Should you buy Middle Earth Shadow of War in 2023? Review

[@clarklimbaugh822]

I hit 100 hours in this game a while back, it's so much fun. I wish they would make a 3rd game one of these days, definitely a cool experience

[@Polycodone]

I'm with you! Imagine Nemesis system 2.0 😮

[@sno676]

Short answer: Yes.

[@sakaiclips]

Definitely. Played last year and finagled story mode and thought of replaying it again

[@kiillu2008]

OK Base on your comment i will buy it :P I think For definitive edition 3.98EUR i dont do anything wrong

[@jacobsweeney9463]

No it's ok but not great

[@jeffreymarley6877]

Thanks😂

[@RamssesPharaoh]

I love both. Let's hope they continue the series.

[@theaztecwarrior1190]

this game is unique and all but it’s also the most stressful game ever played like I have never blocked and reversed so much in all my gaming years

[@davapod]

It is a fun, great looking game that is also well optimised. The same can't be said of a lot of recent releases that are stuttery, vram hogging messes.

[@cheeseburger1293]

This game is the best action pact lotr game, incredible gameplay loop, great characters, Sauron is intimidating and the Nazgûl are scary when you first encounter them. If you have a ton of free time and are looking for something fun and exciting, try out this game, you will not be disappointed at all

[@saralzuhairi9362]

500 plus hours here with this game on ps4, Best game i have ever played im very addicted to it and now im looking into buying it on pc as i have built a gaming pc.

[@NovaNocturneArt]

I have put WAY too many hours into this game just collecting captains for the fun of it lol

[@cgprojects3770]

Do you consider end game before the final warning and tree are activated? Or after?

[@theaztecwarrior1190]

Same but it’s also the most stressful too so much freaking blocking that you can’t even swing at all

[@stanzonal]

I wish I didn't pre-order the game and start playing it immediately. It was amazing, story was so engaging, and it just expanded over the first, but the Shadow Wars section that grinded the game to a halt to try and get you to buy the loot boxes in their store made me quit because it got boring and halted the story. When i came back and the loot box store and Shadow Wars were removed I finished the game. If it wasn't for them putting in this out of nowhere grind section to get the true ending, it would have been one of the best games I've played.

[@josesanpedor3089]

The game is an absolute crush, I play it too much I forget I’ve got kids to feed

[@jockkane7066]

Lol I can understand that

[@xchino0427]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@crzxm]

I call this a good Saturday morning game. I really enjoyed the 1st one.

[@BlackBruceLeeTheGreatDekuTree]

I just found this video after starting Shadow of War again. It had been sitting in my back catalog of games for years! Having a great time!

[@TheRedRaven_]

Honestly this game is like the first but turned up to 11. I actually started playing this again and can’t believe how much fun it is, because I did forget oddly enough. I might have been too saturated in Tolken media because I did spend months playing this game and reading the books, took a long break and after some 150+ hours I put it down for 4 years. But yeah I think the only negative I can think of is the long winded dialogues, the first game did it perfectly.

[@thedudeabides3138]

This is one of those rare, really solid games. There’s lots to it, it looks beautiful and runs buttery smooth. It may not blow everybody away, but it will be remembered as solidly good fun by all who play it.

[@simoxk7797]

Definatly worth it ! I had very low expectactions for this game, but I was shocked by this game, i was really impresed by the nemesis system. Loved every second of it, and also enjoyed the multiplayer. 9/10. Would raccomand

[@gamer4life0602]

same over here

[@TheHonouredOne-Dagon]

Why low expectations shadow of Mordor was great too

[@iamcopperhead]

The way that they sneak up and obliterate and murder these Orcs in stealth or Fury fashion is extremely satisfying

[@iamcopperhead]

@@TheHonouredOne-Dagon I know right. I thought the graphics were better in Morder than War but just a smidgen

[@Juicexlx]

The ''Pain-Lover'' is a special Olog. Depending on your knowledge of training, he can be extremely strong. He's an asset in your army. Some Ologs look very intimidating, but they're slow and they loose to more aggressive, but more generic/unremarkable Ologs in the pits and in Fortresses' siege/defense. ''Pain-Lover'' is fast and aggressive, which is why you should recruit him and train him and give him Epic/Legendary traits.

