Skyrim is a beautiful and breathtaking adventure and one of the best RPGs ever created! I'm in love with this game!
The Bad: Lots of bugs ~ Long loading times ~ The animation slows down a bit
Gameplay: 9,5/10
Graphics: 9/10
Sound: 10/10
Since the day I first started playing Skyrim I felt in love with this title. The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim is so beautiful and breathtaking that I don't want to stop playing this fantastic adventure. I was not a fan of the Elder Scroll series but Skyrim changed my point of view completely.
The fifth installment of the Elder Scrolls series takes place in the snowy, frozen land which name is Skyrim. This is the homeland of strong and brave warriors – Nords. Imagine huge mountains covered all in white and cold snow, long rivers, thin and frozen passages which lead to the deep caves, strongholds and majestic, ancient ruins full of different traps, treasures and monsters. Small towns where the inhabitants try to survive the harsh weather and the attacks of bandits. Imagine also a climatic tavern where a fireplace keeps you warm while you are drinking some ale and resting. This is Skyrim! Truly this is the best looking and the most climatic province of Tamriel.
You are a nameless hero, it is up to you who you will be. A warrior, a mage, a thief? It is your decision. You can also choose what race best fits you.
The gameplay in Skyrim has been redefined since Oblivion. The battles are now very dynamic, realistic and engaging. Whether you fight with two swords in your hands, or you have a sword and a shield or maybe you use magic or a bow, the duels are really spectacular. We can use many different swords, daggers, axes, bows and magic skills. Each weapons can be enchanted with a spell in order to make it stronger. We have variety of magic skills so if you decide to play as a mage you will not be disappointed.
By the time playing the game our hero will gain more and more experience. The points from each level up can be used to improve our stamina, health or magicka. We will also need to choose a perk. For example, if you play as a Nord warrior whose main weapons are sword and shield than perks like blocking and one-handed sword will be best for you. There are many perks of course, each one to different combat style. What is more, our armor and melee weapons can be upgraded at the blacksmith. We are able to sharpen our sword or axe or we can create our own armor if we have appropriate items to do so. It is really amazing that so many things are interactive in Skyrim.
The story takes place many, many years after the Oblivion crisis. The land of Skyrim is not peaceful anymore. The rebels are fighting with the Empire in order to free Skyrim and its citizens. We play as one of the Dragonborns, which means that we can speak and communicate with dragons. As a Dragonborn, we will have to choose which side are we fighting for. The whole story and the main quest is very interesting and the gameplay is so addictive. Moreover, Skyrim offers lots and lots of side quests which really make the game very, very long. We will visit many breathtaking and majestic places which you will not forget for a very long time.
The graphics in Skyrim are beautiful. Bethesda created a new graphics engine – the Creation Engine. The environment looks stunning, weather effects like snowstorm and rain are very realistic and amazing. Character, weapons and magic effects are well done. You all probably know that the game is very huge and due to this fact, Skyrim has many bugs. Also some textures and NPC models look pretty poor up-close. Also on the PS3, I saw that the loading times are sometimes really long. Moreover, the animation slows down a bit in some places.
The game's soundtrack is simply amazing. Each and every song is very atmospheric. I cannot believe that Jeremy Soul who composed the soundtrack made such a gorgeous job. The music is beautiful!
Overall, The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim is definitely one of the best games of 2011 and one of the best and climatic RPGs' of all time! I am completely in love with this title! Skyrim is so addictive and best in series!