After the initial controversy, Shadow of War ended up being pretty damn good

User Rating: 8 | Middle-earth: Shadow of War PC

Pros:

  • Fighting
  • Kill moves
  • Nemisis system (army building)
  • Vendettas/Personal touch
  • Fast paced
  • Collectables and side missions/challenges *
  • Gameplay
  • Fun villains
  • Environments
  • Massive world and maps
  • Fortress assaults

Cons:

  • Weak and non-cohesive story
  • Repetitive
  • Button mashing is not fun forever

Rating:

  • Story ****** 6/10
  • Gameplay ******** 8/10
  • Atmosphere ********* 9/10
  • Overall ******** 8/10

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