Introduction ---------------- The Elder scrolls is an open world first person CPRG that's been going for quite some time. A Tolkien like world of Angels and Demons, Elves and Orcs. Where you are free to create a character that can hack and slash one moment, and cast fireballs the next. I have played most of the series, and from the ones that I have, can safely say that this is undoubtedly the best of any of them. I remember playing Daggerfall, the second in the series. It was good, but script was lacking. Morrowind had a great setting in the volcanic lands of the Dunmer, the dark Elves. The plot remained rambling, but it was still great fun. ...  Read the complete review

I have always enjoyed playing the role playing games produced by Bethesda Softworks, especially the titles from the Elder Scrolls series. Right from stepping off the boat in Morrowind or emerging from the sewer under the prison in Oblivion, I have been totally hooked by these rich, vibrant and versatile role playing games. Now comes Skyrim a world that stretches as far as the eye can see filled with all manner of ancient dragons, giants with woolly mammoths, feuding factions on the brink of war, leaping salmon and a whole lot more. All these adventures are topped off nicely with a completely overhauled gaming engine, with rich and vibrant colors complimented ...  Read the complete review

For as long as I can remember Bethesda has been one of my favourite game developers of all time. From the 1st game of the series (The Elder Scrolls Arena) to Skyrim, the latest of Bethesda's fantastic products. The game set in the fictional province of Skyrim, has once again wowed audiences such as myself, with the beauty of the game. We have seen in previous games developed by Bethesda, such as Fallout 3 and New Vegas, that the use of the Havok Engine has made the open world that much better, through the use of particles and its dynamic animation. This in my opinion is one of the reasons Skyrim is so GOOD. It's quite amazing how a game can make everything feel so ...  Read the complete review

I've always had a love-hate relationship with Bethesda, I have always found their open worlds to be both exciting and annoying. Their rpg games are so open that it is difficult to create a character which doesn't contradict itself. Not withstanding I did enjoy skyrim but not as much as bethesda's previous title morrowind. The problem being that Bethesda are going backwards, their vast expansive worlds are becoming restricted by new technology. Every NPC speaks now, so needs a voice, therefore there are only a few voice actors who do all the characters, something that wouldn't have shown in Morrowind. Also the guilds have closed in on themselves, no longer are ...  Read the complete review

The fifth instalment of the elder scrolls franchise takes place in the nordic setting of Skyrim, hence the title. Developers Bethesda are renowned for creating hugely detailed fantasy worlds, and Skyrim is no exception. From giant mountain ranges to geyser fields to sprawling underground caverns lit by phosphorescent mushrooms it's an imaginative, convincing and hugely immersive place. The main storyline involves a fight against a dragon whose appearance heralds the end of the world, but it would be wrong to imply any sort of linearity in this game. Once you've created a character you're free to do anything you want for as long as you want. There's ...  Read the complete review