I don't know anything about these games other than that they're set in Middle Earth, but these stories sound amazing and I really want to check this out. I'm torn on it though, the microtransactions initially were a total dealbreaker, but it sounds like they've adjusted it due to the backlash. Problem is, the poor microtransaction system is still there and it's still a practice that holds these games back. I can't support that in good conscious. Is it really good enough to throw my morals away for?
I've not had any issue avoiding AAA games for awhile now. Most of my PS4 collection is Indie games with a couple of sports titles thrown in. And GTA because they pack the shit out of those games and DLC only affects the multiplayer which is practically an entire game of its own. I'm not sure I'll be able to avoid these two forever though, it's too enticing lol.Unfortunately, microtransactions are here to stay. From reading a lot of reviews, you don't need to spend any money at all. People had tons of in-game currency, loads of items from the loot crates, etc. Sounds like no big deal at all to me. If I'm truly going to take a stand based on morals, I probably wouldn't play games at all because of the insane crunch nearly every studio goes through especially for AAA titles.
I played the first game for a couple hours tonight and had an epic fight chasing down an orc boss. He kept calling goons in to swarm me and eventually he ran away. I gave chase and after about a minute I caught up and executed him. For the entire fight, the music consisted of some pumping music and his name being chanted over and over, NA-ZUL NA-ZUL NA-ZUL. Everyone says the Nemesis system is even better in Shadow of War and this feature is the real reason to play the game. There's nothing else like it out there and the emergent gameplay that comes from it is pretty incredible.
the nemesis system is great really enjoy it. I've already had epic encounters along with blood brother ganging up on me. to a legendary orc i was building up only for him to betray me because he thought he was stronger then me only for me to shame him 3 times so iron will would go away end up putting him back in my army showing him he was very wrongUnfortunately, microtransactions are here to stay. From reading a lot of reviews, you don't need to spend any money at all. People had tons of in-game currency, loads of items from the loot crates, etc. Sounds like no big deal at all to me. If I'm truly going to take a stand based on morals, I probably wouldn't play games at all because of the insane crunch nearly every studio goes through especially for AAA titles.
I played the first game for a couple hours tonight and had an epic fight chasing down an orc boss. He kept calling goons in to swarm me and eventually he ran away. I gave chase and after about a minute I caught up and executed him. For the entire fight, the music consisted of some pumping music and his name being chanted over and over, NA-ZUL NA-ZUL NA-ZUL. Everyone says the Nemesis system is even better in Shadow of War and this feature is the real reason to play the game. There's nothing else like it out there and the emergent gameplay that comes from it is pretty incredible.
I don't know anything about these games other than that they're set in Middle Earth, but these stories sound amazing and I really want to check this out. I'm torn on it though, the microtransactions initially were a total dealbreaker, but it sounds like they've adjusted it due to the backlash. Problem is, the poor microtransaction system is still there and it's still a practice that holds these games back. I can't support that in good conscious. Is it really good enough to throw my morals away for?
I really want to play this but i havent played a hack and slash since Diablo 3. I remember spending staying up nights playing it. Action role playing games were my kryptonite.
when does the second act start? plus how much orcs are there with two faces?Loot crates have zero impact on this game.
Example - you can buy a lvl 15 orc. Or capture a lvl 40 one by the time it starts to count.
I really want to play this but i havent played a hack and slash since Diablo 3. I remember spending staying up nights playing it. Action role playing games were my kryptonite.
Yes. I haven't played Shadow of WarLol at comparing Diablo 3 to Shadow of War or Mordor. Clearly you haven't played them. Shadow of War is more like Batman Arkham Asylum series then D3. Its an action game. D3 is a point and click ARPG.
Eh, I usually wait on single player games, even if I'm excited about them. I mean, they aren't going to change much, and there's no one to keep up with.This is a unique situation where I'm really excited for a release of a game that I'm (most likely) not going to be buying at launch.
It's Assassin Creed in Mordor but with a great Nemesis system.
It's like Assassin's Creed with a smaller map and less to do but better combat.
when does the second act start? plus how much orcs are there with two faces?
Much much more to do IMO. Just played Black Flag and I can do things in Mordor I can't do in BF.
There are more things to do in Black Flag, like be a pirate for starters.