I debated this I decided to get it on PC. Its cheaper, better graphics and framerate what more reasons do you need?
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Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor |OT| One Title to rule them all
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I debated this I decided to get it on PC. Its cheaper, better graphics and framerate what more reasons do you need?
Lionel Richie
Member
I have been playing this on my PS4 since launch, today I had a random issue on the second map. I loaded the game, jumped off the tower and I was running when I came upon a group of enemies and the game just slowed to a crawl. It felt like a slideshow. So I fucked around some and it didn't stop, I tried different parts of the map and everything. Eventually, I turned the system off, then back on and it was working flawlessly as ever.
What was that about? Anyone had this? Should I be concerned?
What was that about? Anyone had this? Should I be concerned?
Shpeshal Nick
aka Collingwood
YYYYYYEEEEEEAAAAAAHHHHHH
TheKingOfPain
Member
Yes they are. Unless you brand every single captain and warchief, I guess.
Bananajama
Banned
They still pop up then.
Recruitment, beast hunting etc
Recruitment, beast hunting etc
Dying to play this but no cash to buy for at least a month.
Anyone feel generous enough to start a share-play session with me?
I can return the favor with Destiny, Watch Dogs, TLoU, Ground Zeros, Infamous: First Light, or Injustice. Btw I have no clue whether share-begging is frowned upon; if so, please ignore.
Anyone feel generous enough to start a share-play session with me?
I can return the favor with Destiny, Watch Dogs, TLoU, Ground Zeros, Infamous: First Light, or Injustice. Btw I have no clue whether share-begging is frowned upon; if so, please ignore.DagnastyEp
Member
Question for those who have beaten the game:
Looking at my progress in the game summary, I've 100% all missions except the main storyline, were I'm about to start mission 20/20. There's only 2 (secret) achievements I've yet to unlock, totaling 80gs. I'm trying to 1000/1000 this game, and want to know if completing the last mission unlocks these 2 achievements (I'd look it up, but since they're secret, I don't want to spoil the ending of the game)?
Looking at my progress in the game summary, I've 100% all missions except the main storyline, were I'm about to start mission 20/20. There's only 2 (secret) achievements I've yet to unlock, totaling 80gs. I'm trying to 1000/1000 this game, and want to know if completing the last mission unlocks these 2 achievements (I'd look it up, but since they're secret, I don't want to spoil the ending of the game)?
Secret achievements/trophies are almost always related to story stuff and are not missable. However, IIRC, the last mission only gives one achievement/trophy. Are you actually at the part where it says "NO TURNING BACK" with a giant confirmation? Because there's a mission before that that seems like it's the end-game but it's actually not.
You can't miss any achievement in this game. Even after you beat it you can go right back and collect what you missed.
DagnastyEp
Member
OK thanks, I kind of figured it was story content that would be unlocked, but wanted to double check.. I haven't gotten to the "No turning back" part yet. I feel like that's probably the next mission that I do.
Thanks!
so what do people think think any black friday deals will be if there are some? I am already seeing it is 49.99 at BB and Amazon.
I also have the GCU deal at BB which makes it 39.99, plus I get a $10.00 reward certficate after buying. Im thinking I wont find any better for awhile.
I also have the GCU deal at BB which makes it 39.99, plus I get a $10.00 reward certficate after buying. Im thinking I wont find any better for awhile.
Wasn't too sure about this game before it came out, but now it's one of my absolute favourites of the year. So damn addictive. Currently on 77.4% completion.
Trying to get the trophy for using 5 bodyguards against a war chief, and I've branded the four bodyguards already attached to my target. I've got a fifth captain ready to go, but how do I make him a bodyguard of the chief?
Trying to get the trophy for using 5 bodyguards against a war chief, and I've branded the four bodyguards already attached to my target. I've got a fifth captain ready to go, but how do I make him a bodyguard of the chief?
Freedom = $1.05
Banned
send him to murder one (should be the last) bodyguard that the war chief has and then a mission will pop up where you need to help your captain. once you kill that bodyguard, your captain takes his place. Of course, you could also just dominate the last bodyguard during that fight, too.
It's taken me awhile to warm up to this game and Ill admit Im still a bit cold towards it. It looks and plays fine, but dear god is it repetitive and samey with the collectible hunting and side quests. I realize they're optional, but I want all of the skills unlocked and completing all of the bullshit is how you get there. I reached the second area last night and thank god it's got some grass and a bit foliage in it because the grey and browns of the first area wore thin pretty damn quick. Combat wise, I wont deny how intutive, comfy and familiar it is. I mean it's fuckin Batman in Tolkein World.
I wish it were more challenging. Not having a difficulty select is a letdown and while you do rightfully so become incredibly god powerful with all of these abilities, it just becomes so hilariously and mind numbingly simple. I can count on one hand the total amount of times I've "died".
It definitely takes the strongest elements of Batman and Assy Creed and capitalizes on them, as well as Second Son with being able to knock out collectathons and side stuff relatively fast, but that same sense of sandbox deja vu is still there. The whole been there done that scenario.
