The progression of character improvement is really fair and satisfying. When our swords clanked again, he said something to the effect of, "That'll be the last time you set me aflame!" All I could do was think: "Oh man, this guy remembers I set him on fire the last time we met! He is clearly not happy about that at all!" He had retreated like a coward, likely because I blew up a nearby camp fire that burned him pretty badly. I approached an Uruk captain I had previously engaged with earlier in the game.
When a clash doesn't go your way, meaning your opponent retreated or killed you, he'll remember the last time you battled and will likely reference it at the start of your next fight. It's a great effect that reinforces the magnitude of your foes. When one emerges, the entire stronghold will chant his name (and you can hear it coming from the DualShock 4 speaker if you play on PS4). Warchiefs even have bodyguards that protect them inside a stronghold. When you encounter a Captain or Warchief, the game interjects seamless exposition to acquaint you with the enemy. Plotting against these rabid characters is where I found myself having the most fun with Shadow of Mordor, not just because it's ultra-satisfying to slay one of these guys, but because they all have different names, personalities, unique behaviors and, get this, memories! Talion must make his way through 20 main story missions, but he must also conquer Sauron's army of Captains and Warchiefs - the most powerful minions under his rule. Once a tower is activated, a set of collectibles and side missions is unlocked on the map - pretty much standard operating procedure these days.Įxcursions aside, the main objective in Shadow of Mordor is twofold. Your map is broken into various sections anchored by a tower.
It's probably most similar to an Assassin's Creed game. Generally speaking, Shadow of Mordor is not unlike most open-world games. Best of all, Shadow of Mordor introduces a really compelling system of interconnected enemy characters that sit on a chessboard of wickedness. It's what made me want to come back for more - to relentlessly track down these antagonists. Shadow of Mordor's focus revolves around these creatures, and, thankfully, captures their striking variety with extreme detail and creativity.
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