Elder Scrolls V Skyrim

sulky_uk · June 01, 2011, 07:21:14 PM

OMFG im gonna need a new rig, Oblivion was ace this could be epic

[video=youtube;PjqsYzBrP-M]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PjqsYzBrP-M&feature=relmfu[/video]

comparison to oblivion

http://www.ign.com/videos/2011/04/25/skyrim-the-elder-scrolls-evolved-video?objectid=14267318?_cmpid=ign1161

smilodon · June 01, 2011, 09:08:11 PM

Max von Sydow reading the ingredients list off the side of a Pot Noodle would sound epic, but I'll admit the game does look cool. Shame they stuck with clunky old PS3, Xbox technology and didn't push out the boat for us PC gamer types. Even so it still looks pretty.

T-Bag · June 01, 2011, 10:58:55 PM

I've been looking forward to this for a while now. Much like Oblivion hopefully they'll leave it fairly open to the community to roll in updates to the graphics to raise it far above that of the console versions. Bethesda are a good studio who care more than many about the PC experience. I hope that's reflected in this game. With the consoles beginning to feel a bit dated some companies are starting to demo games to the press on PC (most notably Dice for BF3) so they roll in extra graphics to make it look super good in trailers. That will hugely benefit the PC gaming crowd.

As far as I'm concerned I don't mind if the next gen consoles don't come for a while if developers start doing that.

DuVeL · June 02, 2011, 02:57:03 PM

Mhhm, I liked Oblivion, must keep an eye out for this.

RizZy · June 02, 2011, 06:37:48 PM

If this sort of game floats your boat you should take a look at The Witcher 2, it's very nice.

smilodon · November 13, 2011, 03:28:52 PM

Well it's out and it's outstanding. Free form game play with almost no bounds to what you can do and where you can go. And it looks gorgeous.

Although perhaps not quite as amazing as this young lady seems to think it is.

sulky_uk · November 13, 2011, 03:56:29 PM

i might have.....got an evaluation version of this, needles to say i have now bought it as it is epic!!!, gfx is better then obliv, gameplay is better, so much better than obliv

T-Bag · November 13, 2011, 05:12:47 PM

The game is amazing. I have some major gripes with the UI though. Feels like a console port just remapped. Why can't you use the number keys to store load outs/cast spells/take potions etc.
Seriously that is so basic that it's shocking they didn't bother with it. Plus there are some times where the mouse confuses the menus, and sometimes you HAVE to use the mouse while in a menu, tab and return don't work whereas they do 99% of the time.

The gameplay is stunning. Plot is good. Voice acting is on par with what's to be expected. Plus it's got the "Crap I've no idea what I want to do first" feeling because there's just so much to do.

smilodon · November 13, 2011, 10:47:49 PM

Yep the wonky UI is about the only problem I've found with this game. being utterly overwhelmed by the world isn't really a negative, but it still takes a while to realise I have to decide where to go, the game will do no more than give me a gentle push in the direction of the main story arc.

Tutonic · November 14, 2011, 10:49:10 AM

I can't purchase Skyrim yet, my life would literally grind to a halt.

Zootoxin · November 14, 2011, 10:55:44 AM

Put this on my xmas list really really want it.
I foolishly re-installed Oblivion and resurrected an old save.
Yep. Spent most of the weekend playing Oblivion and ignoring the wife! whoops

TE_owner · November 14, 2011, 12:51:09 PM

Noooo! that way lies ruination lost a good 300+ hours to Oblivion+expansions

DrunkenZombiee · November 14, 2011, 08:38:42 PM

I have put some hours due to insomnia from working messed up hours; one day be on Yank time and the next UK time again....

I have to say its much the same as Oblivian (which is good) but with a moodier feel. There is little to guide you and that's good for this kinda of atmospheric game. I find myself saving all the time in case I really screw something up!

I am liking the soldier build with healing atm, one handed and block specialisation, but with the twist of some points in healing and destruction damage for range. Archery I find is overrated in this game as its hard to hit anyone compared to oblivian.

One weird thing that I don't know how to get red of is a strange disease that I caught from getting bitten by some evil rat things. No clue how to cure it ATM and its putting a big de-buff on my stats. Any ideas anyone?

DZ

T-Bag · November 14, 2011, 10:06:10 PM

Quote from: DrunkenZombiee;337372One weird thing that I don't know how to get red of is a strange disease that I caught from getting bitten by some evil rat things. No clue how to cure it ATM and its putting a big de-buff on my stats. Any ideas anyone?

DZ

Potion of disease cure, or visit a temple.

Vargen · November 15, 2011, 12:40:24 PM

Bah, I was hoping this would suck so I didn't have to play it...