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About the Game
A Nemesis-driven open-world action RPG where you forge rings of power and command your own orc army across Mordor.
Middle-earth™: Shadow of War™ blends action, adventure, and role-playing elements in an open world. Its genre mix shows up in the way it moves between hack-and-slash combat, exploration across Mordor, and character-driven progression. You operate behind enemy lines, and the game is built around taking control of Mordor from the inside rather than attacking it only from the outside.
The core loop is to build your army, conquer fortresses, and extend your control across the map. Your private army of orcs drives this loop, since every follower you bring into the fold becomes part of the force you use to storm strongholds. The store description frames the campaign as a grand war, so the story and army-building feed each other as you push from one objective to the next.
The setting is Middle-earth, and the story is presented as a brand-new epic rather than a retelling. You face Sauron and his Nazgûl, and you can forge new Rings of Power as part of the fight against the Dark Lord's forces.
What stands out most is the Nemesis system. Enemies and followers can develop personal histories with you, so rivalries grow out of ordinary encounters, and the store page sums it up with the idea that grudges are never forgotten.
Feature Highlights
- The Nemesis system lets enemies and followers build personal stories with you, which the store page describes as award-winning.
- You can forge new Rings of Power to take on the forces of Mordor.
- Build a private army of orcs and conquer fortresses from within Mordor during the epic war campaign.
- Full controller support lets you play with a gamepad instead of relying only on keyboard and mouse.
- Steam achievements and Steam trading cards are both included with the game.
Who It Is (and Is Not) For
Recommended For
Players who enjoy open-world action games with strong personal rivalries will likely get the most out of it, especially those who like building an army and taking over territory. It also suits fans of Tolkien's Middle-earth who want to explore Mordor from the inside. Full audio support in Traditional Chinese makes the story easier for Taiwanese players to follow.
Not Recommended For
Players who want a multiplayer or cooperative experience should skip it, since the Steam features list single-player only. Anyone sensitive to mature material should also think twice, because the Steam page carries an adult content flag.
What the Steam Reviews Say
Steam gives this game a Very Positive label, which appears in Taiwan's Steam store as 極度好評, with 89% of reviews positive. That is a strong result for a title with hundreds of thousands of reviews, so the overall verdict rests on a very large pool of opinions rather than a handful of players.
On Steam, Very Positive means the great majority of reviewers recommend the game. With such a large review base, the percentage is a fairly reliable guide to general reception. A score still averages many different tastes, so read a few reviews on the Steam page to see whether the combat and army-building appeal to you.
Price History & Historical Low
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| Date | Price | Discount |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-30 | NT$1,095 | — |
| 2026-09-04 | NT$1,095 | — |
| 2026-08-28 | NT$109 | -90% |
All prices here are Taiwan Steam store prices in NT$. The game currently sells for NT$ 1095 with no discount, which is also its regular price, and that is not our recorded low. Our price record is still short, so any verdict here is tentative.
The lowest paid price we recorded is NT$ 109, on 2026-08-28, which was the first day we tracked the title. The game has often been discounted in our record, with the deepest cut reaching 90%. It was never free to keep during our tracking, and no free-to-keep promotion has been recorded for it.
Whether now is a good time depends on your patience. At the full NT$ 1095 price, waiting on the wishlist and watching for the next discount is a sensible approach, given how often the game has gone on sale in our record.
Analysis written 10/27/2026 from our recorded prices; the chart above is live. Taiwan-region Steam prices.
How to Buy
- Open the game's Steam store page in the Taiwan store and check the current NT$ price before you decide.
- Add Middle-earth™: Shadow of War™ to your wishlist so you can track it in one place.
- Turn on wishlist sale notifications in Steam's notification settings so you are alerted when the price drops.
- Buy the game when the price falls to a level you are happy with, and it will appear in your library right away.
- Check back here for the price trend before you commit, since our record for this game is still short.
Things to Know
Traditional Chinese is supported with full audio support, and English is supported with full audio support as well. Simplified Chinese is also listed, but without the full audio support noted for Traditional Chinese and English. The Steam page carries an adult content flag, so the game may include mature material that is not suitable for younger players. Prices shown are Taiwan-region Steam prices and may differ in other regions. Free and discount promotions can end at any time, so check the official Steam page before buying.
