http://www.techradar.com/news/middle-earth-shadow-of-war-review

Monolith’s sophomore visit to Middle-earth is a beast of two very different natures. 

On the one hand, it’s a big budget fan-fiction that takes a heavy-handed approach to crafting a story in a lore that will always overshadow it. On the other, it’s one of the most engaging and enjoyable games we’ve ever swung a sword in. We love it and loathe it, but thankfully it’s for all the right reasons.