6. Shadow of Mordor

The works of J.R.R. Tolkien are so beloved by fans like me that, outside from his son Christopher, any attempts to create stories within the world of middle earth are viewed with extreme skepticism. It can be so easy to ruin the lore and world if one isn’t careful. Thankfully, Shadow of Mordor manages to create its own story without trampling all over Tolkien Canon.

Set between the events of the Hobbit and Lord of the Rings, Shadow of Mordor focuses on the growing strength of the armies of Sauron within Mordor and the efforts of a Ranger Talion who has been resurrected by an elf wraith named Celebrimbor and the two set out to sew discord among the orc ranks. Shadow of Mordor is similar to dark souls with its dark fantasy setting and engaging melee combat.

Fight your way through the Orc horde