A third-person open-world action game set between The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings, where ranger Talion and the wraith Celebrimbor wage a personal war against Sauron’s forces.
- Developer: Monolith Productions
- Year/Platforms: 2014; PS4, Xbox One, PC (also PS3/Xbox 360)
- Genre: Action-adventure, open-world
- Core mechanics: Nemesis System with dynamic orc hierarchy, fluid parkour combat, stealth assassinations, wraith abilities
- Reception: Praised for the innovative Nemesis System and satisfying combat; multiple GOTY awards