The Elder Scrolls 3: Morrowind Game of the Year Edition
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Video Game Reviews of The Elder Scrolls 3: Morrowind Game of the Year Edition
Customer Review: Playing this after playing Oblivion
Summary: 4 Stars
This is the second Elder Scrolls game I've played, the first being Oblivion. I really enjoyed Oblivion and decided to give this one a try, and I must say I've really enjoyed it so far. Still on the main quest, though right now I'm gonna join the Morag Tong.
Now first off, if you're an impatient type, or really easily confused, then this game is not for you. This game takes time and patience to really enjoy. One thing I did when I first started playing; I paid attention to what people said and went where I was told to go. I know it's a game that really gives you freedom to do what you want, but for someone just starting out on the series, just follow the main quest line and make sure to pay attention to what people say, and just go where you need to. Then, once you've become more accustomed to how things work, then I'd suggest exploring some.
You'll often come across people on the roads with quests they'll want to give you that'll often deviate from your current objective. I would actually suggest helping them out, as the journal is often enough to get you back on track afterwards. Just remember to stay on the roads, and look at every sign you come across so you know which way to go.
In closing, if you have patience and are willing to put some serious time into the game, then I'd suggest getting this. It's an older game, and the graphics are clearly outdated, but it can be quite an enjoyable experience. In fact, I'm liking it more than Oblivion, which had my attention for a few months. No telling when I'll be done with this one.
Customer Review: One of the best RPG's ever!
Summary: 5 Stars
I'd have to start off saying that Morrowind has been one of the most unique RPG's I've played. It's been at least as immersive and engaging as Baldur's Gate 2 or Planescape: Torment. The developers accomplished what they wanted to; to make a game where one can do as he/she pleases. There are countless ways to play through this game! Playing through as a thief type character is by far different than playing through as a more combat oriented character. The world is huge, and it takes hours upon hours to explore. There's so much that if you don't stop and turn around sometimes, you're bound to miss the enterance to an anscesteral tomb or a smugglers cave.
Now about some technical things. I'm running this game on a P4, 2.53 ghz, 768mb PC2700 memory, GeForce4 4200 Ti GPU. The game runs great at 1024x768 resolution with full shadows and distance. Since the graphics are a little dated, and I more than excede the recommended system, I've chosen to install sevaral mods (which is another great way to keep this game fresh!). Most notably, the "Better Bodies", "Better Heads" and "Morrowind Comes Alive." The first 2 make the humanoid people look less blocky and more realistic. The Morrowind Comes Alive adds many more NPC's (generic travelers, to ones that have something to offer; be it goods to sell or hostile bandits with nice looot) at random places, giving the game even more of an immersion factor.
Over all, I highly recommend this game. In fact, I bought it to keep me from wanting to play World of Warcraft, and it's worked!
Customer Review: Perhaps the best 20 bucks I ever spent
Summary: 5 Stars
Where to begin.. There is so much to say about this game, because there is so much to do. This game is massive. I just recently picked it up, and I cannot believe I waited this long to play it. I heard a lot of good things about Morrowind from friends, and online reviews.. it is confirmed, I am hooked on this games. There are a few important things to point out about it, however, as this game is definitly not for everyone..
Yes, this is an adventure RPG.. and a massive one. It is not in the same format as games such as Final Fantasy, Chrono Trigger, Star Ocean, ect.. sure, it takes quite some time to get to your destination if you have to travel a long distance, but this game is in real time, and the island is massive.. not to mention there are so many lairs scattered around the world, which makes for a TON of exploration on top of your already robust agenda.
The character customization in this game is on par if not better than all other character customization tools I have used in a single player PC RPG.
With this in mind, this game takes at least some commitment. I have been able to advance my Nord Battle Mage just fine, even though I have somewhat of a busy schedule.. you do not need to have 24 hours free, but it is still good to play it when you can because it has a habit of calling out to you saying 'play me, play me.', it is adicting. You choose your own path in this game.
If you are into fantasy, character development, a real time environment and a sense of adventure, this game just may be what you are looking for!
Customer Review: Best RPG? Definitely. Best Game Ever? Maybe.
Summary: 5 Stars
Part of the Elder Scrolls series, Morrowind takes the live action adventure of games like the Zelda series and overlays it with a more traditional role playing stat system ala Dungeons and Dragons. To elaborate, the player can freely explore the expansive 3D world in first person or third person mode, while practicing and improving their character's skill set. In combat, for example, rather than trying to work your way through a menu system trying to cast magic and use attack moves etc. (Final Fantasy anyone?), the player must physically aim and swing a sword or fire a spell at his opponent. Whether or not the blow lands is based on things like the player's agility and the bad guy's block skill. Thus, unlike in a game such as, say, Fable, the action doesn't depend as much on the player's own reflexes and dexterity. A little common sense and caution goes a long way. Also, don't expect lots of elaborate, teary-eyed cut scenes like in story-driven games such as Final Fantasy.
The real draw to this game is the complete freedom the player has to be whoever they want, go anywhere they like, and do almost anything (within reason). The player is asked to choose a name, race, gender, face and hairstyle for their character, and also to create a basic skill set to use (any combination from combat, magical, and stealth categories). Then the player is given some simple instructions for beginning the first task of the main quest and is simply released into a massive world of towns, people, and wilderness. There is a main quest to follow, but the gameplay is completely open-ended. It's easy to become completely distracted by and caught up in the endless guild quests and random adventures that await your character. Personally, I've been playing this game for about two and a half years now, and I've still not accomplished everything there is to do in this game. I'm not sure that I can even describe the depth of this game in this review. I've literally spent hours just trying on different clothes and armor, creating my own spells and potions, or reading the books (both factual and fictional) in the game's libraries (and I'd like to add that almost anything read about in a book can be found or done in the game). I've also spent literally days of gameplay searching for the various legendary and unique artifacts and trying to uncover the various mysteries of the game, such as solving the disappearance of the dwarves, finding the cure for vampirism, locating (or becoming) a werewolf, and how to become a necromancer (some of which I've found or am close to finding).
I've played most (if not all) the Zelda games, I've played Fable, I've played games like Dragon Warrior and Final Fantasy, and I've even played text rpg's like ADOM. They all have their good points and advantages (and I've greatly enjoyed them all), but none of them (not even Majora's Mask) have held my attention this long. The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind is the best role playing game I've ever played and maybe (just maybe) the best game I've ever played overall.
Customer Review: Great game, you should buy!!!
Summary: 5 Stars
This is a very good game. I have had it for a month and haven't even gotten half way through the campaign. There are thousands of things to do in this game. If you like RPG's you should really buy this game. It will keep you occupied for several years. There's nothing I would change about this game! One of the coolest things about this game is it's open-endedness, it's different everytime you play.