We’ve waited three years for Middle-earth: Shadow of War, the continuation of Monolith Productions’ efforts to fill in the timeline between J.R.R. Tolkien’s most cherished works, The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings. And the next chapter of Talion and Celebrimbor’s story was pretty underwhelming. But the stories people tell about their Nemesis encounters, which are more chaotic than ever before, will undoubtedly shape public opinion more than any criticism Shadow of War garners along the way.Middle-earth: Shadow of War is an open-world action adventure that blends chaotic, real-time battles with the tiered equipment and evolving questlines common to the roleplaying genre.

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It’s the sequel to 2014’s Shadow of Mordor and picks up a short time after its predecessor. Talion and Celebrimbor have forged a new Ring of Power and are ready to renew their war against Sauron and the legions of orcs that still call Mordor home. The Nemesis system, a unique web of systems and mechanics that tells stories about Talion’s interactions with orc leaders, remains the game’s primary draw.

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Orc leaders still remember certain details about previous encounters, like Talion dying or disfiguring them in some way, and these encounters has been expanded to account for battle-hardened friendships, betrayal and blood brothers (among other situations).The Nemesis system is also tied to the biggest new feature in Shadow of War: fortress invasions. Each region of the map has its own fortress, with a corresponding overlord, warchiefs and more than a dozen captains roaming the nearby countryside. Talion will take over some of those facilities during story quests but others are optional.

Each can be upgraded and staffed with orcs Talion dominated on the battlefield. Siege upgrades open up slots for additional warchiefs to be assigned. Those those promotions can yield extra perks for, like giving the orc the extra push from Epic to Legendary status. Fortresses can be reinforced in a variety of ways, from metal walls to caged drakes, and invasions are the meat and potatoes of Shadow of War’s fourth act, Shadow Wars, as well as its asynchronous multiplayer mode, Social Conquest.Shadow of War ’s marquee features do an even better job of letting players witness and tell unique, action-driven stories than Nemesis 1.0. A few examples:.Shortly after learning how to dominate orcs, we encountered an epic captain with a pair of ferocious-looking axes, a sweet hooded cloak (the measure of fantasy game clothing) and some face paint that screamed ‘I like killing dudes.’ He was clearly a valuable addition to the Bright Lord’s army if there ever was one. But the captain’s rank was a higher level.

So we had to shame him - public embarrassment is apparently just as crippling for orcs as it is for people - to reduce his level and expose the orc open to domination. When we finally tracked our prey down again, the orc had ditched his Cool Guy cloak and face paint, replacing those accessories with dozens of painted hands meant to show he wouldn’t be humiliated. The orc managed two more victories over his fellow captains, pushing himself inside Need To Shame territory each time. And that’s how we learned repeated shamings take their toll on an orc’s psyche. By the time Kruk the Unashamed joined the Bright Lord, he’d driven nails through his own skull and couldn’t speak. He just laughed maniacally before charging his targets.

Middle-earth: Shadow of War Photo: Player.OneThe series’ combat mechanics are a bit more complex in Shadow of War. The explosive grog barrels that littered Mordor ’s battlefields are joined by ghul eggs and spider nests in the sequel. There are also rare variants of the bestiary, more powerful than the standard version, and actual benefits to bolstering Talion’s beast-taming skills. But too many Nemesis encounters still feel like carbon copies.

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Any captain who isn’t arrow-proof can be headshotted repeatedly for an easy kill and it’s rare you find an enemy with enough perks/abilities to make them a real challenge. Flammable orcs stand near fires and grog barrels with irritating frequency and you’d be stunned by how frequently captains will terrify themselves while trying to kill Talion.There’s also been lots of arguing about Shadow of War’s microtransactions. For what it’s worth, we never felt pressured to spend a dime on loot boxes and never even used the orcs from the one chest that came with our review unit.

Some will still take issue with the presence of loot boxes, and the heavy-handed marketing in Shadow of War ’s UI, but there’s no need to worry about missing content. Shadow of War gives you the tools you need to see its “” without buying virtual goods.There’s no denying Shadow of War can be underwhelming. The game’s low points - like trying to give a spider god some sex appeal - are pretty damn low. But we keep drifting back to the game because its highs just keep soaring higher. The Nemesis stories we’ve already swapped with friends give us the drive to keep tinkering with each region’s leadership. And the reports we’ve seen online, like about an olog that stitched its own head back on, keep us coming back for more. If you spent more than a few hours with Shadow of Mordor, there’s little doubt you’ll find plenty of reasons to do the same with Shadow of War.

