IM PLAYIN discusses why shadow of Mordor is more than just an alternative to Assassin's Creed, and how Ubisoft could even look to the game for inspiration.
"When Shadow of Mordor was first teased, all of those months ago, there was a lot of talk about how it resembled Assassin’s Creed. I must admit, when I first watched the gameplay demo, I too saw Assassin’s Creed shining through. Since playing it, however, that Assassin’s Creed Deja Vu hasn’t made an appearance… well, not to such an extent that I’d call Shadow of Mordor a clone of the game. Sure, it’s similar in places. But, in the most part, Shadow of Mordor outdoes Assassin’s Creed in almost every aspect."
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
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The Pursuer from Dark Spuls 2 was great, I think the author just sucks at games.
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In some ways it's better than AC
Of course it is;) is even better 9/10 maybe GOTY;)
It's a very good game to start a series. I liked it very much in the few days I played it and finished with it. Now I don't want to play it much. Hopefully we'll see more varied gameplay, bigger sandbox, more story quests and refined systems in the sequel. Hoping for a Arkham Asylum>Arkham City kinda transition.