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Post by SofaJockey on Oct 10, 2017 1:30:46 GMT
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Post by Obsidian Gryphon on Oct 10, 2017 1:33:09 GMT
Watching some game play right now. Combat is no different from the first one. Fewer arrows to use however; five. A new aoe skill.
Tis boring, to me. I played the first and I got bored by the repetitive combat and horde mode after several hours.
P.S. Story is not following lore but it's fine with me; it's a alt reality.
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Games: Mass Effect Trilogy, Dragon Age: Origins, Mass Effect Andromeda
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Post by MrsFlyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyingKebab on Oct 10, 2017 12:32:00 GMT
I'd get it, but I have so much else to play atm it would get left for a while, so I might as well wait a few months and maybe treat myself for xmas
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Post by SofaJockey on Oct 10, 2017 16:43:33 GMT
I'm finding it a solid innovation/improvement on the first game. Good times. (also, I think this game will take a while...)
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Post by SofaJockey on Oct 11, 2017 1:36:23 GMT
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Post by CHRrOME on Oct 11, 2017 16:33:24 GMT
I'll go ahead and say it is because of the loot boxes. Apparently many reviewers out there thought they shouldn't even mention them when they did the reviews, and players do not like that at all. People in general doesn't even want to see an option for a loot box in a triple A 60 USD standard game. It's kinda greedy, so the consumer will speak loud and clear about their disgust.
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Post by CHRrOME on Oct 11, 2017 16:43:28 GMT
In fact, I've been hearing a podcast yesterday. A guy who finished the game unlike pretty much all reviewers I dare to say. He claims the end game is a grind to get the best possible gear so you can actually finish the game. That's when the loot boxes enter the fray once more, they're just the shortcut you need to speed up the tedious grinding process. I tend to believe the guy, he does very thorough reviews. His ME:A review was pretty much spot on, I agreed with everything. But anyways, I can't speak for myself as I obviously don't have the game and I'll probably not buy it in the foreseeable future.
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Post by SofaJockey on Oct 20, 2017 22:13:50 GMT
Playing with an orc called 'Bork Thunder-Bowels' makes me very happy... And I'm not guilty about it...
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Post by SofaJockey on Oct 23, 2017 23:12:19 GMT
The thing is, because you are constantly faffing about with the orcs (either on your side or not), I don't see much replay value here for a long time, because it's such a long game to start with. Took my third fortress today, which was tough (on Nemesis difficulty). Even tried to suicide to a specific orc so that they would level up for a weapon quest (but no, thanks 'savior' for saving me (facepalm)...)
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Post by shaqfu on Oct 25, 2017 22:11:16 GMT
I just finished this last night. I enjoyed it up until the last act. If there was ever a section of a game made specifically to bore you to death and try to push you to buy crates that was it.
Whoever thought putting the ending behind 20 or so fort defenses when the ending you get actually fits perfectly fine if it was in act 3 is an evil person lol.
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Post by CHRrOME on Oct 25, 2017 23:59:20 GMT
I saw AJ's review, and he makes an interesting point. He believes that all these microtran$action crap and loot boxes are a test possibly to introduce this bullshit in future games in a more "invasive" way. A practice that mayhaps other companies will adopt eventually. And it's a fair assumption: It looks like the system was pushed into the game, and clearly there was no need other than making some more money$ out of players who already payed 60 bucks up front.
If that's the case, then it's gonna be the golden age for indies. I don't see many people just carrying on with such shake downs.
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Post by Superhik on Oct 26, 2017 0:48:39 GMT
So those that played it, how does Shelob fit into this. Didn't quite picture her like this from RotK
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Post by Dark King on Oct 26, 2017 7:14:47 GMT
I'm on act 4 now and I can see why it's seen as grindy. Although I haven't really felt the need to get orcs from the market. I have a surplus of orcs and olog-hai and from the sieges. Especially in Gorgoroth since that's the fortress I've upgraded the most.
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Post by CrutchCricket on Jan 18, 2018 16:11:19 GMT
I haven't actually played these games but after seeing the Honest Trailer and Zero Punctuation for the second game I was intrigued enough by the story to watch the cutscenes on Youtube.
