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What is Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor?
This game is a single-player action title set in Middle-earth. Players fight through Mordor and uncover the truth of a spirit that compels them. The story explores the origins of the Rings of Power and culminates in a confrontation with Sauron.
Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor was released on September 30, 2014, by Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment and Warner Bros. Games. It was developed by Monolith Productions. The game won over 50 “Best of 2014” Awards, including Game of the Year, Best Action Game, and Most Innovative Game.
The main story takes approximately 16 hours to complete. If players also engage with extra content, the playtime increases to around 24 hours. A completionist playthrough can take up to 33 hours.
Note: certain features for the Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor videogame will no longer be available beginning Dec. 31, 2020. Affected Features: • The Nemesis Forge feature will no longer be available. Therefore, players will no longer be able to transfer their in-game Nemeses from Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor to Middle-earth: Shadow of War. • Vendetta missions and Leaderboards will no longer be available. • WBPlay will no longer be available, but the epic runes "Orc Hunter" and "Gravewalker" will automatically be awarded to all players.
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This game is a single-player action title set in Middle-earth. Players fight through Mordor and uncover the truth of a spirit that compels them. The story explores the origins of the Rings of Power and culminates in a confrontation with Sauron.
Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor was released on September 30, 2014, by Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment and Warner Bros. Games. It was developed by Monolith Productions. The game won over 50 “Best of 2014” Awards, including Game of the Year, Best Action Game, and Most Innovative Game.
The main story takes approximately 16 hours to complete. If players also engage with extra content, the playtime increases to around 24 hours. A completionist playthrough can take up to 33 hours.
Note: certain features for the Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor videogame will no longer be available beginning Dec. 31, 2020. Affected Features: • The Nemesis Forge feature will no longer be available. Therefore, players will no longer be able to transfer their in-game Nemeses from Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor to Middle-earth: Shadow of War. • Vendetta missions and Leaderboards will no longer be available. • WBPlay will no longer be available, but the epic runes "Orc Hunter" and "Gravewalker" will automatically be awarded to all players.
Fight through Mordor and uncover the truth of the spirit that compels you, discover the origins of the Rings of Power, build your legend and ultimately confront the evil of Sauron in this new chronicle of Middle-earth.
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- Release Date
9/30/2014
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Ratings
| Source | Rating |
|---|---|
 OpenCritic | 85 / 100 |
 Metacritic | 84 / 100 |
 Xbox | 4.6 / 5 |
 Steam | Very Positive 31,693 reviews |
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 Eurogamer | 8 / 10 |
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Game Informer | 8.3 / 10.0 |
GameSpot | 8 / 10 |
 IGN | 9.3 / 10.0 |
 PC Gamer | 85 / 100 |
Price History
| Price History Title | Price History Value |
|---|---|
| Current Low | $2.30 |
| All-Time Low | $0.97 |
| MSRP | $19.99 |
| Active Offers | 5 stores |
| On Sale? | Yes - up to 88% |
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System Requirements
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LinuxHow Long To Beat
| Mode | Hours |
|---|---|
| Main Story | 16 Hours |
| Main Story + Extra | 24 Hours |
| Completionist | 33 Hours |
Mature
Blood and Gore, Intense Violence
Compare Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor Prices Across All Stores
| Store | Discount | Sale Price | MSRP | DRM | Region | OS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keycense | 88% | $2.30 | $19.99 | Steam | - | - |
| K4G | 87% | $2.48 | $19.99 | Steam | Global | - |
| Premium CD Keys | 76% | $4.62 | $19.99 | Steam | Global | - |
| Steam | 0% | $19.99 | $19.99 | Steam | - | |
| GameStop | 0% | $49.99 | $19.99 | - | - |
Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor Critic Reviews and Review Scores
IGN
Dan Stapleton
9.3 / 10.0
Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor's great action and dynamic enemies make both victory and defeat an amazing experience.
PC Gamer
Leif Johnson
85 / 100
The tech specs are demanding, but this is the Middle-Earth game to rule them all.
Eurogamer
Aoife Wilson
8 / 10
There's plenty to see and do in Mordor when you're dead; all that's left, in the words of a wise old wandering wizard, is to decide what to do with the time that is given to you.
