Middle-Earth: Shadow of War

Yeah, it's a fun game. I had fun playing it. It's Fun. Yep.

It makes you feel like you're in Middle-Earth. But it also makes you feel like you're Batman.

I honestly prefer this game than the first one(Not that the first game is bad, but I like this one a whole lot better). Some of the controls I like better and some of the online I like as well.

I'm a massive game, have been since my first console (Sega mastersystem) I have played/owned hundreds of videogames. So it's very rare for me to find a game that has something new and original. But this game I think is special it improves on the predecessor shadow of Mordor in many ways manly the nemesis system and the storming and defended forts and avenging other players that have died. Story is good and the gameplay is fantastic. But the real element of this game is the nemesis system we're there is an ever changing hierarchy of orcs and warlords fighting for power and your actions as a player will impact this ever changing system. Not to mention the variety of the orcs themselves. A nice touch when you kill an orc and they comeback from the dead only to be disfigured from how you killed them is a particular favourite of mine. Also hats off to the developers who listened to there fans and removed the micro transactions. I really can't praise this game enough it's probably my favourite game on the current generation of consoles on one of my favourites off all time. So if your on the fence and still thinking about playing it I say give it ago especially seeing as it's incredibly cheap now. I just hope they make another one. I think the nemesis system still has a lot to offer.

First and foremost to the people debating whether this game is an RPG or not, it is absolutely an open world RPG game. You can make builds, there is outfit customization, there are multiple ways to approach missions, camps, etc. And there are very interesting activities. It is an RPG game and I think it should be a very nice game model for developers wanting to make such a game. My favourite aspect of the game was the combat however. I don't think that I have played a game with a better combat and fighting system in my life. It is paired to the skill point upgrades amazingly so you don't get bored and it doesn't get repetitive and there are more and more ways to fight enemies. The story was very good and very interesting (something that I didn't quite expect to be honest) and the protagonist(s) I found very interesting and well written even though I hadn't even played Middle Earth: Shadow Of Mordor. The only reason why I am not giving this game a 10 is mainly because I think that in the end, in an attempt to officialize the game as non canon (it's story not affecting the movies which chronologically are later) they kinda ruin it . I believe that they could have wrapped it up better but it's not bad. Anyways this game is very very good and I definitely recommend it, especially if you are a Lord Of The Rings fan or like (F)RPGs.

Shadow of War takes everything from its predecessor and improves upon it. It is everything the first game should have been. The nemesis system is incredible, the numerous large maps are amazing and provide plenty of beautiful locations to explore, and the combat is nearly perfect. The focus on warfare is really what make this game stand out from other action/adventure games. Where Assassin's Creed and Arkham focus on puzzles and solving mysteries, Shadow of War focuses on mass warfare between your army and Sauron's army. It also takes many elements from the wider LotR universe and gives them some screen time here, providing connections to the films and books. This is one of the greatest games I have ever played and that stands true as I play it a second time 2 years after release.