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Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor
Developer: Monolith Productions · Published by Warner Bros. Interactive · 2014
The Nemesis System turns orcs into your personal arch-rivals.
About This Game
Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor is a 2014 open-world action game by Monolith Productions, published by Warner Bros. Set between The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings, it follows the ranger Talion and the wraith Celebrimbor, and introduced the acclaimed Nemesis System, which generates personal, evolving orc rivals. It released on PC, Xbox One/360 and PS4/PS3.
POCG Review
4.5
Excellent
Review Verdict
Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor
A beautiful Middle-earth open world whose groundbreaking Nemesis System turns orcs into unforgettable personal rivals. A camera quirk aside, near-flawless.
How to Play TodayYour options for running this game in 2026
Original Hardware
A PC, Xbox One/360 or PS4/PS3 with the disc.
Modern Re-release
Available on Steam, GOG and consoles, often as the Game of the Year edition.