AHA-Lambda
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Can I just clarify, have you guys played and completed the game and can confirm whether or not TB is wrong here? Or are you doing the exact thing you're accusing him of?
Nah I imagine that is just TB hate
Can I just clarify, have you guys played and completed the game and can confirm whether or not TB is wrong here? Or are you doing the exact thing you're accusing him of?
I do not trust Total Biscuit
"Legendary orcs are only available with paid loot boxes"
Loool! Fuck WB!
So what you're saying is I can't see the secret ending without spending real money on loot boxes?
Based on all the reviews I can tell you that's total and utter bullshit.
Ah the old "bought off games media" argument.
The discussion going on around this game online is borderline embarrassing
Regular orcs can be leveled up to legendary without paying.
TB exaggerating as usual
OP: Grinding or Lootboxes
So no, it is not necessary to spend real money to get the true ending, but the only other way is to grind and that is what is being criticized here. Why are you being deliberately obtuse?
From Gamestop review
https://www.gamespot.com/reviews/middle-earth-shadow-of-war-review/1900-6416783/
Polygon Review https://www.polygon.com/2017/10/5/16428308/middle-earth-shadow-of-war-review
The true ending is basically a grind
When you run out of in-game money, you have two choices: Make a huge time investment by hunting down orcs in your game world and earning chests via vendetta missions, or spend some real money to get the more powerful orcs you need now.
"Legendary orcs are only available with paid loot boxes"
Loool! Fuck WB!
Regular orcs can be leveled up to legendary without paying.
The reviews for this game are gonna be interesting.
So you've never run out of resources or cash in games which doesn't have loot boxes?
Oh nothing for me to worry about thenFrom Gamestop review
https://www.gamespot.com/reviews/middle-earth-shadow-of-war-review/1900-6416783/
Polygon Review https://www.polygon.com/2017/10/5/16428308/middle-earth-shadow-of-war-review
The true ending is basically a grind
So what you're saying is I can't see the secret ending without spending real money on loot boxes?
Based on all the reviews I can tell you that's total and utter bullshit.
Arkham Knight's ending... Now with microtransactions!
I can't say I'm shocked. I figured something like this would happen after the fortresses mechanic was announced
If true, I want the press to demolish the game in every way possible, like the worst metacritic/open critic ever for a AAA game.
Ah, nice. Totalbiscuit is again at it, sharing information he didn't get or confirm himself. That worked out great with Hellblade. Including the bashing of media. Fun.
From Gamestop review
https://www.gamespot.com/reviews/middle-earth-shadow-of-war-review/1900-6416783/
Polygon Review https://www.polygon.com/2017/10/5/16428308/middle-earth-shadow-of-war-review
The true ending is basically a grind
So this guy read one review and came to this conclusion and that's all we're gonna go on? Mr Biscuit's extrapolations? I'd like to know some specifics before grabbing the pitchforks.
Also, obligatory "TB is a shitheel GG supporter and he should fuck off into the sun"
Yeah...I feel safe in saying most outlets assuredly will not demolish the game in every way.
You're free to read the two reviews posted in this thread that completely detail exactly what that dude tweeted about.
From Gamestop review
https://www.gamespot.com/reviews/middle-earth-shadow-of-war-review/1900-6416783/
Polygon Review https://www.polygon.com/2017/10/5/16428308/middle-earth-shadow-of-war-review
The true ending is basically a grind
However, Shadow Wars is spoiled by two major issues.
First, its 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 really adore this game to sink their teeth into. But that works better as an option rather than a looming obligation for completionists. Having the games real finale locked away behind those 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.
https://www.polygon.com/2017/10/5/16428308/middle-earth-shadow-of-war-reviewWhen you run out of in-game money, you have two choices: Make a huge time investment by hunting down orcs in your game world and earning chests via vendetta missions, or spend some real money to get the more powerful orcs you need now. Does the game ever force you to spend money? No. Im sure you can get to the end of Shadow Wars without spending a dime, as long as youre patient and persistent. But locking progress through this mode (and, again, toward the games true ending) behind either spending more money or doing tons of tedious busywork feels at least greedy if not predatory.
Well this is absolutely misleading. Let's outrage about nothing, again.
Fucking disgusting if true
They've verified that the game has a grindy postgame with a 'true ending', but TB's posts are wildly misleading & reactionary. He refers to Shadow Wars as the '4th act', as if an entire quarter of the game is gated behind a paywall. In reality, it seems like there's just an ending cutscene at the end of this grindy side mission - closer to AK's 'true ending' requiring 100% completion.Guys there are 2 other reviews already quoted in this thread backing up what TB has said. Come on now.
They're already out, and largely positive.
Isnt the only misleading thing about that that TB said you can only get them in lootboxes?
So to be clear, the last act of the game requires you to have Legendary orcs in your party. These can either be taken from boss battles through domination - or randomly scored through loot boxes. The boxes can be grinded out through game play, or bought directly with cash.
As I may have played more of this than Johnny, a word of warning about the microtransactions: if you want to complete the endgame and see the *true* ending, be prepared to buy the XP boosts from the store while you're playing the campaign or face a 40-50 hour grind. I finished the story in about 15 hours (and agree that it's awful), and have been grinding for 8 hours a day for the past four days just to level up enough to finish the "Shadow of War" endgame content, and it is indescribably tedious.