2. Middle Earth: Shadow of Mordor

Middle Earth: Shadow of Mordor Gameplay

Yes, finally a great Lord of the Rings action RPG. Orcs will wish they had never been created as you go in effortlessly wiping out the dark horde.

In Middle Earth: Shadow of Mordor, you’re a totally unstoppable powerhouse with a sword, dagger, and bow, and you can choose to go sneaky-stealth or Full Rambo as to your liking. You can even use mind control and make the orcs do your bidding.

The combat is fluid, with responsive controls. You fight in tons of awesome battles and you always feel powerful and in control amidst the chaos. During battle, reinforcements may come in to make the difficulty far more than you initially anticipated, but - unlike Dark Souls - the game never feels over-the-top difficult.

The flow of combat is visually stunning with tons of various animations

Stealth is often a smart choice…right before dropping in and going Full Rambo on the lot of em’