The game starts kinda slow, at first it actually reminder me of red road redemption, but then it started getting ready intense as you begin to control the order of the Orks

As with any other game that you are on the fence, I did some homework. I read some reviews and watched some video game play reviews. Since new egg has this game on sale for $25, I took advantage of the event and I am glad i did.

Very Fluid game

None so far

Great graphics and story!!! Definitely a must-buy for action gamers and Tolkien fans!!!

A far better game than many would've imagined, not just in terms of its action and Lord of the Rings authenticity – but in bringing a genuinely new idea to gaming.

The Nemesis systems is a great concept that works extremely well for the most part; Solid action and stealth, with an enjoyably varied skill tree to unlock; Decent graphics

The nature of orcs and uruk-hai means repetition in the Nemesis system does set in before the end; Parkour and beat-riding aren't very good; Open world is fairly small

You probably won't enjoy the first few hours of Shadow of Mordor. In fact I'd guarantee, it because I didn't.

Beautifully crafted world; Enjoyable combat; Densely populated environments

Average story and conclusion; Mimics Assassin's Creed too much

Within the first 30 minutes of playing Shadow of Mordor, its core DNA is clearly apparent. This is a game that doesn't hide its roots; it's not embarrassed about where it has borrowed mechanics from other games that have inspired it.

It does a great job of selling the uruk army as something constantly shifting and evolving. Captains challenge one another in selfish attempts to further their own careers, which allows you to step in and pick a victor, depending on your own goals.

What attracted me foremost to Shadow of Mordor, apart from the Lord of the Rings connection, was the combat system - which is essentially the same as the Batman Arkham series! As a result when you go against the evil Orc's and other minions of Mordor you really feel like a bad-ass ranger, with the...

Coming into Shadow of Mordor as someone who isn't into the Middle Earth saga at all, felt a bit odd initially. Other games based around Middle Earth, such as the various Lord of the Rings titles have come across like they are for fans only, with the only exception being the LEGO games.

A splinter of procedural creativity keeps this derivative open-worlder feeling fresh.