I wish it were more challenging. Not having a difficulty select is a letdown and while you do rightfully so become incredibly god powerful with all of these abilities, it just becomes so hilariously and mind numbingly simple. I can count on one hand the total amount of times I've "died".
It definitely takes the strongest elements of Batman and Assy Creed and capitalizes on them, as well as Second Son with being able to knock out collectathons and side stuff relatively fast, but that same sense of sandbox deja vu is still there. The whole been there done that scenario.
This game is seriously starting to piss me off, almost every fight against a captain results in a second captain joining the fight almost immediately, or a graug joining in. What am I doing wrong?
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Now they're jumping me whilst I'm doing one of the bow missions, fuck off already and let me play the fucking game.
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Now they're jumping me whilst I'm doing one of the bow missions, fuck off already and let me play the fucking game.
tryagainlater
Member
I'm enjoying the game but I'm having a problem with framerate dips and it's pretty significant. I usually don't notice stuff like this but it's like less than 10 at times. The first time it happened, I reinstalled it and it was fine. It happened again just there and I just restarted the game to get it working again. Forgive my ignorance here, but can this be a faulty disc? I thought these next gen games didn't run of the disc since the whole thing gets installed onto the hard drive so I really don't know what the problem is?
prodystopian
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Finished it last night. Overall I really enjoyed it. Some thoughts:
Side for Game of Thrones TV fans:
I couldn't tell if the 'brand the 5 captains' was easy or if I just got lucky. I never unlocked the really OP modes (L3+R3). None of them were combat masters, and one I even was able to one shot stealth brand. I branded a few underlings and helped them kill the captains. The final missions were really easy too.
I thought I might have screwed something up because I accidentally killed the 5th captain I branded (pressed down to kill a branded warrior and forget he was there), but 5 still showed up for the last mission and it was easy.
Fighting 'The Tower' could have been so much better if they would have just found a way to make you use sword, bow, and stealth instead of just stealth, That was way too easy.
Story: I enjoyed the cutscenes for the most part, but overall it was just a waste. The few missions with the dwarf hunter were interesting, but really didn't matter. In fact, a lot of the story felt unfocused. I did think the voice acting was well done though.
The ending was terrible and directly contradicted itself. Awful.
I thought I might have screwed something up because I accidentally killed the 5th captain I branded (pressed down to kill a branded warrior and forget he was there), but 5 still showed up for the last mission and it was easy.
Fighting 'The Tower' could have been so much better if they would have just found a way to make you use sword, bow, and stealth instead of just stealth, That was way too easy.
Story: I enjoyed the cutscenes for the most part, but overall it was just a waste. The few missions with the dwarf hunter were interesting, but really didn't matter. In fact, a lot of the story felt unfocused. I did think the voice acting was well done though.
The ending was terrible and directly contradicted itself. Awful.
Side for Game of Thrones TV fans:
Anyone else think the song the wife sings sounds a lot like Rains of Castamere?
Yeah, was my first impression as well, definitely shitloads of things getting thrown at you right of the bat, after getting over that, second impressions was, god damn I hate this game with all the captains, and now after playing for a few more hours, I'm really starting to dig it. It grows on you. and the IQ is pretty damned good I must say.
Yes. It takes a shockingly long time for the game to reveal itself. The first 10 hours is a solid, but familiar open world rejiggering of Assassins Creed and Arkham Asylum. The second 10 hours is a totally different game that doesn't have a direct precursor. Its closest parallel is probably Brutal Legend. But it takes a while to realize it, and key mechanics aren't even available until fairly late in the game. It's not the most elegant way to design a game or to teach players how to play, but it mostly pays off.
Stick with it.
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Or is it just one of Phil's balls in my throat?
So guys .. the PS3/360 version is coming out in a week .. is there absolutely any coverage/preview/footage or even screens for it yet ?
rocketskates
Member
Just saw the 360 copy leaked,I'm sure PS3 will. Within a couple of hours at most.
I'm definitely interested in seeing what the causes of the delay were for,hoping it's at least sonewhat like current gen, but I don't expect to be blown away knowing this IS the lesser version.
And I'm extremely cautious as to how the nemesis system works, even for us less sorry old gen-ners.
I'm sure it will be fine, just not what everyone else had the joy to play.
I'm definitely interested in seeing what the causes of the delay were for,hoping it's at least sonewhat like current gen, but I don't expect to be blown away knowing this IS the lesser version.
And I'm extremely cautious as to how the nemesis system works, even for us less sorry old gen-ners.
I'm sure it will be fine, just not what everyone else had the joy to play.
Original Famous Ray
Member
Man..all I have to do is the final mission but its locked because of the "brand 5 warchief" thing. I branded 4 of them but can't do the fifth. Why? Because there is no fifth! He's dead! Guess I have to find some random captain and just die a few times to make the chump a chief eh? C'mon son, I just want to finish the game!
