While he isn’t explored much by Tolkien, he’s a well rounded character with a gripping backstory that makes him one of the most pivotal figures in shaping Middle-earth’s fate. For example, the Wraith is the legendary Celebrimbor, an Elf who created the Rings of Power. Regardless, the premise is an enthralling one that kept us latched to the story’s mysteriousness, imaginative usage of Tolkien’s ideas and world, and deep connection with major and obscure elements of Middle-earth’s broad history. Hardcore Tolkien fans will notice the creative liberties taken here, such as with a Wraith being able to bind himself to a “dead” man and how loose points between the main books’ stories are boldly addressed with original and established characters (like Gollum and Sauron) that play with the lore.
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It’s probably both, but we believe that Monolith Productions’ latest stands as one of the first commendable successes for the franchise in the video game realm, finding a balance in combining and improving upon elements drawn from obvious inspirations, while making a name for itself with innovative design that sets a benchmark for future games to meet. Much of this problem could be attributed to the Tolkien Estate, which has been difficult with game developers about the IP since the beginning, or you could say that game developers have just never done justice to the captivating beauty, depth, and lore of J.R.R.’s epic fantasy universe. Of course, we’re referring to Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor, and the many Lord of the Rings titles before it.
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It’s natural to be sceptical about licensed video games, and everyone has the right to feel this way about them, especially when a blockbuster-sized one comes around with a burden of expectations and hype to live up to, despite having a broad ancestry of mediocre releases.