5 Ways Shadow of War Improves Upon Its Predecessor

Shadow of War and Shadow of Mordor

Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor was one of the most surprising games of 2014, giving us one of the best The Lord of the Rings games ever while also garnering multiple Game of the Year awards. Its unique Nemesis system combined with an Arkham-style combat system and Assassin’s Creed stealth, helped give the game a unique identity.

Now, three years later, the sequel, Shadow of War, has arrived, but how does it compare to its predecessor? Shadow of War makes a few important changes for a better overall experience, although it hasn’t entirely erased the small issues present in the first game. We’ll take a look at some of the major aspects of both games, and how they compare to each other.