The setting, the whole atmosphere makes it better than AC.
Plus the combat is more diverse compared to AC due to the way combos work. (Thanks to the orcs)
MULTI Middle-earth: Shadow of War - Whoes Your Nemesis
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Plus the combat is more diverse compared to AC due to the way combos work. (Thanks to the orcs)
Depends on which AC you're talking about. Also, are you comparing the first Mordor or just asking impressions for this one ?
The first game is very good, it gets really repetitive in the 2nd half though as there's little to no variation in game play and you're just doing the same combat mechanics with bigger and bigger hoards.
more like think of AC series..the entire ..vs this(i know there is only 1 game out , bu we have a decent idea of the next one )
[h=1]Shadow of War Features Lord of the Ring’s First Non-White Hero[/h]
Middle-earth: Shadow of War will introduce the first non-white hero ever to appear in the Lord of the Rings world. And in 2014, Monolith Studios brought J.R.R. Tolkien’s beloved fictional world back to life in a way that fans had never quite seen before, with Shadow of Mordor. The game, which was notable at the time for its coveted Nemesis System, was welcomed with widespread success upon its release, performing well financially, and earning multiple game awards and critical acclaim. However, Monolith is prepping to expand on their work in Shadow of Mordor in every possible way with this year’s follow-up game, Shadow of War.
Whether it be the game’s exciting new Siege Mechanic, more complex Nemesis System (which affects the game’s entire open world as users play, not just the individual Orcs they fight against), expanded world, or improved graphics and weather mechanics – Shadow of War promises to be an even greater step up from its already impressive predecessor. And as such, the anticipation surrounding Shadow of War has been growing appropriately over the past few months.
However, Shadow of War will also be notable for its introduction of the first-ever non-white hero to be featured in Middle-earth, with a new character named, Baranor. While he was only featured briefly in the first trailer for the game as well, Waypoint reports that Baranor will lead The Desolation of Mordor DLC released with the game. And despite the character’s historical value in the world of Middle-earth, Andy Salisbury, a community manager at Monolith, says the studio never felt Baranor’s inclusion was a deliberate choice:
While the Lord of the Rings franchise remains one of the most beloved fictional properties ever created, Tolkien’s work has come under fire over the years for its lack of any real diverse representation in its characters. A vast majority of the franchise’s human characters are depicted as being Caucasian, while the only human black characters in the story – like the Haradim – are seen siding with the enemies and villains.
So whether it was an intentional choice by Monolith or not, the studio is making history in The Lord of the Rings world with their introduction of Baranor here. Not only will the character play a prominent role in Shadow of War‘s story, but will be at the forefront of one of the game’s DLC expansions, which should only further spotlight his importance in Middle-earth. Now, for many longtime Lord of the Rings fans, this may still be coming as too-little-too-late, but hopefully, Baranor’s inclusion will be just the first step in more diverse representation moving forwards, as Tolkien’s world is further expanded upon across multiple different media platforms in the years to come.
Middle-earth: Shadows of War becomes available on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and Microsoft Windows (via Steam) and the “Play Anywhere” program for Windows 10 (with the Xbox One version) in the U.S. starting October 10, 2017.
[h=2]Source: Waypoint[/h]
Middle-earth: Shadow of War will introduce the first non-white hero ever to appear in the Lord of the Rings world. And in 2014, Monolith Studios brought J.R.R. Tolkien’s beloved fictional world back to life in a way that fans had never quite seen before, with Shadow of Mordor. The game, which was notable at the time for its coveted Nemesis System, was welcomed with widespread success upon its release, performing well financially, and earning multiple game awards and critical acclaim. However, Monolith is prepping to expand on their work in Shadow of Mordor in every possible way with this year’s follow-up game, Shadow of War.
Whether it be the game’s exciting new Siege Mechanic, more complex Nemesis System (which affects the game’s entire open world as users play, not just the individual Orcs they fight against), expanded world, or improved graphics and weather mechanics – Shadow of War promises to be an even greater step up from its already impressive predecessor. And as such, the anticipation surrounding Shadow of War has been growing appropriately over the past few months.
However, Shadow of War will also be notable for its introduction of the first-ever non-white hero to be featured in Middle-earth, with a new character named, Baranor. While he was only featured briefly in the first trailer for the game as well, Waypoint reports that Baranor will lead The Desolation of Mordor DLC released with the game. And despite the character’s historical value in the world of Middle-earth, Andy Salisbury, a community manager at Monolith, says the studio never felt Baranor’s inclusion was a deliberate choice:
“He will have his own story DLC in The Desolation of Mordor, where you’ll learn all about his story. I’m not sure if we looked at [Baranor’s creation] as a choice, but it was an easy one to make. I don’t think we thought twice about it when we were writing the story and when we wrote Baranor. It was just kind of an obvious character for us to write. We’re obviously very happy to make sure that we give everyone an opportunity to see a character that they love, but I don’t think it was deliberate. It was obvious.”
While the Lord of the Rings franchise remains one of the most beloved fictional properties ever created, Tolkien’s work has come under fire over the years for its lack of any real diverse representation in its characters. A vast majority of the franchise’s human characters are depicted as being Caucasian, while the only human black characters in the story – like the Haradim – are seen siding with the enemies and villains.
So whether it was an intentional choice by Monolith or not, the studio is making history in The Lord of the Rings world with their introduction of Baranor here. Not only will the character play a prominent role in Shadow of War‘s story, but will be at the forefront of one of the game’s DLC expansions, which should only further spotlight his importance in Middle-earth. Now, for many longtime Lord of the Rings fans, this may still be coming as too-little-too-late, but hopefully, Baranor’s inclusion will be just the first step in more diverse representation moving forwards, as Tolkien’s world is further expanded upon across multiple different media platforms in the years to come.
Middle-earth: Shadows of War becomes available on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and Microsoft Windows (via Steam) and the “Play Anywhere” program for Windows 10 (with the Xbox One version) in the U.S. starting October 10, 2017.
[h=2]Source: Waypoint[/h]
Because it's a crime to say "black" these days...i like the heading Non-white hero
mayb some bug this should be coming from steam... wierd.
hope it isnt broken like Batman Arkham Knight was.
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Necrokiller:
The only valid thing from his pov he said in the video is AC dead since Black Flag. According to woke police that game was woke too. Welsh man in West Indies. So atleast he's consistent I guess lol -
Necrokiller:
It's based on an actual real life person so I don't think the woke police have a valid case here.
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XPremiuM:
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XPremiuM:
Did y'all see the new Assassin's Creed trailer? They finally made a AC set in Japan & then they put a negro as the male protagonist. Ubisoft is taking cues from Disney, and it isn't gonna end well for them, just like Disney. Go woke, go broke!
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Necrokiller:
Phil should be held responsible for this shitfest too, just like Sarah, but it's highly likely that these decisions are coming from Satya. And this isn't even the end of it. More closures are coming.
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SolitarySoldier:
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SolitarySoldier:
Phil keeps talking about breaking barriers to gaming, making it accessible on all platforms yada yada, while killing competition and creativity at the same time. the fact that i actually believed him for a second lol
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SolitarySoldier:
"These changes are not a reflection of the creativity and skill of the talented individuals at these teams or the risks they took to try new things" ... seems to me that's exactly what it is
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XPremiuM:
Microsoft deserves all the hate they can get. Seriously i can't explain how much i want to curse them out.
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XPremiuM:
They could've sold the studios instead of closing them, but the nazi bastards just didn't want competition down the road.
