LogFAQs > #887941937

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tl;dr

It's not just postgame content. While the main plot of Shadow of War wraps up in relatively tidy fashion before act four begins, Monolith has confirmed that there is a "true ending" hidden behind Shadow Wars. I love the idea of offering dozens of hours of grindy yet fun content for players who adore this game to sink their teeth into. But that works better as an option rather than a looming obligation for completionists. Having the game's real finale locked away behind these dozens of hours -- hours that, while fun, are devoid of story missions, side quests, cutscenes or other distractions that help mix up the pace -- is a disappointment.

When you run out of in game money, you have two choices: Make a huge time investment by hunting down orcs in yoru game world and earning chests via vendetta missions, or spend some real money to get powerful orcs you need now. Does the game ever force you to spend money? No. I'm sure you can get to the end of Shadow Wars without spending a dime, as long as you're patient and persistent. But locking progress through this mode (and, again, towards the game's true ending) behind either spending more money or doing tons of tedious busywork feels at least greedy if not predatory.

I know most were already boycotting the game, but this is finally sealing the deal for me. I really loved Shadow of Mordor too, but I don't have time to do this bullshit and I'm not paying money.
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