The lore is incredible. The villains are awesome. The hack and slash grows repetitive

User Rating: 7 | Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor - Game of the Year Edition PC

Pros:

  • Fighting
  • Kill moves
  • Nemesis system (army building) *
  • Vendettas/Personal touch
  • Fast paced
  • Amazing villains
  • Environment

Cons:

  • Repetitive
  • Story gets sidetracked
  • Button mashing is not fun forever *

Rating:

  • Story ******* 7/10
  • Gameplay ******* 7/10
  • Atmosphere ******** 8/10
  • Overall ******* 7/10

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  • Story (characters, narrative, depth, pace, role playing)
  • Gameplay (mechanics, fun factor, customization, level design)
  • Atmosphere (graphics, environment, mood)