![]() Getting this aspect of the game right was crucial to its success and Monolith nailed it: as you stalk your prey and unleash a symphony of bladed death you do feel like a powerful deadly predator.Īs we saw realised in the films, Middle Earth has a vast array of landscapes from grassland, marshes to ancient forests: the desolation of Mordor and surrounding regions are part of this world and are generally seen as an almost lifeless dessert. Not only is the animation smooth and expertly handled but the sheer amount of options Talion has as he leaps and climbs around objects constantly surprised me. I guess this adds to the desolate feel of Mordor but what's is important is the way Talion moves around his environment which more than makes up for this shortcoming. If I'm being honest while the environments of SOM look stunning mechanically they are fairly rudimentary. In addition to this there is a fully fledged index that covers artwork and lore from every corner of the world: this kind of attention to detail shows that the developers really did/do care about the fans and that bodes well for other parts if the game. As you wander the land you can pick up artefacts and trinkets that come with voice acted stories from a vast range of settings, these are all optional but if your a fan of the rings films it's really worth finding every one. One of the stand out performances for me were the sections with Gollum, the voice acting and animations are exemplary and ready gets you suspending your disbelief as you hear Gollum's murderous rasp in your ears. If you have any interest in Tolken's universe this game will provide you with some tantalising fan service, from seeing major characters to being able to read about the world in general. While to most you appear flesh and blood the wraith sustains your mortal form and also bestows onto you powerful wraith abilities to complement your own. For reasons not apparent at the beginning your mortal body is fused with a wraith and this leaves you in a quasi alive state. You play Talion, a seasoned ranger of the Black Gate within a few minutes of the opening cut scene you learn that agents of Sauron have murdered you and your family in cold blood. Events of the game bridge the sixty year gap between Lord of the Rings and the Hobbit.
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