We are only a few short days away until the epic Middle-Earth: Shadow of Mordor debuts on the PC, PlayStation and Xbox consoles. As the release date draws ever closer, Sony’s Social Media Specialist Ryan Clements brings us a rundown of “ 10 Need to Know Things ” regarding the upcoming PS4 edition.
Our story sees a ranger cut down just moments after witnessing his family slain at the hands of Sauron’s forces (in what is essentially a prequel to the events of Fellowship of the Ring ). However, this is not his last breath, as he returns to enact his vengeance as a wraith.
Let’s take a closer look at several key things gamers should be aware of before popping this soon-to-be hit into their next-gen consoles:
1.) Explore an Open-world at Your Leisure
After the introduction of Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor, Talion and the wraith are set loose to rain death and destruction down upon Sauron’s forces…
2.) Varied Combat, Not for the Faint of Heart
The combat system in Shadow of Mordor empowers you with choice. Talion has a number of different attacks, born from both his skills as a Ranger and also his connection to the wraith…
3.) Employ Stealth and Magic
Although the combat system in Shadow of Mordor has plenty to offer, you can leverage Talion’s stealthy abilities to eliminate watchful archers, straggling sentries, or unguarded captains…
4.) A Unique Army Stands Against You
The captains of Sauron’s army will differ from player to player, their strengths and weaknesses evolving dynamically as the enemy ranks shift…
5.) Gather Runes to Build a Legend
Powerful enemies, including Sauron’s captains, may drop runes that can be etched into Talion’s sword, dagger, and bow…
6.) Defy Death, Wield Great Power
The developers at Monolith have gone to great lengths to make you feel powerful through Talion’s Ranger abilities and the wraith’s influence…
7.) Entertaining Diversions Await
Though Talion is focused on his goal of vengeance, side missions fill the map and provide Talion with another method to build experience…
8.) Uncover Hidden Relics
The crumbling ruins and jagged peaks of Mordor house a trove of ancient relics, hidden to mortal eyes. Use the wraith’s power to enter the world of shadow and track these forgotten treasures…
9.) Learn the Lore of Mordor
Meeting a new hero, exploring a new location, and even collecting a wild herb open detailed entries in Shadow of Mordor’s appendix…
10.) Challenge the Blood Hunters and Flesh Burners
Skilled in bow and blade? Face the master assassins known as the Blood Hunters, or do battle with the elite archers of the Flesh Burners…
You can read the full article by visiting the official PlayStation.Blog . Also, a PS3 and Xbox 360 version is due out on November 18 th (for all you last-geners out there).