Good story with background information for LoTR fans but the shining aspect for me in this game is the gameplay. I'm a big fan of the Batman Arkham games freeflow combat system and this game features a similar system with the sam addicting combo multiplier and different attack/moves emphasis. The Nemesis system is another clever addition that I enjoyed in this game.

The open-world nature of the game allowed for different environments and the ability to perform side quests providing variety throughout the game.