Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor vs Middle-earth: Shadow of War
Compare Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor vs Middle-earth: Shadow of War side by side on Watch Gameplay.
| Attribute | Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor | Middle-earth: Shadow of War |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Combined scorecritics and players, blended • Source: IGDB | ||
| Released (differs) | September 2014 | October 2017 |
| Main Story (differs) | 18h | 36h |
| Completionist (differs) | 57h | 55h |
| Mature Content | Yes | Yes |
| Should You Play It? | ||
| Great fit if you want (differs) | A big world that rewards wandering off the pathThe option to take it quietlyTo build a character over dozens of hoursCrowds to cut through | A big world that rewards wandering off the pathTo build a character over dozens of hoursA story that leads you somewhereA game to play by yourself |
| Think twice if you want | A tightly guided path from one scene to the next | A tightly guided path from one scene to the next |
| What it feels like (differs) | Exploration-heavyCharacter-drivenStory-ledPatience-rewardingCombat-focusedSolo | Exploration-heavyCharacter-drivenStory-ledSoloThird-person |
| Gameplay | ||
| Genres (differs) | Role-playing (RPG)Hack and slash/Beat 'em upAdventure | Role-playing (RPG)Adventure |
| Themes (differs) | ActionFantasyStealthOpen world | ActionFantasyOpen world |
| Modes | Single player | Single player |
| Perspective | Third person | Third person |
| Availability | ||
| Platforms | PlayStation GamingXbox GamingPC Gaming | PlayStation GamingXbox GamingPC Gaming |
| Makers | ||
| Developer | Monolith Productions | Monolith Productions |
| Publisher | WB Games | WB Games |
| Engine (differs) | LithTech 6 | Firebird Engine |
| Series | The Lord of the Rings | The Lord of the Rings |
| Watch on Watch Gameplay | ||
| Wallpapers (differs) | 13 | 18 |
