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[ThoseDeafMutes]

Pretty close to release.... At least the previews seem positive.

4 days before release. That seems fairly good to me.

 

[Koobion]

Is PS4 confirmed 60fps? I would get on my new PC but I'm a trophy nut

I'm in the exact same situation. Have a brand new PC but I kinda want the trophies. So torn, especially because it seems like it may be a fantastic running game on console.

But like everything it comes down to money. How are people getting the for less than $40 US? The best I see is 47 at Newegg(PC). Iif I can get the cheaper deal I might go PC.

 

[Levyne]

I'm in the exact same situation. Have a brand new PC but I kinda want the trophies. So torn, especially because it seems like it may be a fantastic running game on console.

But like everything it comes down to money. How are people getting the for less than $40 US? The best I see is 47 at Newegg(PC). Iif I can get the cheaper deal I might go PC.

Well the PC base price is 49.99. Nuuvem has it for something like 30 dollars.

 

[LurkerPrime]

I'd make the Sackville-Baggins and the Tooks face off in the most violent annual gathering ever, lol

Those Sackville-Bagginses. *seethes with rage*

 

[ThoseDeafMutes]

But like everything it comes down to money. How are people getting the for less than $40 US? The best I see is 47 at Newegg(PC). Iif I can get the cheaper deal I might go PC.

GreenManGaming has had it for 37.50, although I'm not sure if there are vouchers to get that discount available right now.

Russian traders are another source. GAF has a reputable one here in the Buy/Sell/Trade thread. Very low prices compared to US stores, as you can see. Some games aren't cross-region trade-able, although I'm fairly certain SOM is not one of them.

 

[Death Metalist]

This is one of those games where if it got a 0/10 from reviewers I won't care. I'm there DAY 0.

 

[Jira]

I'm in the exact same situation. Have a brand new PC but I kinda want the trophies. So torn, especially because it seems like it may be a fantastic running game on console.

But like everything it comes down to money. How are people getting the for less than $40 US? The best I see is 47 at Newegg(PC). Iif I can get the cheaper deal I might go PC.

Green Man Gaming pretty much always has a 25% off all big release coupon every couple weeks, you just happened to miss the latest run of it. Might happen again right before launch.

 

[Traffcore]

Please let this game be good!

 

[LurkerPrime]

This is one of those games where if it got a 0/10 from reviewers I won't care. I'm there DAY 0.

Orc's shoes clipping through bridge.

-1/10

 

[Death Metalist]

Orc's shoes clipping through bridge.

-1/10

He could disappear right then and there! i'd still get it!!

Spoiler

I loved Alone In The Dark, 2008.

 

[DrBo42]

I'm a little worried on what kind of legs the game has. Do we have any info on how varied the story missions are or its length? I know there are challenge modes but I'm hoping it has a New Game+ like Arkham that makes the enemies more difficult by default. Something was said on the Twitch PAX stream about a dynamic difficulty mode or something like that. Any idea what that is?

 

[BrassDragon]

I'm a little worried on what kind of legs the game has. Do we have any info on how varied the story missions are or its length? I know there are challenge modes but I'm hoping it has a New Game+ like Arkham that makes the enemies more difficult by default. Something was said on the Twitch PAX stream about a dynamic difficulty mode or something like that. Any idea what that is?

I can't find anything on New Game+ modes but we do know that you can influence difficulty by the way you approach challenges. from the AMA:

As you gain upgrades he can become very powerful, and we have tended to show demos where we have a bunch of our upgrades unlocked and the difficulty turned down - but of course one does not simply walk into Mordor. One thing we've tried to do is let you control the difficulty by how you play - not just the options in the front end. You can go straight after bosses without learning their weaknesses, you can even send them Death Threats which make them tougher and give you better Runes.

They also mentioned that the 'brand 5 warchiefs' mission they've demonstrated over and over should take about 2-3 hours on normal, non-demo difficulty. About the total playtime:

We have a ton of side activities and missions that include rescue missions, explorations and challenges. We also create dynamic missions through power struggles and have a ton of collectibles. We are averaging 30+ hours playing through the game. As for the Nemesis System, since our world is dynamic, each enemy will be unique to your game. Orc society will also play an active roll in keeping things new and exciting. Not only are you influencing the Orc power structure though your actions, the Orcs are also doing the same as they all claw and fight their way to the top.

 

[Valravn]

Get out of that cave!!

Let Shelob be in this game please! Would'nt it be cool if it turns out you are the one who gave her some of her many scars?

 

[Sojgat]

TV spot:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h-OjTfJqviM

Short, but effective.

Damn good.

If I saw that on TV without knowing about the game, it would definitely get me interested.

 

[thenexus6]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oXF5INPUUN8

THIS.GAME. oh my

 

[Rootbeer]

Not building a new PC until early 2015 so I'm going PS4! Looks like it will look phenomenal on all current gen platforms regardless.

I'm trying to limit my footage exposure because I want to go in as fresh as possible. It looks so damn fun though!

