

There are five main areas in Middle-earth: Shadow of War and each one has a unique style to it. These battles are just so much fun and once they are defeated you can kill them or mind control them so that they join your side.

These always had a different personality such as this one who was a bard that was singing about my death. The most enjoyable aspect of the game for me was dealing with leaders of various Uruk factions. The combat feels fantastic, taking down just one enemy is never a problem, but this game is more difficult than its predecessor due to the smarter AI that will see them try to gang up on you. It means, you can make Tallon just the way you like him. The first game was more of a hack and slash kind of deal, but this one feels fare more “RPG” like with the way you get new abilities and loot to enhance the way you play. It has a very Batman Arkham feel to the combat and I mean that in the most complimentary way possible. I honestly do not think that I can do justice to just how great the gameplay of Middle-earth: Shadow of War. Not just the ones we know from the movies, but the new characters like different Orcs are fantastic to interact with. I loved the story this game told, but more than that I loved the characters that you came across. Of course, things do not go to plan and before long your quest to defeat Sauron has many twists and turns that involve some very interesting characters.Īt the time of release, this game got a lot of hate for the story which I think is completely unfair. They head to Mount Doom to make a new Ring of Power. The main character, Tallon still has the spirit of the Elf Lord, Celebrimbor inside of him. I am going to tell you right now that this is a tremendous action RPG that is a blast to play no matter how much of a fan you are of Tolkien’s work! A New Ring Of Power? Sure, it plays fast and loose with the subject matter’s lore, but I actually liked that. I thought the first game was great, but I must admit that I think Middle-earth: Shadow of War is a better game.
