Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor vs Tomb Raider
Compare Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor vs Tomb Raider side by side on Watch Gameplay.
| Attribute | Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor | Tomb Raider |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Combined scorecritics and players, blended • Source: IGDB (differs) | ||
| Released (differs) | September 2014 | March 2013 |
| Main Story (differs) | 18h | 14h |
| Completionist (differs) | 57h | 21h |
| 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 | Scarcity to manage, not just enemies to beatTo make your own fun in the spaceProblems to work out for yourselfPrecise jumping that asks for practice |
| Think twice if you want (differs) | A tightly guided path from one scene to the next | To never think about hunger or supplies |
| What it feels like (differs) | Exploration-heavyCharacter-drivenStory-ledPatience-rewardingCombat-focusedSolo | Open-endedStory-ledThoughtfulCombat-focusedPrecision-ledThird-person |
| Gameplay | ||
| Genres (differs) | Role-playing (RPG)Hack and slash/Beat 'em upAdventure | ShooterPlatformPuzzleAdventure |
| Themes (differs) | ActionFantasyStealthOpen world | ActionSurvivalSandbox |
| Modes (differs) | Single player | Single playerMultiplayer |
| Perspective | Third person | Third person |
| Availability | ||
| Platforms | PlayStation GamingXbox GamingPC Gaming | PlayStation GamingXbox GamingPC Gaming |
| Makers | ||
| Developer (differs) | Monolith Productions | Crystal Dynamics |
| Publisher (differs) | WB Games | Square Enix |
| Engine (differs) | LithTech 6 | Crystal Engine |
| Series (differs) | The Lord of the Rings | Tomb Raider |
| Watch on Watch Gameplay | ||
| Wallpapers (differs) | 13 | 17 |