Out of nowhere, Monolith’s new IP stepped in and trumped several games we all liked just fine, recreating and even perfecting these familiar experiences within the setting of Middle Earth.
Unfortunately, the open worlds in games like Middle-Earth: Shadow of War, Halo Infinite, and the original Assassin's Creed do more harm than good.
I legitimately loved Halo's switch to open world. They made traversal of the map entertaining, and everything involved just tied into the (what I consider) awesome gunplay.
The entire time I really felt the slow takeover of the map, and all the little steps forward felt satisfying.
I don't know what more people really want there, considering the setting and story. A handful of soldiers hunkered down on enemy territory; slowly trying to win the battle.
I think R* are the only ones who have made compelling open worlds. I can’t stomach most open world games and how boring they are with busy world. It’s like a flex to make this massive environment, but it’s extremely boring to traverse and play in. GTA V and Red Dead Redemption 2 blew me away with how incredible their worlds were. Elden Ring was the only other game to give me that sense of awe.
I’m back on an open world kick after Horizon. I don’t know what clicked in me but exploring the map and seeing the detail work has me loving open worlds again. Playing AC Odyssey on hard and really enjoying it and the map. Reinstalling RDR2 tonight because damn, that map is just incredible for sightseeing.
Halo Infinite felt off. It's like the developers didn't know what they really wanted to do
Depends on which open world titles u play, most of em are shitty AF, but I honestly admire open world genre, sometimes to just take a break from fighting and missions you explore n see details you haven't noticed before cause you were too busy body at first, then boom finding some dope equipment or things to sale
GF365: "Most games are not perfect and that may be because of a character or an enemy. Here are 10 mediocre bosses in great games."
The Pursuer from Dark Spuls 2 was great, I think the author just sucks at games.
GF365: "These are the best games based on movies. Every entry on this list will be a great video game adaptation of popular movies."
This game is overrated, period. That ending made me hate the whole experience. Not to mention the way you fight the last two bosses...
Couldn't agree more. However, the game takes time for most people to enjoy it.
I think it`s a very cool game that i spent a lot of hours with, but it`s also a bit flawed in some regards.
The nemesis system is well done and there`s a lot to do in the game. I liked that you have to plan to take down some of the orcs, and that you actually should run away to fight another day in some cases.
The story isn`t all that though and could`ve been better. SOM also sufferes from "Assasins Creed controls" where your character suddenly jumps the wrong way or dosn`t do what he`s supposed to do in combat. Very frustrating at times. The last bosses wasn`t very good either as CaEsAr said.
But overall i would give it a 8/10. A very fun, but flawed game.
This game reminds me of Arkham Asylum back in 2009 - A licensed game which is surprisingly good.
Definitely one of the best games released this year, and one of the best licensed games of all time.