Middle-earth: Shadow of War for Android and iOS released to mixed reviews

The day has finally come for Lord of the Rings fans to taste some of the hack'n'slash goodness that publisher Warner Bros. promises to offer them through its latest mobile title – Middle-earth: Shadow of War.

Soft-launched a few months ago, the game is now available for free via App Store and Google Play. Unfortunately, many of those tried Shadow of War are disappointed by the in-app purchase system adopted by Warner Bros.

Although the game sits at a solid 4.2/5.0 rating on Google Play Store, the most recent reviews accuse the publisher of making a great ...