Writing on The Elder Scrolls 5 Skyrim for the PS4. The game is also available for the Xbox One and Microsoft Windows. The Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrim is an action role-playing game developed by Bethesda Game Studios. You play as a dragonborn who escapes execution in the opening sequence, after which you go on a long and winding quest to uncover your true destiny and the fate of Skyrim. So, what is the game like to play well after you escape execution? You’re free to follow the main quest or just explore the vast and interesting region of Skyrim. The character creator is comprehensive, and you can choose to play as a wide variety of races, each with their own skills and expertise, but once created, you can shape your character into anything you desire, and the levelling up and progression system is really well handled. For example, if you keep using your bow, your stats will improve in that area.
The same applies to handheld weapons, lockpicking, and stealth abilities. It’s a much better system than most other games, as it makes sense that the more you do something, the better you’re going to become at it. You can also purchase perks that grant you augmented abilities in a wide range of reas. all of these things, as well as how you’ll approach missions and how you’ll develop further. The combat system is pretty simple to follow, with attacks, blocks, and weapons switching all accessible in a very simple way. However, whether fighting in first or third person, there are some issues with accuracy, collision detection, and that kind of thing. Sometimes you’ll swing your axe expecting a hit, and you miss.
The margins between the two seem very skewed at times, but it’s not something that will affect the enjoyment. Too many weapons, armor, and items vary, and you can find enchanted weapons that have special traits that boost your attack power while equipped. You can loot bodies and the environment, then sell all those items in the town stores, or you can craft your own stuff using a grindstone tanning rack and a blacksmith orge.
The enemies are incredibly varied but it’s the dragon battles that really steal the show and being a dragonborn means you can learn the words of power or shouts as they’re referred to in the game these give you special abilities like being able to blow enemies off a cliff run at super-fast speeds and many other options as you progress deeper into the narrative you also have an extensive magic system with spells being learned via reading scrolls so yeah the combat is vast and it’s amazing in fact now the game world in skyrim is absolutely fantastic and one of the most richly decorated map.
I’ve ever played there’s so much lore character detail and interesting subplots that exploring skyrim in itself is one of the most enjoyable parts of the game and the volume of places of interest or characters you’ll encounter are quite frankly stunning it really feels like a living breathing world and for fans of the lord the rings medieval fantasy style you are in for a treat the main story is fantastic but a special mention must go to the side quests some of which are as in depth and varied as main quests in other games this addition comes with all the dlcs firstly you’ve got dawn guard which features vampire hunters new weapons spells armor and the ability to become a vampire yourself then you’ve got hearth fire or heart fire hearth fire i’m not sure how you pronounce it basically this allows you to build a house and adopt children I did all those variations of the word so that the Skyrim nerds don’t tell me off. The third DLC is Dragonborn, which takes place on an open world island of Soul Steam north-east of Skyrim where you can learn new shouts and ride on dragons. Finally, you’ve got mods via the Creation Club and the community mods. These are extensive and can really alter the experience.
I personally didn’t use many, but they give you options that can really change the entirety of the experience and add a huge amount of replay value, so they’re definitely worth checking out on your second playthrough. Maybe graphically, despite the game’s age, it holds up when compared to modern releases, saying that it is a Bethesda game, so be prepared for the occasional graphical glitch or freak-out moment. The characters weapons and armor look really good, and the dragons in particular are very impressive. Musically, the game is one of, if not the best, scores of any game I’ve ever played.
It’s powerful, sweeping, and it takes you away into a fantasy world. It stands on a par with anything from the Lord of the Rings movies. in terms of quality. The game dialogue is generally good with good voice acting, and there’s a huge mountain of conversations in this game. The ambient and combat effects really do complement the action well, and overall, the audio is just perfection. Okay, what’s good and what’s bad? what’s good It’s one of the most immersive game worlds I’ve ever seen. The levelling-up progression system is refection. The music is sensational. The main quest and brilliant side quest will keep you busy for months, and it’s one of the most repayable games out there with more depth than any other game in the genre. what’s bad the collision detection can be an issue at times, and being a Bethesda game, there are a few glitches, so what is the verdict?
The Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrim is a richly detailed role-playing game with an excellent progression system, a game world that is a delight to explore, and a deep and rich law that you’ll uncover through this exploration. The game draws you into an intriguing narrative that is well paced with some stunning moments and amazing quests. The customization options are huge, the DLCs are for a great deal of content, and it’s just an absolute joy to play. I don’t think I’ve ever played a game with so much replay value. Even after 250 hours plus of total game time across three different consoles, I still find the game enjoyable, and I’m forever finding new things. In all that time, I’ve never gotten bored, which is remarkable considering you know how much time I’ve put into it, so you really have to say well done to the developers on that front.
Skyrim is without doubt the best RPG of all time. It’s rich game world, huge map, interesting quests and activities, crafting customization, and a depth of character that’s quite frankly unrivalled. Even to this day, the only game that even comes close is Witcher 3, which is also amazing, but for me, Skyrim is the best one of the bunch. So with all that being said, my score for the Elder Scrolls 5 Skyrim is 10 out of 10. Amazing game.