[@middleearthriseofmordor7656]

It's always worth it. If you ask me, there ain't no better game set in Middle Earth. The best thing about this game are the Uruks and Ologs you can take over. It's so rare to see a game that gives you the opportunity to see the Orcs as more than just enemies.

[@MrRemi1992]

The uruks, the builds you can make and tons of gear to chase and you look bad ass doing it

[@vitorbitt5890]

those short cutscenes are a real problem, wish they did real time dialogue instead of stoping you completely just to listen

[@brickdiggitydingleberrythe4567]

Idk I find it more badass

[@jackmeehoff1524]

I like it BUT sometimes it's really annoying when you're surrounded by enemies and it happens for every enemy around you.....

[@tpgamer5164]

this game just like it never ending cuz of Captian and army mechanic , fun to play , still have 8k people online in this game

[@KiryuDojimasan]

does the online feature still active like you can siege other players camp

[@tpgamer5164]

@@KiryuDojimasan YES , and player base has thousands of players

[@cadesky6029]

Definitely worth it.. I’ve played it over 3 times over the years . After I got my ps5 I just had to get it

[@MrBlazzin101]

I just started playing this game cause it was on game pass. Seen it forever but never actually downloaded it until last week... i played it ALL FUCKING DAY on sunday. Its been a LONG time since a game captured my attention for even more than 3 hours. This game is nuts. Idk why its not more popular.

[@porcamadonna8157]

Its not popular because people rarely like real Rpgs like this and nowadays the games people play are only the mainstream ones

[@tonyzeno2715]

This is one of the Best games.. and I still play it.. I wish they would make a 60 FPS version for Ps5/xbox x if the Assaasins Creed Games can do it... SoW should be able

[@Me_Myself_Maly]

This feels more like a checklist than a review

[@raypizanis9939]

Yesssss especially both games special edition on sale for $15 on Steam.

[@diggadirt393]

$10.49 for Shadow of Mordor, Shadow of War bundle on Steam right now

[@typical579]

I pulled out the card and bought it in the middle of my school lunch

[@BlackBruceLeeTheGreatDekuTree]

@@typical579 Game will definitely make you feel like a bad ass

[@McKingski]

its on sale now for 4,99 on europe steam sale :)

[@varcre167]

is it good to play ...

[@lownwolf4222]

The game is most definetely worth it especially for the online and story, I have way too many hours in the game (roughly 230+) and still aren't bored of it

[@LIGHTBL0X]

i have 321 hrs in it

[@user-iz9cq1it8k]

How do you not get bored

[@LIGHTBL0X]

@@user-iz9cq1it8k the game is constantly replacing old captains with new ones so you can get unique personalities and if Im REALLY BORED i make a new run

[@saralzuhairi9362]

i have 500 hours and plus, been off the game for a while and now interested in playing it again.

[@_koschwarz]

Of course you should play it anytime. One of the best game ever. I have been playing it for months and barely made it through the third of the story because I always lose myself in combat, random missions and online vendettas. I myself love all the dialogues, and I am unable to imagine how the developers could put this much unique dialogues in this game. Insane.

[@cortex364]

online doesn't work for me on game i think they closed the servers

[@gabenindesertland]

Still awesome i’m playing again yesterday

[@vrolijkedeuntjes1593]

I do not have this game, but I really want it. Do I have to buy the normal version. Or the special edition? I’m asking because I really don’t know what is the difference between those. Is it worth it to play the normal version. Like, do I missed a lot when I buy it. With not buying the special??

[@briceb4826]

$7 for both games and all DLC on steam right now!!!

[@hockey582004]

Yes, and it's usually 75% off every couple of months

[@intothekey]

it's only 9 bucks every steam sale so wait for the one coming up in a few days

[@Splackavellie85]

"egg-specially""

[@aveltimbreza6557]

i will buy it lol i haven’t play this game

[@UngratefulBeast]

it’s really hard to find a friend you vibe with and then they betray you… WAR

[@damon7845]

Still holds up in 2023

[@marleynettles5530]

Needs and fps boost for Series X

[@Kannibu]

It’s Batman in a lotr setting

[@heitorlopes1274]

Worth

[@IXXIMASONIXXI]

Should you buy Middle Earth Shadow of War in 2023? Me: What? Why do you not already own this game! Your missing out seriously.

