Shadow of Mordor is an excellent game, although Geoff is convinced that it’s missing something. He can’t figure out what it is, but he’ll happily keep on playing until he figures it out. Perhaps the new, free DLC will add a little something extra that will satisfy him, and everyone else.
The free Power of Shadow bundle includes a skin to make you look like Sauron’s fearsome servant, the Black Hand, as you take down every Uruk in Mordor. However, to help towards that end, there are also three new epic runes:
- One with Nature – Immunity to Poison attacks from Uruk Captains or Ghuls
- Ascendant – Double Focus Time for slow motion ranged combat
- Elven Grace – Increased defence which halves the damage of enemy strikes
I am so very glad that this is free DLC. Too often, cosmetic and minor bundles like these cost a nominal fee. The curse of micro transactions is so omni-present, it’s actually a surprise to see this sort of content for free instead of for a few bucks. I don’t mind paying for significant extra content, but something small and cosmetic like this really should be given to us for free.
I’d like to see more games do this. Yes, extra missions or experiences can be at a cost, but cosmetic reskins or a couple extra items can be given away for free. It builds goodwill and shows that these were just extra things that the developers didn’t have time to include in the game before launch, rather than a money grab after the game releases.<?p>
Last Updated: October 22, 2014
Rags
October 22, 2014 at 11:11
Hurmph, sounds a bit overpowering.
Bjorn
October 22, 2014 at 12:25
Free OP DLC
Alien Emperor Trevor
October 22, 2014 at 11:16
Maybe Geoff should stop squinting & just enjoy it.
Admiral Chief 0
October 22, 2014 at 11:30
Now I feel bad for laughing…
Mark Treloar
October 22, 2014 at 14:25
Or Try this
Alien Emperor Trevor
October 22, 2014 at 14:42
Best show ever.
Captain JJ in the shadow
October 22, 2014 at 11:16
That immunity to poison could be really helpful.
I tend to agree with Geoff to an extent on this. It’s a great game, but it’s not amazing nor is it addictive.
Hammersteyn
October 22, 2014 at 11:24
Agreed, sick and tired of that. you have a nice rhythm going and bam. Poison!
Captain JJ in the shadow
October 22, 2014 at 11:24
Pretty much the same as getting an STD.
Hammersteyn
October 22, 2014 at 11:25
lol
Mark Treloar
October 22, 2014 at 14:27
Personal Experience?
Captain JJ in the shadow
October 22, 2014 at 15:45
I’ve heard the stories.
Alien Emperor Trevor
October 22, 2014 at 11:19
Immunity to poison attacks also means you can’t get Uruk-High.
RinceThis
October 22, 2014 at 11:21
Possible, but it does stop that Uruksome feeling? 0_O
Alien Emperor Trevor
October 22, 2014 at 11:22
You certainly don’t stop that feeling ;P
Captain JJ in the shadow
October 22, 2014 at 11:22
It’s very precious to him
RinceThis
October 22, 2014 at 11:23
Then I’m doing it RIGHT!
Alien Emperor Trevor
October 22, 2014 at 11:27
That’s not what she said.
RinceThis
October 22, 2014 at 13:44
You’d know 😛
Admiral Chief 0
October 22, 2014 at 11:28
Oh you
Hammersteyn
October 22, 2014 at 11:20
Co-op, it’s missing co-op.
Captain JJ in the shadow
October 22, 2014 at 11:21
One thing that no one who makes an open world fantasy game seems to realise would work.
Hammersteyn
October 22, 2014 at 11:23
TESO?
Captain JJ in the shadow
October 22, 2014 at 11:24
TESO is an MMO.
And also kak.
Guild
October 22, 2014 at 11:47
Exactly, his missing the enjoyment of co-op that he experienced playing Destiny. Come back and join us Geoff, you need to do the raid. You still haven’t done it….
Mark Treloar
October 22, 2014 at 14:27
And guns.
