Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor vs The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim
Compare Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor vs The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim side by side on Watch Gameplay.
| Attribute | Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor | The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Combined scorecritics and players, blended • Source: IGDB (differs) | ||
| Released (differs) | September 2014 | November 2011 |
| Main Story (differs) | 18h | 109h |
| Completionist (differs) | 57h | 201h |
| 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 pathThe option to take it quietlyTo make your own fun in the spaceTo build a character over dozens of hours |
| Think twice if you want (differs) | A tightly guided path from one scene to the next | A tightly guided path from one scene to the nextSomething you can finish in a weekend |
| What it feels like (differs) | Exploration-heavyCharacter-drivenStory-ledPatience-rewardingCombat-focusedSolo | Exploration-heavyOpen-endedCharacter-drivenStory-ledPatience-rewardingSolo |
| Gameplay | ||
| Genres (differs) | Role-playing (RPG)Hack and slash/Beat 'em upAdventure | Role-playing (RPG)Adventure |
| Themes (differs) | ActionFantasyStealthOpen world | ActionFantasyStealthSandboxOpen world |
| Modes | Single player | Single player |
| Perspective (differs) | Third person | First personThird person |
| Availability | ||
| Platforms | PlayStation GamingXbox GamingPC Gaming | PlayStation GamingXbox GamingPC Gaming |
| Makers | ||
| Developer (differs) | Monolith Productions | Bethesda Game Studios |
| Publisher (differs) | WB Games | Bethesda Softworks |
| Engine (differs) | LithTech 6 | Creation Engine |
| Series (differs) | The Lord of the Rings | The Elder Scrolls |
| Watch on Watch Gameplay | ||
| Wallpapers (differs) | 13 | 21 |