[@YaboiUssy]

Just completed the main story and I absolutely loved it. Can’t believe I didn’t know about this game earlier

[@MohidPvE]

I watched the movies maybe 10 years ago when I was a chidl, so basically I know nothing about the franchise, thinking of playing the games as someone who has no insight into this world, would I be okay?

[@kingog9421]

Did they add a skip Button for the cutscenenes

[@comradechungus1224]

“expescialy”

[@OdiOneKenobi]

I would only recommend it to you if you are interested in gameplay and interactions between orcs because this is the only thing that this game can offer to you. For the rest this game is NOT for Lotr fans since it adds nothing to the universe, the developers somehow fucked up the story despite already having Tolkin’s book. For the rest game is very repetitive, it’s grindy and most of the aspects of the game have not been finished to good standards PLUS the game is definitely worth at least trying because of the nemesis system which you will never find in another game since developers own the right for the system

[@339blackdiamond]

No. Shit is bugged to hell, orcs spawn off screen straight behind your back, hell, even in front of you. Most capitains are surrounded by 65 other orcs, rendering even just dribbling between enemies impossible. Shit gameplay, the controls are hella shit. There's a 2 second of loading everytime you try to climb a wall, rendering the parkour hella choppy. The button to jump off a ledge is the same as the one to hang from it, so everytime you wanna just hang on a ledge, bam, you jump 40 feet away from it. Super fun experience...... super fun .

[@twinzzlers]

Skill issue. Also hardware issue.

[@Navi_BeamNG]

Virtually every single player game is worth buying because you can buy it for $1

[@LUCKYS369]

Completed 50 hours of gameplay still counting more to add

[@Madtitan623]

Too who? Let people like what they want, just because you’re just finding out the game is timeless you can recommend or convince people to play?

[@davidtsmith33]

I have the PS4 (Digital) version from when I had a PS4 and had already acquired a lot of stuff. I have a PS5 now and was wondering: 1. Is there a PS5 upgrade version for it? 2. Can the PS4 save data be loaded to the PS5 console so as to continue progress from where you left off?

[@jarhead2808]

1. No upgrade from last gen to new gen. 2. Data transfered for me from xbox one x to series x. Don't know if it's the same for playstation. Anyway i deleted my old save to make a new one and i'm enjoying this time more than before.

[@davidtsmith33]

@@jarhead2808 Thank you. Pity about the no new gen upgrade though.

[@jarhead2808]

@@davidtsmith33 yes i was expecting 60 fps thanks to the fps boost of the series but both middle earth games didn't get the treatment. I thought it would be difficult to get back to 30 fps now that i'm use to 60 fps but both games are so great that it's not a problem at all.

[@berzerkerdablooded9049]

For me on my ps5 it’s totally free on the ps plus exclusive pass. Didn’t have to pay a dime for game I’ve played several times and still plan on playing today. Just can’t get enough of making my orcs fight eachother as I recruit the strongest 😂 I really like building my army the right way for storming castles lol

[@Rastamanjungle]

i bought it for 10$ definitive edition now im watching ur video should i play it now or later :)

[@n00binatorCZ]

EXPETIALLY

[@niio1133]

is invading other player castles still possible?

[@nothingtosay0476]

Yes

[@stefankrunic8188]

Hell yeah!

[@jtc1285]

Hey, I really like your video and review. Not trying to be a dick, but “especially” is not pronounced “eckspecially”. There’s no “c” or “k” sound after the “e”. 0:48

[@jockkane7066]

I only have 7 hours in the game. I was loving it so much fun but i noticed I had locked missions that i believe i had to pay for. Is there something im not getting ? Do i really have to pay for more missions or...??? New at this

[@saralzuhairi9362]

Which console are you on? im on ps4 and you dont have to pay to unlock missions unless if you want the 2 expansions and the extra dlc just keep playing and one mission unlocks another. some missions are locked because you either dont have enough captains or havent conwuored the area.

[@LucasMelo-xk5im]

Legendary game

[@LS-fc7nx]

K but why am I lvl 3 and fighting lvl 17 captains. I'm on normal.

[@jordanrock3494]

This game makes me forget about the abomination of a TV show they created. Zooming out, it looks like it must take 400 hours to beat though 🤣

[@christopherthomas8421]

Why on earth would you play 60 or 70 hours people? Honestly, the game is done maybe some games are just too long to play and get on with your life.

