The Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment action game Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor for PS3 is set between the events of The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings. The player controls Talion, a ranger of the Black Gate who returns to life bound to the spirit of the Elf Celebrimbor. Together, they seek revenge against the forces of Sauron and uncover Celebrimbor’s secrets and the origins of the Rings of Power.

In combat, Talion uses strikes, dodges, counters, and combos, unlocking new abilities as he progresses. He can also move across rooftops and walls, attack from the shadows, and use supernatural powers for ranged attacks, immobilizing enemies, and controlling certain Orcs. Enemies have distinct personalities, weaknesses, and resistances, while captains can rise through the ranks and grow stronger.

• Platform: PS3
• Genre: Action
• Combat: Strikes, dodges, counters, and combos
• Movement and attacks: Stealth, movement across rooftops and walls, and attacks from the shadows
• Supernatural powers: Ranged attacks, immobilizing enemies, and controlling certain Orcs
• Enemies: Orcs and Uruk-hai with distinct personalities, weaknesses, and resistances
• Enemy hierarchy: Captains can rise in rank and grow stronger
• Enemy control: Manipulate certain Orcs to weaken the opposing leadership