"Middle-Earth: Shadow of War" is an action role-playing game set in the universe of J.R.R. Tolkien's Middle-earth. Players control Talion, a ranger who shares his body with the spirit of Celebrimbor, a legendary elf. Together, they seek to forge a new Ring of Power to combat the dark lord Sauron and his forces. The game features an open-world environment where players can explore various regions, engage in combat, and build an army using the Nemesis System. This system allows players to recruit orcs and other creatures, creating unique interactions and rivalries throughout the game.