Old-school intelligence in the design
Ahmad / rank #116 / 2014-12-10 / 8.0
Ahmad reads Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor through level design, problem solving, and the pleasure of systems that stay interesting after nostalgia fades.
RGRMiddle-earth: Shadow of Mordor2014
Open-world action / 2014
Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor
Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor is a modern benchmark from Monolith Productions, remembered on our archive for its open-world action identity and the conversation it created around play, craft, and taste.
7.8 average critic score
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Open interactive reviewsProduction craft with purpose
Ehsan / rank #134 / 2014-12-11 / 7.8
Ehsan values Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor most when its presentation, pacing, feel, and technical craft seem built from the same blueprint.
Easy to watch, warm to play
Faride / rank #224 / 2014-12-12 / 7.5
Faride connects with Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor when it gives the player room to breathe, look, listen, and enjoy the journey without losing momentum.