J.R.R. Tolkien`s Middle-earth is one of the most famous fictional worlds in all of pop culture. And thanks to the Middle-earth video games, you can run around in it, slaying hordes of Orcs, building an army, and trying to put a stop to the evil forces of Mordor. It`s a good time, and right now it`s also much cheaper than usual. Today only, PC gamers can pick up the second game in the series, Middle-earth: Shadow of War, for just $15. That`s a great deal, considering it`s going for $60 on Steam right now.It`s a one-day deal available at Fanatical, an online retailer that sells games for Steam. The deal will vanish on August 10, so if you`ve been on the fence about picking up Shadow of War, you`d better do it soon if you want it cheap. And while you`re on there, you can check out the other deals going on in the Fanatical`s Summer Sale.Middle-earth: Shadow of War takes place between the events of The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings. Like its predecessor, Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor, the game follows Talion, a warrior seeking revenge on the death of his wife. Your job is to raise an army by recruiting Orc captains in an effort to attack Sauron where he lives.In GameSpot`s 7/10 Middle-earth: Shadow of War review, our critic wasn`t crazy about the story, but he pointed out many of the game`s redeeming qualities. `Narrative problems aside, some of the setpieces are breathlessly fun. You ride a drake, team up with some ridiculous Orcs, fight an imposing, flame-winged Balrog, battle the Ringwraiths. It`s a greatest-hits compilation of the most bad-ass moments from The Lord of the Rings. After a slow-building introductory act, the game gains momentum as it crashes toward what seems like a final standoff against the forces of evil. And this fight addresses criticism of the previous game; it`s an epic multi-stage battle that does still have QTEs, but no more than the ones you find while playing through the game normally.`Middle-earth: Shadow of War -- $15And just last m ...
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