And there’s little reason to think anyone curious about the first game wouldn’t find plenty to love in the sequel. There’s even a little refresher at the beginning of the game to bring you up to speed in a few minutes.Middle-earth: Shadow of War is currently available on PS4, Xbox One and PC.Be sure to check back with and for more Middle-earth: Shadow of War news in 2017 and however long Monolith supports Shadow of War in the months ahead.

Particularly in its first few hours. Its humongous world is matched by the depth of its various menus, unlocks, skill trees.

To help new players who may feel overwhelmed, we’ve collected a few tips from our time reviewing the game.Because Shadow of War is so large, we’ll present the tips in the order in which we think you’ll need them. Monolith Productions/Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment Auto-filchAt the beginning, players must collect items by grabbing them. This seems simple enough, until you find yourself in the thick of battle. Suddenly, grabbing a rare sword or a precious gem puts you in the crosshairs of a half dozen archers and axe-hurlers. Shadow of War’s creators recognized the hassle of individually retrieving each item.

Why else would they include the option to automatically acquire objects by moving over them?Unfortunately, this ability is the final unlock in the Wraith branch of the ability tree.Unlock points are plentiful, thank goodness, so focus the first bundle on pushing through the Wraith abilities. I know, the Wraith branch abilities lack the appeal of the animal husbandry or superhuman archery skills, but trust us: It’s worth nixing this issue before you’re maimed while slowly wrapping your hands around a fancy new shawl. Clean upMiddle-earth: Shadow of War’s user interface is a lot. In a scrimmage, symbols and button prompts fill the screen. For some folks, all of these icons may be helpful, but I recommend experimenting with removing some of the overlay.

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You can disable practically everything individually in the Options menu.For example, I found the button prompts for blocking and dodging (a glowing triangle or X) to be superfluous. The game already shows a smaller warning symbol, color-coded to the type of attack. Learning that a white symbol means parry and a red symbol means dodge takes a few minutes, but the investment nets you a less crowded screen for the rest of the game.Of course, you could always follow the path of, who I expect will tell you to turn off every bit of UI and embrace that clean view lifestyle. Monolith Productions/Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment Complete the story and side story missionsThe fastest way to unlock new skills is through story missions. Plus, certain skills — like the delightful double jump — are only unlocked within the campaign, making story missions doubly rewarding.

The side story missions are considerably shorter, but also reward unlocks, along with bonuses like special gems that buff weapons and clothing.Sure, the story isn’t great. But the sooner you finish the main missions, the sooner you can focus your attention on recruiting an army of delightful orcs. Defense, defense, defenseI said this in and I’ll repeat it here: Learn to parry ASAP! You will not last long in Mordor if you don’t master the game’s parry, block and dodge system. After a few hours, some enemies can’t be vaulted or stunned, and they possess unique offensive buffs. You will need to pull from the entire defensive toolkit to gain an upper hand, so get comfortable with every move.Be patient in battle.

The game punishes a player in a rush. You will, at some point, find yourself one hit away from completing a brutal combo on a difficult orc captain, when a sword will come directly for your head from a tiny foot soldier. Parry it!A hundred times I thought I could squeeze in one extra attack before making a parry, and a hundred times I was wrong. Learn from my mistakes.Also, take time to clear grunt soldiers, or they will overwhelm you. The orc captains tend to linger around battle (and if one tries to run away, then you’re at an advantage!). Monolith Productions/Warner Bros.

Interactive Entertainment Test your strengthEarly in Shadow of War’s second act, players are free to pursue any leader in a fortress, from the lowliest captain to the most powerful warchief. If you feel confident in your skills, start with mid-tier captains or even the handful of leaders who serve as the warchief’s bodyguards. If you fail, you can move down a tier, and take a couple hours to collect some low-level allies, improve your weapons and eventually return to the fight more powerful than before.If the game feels too difficult, take your time through the entire management team from the bottom, working your way to the top.

Bosses become less powerful (losing fortress buffs or soldier support) as you squash their direct reports. It’s a novel way of establishing a video game’s difficulty, making absurd challenge available for the hardcore, while offering a longer but more reliable path for the beginner. WanderThere’s a lot of stuff to unlock, missions to complete and fortress management routines to learn as you grow from a beginner to an expert.

Don’t let it become work, and don’t feel pressured to hurry through the first dozen hours of the game. Shadow of War rewards players who drift from one camp to the next, picking fights wherever they go, by rewarding more abilities, power and soldiers. Take in the scenery.

Ride a drake.