![]() ![]() While 1 to 2 GB VRAM is sufficient for most games, 6 GB is recommended for Middle-earth. In 2014, a few other games ( Watch Dogs & Wolfenstein: The New Order require 3 GB at ultra settings) also require more than 2 GB with maximum details. However, the requirements of Shadow of Mordor are definitely exorbitant. In view of the graphics quality, you might sooner or later suspect that Monolith ( F.E.A.R., Tron 2.0, Aliens vs. Predator 2, No One Lives Forever.) was a bit lazy when optimizing their LithTech Jupiter EX Engine at least at the PC. While most of the textures are razor-sharp and the technology is better than the competition's in many aspects (simulation of cloth), this does not justify such high video memory requirements. Shadow of Mordor looks good, yet not outstanding. Apart from facial expressions, polygon count and quality of effects should also be improved in some scenes. Let's return to the topic: If you want to enjoy Middle-earth in all its glory, you have to manually download and install the texture package via Steam first (see screenshots). If you skip this, only high textures are used with ultra settings and image errors might occur. Our tests proved that 6 GB VRAM is not absolutely necessary for maximum graphics options, but, with less memory, you'll face stuttering and slowdowns, which have a big, negative effect on the gaming experience. Previous to the launch of the GeForce 900 generation, only the top models of the GeForce GTX 870M (6 GB) and the GeForce GTX 880M (8 GB) could meet the high memory requirements in the notebook range. This gets especially apparent in the minimum fps. Instead of 26 fps, the predecessor of the GTX 870M only reached 11 fps ( GTX 770M 3 GB) at ultra settings. Likewise, the GTX 780M with 4 GB VRAM stuttered more than its counterpart of the 800 series. While the performance was comparable otherwise, the minimum fps were more than 50% lower (13 vs. Since the texture quality at ultra settings hardly differs from high settings, we would recommend omitting the HD package and playing with the (very) high presetting if possible. In dropping ultra textures, not only the average fps will increase, but especially the minimum fps. Not only the video memory requirements raised discussion in advance, the CPU requirements did too. You can see that in our full review.According to Monolith, you'll require a quad-core CPU. In fact, it’s the murdering part that’s by far the best feature in the game. We like Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor a bunch and capturing kills is definitely something that would make these gruesome murders even more memorable. Of course, these were only available on Playstation 4, so it’s nice for a multiplatform release to give every choice the feature. Previously, games like The Last of Us and inFamous: Second Son popularized the use of a dedicated mode to take pictures and edit them to whim. A version of the game for Xbox 360 and Playstation 3 is still coming on November 18, 2014. Shadow of Mordor’s Photo Mode is available for Playstation 4, Xbox One and PC alike. ![]() Depending on your platform, the breakdown can be seen in a detailed post here. Photo Mode needs to be activated in the settings first. Options include messing around with depth of field, field of view or adding effects and filters, for the Instagram crowd out there. Taking pictures in this mode will allow players to not just take screenshots, but adjust them to their liking. Since it’s a bit harder to actually capture such a shining moment, however, the game has now introduced a Photo Mode. If there’s one thing that’s captivating in Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor, it’s the ability to rip orcs apart by the dozen.
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