The Short Version: A fantastic start for what we hope will become a fresh Tolkien franchise. There are some solid (if not borrowed) foundations and the Nemesis surpasses our expectations by providing a fresh experience to enemy design.

Nemesis system adds unique personality to enemies; Can approach targets in multiple ways; High production values

Melee combat feels limited; First map is a little dull; Talion is super boring

I wasn't a big fan of the first game. I couldn't get in to it very well. This, on the other hand, is very easy to get to grips with. Very linear quests & also fairly repetitive. Yet the game was very fun to complete. I'd recommend if it was on a sale of some kind. You don't have to pay to play.

At first it seemed a bit samey, but once you get into it, it becomes fun again. If you liked the first, then you'll enjoy this one.

Really enjoyed this game. Great gameplay, good graphics. Challenging at the start of the game, but once into the game it gets easy to pick up the controls and progress through the game. One of the best games so far on ps4

When Middle Earth: Shadow of Mordor released in 2014 it caught a lot of people by surprise. It took ideas from other established franchises, such as a combat system similar to the Arkham series and climbing and stealth mechanics not unlike Assassins Creed, but also introduced something wholly...

Compelling story with intriguing characters; Nearly every mechanic has been improved; Combat still feels fast and fluid; Almost endless supply of unscripted moments; Bigger; more beautiful world

Some plotlines end abruptly; Captain/warchief intros interrupt action

WoW this game was my first rpg game and i was very impressed by playing that type of game i really enjoyed the game was so fun and different than other games must buy ps4 gamers!!

" Assassin's Creed in the Lord of the Rings universe " might be the simplest way to regale the Shadow of Mordor experience, but that would seriously undermine the unique nature of the game's more important component -- its enemies.

Setting a new standard for the open-world action game, Shadow of Mordor provides gamers with a thoroughly enjoyable and rewarding experience. The Nemesis system is a satisfying innovation that essentially allows players to create their own boss battles, and player choice has rarely been as...

+ The Nemesis system; + Combat; + Taking control of enemy minds

- The main story campaigns can be a little jarring

It has its crazy moments where things don't quite go right, but overall its fun and it has a big amount of gameplay. One thing I didn't like about the nemesis system compared to the first one, was the blood brother/iron will/betrayal situation.

In the land of Mordor where the shadows lie is set an untold tale of defiance of Sauron's will. Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor allows one to make up that tale and flesh it out. For the Tolkien [...]

Nemesis System lets you create a worthy foe; Awesome Mounts; Fun Gameplay that lets you choose your own play style

Weak Boss Fights in main quest line; Lots of QTEs; Forgettable OST