Limited-time offer: Acclaimed action RPG drops to under $5

At the heart of Middle-earth: Shadow of War is Talion, a Gondorian ranger who shares a spirit bond with the elven master smith Celebrimbor. Together, they forge a new Ring of Power and take the fight to Mordor. Players build their own orc army, conquer fortresses and battle Sauron’s forces. Talion leads the fight firsthand, engaging in fast-paced combat that combines acrobatic melee attacks, magic and powerful abilities. By upgrading his gear and skills, players can tailor their playstyle to their preferences.

A standout feature is the Nemesis System, which creates procedurally generated orc leaders that evolve based on their encounters with the player. Each orc has unique strengths and weaknesses, remembers past battles with Talion and may even seek revenge. If a leader defeats the player, they rise through Mordor’s ranks and grow stronger. Talion, however, can turn the tide by recruiting fallen enemies into his own army, using them as spies or bodyguards.

Steam reviews "Very Positive", mixed verdict on Metacritic

Middle-earth: Shadow of War was developed by Monolith Productions in partnership with WB Games and launched in October 2017. Since then, the action RPG has earned nearly 80,000 reviews on Steam, with an impressive 88% rated positive. However, its reception on Metacritic is more mixed, with a Metascore of 80 and a user score of 5.2. Repetitive gameplay, an unengaging story and poor balancing in the later stages have been common points of criticism among both players and critics.

Middle-earth: Shadow of War is normally priced at $39.99 on Steam. Until March 3, official reseller Fanatical is offering the Definitive Edition, featuring the base game and all DLCs, for just $4.24 – a 92% discount. Buyers receive a game key that can be activated on Steam.

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