Middle-earth™: Shadow of War™ Story Expansion Pass Review Summary
Last updated: 2026-06-01
- Desolation of Mordor highly praised
- Unique characters and engaging gameplay
- Enjoyable story and cinematics
- DLCs criticized as overpriced and lackluster
- Frequent game crashes and technical issues
- Blade of Galadriel heavily criticized
Emotions
Archetypes
- Sample precision
- Helpful reviews
- 74%
- Unhelpful reviews
- 25%
- Protest reviews
- 1%
- 58%Helpful reviews with positive sentiment
- 42%Helpful reviews with negative sentiment
- Positive points
- 94
- Negative points
- 67
- Gameplay points
- 44
- Perf. points
- 3
- Rec. points
- 45
- Misc points
- 0
| Point | Description | Importance |
|---|---|---|
Desolation of Mordor praised
| The Desolation of Mordor expansion is frequently highlighted for its significant changes to gameplay, new elements, and overall quality. Players find it enjoyable and worth the investment. | 67% |
Unique characters and gameplay
| Characters like Eltariel and Baranor bring unique gameplay elements and dynamics. Players enjoy the variety and different playstyles offered by these characters. | 51% |
Engaging story and cinematics
| Many players enjoyed the story and cinematics, finding them engaging and fun to play along with. The narrative is a strong point that enhances the overall experience. | 47% |
Positive overall reception
| The game and its expansions are generally well-received, with players describing them as good content and a great bundle for story DLC. | 37% |
New battles and enemies
| The introduction of new fights against the Nazgûl and other unique enemies adds excitement and variety to the gameplay. | 30% |
Additional content and lore
| Players appreciate the additional content, including unique equipment, skills, powerful new allies, and game lore. The expansions offer new stories and characters. | 30% |
New storylines and adventures
| The introduction of new storylines like 'Desert of Mordor' and 'Blade of Galadriel' adds excitement and variety. | 27% |
Improvements over Shadow of Mordor
| The game is noted for continuing and surpassing the story and gameplay of Shadow of Mordor. Players appreciate the technical and gameplay advancements. | 25% |
Deep exploration of Middle-earth
| The game offers a deep exploration and artistic recreation of Tolkien's Middle-earth, which is exciting and satisfying for fans. | 24% |
Varied gameplay styles
| The game offers completely different gameplay styles, which players find enjoyable and refreshing. | 23% |
Pleasant and enjoyable gameplay
| Players find the gameplay pleasant and enjoyable, with different characters offering unique abilities and strategies. | 22% |
Interesting side stories
| The game features solid side stories and cliffhangers that keep players engaged and interested. | 21% |
Enjoyable expansions
| The expansions, particularly Desolation of Mordor, are enjoyed by players for their unique content and gameplay changes. | 21% |
Different progression systems
| The game features different progression systems from the base game, providing a fresh experience for players. | 17% |
Enjoyable interactions and cutscenes
| The interactions with orc characters and cutscenes are enjoyable and have memorable moments, adding to the overall experience. | 17% |
High-quality music and atmosphere
| The high-quality music enhances the atmosphere, contributing to an unmatched Middle-earth experience. | 16% |
Rich and colorful supplement
| The game is seen as a rich and colorful supplement to the original, enhancing the overall experience. | 10% |
Memorable boss fights
| The boss fights are enjoyable and memorable, adding to the overall excitement of the game. | 9% |
Enhanced Nemesis System
| The Nemesis System has been improved, adding depth and replayability to the game. | 9% |
Unique character experiences
| Characters like the 'zenci dayı' offer unique gameplay differences, adding variety to the experience. | 9% |