Takes some gameplay elements from AC and the Arkham games and makes them into a better game imo. Fans of the combat from previously mentioned games will enjoy the very satisfying and swift yet brutal feel of the combat in this game. The story missions and engaging nemesis system dont get in each other's way and for lotr fans (not scholars) the story is actually pretty well done. If you enjoy the feel of the Jackson films and know little tid bits of lore (but do not study it like a religion) you will actually find it fairly interesting (like me), although not very memorable. I can see why people who dont know much about the lotr universe or, like Ive previously mentioned, study it very carefully, would not enjoy the story, however, even with that said, the nemesis system is engaging enough to still justify giving this game a try. Only major cons for me are the ghuls (enemies that are both annoying and boring to fight) and the game world (althought unlike many I actually like the way it looks, I just think it needed a bit more variety). So to sum things up: this is the best lotr game out there and the combat feels like a much more swift and brutal reiteration of that of AC and Arkham (maybe its just the fantastic animations), the nemesis system will keep youe engaged for a while, and the story is atleast presented very nicely, Definitely recommended.

Takes some gameplay elements from AC and the Arkham games and makes them into a better game imo. Fans of the combat from previously mentioned games will enjoy the very satisfying and swift yet brutal feel of the combat in this game. The story missions and engaging nemesis system dont get in each other's way and for lotr fans (not scholars) the story is actually pretty well done. If you enjoy the feel of the Jackson films and know little tid bits of lore (but do not study it like a religion) you will actually find it fairly interesting (like me), although not very memorable. I can see why people who dont know much about the lotr universe or, like Ive previously mentioned, study it very carefully, would not enjoy the story, however, even with that said, the nemesis system is engaging enough to still justify giving this game a try. Only major cons for me are the ghuls (enemies that are both annoying and boring to fight) and the game world (althought unlike many I actually like the way it looks, I just think it needed a bit more variety). So to sum things up: this is the best lotr game out there and the combat feels like a much more swift and brutal reiteration of that of AC and Arkham (maybe its just the fantastic animations), the nemesis system will keep youe engaged for a while, and the story is atleast presented very nicely, Definitely recommended.