It's no Dragon's Dogma but it seems to have enough elements in common that, along with the Tolkien lore which I am sure to love, should make for a very pleasing exprience. Review scored be damned! (but I still hope it does well)

 

[DrBo42]

I can't find anything on New Game+ modes but we do know that you can influence difficulty by the way you approach challenges. from the AMA:



They also mentioned that the 'brand 5 warchiefs' mission they've demonstrated over and over should take about 2-3 hours on normal, non-demo difficulty. About the total playtime:

Thanks for that.

 

[Drewfonse]

Game is great.

Arkham City + Assassin's Creed + Orcs, more or less.

Surprisingly good story & acting, too. Also best use of PS4 controller mic to date.

How does the PS4 version look, frame rate, tearing, etc?

 

[Hystzen]

Sorry if been asked but can you remove the triangle or counter attack signal over enemies heads in settings. Similar to how batman removes it in harder difficulties. Also any news if can remove stuff from hud to clean it up a bit like assassins creed games

 

[Xando]

Sorry if been asked but can you remove the triangle or counter attack signal over enemies heads in settings. Similar to how batman removes it in harder difficulties. Also any news if can removed stuff from hud to clean it up a bit like assassins creed games

If i remember right they somewhere said you can turn the icons off in the menu, not 100% sure though.

 

[DrBo42]

Sorry if been asked but can you remove the triangle or counter attack signal over enemies heads in settings. Similar to how batman removes it in harder difficulties. Also any news if can remove stuff from hud to clean it up a bit like assassins creed games

Yes, confirmed on the stream.

 

[uomoartificiale]

Sorry if been asked but can you remove the triangle or counter attack signal over enemies heads in settings. Similar to how batman removes it in harder difficulties. Also any news if can removed stuff from hud to clean it up a bit like assassins creed games

This is nagging me as well. I usually don't mind UI elements but here there's something off even if I can't put my finger on it. It's like those ps4 prompts are too big.
It would be nice to have the combat prompt (the arkham counter) without the button icon. There's also that ideous cross button that appears mid-screen anytime you land for a sprint.

 

[Dead Prince]

Game is great.

Arkham City + Assassin's Creed + Orcs, more or less.

Surprisingly good story & acting, too. Also best use of PS4 controller mic to date.

What is the mic for?

 

[AndyD]

More of a fan of the tattered cloth physics and furry outline myself.

Looks great. Is that PS4 or just the PC version?

 

[Yoday]

What is the mic for?

I think he means the speaker. The wraith talks through the controller when you use wraith powers.

 

[glottis8]

I am so excited about this game. Just placed my digital preorder.

Been on media blackout for this game for quite a bit now.

Every time i see new screens or impressions this game seems to keep hyping up even more. I am excited to see the devs have confidence in their game and showcase it all over the place. Tons of media out there, streams and info.

Is the expansion pass worth while? i saw that there is one, but its not mentioned in the PSN Store atm. I think for preordering i got the legion edition or something like that.

 

[Dead Prince]

I think he means the speaker. The wraith talks through the controller when you use wraith powers.

oh. well that makes sense. lol.

 

[TheFatMan]

Pretty hyped for this game. Not as hyped as some other games coming out this year, but it should keep me busy along with Destiny until Advanced Warfare and Dragon Age get here!

 

[UnrealEck]

Looks great. Is that PS4 or just the PC version?

Those are in the PS4 too.

 

[User 479360]

Now that it's getting closer, I'm becoming more and more excited.

 

[Justice_Bolt]

The season pass is not on PSN?

 

[glottis8]

The season pass is not on PSN?

Link to PSN Store Mordor

No DLC or season pass anywhere.

 

[Yoday]

Link to PSN Store Mordor

No DLC or season pass anywhere.

I'm sure it will pop up this week. I'd be surprised if they waited until launch to post it on the store.

 

[lmbotiva]

If anyone has the game on ps4 already please post impressions, specially about framerate, wanna know if the game uses locked vsync on soft vsync, screen tear has been present on pretty much every video I've seen but im hoping the final game gets rid of that

 

[Lashley]

Think I'll pre-order this now from US store to get it earlier

had it preordered from TGC for £37.95 but its more-or-less the same on US store

 

[NearRivers]

Although I have high hopes for this game, I feel like they've missed an opportunity by neglecting co-op.

Fellowships and travelling parties are one of the things I associate most with Tolkien's books, and fighting alongside living and breathing allies was one of the most enjoyable aspects of previous LotR games; such as Return of the King, War in the North, and Guardians of Middle Earth - LEGO Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit also do this well, but obviously have a much more whimsical take on the source material, and don't quite scratch the same itch.

Unless Monolith has some co-op DLC in the bag, or the chance to explore a sequel, it might be a while before we get to experience another well-made, big budget, cooperative LotR's game.

Either way, I am hyped, and my pre order has been placed.

Edit: Just remembered that LotR: The Third Age had co-op as well; which seemed unusual for an RPG, but proved much more interesting than playing it single player.

 

[plenilune]

That live action trailer did it for me. D1P.

 

[KingJolly]

Wasn't planning on getting any games this month, but if SoM does great review wise I'm in.

