true measure of a hero is in their rivals. It offers dozens of hours of white-knuckle grinding and tons of lore alongside organic narratives powered by the Nemesis System. Middle-earth: Shadow of War is a helluva game worth a second chance. My most recent playthrough introduced me to Uggath One-Word, a mealy-mouthed orc who mutters and sputters until he gets out one word: “uncomplicated.” Silly details like this help keep things light, a good thing for gamers worried that the premise of military slavery is a touch unethical. Because the orc captains all have unique traits, personalities, and voice-acting, it’s easy to find favorites. There is a new fortress/siege component in Shadow of War that expands upon the recruitment to offer up countless hours of intricate management. You don’t just kill orcs either, you recruit them for your army via mind-control magic. Sometimes conflict resolution is just a sword to the head. People moved on, but now is the perfect time to come back. By the time WB Games removed the lootboxes months later, the damage was done. It got slapped, perhaps unfairly, with a pay-to-play label and many fans who loved the first game opted to skip the second. WB Games misjudged how unpopular a complex conglomeration of various loot chests and online prizes would be for its fans. Lootboxes are practically a slur in gaming at this point, but really reached a zenith when Shadow of War was released in 2017. The sequel should’ve been a slam dunk but fell victim to one of mankind’s oldest rivals: greed. It’s incredibly fun, and Shadow of Mordor was super popular. Unlike most games, where the enemy that kills you is forgotten once you smash “continue,” this series elevates grunts into high-powered captains who will taunt/haunt you until you kill or enslave them. More importantly, both games feature the equally infamous Nemesis System, the unique software that powers how these rivalries develop. ![]() A Lord of the Rings prequel story featuring Talion, a Ranger who cannot die because he shares a bond with the ethereal Celebrimbor, the creator of the infamous Ring of Power. ![]()
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