Almost a decade after winning Game of the Year this game still holds up to that title well. Offering a unique and engaging experience where the player's creativity is rewarded rather than a linear game path to be followed. The Uruk army system is really clever and I only grew more fond of it as the game progressed. I also thought the combat system was well designed, being balanced in such a way that a variety of strategies were equally valid. The game is an absolute steal at $5 or less. Based on my own experience I'm surprised its not rated Overwhelmingly Positive.

great game...♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ last bosses ever. ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ stealth drain to the tower then a 5 second quicktime event with sauron? all these skills and practice honing how to wreck this game in fights only to have no fight at the end at all? lame as fuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuhhhhhh! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! !

Would really recommend if you've played shadow of war, a good prequel to it and the story is really nice.