Hammersteyn
October 22, 2014 at 14:33
nah, throw in Gandalf like class for good measure
RinceThis
October 22, 2014 at 11:20
FREE?! https://media.giphy.com/media/y8Mz1yj13s3kI/giphy.gif
Alien Emperor Trevor
October 22, 2014 at 11:23
Peter Moore & Randy Pitchford must have just felt shivers, like someone walked over their graves.
Jaded_Reprobate
October 22, 2014 at 11:29
I started playing this game over the weekend…. and so far, i have to agree with Geoff, there defo’s is something missing…. but maybe that’s my fault, as i tend to get side tracked on all the side activities and forget to actually play the main missions…
Alien Emperor Trevor
October 22, 2014 at 11:36
I’m guessing it’s because you don’t have any real connection to the main character? He’s just someone you’re moving to kill the Orcs?
Captain JJ in the shadow
October 22, 2014 at 11:38
To be serious, I actually like the main character quite a bit. Sometimes though, for how much the game shares with the Batman series of games it feels like I’m playing medieval Bruce Wayne.
Regardless, the game is a lot of fun (especially all those kill moves) and it’s flippen pretty to look at.
Alien Emperor Trevor
October 22, 2014 at 11:47
I’ve seen the pics from your murderous rampage, you monster.
It sounds a lot like AC3 to me – I liked the combat, I liked the story, I even liked the characters including Connor who everyone loves to hate – but it missed some spark to bring all those pieces together.
Captain JJ in the shadow
October 22, 2014 at 12:05
I do rather enjoy pressing my F12 button when I’m playing SoM, everything is so shiny and purty.
Admiral Chief 0
October 22, 2014 at 12:06
It makes sense that you like shiny and “purty” things…
Jaded_Reprobate
October 22, 2014 at 14:45
it could be that i tend to forget to interrogate… so basically i’m just running around killing everything in sight
(refresh for pic)
Exalted Overlord Geoffrey Tim
October 22, 2014 at 12:20
Naw, It’s a definitely a good game. Great mechanics, cool ideas…but there’s some spark that’s just not there.
OVG
October 22, 2014 at 14:36
As I said, they had to paint it by numbers in order to play it safe. The instructions to all reviewers from Warner Brothers was an indication that this game had more lawyers than developers thanks to the MASSIVE estate of Lord of The Rings TM, we should just be happy that they were even allowed to create this cannon. I don’t know what Tolkien would think but Im sure he would never have passed it. Number one he never liked the Orcs and never wanted to delve into their backstory. They represent his PDSD from the war.
Jaded_Reprobate
October 22, 2014 at 14:52
don’t get me wrong, i dig the game… any game that allows me to run around randomly killing is a win in my books
Kensei Seraph - Staff
October 22, 2014 at 11:34
So it seems I now need to vote with my wallet to let the other companies know what I think of paid-for DLC.
Captain JJ in the shadow
October 22, 2014 at 11:36
I’m fine with paid-for DLC if it’s like the Expansion Packs from the old days. But cosmetic changes and a few extra weapons for $5 is a money grab.
Captain JJ in the shadow
October 22, 2014 at 11:41
This free DLC is a really nice gesture. I will be enjoying it.
OVG
October 22, 2014 at 12:45
Should have been unlocked in the game itself along with those redeem codes. But we all know along with all these firmware updates that are called minor improvements that its nothing more than DATA capturing.
Brady miaau
October 22, 2014 at 13:00
free DLC? Say it aint so
AWESOME. Get my game in November only, peasant Xbox 360 user
Matthew Holliday
October 22, 2014 at 13:08
poison attack immunity is usefull, the rest, anyone whos even remotely good at the game doesnt need.
Brady miaau
October 22, 2014 at 13:50
I suck at games like this, need every edge I can get!
Mark Treloar
October 22, 2014 at 14:23
Now all it needs is that thing Geoff is missing. A proper ending.