Game Informer
Matt Miller
8.3 / 10.0
A challenging and fascinating adventure in emergent gameplay, but not without growing pains
GameSpot
Kevin VanOrd
8 / 10
Shadow of Mordor's political machinations and rambunctious action make it a cut above your everyday Lord of the Rings game.
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Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor Buying and Gameplay FAQs
Price & Deals FAQs
How much does Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor cost?
Right now, you can buy Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor for as low as $2.30, depending on the store and platform.
Is Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor on sale right now?
Yes, Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor is currently on sale with up to 88% off at select stores.
How much is Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor on Steam?
On Steam, Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor is listed at $19.99 (MSRP $19.99).
What is the historical lowest price for Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor?
The lowest recorded price for Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor is $0.97, based on past sales and discounts.
Crossplay & Platforms FAQs
Is Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor available on PC, Xbox, PlayStation, or Switch?
Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor is available on PC and Xbox.
Gameplay FAQs
Is Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor single-player only?
Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor is primarily a single-player experience.
Game Stats FAQs
How long does it take to beat Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor?
The main story takes around 16 hours, while a completionist run averages 33 hours.
When did Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor release?
Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor launched on Tue Sep 30 2014.
How much free space do I need for Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor?
The game requires at least 44 GB of free space, but 57 GB is recommended for the best experience.
What age rating is Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor?
Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor is rated M for Blood and Gore and Intense Violence.
DLC & Content FAQs
Does Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor have DLC?
Yes. Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor has at least 5 DLC. This includes Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor - Skull Crushers Warband, Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor - GOTY Edition Upgrade, Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor - Lord of the Hunt, Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor - Rising Storm Rune, and Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor - The Bright Lord.
Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor Patch Notes And Updates
*** NEMESIS FORGE UPDATE ***
Jul 6, 2017
Forge your Nemesis and discover your greatest Ally in Middle-earth™: Shadow of Mordor™ now; continue their story October 10 in Middle-earth™: Shadow of War™.
Nemesis Forge available only with purchase of Middle-earth™: Shadow of Mordor™ and Middle-earth™: Shadow of War™ on PC and subject at...
View on SteamNemesis Forge available only with purchase of Middle-earth™: Shadow of Mordor™ and Middle-earth™: Shadow of War™ on PC and subject at...
Update: Build v1951.27
May 28, 2015
Last updated on:
General Fixes:
- Further fixed an issue where maximum save file size could exceed maximum allocated size, causing a crash when user tried to save.
- Fix for crash that could occur when exiting Trials of War mode.
- Fix for flickering lights in Nvidia SLI.
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Update: Build v1951.11
Mar 23, 2015
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Stability Fixes:
- Fixed memory leak when SLI is enabled that could lead to “out of memory” crashes.
- Fixed crash that could occur when saving if user had >200 uncollected Runes on the map. (Game now only saves 32 best uncollected Runes left on map.)
- Fixed ...
Update: Build v1951.6
Feb 17, 2015
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New Features:
- Bright Lord DLC support added. (Note: Bright Lord DLC requires slightly higher system specs than Main Game Campaign. If you’re noticing a loss in performance, please lower system settings.)
Continued PC Improvements:
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Update: Build v1808.19
Jan 9, 2015
PC Specific Bug Fixes:
View on Steam- Fixed issue where non-English Keyboards couldn’t rotate artifacts or select Captains in Army Screen.
- Fixed issue where motion blur was not being applied on Camera and Objects setting.
- Fixed mismatched help-text on Video Scr...
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Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor PC – Buying Guide, Reviews and Deal Summary
Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor was developed by Monolith Productions and published by Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment, Warner Bros. Games, released on 2014-09-30. Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor is rated M by the ESRB for Blood and Gore, Intense Violence.
Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor Review Scores and Player Reception
Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor has been rated 84/100 on Metacritic, 85/100 on OpenCritic, "Very Positive" on Steam and 4.6/5 on Xbox. Use these scores alongside player feedback to decide if it's worth adding to your library at its current price.
Current Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor Lowest Price and Deal Summary
At the moment, the lowest price is
$2.30
, compared to an MSRP of$19.99
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