You don't have to die I think. Switch to the map, hover over one of the towers, select advance time, should get some new captains and maybe even a warchief rolling in.
platypotamus
Member
If you have a branded captain, you can also order him to just take the empty spot. He'll get a mission to prove himself, and you can go help him get promoted.
valentine71
Banned
To those who are curious about the PS3/360 versions of the game. I have seen some footage of it and I can see that it barely runs around 20 fps. Also graphics look like shit. Reminded me of Dragon Age 2's shit mountains. It really really looks and runs poorly. There are very long loading screens as well. So I suggest everyone to wait for some footage so you can see and decide not to buy yourselves.
The video looks like a PS360 game to me, what's the problem?
Finished the main storyline tonight, considering it was bought to tide me over with until Unity, chuffed at how much play time and enjoyment I received out of it.
Last few "bosses" felt underdeveloped considering some of the earlier sequences,but did'nt stop me enjoying it.
Shame there is no true photo upload function on the X1 for those OTT kills and decapitations.
If they develop a sequel, or prequel I will be looking forward to picking it up.
Last few "bosses" felt underdeveloped considering some of the earlier sequences,but did'nt stop me enjoying it.
Shame there is no true photo upload function on the X1 for those OTT kills and decapitations.
If they develop a sequel, or prequel I will be looking forward to picking it up.
DarkChronic
Member
Same here. Just started the other day, put about 5 or so hours into it, maybe a little less. It's okay so far. The game itself is solid but there just doesn't seem to be much character to it. Lot's of brown and I'm mashing square and fighting orcs 80% of the time, it feels like. Not very exciting stuff.
Going to stick with it, since I hear it gets better as it goes on, but we'll see. It's hard putting time and effort in when there is so much else out there that I want to play.
Green Yoshi
Member
I found this:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t-PdHw5K-9Y&list=UUBng22CX0rGj-yvUjoRJWWA
Looks ok. I hope they found some clever solution for the Nemesis system, that had to be adapted for 360&PS3.
BrassDragon
Member
Besides the challenge modes, it adds a moderately challenging captain / warband to defeat. Eventually, you'll play as Celebrimbor in a story expansion.
Value-wise, it's not worth it. I bought it mostly to support Monolith's efforts here - I think SoM is a flawed gem and I'd like to see its core mechanics evolve into something better.
Garrett Hawke
Member
Could someone please explain the ending to me? So lost :/
BigJonsson
Member
Same here
Reddit kind of helped http://www.reddit.com/r/shadowofmordor/comments/2idoiv/major_spoilers_shadow_of_mordors_plot_is_amazing/
valentine71
Banned
Did you ever play any PS360 games since 2006?
That screenshot looks pretty bad, the video doesn't -look- bad, but the tearing and framerate is pretty damn bad.
I still stand by my statement, it -looks- like a PS360 (multi-plat) game. I think current-gen has sort of changed how people remember PS360 gen games tbh.
I watched the video and I really don't think it looks like anything close to a 2013-2014 PS3/X360 game. The textures are way, way too low res.
Compare it to GTAV?
It's pretty obvious that it's a lazy port to PS3/X360
Ok, this game is starting to piss me off.
Why is it that I get swarmed with orcs in almost every battle I enter, be it randomly or on a mission? In addition when I try to fight this fuckton of enemies, I seem to be doing so little damage. All I have time for is a few swings in between the seemingly endless stream of incoming counter-attacks.
Are there any cookie-cutter builds or abilities I have missed? Right now I'm trying to build up my health so I don't get killed in 3-4 hits.
Why is it that I get swarmed with orcs in almost every battle I enter, be it randomly or on a mission? In addition when I try to fight this fuckton of enemies, I seem to be doing so little damage. All I have time for is a few swings in between the seemingly endless stream of incoming counter-attacks.
I'm at the point where I have to kill the 5 warchiefs.
Are there any cookie-cutter builds or abilities I have missed? Right now I'm trying to build up my health so I don't get killed in 3-4 hits.
Finished this game in just under 12 hours recently.
Story was disjointed, but I expected that since it's open world. The battle system really is like Batman on HGH. I loved that aspect. It starts off a little difficult, and it's easy to get overwhelmed by a lot of enemies, but eventually you do become strong enough that you can't really be beaten. Glad I purchased it since I liked it. I didn't bother with any sidequests to be fair (don't have the time or desire to ever do these things in games), but I felt the main missions were a good length for me. Between 8-15 hours is pretty much the sweet spot and that's where this fell.
Story was disjointed, but I expected that since it's open world. The battle system really is like Batman on HGH. I loved that aspect. It starts off a little difficult, and it's easy to get overwhelmed by a lot of enemies, but eventually you do become strong enough that you can't really be beaten. Glad I purchased it since I liked it. I didn't bother with any sidequests to be fair (don't have the time or desire to ever do these things in games), but I felt the main missions were a good length for me. Between 8-15 hours is pretty much the sweet spot and that's where this fell.
I was surprised by the second area. I wasn't really expecting any more than the initial area I started off in, so that was pretty good simply because I really liked the way it looked. A good contrast from the first. I wasn't expecting a cliffhanger ending, but I'm up for more as long as they branch out into different places.
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