[@tucksik3065]

this looks and feels like some sort of modded skyrim, and anything that looks or feels like skyrim is always good

[@hawkecro]

You would have to mod very long and to the extreme to make Skyrim have a gamplay like Shadow of War...

[@tucksik3065]

@@hawkecro not really, i just finished the game a while ago and gotta say, its very similar to some modded skyrims ive seen, i mainly mean the combat which is as easy as downloading 5-6 mods, taking over kingdoms with an army and a battle can be done with a few more mods and recruiting people with mindcontrol is technically already in the game but the world is too beautiful for any skyrim mod to faithfully recreate ig

[@hawkecro]

@@tucksik3065 they are not even close to being simmilar at all.... You just proved my point, you need 10+ mods to make gemplay work (ske + skeletons CE mods + animation + combo mods) or even more... You also need companion mod that will allow you to build "army" or use console tweaks... But if you want to make it as close to this game then you will mod. Siege mod. Orcs mod. Visuals will also be a lot of mods, to transform world of Skyrim into Middle Earth. Mount mods. Armor mods. List goes on.... Also nemesis mod, i dont think skyrim even has that kind of mod but for SoW, nemesis system is a big deal. You would need at least 20+ mods to appear as this game, but to be the "same" that number will double. Stop comparing every fantasy game with Skyrim...

[@expose327]

The devs are blue falcons

[@pieter5052]

Game is fun ,until that captain you spend hours on betray you 😂😂😂😂😂 and not one ,but three on the same time, i was so piss off 😂😂😂😂😂

[@391C]

Its fun its ok, but i cant even count how many times ive died because of cutscenes of sudden commanders spawning out of nowhere in the middle of battle and im unable to dodge or block the incoming attack.

[@David-ym2vk]

The look of the orcs is a MASSIVE downgrade from Shadow of Mordor.

[@GUIDE_Nico]

say "URUK" 5 times fast!

[@cronicreas]

If you haven't yet played THIS game, then you really don't know what you're missing.

[@MohidPvE]

do I need any knowledge of the series?

[@cronicreas]

@@MohidPvE if you want knowledge of the series then you should play Shadow of Mordor first, but you can totally just start with Shadow of War and you'll be good.

[@MohidPvE]

@@cronicreas Mordor finished downloading, I'ma go home and play it I'm excited af man

[@porcamadonna8157]

​@@MohidPvEhow was it?

[@theaztecwarrior1190]

Like how stressful it is when you go up against a high level orc and the SOB doesn’t even let you strike at all he only blocks and reverses all the time plus you get surrounded all the time hate that so much but other then that it’s fun

[@MrRemi1992]

HELL YEA IT IS!!!!

[@aienment]

Mordor was better, this is a downgraded version

[@mattfayne9691]

TOO F****** HARD!!! Not only is this game too damn hard, even on the easiest setting, it has other major issues too. No manual save, confusing menus and too many button and trigger combos to memorize, which makes one feel as if playing Mortal Kombat. The game was the most awful and rage filled experience I ever had. Shadow of Mordor and Shadow of War both! Constantly restarting from the same spot. Only to walk a few feet, run into another crowd of enemies and instantly die. Over and over for hours this went on. NO THANKS!!!

[@jackmeehoff1524]

If you haven't played these games then the answer is YES !!!!! BUY THEM IMMEDIATELY especially if you like the Arkham batman games and assassins creed........ The NEMESIS system is AMAZING and needs to be in more games

[@kadsoukui13]

I reckon that they patented the "nemesis system," so we won't see it in other games sadly.

[@jackmeehoff1524]

@@kadsoukui13 you're most likely right and it SUCKS because that's system is just awesome and innovative AF Imagine the improvements that could be implemented if others were able to use it

[@kadsoukui13]

@@jackmeehoff1524 The most unfortunate thing is, we might not even see it again from those who patented it. I agree, it is definitely a good system, imagine what other game devs can do with it.

[@jackmeehoff1524]

@@kadsoukui13 I know man it really sucks The system is so good I STILL play the game

[@gwynbleidd1917]

Holy shit. Over 40k views and less than 600 likes. I wonder what the dislike ratio is.