The thing that sets Shadow of Mordor apart is that while it tells a competent traditional story on its own, the most interesting and engrossing story is created by the gameplay. The nemesis system scratches that weird, very specific itch that 20 years of MLB The Show RTTS and Madden Franchise mode scratch for me. I'll craft my own story in my head, but the game gives me the tools to have it play out in front of me.
