An open-world game where you play as a unique character—a split between a ghost and a living "Black Hand" ranger who was stationed to protect his post from Orcs. The game features two main open-world areas with distinctive game mechanics and an incredibly fun combat system. While the main game isn't very long (27 hours to finish the main quest and all other content, excluding DLCs), it's extremely enjoyable, and I would recommend it to anyone who likes combat where you can choose how to approach each situation.

• The incredible detail in the orc models is mind-blowing! Here's just one example: Screenshot
  
• The Nemesis system is incredibly fun to interact with, whether you're killing or branding orcs
  
• Combat mechanics have great depth with multiple approaches—from physical sword fighting to wraith attacks, bow combat, and dagger skills
  
• Environmental interaction adds another great layer to combat
  
• Scattered items throughout the world have interesting lore to read and listen to

• The main quest doesn't offer choices and isn't particularly engaging
  
• Human character models felt less polished compared to orcs, though still decent for a 2014 game
  
• By late-game in Nurn, you become so powerful that it can feel repetitive

From the start, I fell in love with the game and approached it like other open-world games I enjoy—discovering every inch of the map before progressing the main story. The open-world conquest was the real "main dish" for me. You can check out my complete playthrough on my YouTube channel: Playlist Link

I wish there was a way to make the main game more challenging through a special game mode, as the power curve can make it too easy later on.

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Despite some minor issues, the game's beautiful art, incredible orc details, and engaging combat mechanics make it a fantastic experience. While I don't have the willpower for DLCs due to late-game repetition, the base game alone is absolutely worth playing.

[h1]Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor - My Experience[/h1] An open-world game where you play as a unique character—a split between a ghost and a living "Black Hand" ranger who was stationed to protect his post from Orcs. The game features two main open-world areas with distinctive game mechanics and an incredibly fun combat system. While the main game isn't very long (27 hours to finish the main quest and all other content, excluding DLCs), it's extremely enjoyable, and I would recommend it to anyone who likes combat where you can choose how to approach each situation. [h2]What I Loved[/h2] [list] [*] The incredible detail in the orc models is mind-blowing! Here's just one example: [url=https://steamproxy.net/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3355557955]Screenshot[/url] [*] The Nemesis system is incredibly fun to interact with, whether you're killing or branding orcs [*] Combat mechanics have great depth with multiple approaches—from physical sword fighting to wraith attacks, bow combat, and dagger skills [*] Environmental interaction adds another great layer to combat [*] Scattered items throughout the world have interesting lore to read and listen to [/list] [h2]A Few Drawbacks[/h2] [list] [*] The main quest doesn't offer choices and isn't particularly engaging [*] Human character models felt less polished compared to orcs, though still decent for a 2014 game [*] By late-game in Nurn, you become so powerful that it can feel repetitive [/list] [h2]My Playstyle[/h2] From the start, I fell in love with the game and approached it like other open-world games I enjoy—discovering every inch of the map before progressing the main story. The open-world conquest was the real "main dish" for me. You can check out my complete playthrough on my YouTube channel: [url=https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLigkiXdqg1aL4G8wyNeCtCPgFu7rO9qAw]Playlist Link[/url] [h2]Wishlist[/h2] I wish there was a way to make the main game more challenging through a special game mode, as the power curve can make it too easy later on. [hr][/hr] Despite some minor issues, the game's beautiful art, incredible orc details, and engaging combat mechanics make it a fantastic experience. While I don't have the willpower for DLCs due to late-game repetition, the base game alone is absolutely worth playing.