Middle-Earth: Shadow of Mordor is an action RPG played from a third-person perspective. The game was developed by Monolith Productions and published by Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment in September 2014. Its sequel, Middle-earth: Shadow of War, was released in 2017. Story summary Middle Earth Shadow of Mordor tells the story of events that take place between The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings. The Armies of Sauron brutally murder the family of our main protagonist, Talion, and he himself gets killed. However, his peace in death is short, as he is resurrected and bound to the spirit of an Elven Lord. United, they set out to Mordor to seek revenge. Gameplay Shadow of Mordor is set in an open world. The game features RPG elements such as skill points and experience, which can be used to unlock new abilities for both Talion and Celebrimbor (the Elven spirit). By developing the skills of the ranger (Talion), players gain a greater chance to move stealthily, while the abilities of th