I probably won't actually get the game since the grind is real apparently, and it seems like too much to get into. But the story I found top notch. I'm neither a Tolkien purist, nor a superfan so for me, this added some more of what I wanted to see in the original LOTR, namely more ghosts, magic and magical asskicking. Definitely would want more elaboration on the new Ring.
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Post by Heimdall on Jan 18, 2018 16:21:57 GMT
I actually really enjoyed it.
I just sort of wish it took place within its own universe instead of Tolkein’s.
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Post by Blast Processor on Mar 14, 2018 21:02:27 GMT
AngryJoe Vs Olgoth - Shadow of Mordor!I don't know if this video was ever posted in this thread. I've finally found my Olgoth. I forget the guys name but this Captain has killed me 5-10 times so far, tho the game did screw me once or twice. At first I was planning on recruiting him, but now I think I just want him dead. If only I could put his head on a spike!
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Post by Blast Processor on Mar 15, 2018 3:31:46 GMT
So my nemesis' name is Prak the Berserker. I've finally managed to shame him, dropping his level down from 42 to 27 (which is my level). I made things even more interesting (for some reason) by issuing a death threat, basically making it so he could one hit me. Him ambushing me allowed me to have Last Stand, that made the difference. In my first few encounters with him I could've defeated him easily if not for the fact that I had completely forgotten about the Elven Light ability. Also, charged glaive is my best friend now. The sad thing was back when he was level 35 or so I had a level 23 Captain that could basically take him 1 on 1, I'm like why can't these two just fight. LOL.
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Post by Hrungr on Apr 3, 2018 2:13:55 GMT
Shadow of War to remove Microtransactionscommunity.wbgames.com/t5/Official-Announcements/Important-Free-Updates-Coming-to-Shadow-of-War-FAQ/m-p/1831027/thread-id/761While certainly a good thing, it's hard not to feel cynical about this move. "Q: Why are Gold and the Market being removed from Shadow of War?"
"A: ... While purchasing Orcs in the Market is more immediate and provides additional player options, we have come to realize that providing this choice risked undermining the heart of our game, the Nemesis System."6 months after the fact, when sales have no doubt tapered off, and they've gotten as much money from their MTs/Marketplace as they're likely to make. Here's a token gesture to try and win back some goodwill, and try to kick up a few more sales before their next Shadow of X game. But... I guess a token gesture is better than none? Edit: "Q: Why is the Shadow Wars portion of the game being changed?"
"A: With the addition of the Endless Siege mode, we are now able to streamline the Shadow Wars and add a number of improvements to the presentation, along with new narrative elements to provide a more cohesive experience."
Sounds they're addressing the Shadow Wars grind as well. Again, 6 months after the fact.
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Post by cloud9 on Apr 24, 2018 9:04:33 GMT
IDK why this song reminds me of Inquisition.
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Post by DragonKingReborn on Jul 17, 2018 22:53:34 GMT
Shadow of War to remove Microtransactionscommunity.wbgames.com/t5/Official-Announcements/Important-Free-Updates-Coming-to-Shadow-of-War-FAQ/m-p/1831027/thread-id/761While certainly a good thing, it's hard not to feel cynical about this move. "Q: Why are Gold and the Market being removed from Shadow of War?"
"A: ... While purchasing Orcs in the Market is more immediate and provides additional player options, we have come to realize that providing this choice risked undermining the heart of our game, the Nemesis System."6 months after the fact, when sales have no doubt tapered off, and they've gotten as much money from their MTs/Marketplace as they're likely to make. Here's a token gesture to try and win back some goodwill, and try to kick up a few more sales before their next Shadow of X game. But... I guess a token gesture is better than none? Edit: "Q: Why is the Shadow Wars portion of the game being changed?"
"A: With the addition of the Endless Siege mode, we are now able to streamline the Shadow Wars and add a number of improvements to the presentation, along with new narrative elements to provide a more cohesive experience."
Sounds they're addressing the Shadow Wars grind as well. Again, 6 months after the fact. And it's actually happened...huh. www.gamespot.com/articles/middle-earth-shadow-of-wars-microtransaction-marke/1100-6460470/More than 3 months after the announcement of it, but still. Reading the article suggests they've removed the prompters of microtransaction purchases as well, such as slow level progression. I still haven't finished the first game, but maybe this one is now a possibility once I do. What are people's current thoughts on "the actual game and gameplay"?
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