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Middle-Earth: Shadow of War

  • Video Game
  • 2017
  • M
IMDb RATING
8.1/10
3.9K
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Alastair Duncan and Troy Baker in Middle-Earth: Shadow of War (2017)
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Dark FantasyActionAdventureFantasy

The sequel to the critically acclaimed Middle-Earth: Shadow of Mordor (2014) features an original story with the return of Talion and Celebrimbor, who must go behind enemy lines to forge an ... Read allThe sequel to the critically acclaimed Middle-Earth: Shadow of Mordor (2014) features an original story with the return of Talion and Celebrimbor, who must go behind enemy lines to forge an army and turn all of Mordor against the Dark Lord Sauron.The sequel to the critically acclaimed Middle-Earth: Shadow of Mordor (2014) features an original story with the return of Talion and Celebrimbor, who must go behind enemy lines to forge an army and turn all of Mordor against the Dark Lord Sauron.

  • Directors
    • JB Blanc
    • Michael de Plater
    • Nathan Hendrickson
  • Writers
    • Rich Bryant
    • Tony Elias
    • Li C. Kuo
  • Stars
    • Ike Amadi
    • Victoria Atkin
    • Robin Atkin Downes
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    8.1/10
    3.9K
    YOUR RATING
    • Directors
      • JB Blanc
      • Michael de Plater
      • Nathan Hendrickson
    • Writers
      • Rich Bryant
      • Tony Elias
      • Li C. Kuo
    • Stars
      • Ike Amadi
      • Victoria Atkin
      • Robin Atkin Downes
    • 20User reviews
    • 3Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 7 nominations total

    Videos99

    Middle Earth: Shadow Of War: Launch Trailer
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    Middle Earth: Shadow Of War: Launch Trailer
    Middle Earth: Shadow Of War 101
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    Middle Earth: Shadow Of War: Comic-Con 2017 Kumail Interview (German Subtitled)
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    Middle Earth: Shadow Of War: Comic-Con 2017 Kumail Interview (German Subtitled)
    Middle Earth: Shadow Of War: Outlaw Tribe Vignette (UK)
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    Middle Earth: Shadow Of War: Outlaw Tribe Vignette (UK)
    Middle Earth: Shadow Of War: Warmonger Tribe Vignette (UK)
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    Middle Earth: Shadow Of War: Warmonger Tribe Vignette (UK)
    Middle Earth: Shadow Of War: Eat It
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    Middle Earth: Shadow Of War: Eat It

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    Ike Amadi
    Ike Amadi
    • Baranor
    • (voice)
    Victoria Atkin
    • Humans
    • (voice)
    Robin Atkin Downes
    Robin Atkin Downes
    • Nemesis Orcs
    • (voice)
    • …
    Laura Bailey
    Laura Bailey
    • Eltariel
    • (voice)
    • …
    Troy Baker
    Troy Baker
    • Talion
    • (voice)
    JB Blanc
    JB Blanc
    • Dagor
    • (voice)
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    Steve Blum
    Steve Blum
    • Sauron
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    Chris Butler
    Chris Butler
    • Nemesis Orcs
    • (voice)
    Darin De Paul
    Darin De Paul
    • Nazgûl
    • (voice)
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    Jeff Doba
    Jeff Doba
    • Nemesis Orcs
    • (voice)
    Alastair Duncan
    Alastair Duncan
    • Celebrimbor
    • (voice)
    Gideon Emery
    Gideon Emery
    • Brûz
    • (voice)
    • …
    Michael Gough
    Michael Gough
    • Nemesis Orcs
    • (voice)
    Jennifer Hale
    Jennifer Hale
    • Galadriel
    • (voice)
    Adam Harrington
    • Nemesis Orcs
    • (voice)
    Cissy Jones
    Cissy Jones
    • Humans
    • (voice)
    • …
    Neil Kaplan
    Neil Kaplan
    • Nemesis Orcs
    • (voice)
    Phil LaMarr
    Phil LaMarr
    • Ratbag
    • (voice)
    • Directors
      • JB Blanc
      • Michael de Plater
      • Nathan Hendrickson
    • Writers
      • Rich Bryant
      • Tony Elias
      • Li C. Kuo
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    10eslamdahab

