Tbh, Shadow of War was good in the beginning, the grind got boring very quickly at a section in the story.
I refused to purchase it due to the loot box system, will purchase a sequel if no loot boxes.
Btw, they did remove it, but the grind is still there. I basically dropped the game about 2/3 of the way through. I did do 100% completion in every area though, one of the few games I love chasing collectibles.
One was stuck in a passageway between two areas, had a troll stuck there, I think my fight lasted nearly 1.5 hours as I couldn't risk getting downed due to instant kill, was pretty fun.
Now Shadow of Mordor, that is a master piece, only dislike the ending. I do not suggest playing most of the DLC's though, I got really annoyed at the ring bearer one, there you're basically useless unless you charge ring and then you're OP. Felt like balancing was off, so either too difficult or a bit unrewarding as too easy.