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Middle-Earth: Shadow of War

  • Video Game
  • 2017
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IMDb RATING
8.1/10
3.9K
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Alastair Duncan and Troy Baker in Middle-Earth: Shadow of War (2017)
Middle Earth: Shadow Of War: Launch Trailer
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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 101
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    Middle Earth: Shadow Of War 101
    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)
    Trailer 0:59
    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)
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    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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    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.
    10ferreira0665

    Great game so far

    Regarding the loot boxes. People don't understand how this works. You do NOT have to spend money on the game more than you already spent. Do you need to do online vendettas and online fortress assaults to get spoils of war to get legendary orcs? Yes. But this is in game already. The people rating this 1 without actually understanding its not a requirement are ruining it for other people making them believe something that just isn't true.

    Now that that is out of the way. The game is far better than its predecessor. They took everything that worked in the first game and tweaked it to make it better. The orcs can also cheat death which makes it for a more difficult gameplay. You also got watch who you recruit and kill. If one happens to a be a blood brother of another they will avenge the death of that brother whether they are a follower of you or not. They will turn against you. Also you have to be careful about hitting your follower captains. They can get tired of it and switch back to the other side. Others will switch back for various reasons and once they do you can't get them back. So that really only leaves one option. You can also be ambushed so be careful. I don't feel I am really that far into the game but I think a lot of things opened up now.

    But anyways ignore the lootbox bs. I get a lootbox every time I complete an online vendetta and those give you gear on or around your current level. They can also give you legendary gear. I have got one full set so far. They are apparently 54 legendary gear/weapons, in the game that constantly can be upgraded if you fulfill the challenge requirement. This also goes for the Epic Sword of Dominion you could have received with a preorder. Starts at level 5 weapon and I have it up to 30 right now. Keep in mind you can't recruit orcs/trolls higher than your current level. There also seems to be no inventory limit. There is legendary loot boxes that you can get once you have accumulated enough spoils of war which you get for online vendettas and online fortress assaults. You get more for the assaults so you choose which way you wanna go about it. Believe the lootboxthing isn't nearly as negative if it really is at all as people are making it out to be.
    10jprice-38253

    A classic that'll never get old!

    I've had Shadow Of War since 2019 and it is probably one of the most addictive games I have ever stayed grinding on. There's so much in this game that makes it a very deep, engaging experience. The amount of story quests you play, the amount of powers you get to unlock, the amount of upgrades to your character, the amount of locations you get to go to, the amount of people you meet, the amount of creatures you run into and especially the numerous amount of ORCS that you meet! Which I personally think the Orcs are the BEST thing about this game. They are the ones that keep you coming back!! You meet one, they talk to you, they kill you, you go back to try to kill them, but a different meets you, then that one kills you, then you recruit one, it fights for you, but then it betrays you later and so on! It is endless! I've probably met at least 500 different orcs so far of all different powers, voices, sizes, heights and weapons. What makes it even better is that every SINGLE ORC has a story behind them! Meaning they each seem to come from a different background, everytime you listen to them talk to you. At times it can be so upsetting, challenging, annoying, but that's what makes it so damn enjoyable. I still have to play the other two expansions. There's no doubt I'll get my hands on those when the time comes. I really wish more people played this game. It is too extraordinary to miss out on...
    9Toemoe98

    One of the best games ever, but you have to love The Lord of the Rings-Universe.

    This game is so good that I replay it every year... The Nemesis system is awesome and makes it fun to do the Nemesis-things. After you finish the story, which clocks in at about 27 hours, you can go on in the Shadow Wars. The fun is literally never-ending... There's not much to add. The combat is perfect, the storyline is well-written, navigation in games is also without a fault and the characters (yes even the Orcs) are all interesting. I give this game a 9,3/10.
    9Eugenia123345

    Great Game!

    I honestly prefer this game than the first one(Not that the first game is bad, but I like this one a whole lot better). Some of the controls I like better and some of the online I like as well.

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      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.

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      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
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      • WB Games Montréal
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