Still, as with any other great work of fiction, there are gaps in the storytelling waiting to be filled by other creative minds. Tolkien left the world a staggering amount of written records on the world he created. How does it fare in that regard?Īuthor J.R.R. Shadow of War is an addition to the expansive history of Middle-Earth.

The Lord of the Rings universe has an army of dedicated fans who want to see its lore treated with respect. However, some players will not simply be looking for great gameplay. A sequel to Middle-Earth: Shadow of Mordor, Shadow of War expands the original gameplay mechanics of battling and controlling the armies of Sauron, resulting in a rich, addicting gameplay experience that far exceeds its predecessor.Īs a game, Shadow of War is certainly an achievement.

Middle-Earth: Shadow of War, the latest in a long line of games inspired by the Lord of the Rings universe, released this month to much publicity and praise.

Warning: this article is a discussion of the story of Middle-Earth: Shadow of War and as such contains spoilers