Assassin’s Creed II
Because You Like Action/Stealth Hybrids
Assassin’s Creed II is still regarded as the best game in the franchise for its blending of action and stealth in a coherent and genuinely enjoyable way. As a master assassin, it is up to the player to decide how to approach a dangerous situation. Should you stealthily sneak your way past the guards, shoot them down from long-range, or bust down the door with your sword swinging? The player’s style dictated how missions played out and didn’t penalize them for going about it the way they wanted to.
Shadow of Mordor allows for player choice in the exact same way. Players can have Talion take down an Uruk stronghold in whatever manner they prefer. While a situation may favor a stealth approach, there is nothing holding you back from attacking head on. Talion’s skill tree has several branching paths that allow for players to spend upgrade points in whatever discipline they desire. No matter what, the orcs of Mordor will meet their death at the hands of Talion’s blade, dagger, or bow.
