Shadow of Mordor Is This Generation’s Darksiders

Hardcore Gamer: It’s clear as day that Shadow of Mordor lifts its gameplay mechanics from games like Assassin’s Creed and Batman: Arkham Asylum. From the design of the environments to the animations themselves, this game is all-too-familiar. However, like another acclaimed series, Shadow of Mordor proves that creativity isn’t necessarily required to make a great game, and speaks volumes about gamers’ views on innovation.