Is Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor Worth Playing in 2026?
2014
PlayStation 3
PlayStation 4
Linux
PC (Microsoft Windows)
Priority Pick
High review score, short enough to actually finish. Move this up your backlog.
Time to Beat
15.7h
Main Story
23.9h
Main + Extras
32.9h
Completionist
Aggregated review score: 82/100 · Developed by Monolith Productions · Published by WB Games
Should You Play It?
Worth It If...
- ✓ You've got a few solid weeks to give it (15.7h main story), long enough to sink in, short enough to actually finish.
- ✓ There's a solid chunk of extra content beyond the credits if you want more (23.9h with extras, 32.9h to 100%).
- ✓ You want your choices and character build to matter over dozens of hours.
- ✓ You want satisfying, high-impact combat more than slow exploration.
Skip It If...
- ✗ You'd rather see the credits roll in one sitting. RPGs ask for real investment before the story pays off.
- ✗ You'd rather explore and take things slow. This keeps you in near-constant combat.
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