 

[matrixman92]

for anyone that wants it on PC, someone in the buy/sell/trade thread is doing a flash sale for the premium edition...30 dollars IIRC...if the sale is still happening that is

 

[MR ARCADE FOREVER]

I'm a big fan of the Lord of the Rings series. I watched a few Shadow of Mordor videos but I'm having a bad feeling about this game. I hope I'm wrong waiting for impressions and reviews to make my decision about getting it

 

[rybrad]

The last Dark Souls DLC just got delayed, now the wait for this game is even worse! Someone needs to get WB to move the Steam release up to tomorrow, thanks in advance.

 

[ambar_hitman]

I'm in the exact same situation. Have a brand new PC but I kinda want the trophies. So torn, especially because it seems like it may be a fantastic running game on console.

But like everything it comes down to money. How are people getting the for less than $40 US? The best I see is 47 at Newegg(PC). Iif I can get the cheaper deal I might go PC.

I had the same dilemma, but PC version is priced at 999 inr here, so that sealed the deal for me.

 

[ironcreed]

Something I would love to see in a future game, perhaps even a trilogy, is something based around Dagor Dagorath and the return of Morgoth. I doubt it will happen, but just imagine the possibilities in a fully open Middle-earth setting.

 

[DrBo42]

Something I would love to see in a future game, perhaps even a trilogy, is something based around Dagor Dagorath and the return of Morgoth. I doubt it will happen, but just imagine the possibilities in a fully open Middle-earth setting.

If this sells well you can bank on more games set in more locations. I say go for it, love the universe and want to explore as much of it as possible.

 

[shinobi602]

Review embargo lifts on Thursday apparently.

 

[ironcreed]

If this sells well you can bank on more games set in more locations. I say go for it, love the universe and want to explore as much of it as possible.

Yeah, just make a 'Middle-Earth' series. This is Middle-Earth: Shadow of Mordor. The next game can be Middle-Earth: (whatever). But I would really love to see something based on the return of Morgoth. Talk about fertile ground.

 

[AndyD]

Alright, jumped on a Steam copy. Time to test out Steam In Home Streaming on a big budget game.

 

[Unbound By Death]

It's Monolith, the PC version will be just fine. I know not a lot of people know who Monolith are since they have been criminally underutilized the last few years, but they are an amazing developer. They started out as a PC developer, so they know their shit when it comes to making a good PC game. I would actually be rather shocked if this game wasn't PC first and ported to consoles.

Monolith constantly strive to make something fresh. They are the ones that gave us No One Lives Forever, FEAR, and Condemned. Since FEAR 2 they have been relegated to doing downloadable only games for some bizarre reason, but even then they managed to some interesting things with Gotham City Imposters and Guardians of Middle-Earth. While both games scored about average in the reviews department, they were both surprising for what they were. Nobody thought a Batman FPS was going to be any good at all, and it proved to be fairly decent. Likewise, they managed to pull off a well done console focused MOBA that sadly nobody played.

I am super excited to see Monolith back in true form. I have been a fan of theirs since the NOLF days, and it's been unfortunate how absent they have been. I hope this game does well enough to keep them going on bigger games for years to come.

I agree. If monolith can return to form this will be an amazing game.

Their NOLF and FEAR days were awesome.

 

[Edmond Dantès]

Something I would love to see in a future game, perhaps even a trilogy, is something based around Dagor Dagorath and the return of Morgoth. I doubt it will happen, but just imagine the possibilities in a fully open Middle-earth setting.

If this sells well you can bank on more games set in more locations. I say go for it, love the universe and want to explore as much of it as possible.

Yeah, just make a 'Middle-Earth' series. This is Middle-Earth: Shadow of Mordor. The next game can be Middle-Earth: (whatever). But I would really love to see something based on the return of Morgoth. Talk about fertile ground.

Anything pertaining to the First Age, Akallabêth and general 'Silmarillion material' is off limits for a long time to come. Any attempts to incorporate such material would incur the wroth of the Tolkien Estate who very recently served a cease and desist on the producers of a Fall of Gondolin film. New material pertaining to the aforementioned return of Melkor based on posthumously released notes by Christopher Tolkien would also be a cause for concern for the Estate. The producers of this game would be well advised to avoid such conflict. Peter Jackson and co have done well to avoid legal action for their projects thus far. Warner Bros though are currently embroiled in legal action with the Estate regarding merchandising.

 

[ironcreed]

Anything pertaining to the First Age, Akallabêth and general 'Silmarillion material' is off limits for a long time to come. Any attempts to incorporate such material would incur the wroth of the Tolkien Estate who very recently served a cease and desist on the producers of a Fall of Gondolin film. New material pertaining to the aforementioned return of Melkor based on posthumously released notes by Christopher Tolkien would also be a cause for concern for the Estate. The producers of this game would be well advised to avoid such conflict. Peter Jackson and co have done well to avoid legal action for their projects thus far. Warner Bros though are currently embroiled in legal action with the Estate regarding merchandising.

That is quite the shame. It would only serve to bring attention to the original work even more and would also give everyone a chance to experience it in different ways. Can't argue with family wishes, but it seems awfully selfish considering how loved the material is.