    A passage to the middle earth

    This is hands down one of the best games ever made, it was faithful enough to the the books and the lore yes they added some things like the storytelling and the orcs funny dark humor dialogs and interactions but they nailed it and stayed faithful to the lore and the general mode of middle earth, it actually made the game better more engaging fun and amazing journey instead of fighting lifless orcs and personally i think tolkien would have been proud, the nemesis system is just legendary, the orcs remember you now and they know what you did they are not another loser npc's they feel real with unbelievable amount of diversity in their looks and abilities, the story was one of the greatest i have ever experienced about middle earth i loved it to the last second,but gameplay was on another level it was just amazing and fun, i am very proud of this game and it will stay on my recommendation list forever and there is nothing i would love to see more in life than a worthy sequel for this legendary game.
    7colorthekid

    It's A Fun Game.

    Yeah, it's a fun game. I had fun playing it. It's Fun. Yep.

    It makes you feel like you're in Middle-Earth. But it also makes you feel like you're Batman.
    10pk1233

    Near Perfection

    Shadow of War takes everything from its predecessor and improves upon it. It is everything the first game should have been. The nemesis system is incredible, the numerous large maps are amazing and provide plenty of beautiful locations to explore, and the combat is nearly perfect. The focus on warfare is really what make this game stand out from other action/adventure games. Where Assassin's Creed and Arkham focus on puzzles and solving mysteries, Shadow of War focuses on mass warfare between your army and Sauron's army. It also takes many elements from the wider LotR universe and gives them some screen time here, providing connections to the films and books. This is one of the greatest games I have ever played and that stands true as I play it a second time 2 years after release.
    10A_winters_wolf

    Great game. Underrated in my view

    I'm a massive game, have been since my first console (Sega mastersystem) I have played/owned hundreds of videogames. So it's very rare for me to find a game that has something new and original. But this game I think is special it improves on the predecessor shadow of Mordor in many ways manly the nemesis system and the storming and defended forts and avenging other players that have died. Story is good and the gameplay is fantastic. But the real element of this game is the nemesis system we're there is an ever changing hierarchy of orcs and warlords fighting for power and your actions as a player will impact this ever changing system. Not to mention the variety of the orcs themselves. A nice touch when you kill an orc and they comeback from the dead only to be disfigured from how you killed them is a particular favourite of mine. Also hats off to the developers who listened to there fans and removed the micro transactions. I really can't praise this game enough it's probably my favourite game on the current generation of consoles on one of my favourites off all time. So if your on the fence and still thinking about playing it I say give it ago especially seeing as it's incredibly cheap now. I just hope they make another one. I think the nemesis system still has a lot to offer.
    10Denutrion

    Amazing!

    This game is amazing! Story DOES change Tolkien's a little bit but i don't think that is a problem. I think it's great that somebody made a game based on Tolkien's world, specially game like this. And I personally have nothing against the story in the game. For me, it was very fun experience, great graphics, great combat system, parkour, stealth, elven abilities... Nemesis system is also very fun and unique. You don't need loot boxes to beat the game, of course that then it is more difficult but where is all the fun if it's not hard. You will need to think about a lot of things (example: keeping your followers alive) and you probably will die few times against strong enemies but that is what makes this even more amazing. I recommend it to everyone who likes this type of games and especially for Tolkien fans.

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    • Trivia
      The inscription on Talion's ring reads: "I will Redeem the Land of Shadows" in Elvish.
    • Quotes

      Talion: I am one, but we are many.

    • Connections
      Featured in Outside Xbox: Shadow of War Gameplay: 7 New Things You Can Do in Shadow of Mordor 2 (2017)

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      • October 10, 2017 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
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    • Production companies
      • Monolith Productions
      • WB Games Montréal
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