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Jan 17th, 2018 at 01:31:55 - Shadow of Mordor (XBONE) |
Shadow of Mordor #1: Initial thoughts
While I am not entirely too knowledgeable about the Lord of the Rings canon or mythos, the narrative of this game seems to mirror that of the original texts in a really abstract, superficial way. Singular red eye set on domination and malice, Saruman has come to Mordor (either returning or just arriving?), but this time with Uruks rather than Orks!
Although the primary combat mechanics consist ostensibly of reactive button-mashing, the gameplay is very stimulating. With the active hierarchical ranking system, Uruks are ascribed a very surprising degree of personhood, which upon further reflection raises some concerns. Given that these bipedal semi-hominid creatures use standardized language and have aspirations, desires, and notions of personal identity, they are clearly sentient.
Is the protagonist's role ruthlessly mowing down these conscious creatures
morally justified? He fights to avenge his family, no doubt, but why target the autonomous Uruks far lower on the hierarchy — rather than the real antagonist directly? Is the player justified in complicit participation in this murderous power fantasy? That remains to be seen, but man I sure am enjoying this.
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