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Elder Scrolls 3: Morrowind Game Of The Year Edition

Elder Scrolls 3: Morrowind Game Of The Year Edition

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Rating: 3 stars
Summary: Okay
Review: This gets a lot of really good reviews. I don't like it very much. It's got a lot to do, which is good, but each quest doesn't seem as rewarding because there are so many. It's hard to find people and places. But, you can go into different professions, which is cool. I like to steal things. And it's realistic; if they can see you taking things, they attack you and call the guard. Then you get arrested and have to return everything and pay a fine. But if you do it in a separate room, it works pretty well. And there are many different items and creatures, and you get prizes specific to the animal you kill. I just got lost and couldn't really get attached to any of the characters. I like to get a feel for the people in the game, and I want motivation to save the world or whatever. But in this, it's just questing. I could just as easily kill the villagers as save them. But, I think you should try this; it's a good deal to get the main game and two expansions. Although, if you aren't an rpg fan or are looking for a linear game, this might not be for you.

Rating: 3 stars
Summary: Fun at the start...
Review: This is a decent game. It's not a perfect game, as some of the other reviews might lead you to believe, but it is not bad. At the beginning, you've got seemingly endless choices -- 10 different races, 27 skills, 21 classes, and a dozen groups you can join. Unfortunately, all these different paths eventually lead to the same road. Morrowind will give you the illusion of freedom, at least for a while.

The graphics are great, and the first person aspect really helps you become immersed in the game. The music is also quite good, but it would have been nice if there were more of it. The main story of the game is interesting, but not particularly compelling.

The scope of the game is really impressive. Both the setting and the culture built into the game are incredibly expansive. Morrowind has dozens of towns to visit and probably hundreds of caves, ruins, and tombs to explore. The history of Morrowind is not explained through the manual, but instead through books you can find or buy in the game. There are books that have absolutely nothing to do with finishing the game and which only serve to expand on the history and culture of Morrowind.

Morrowind begins with the illusion of freedom. You can follow the main story, go on missions for various groups, or just adventure on your own. This freedom is fun until you realize that all the missions are pretty much the same -- either kill something or find something. You can advance to the top of the fighter's guild or don't -- it doesn't really matter, because it won't affect anything else in the game. The different paths are all very isolated. At first the missions are fun in themselves, but eventually they become tedious, and you begin to ask yourself what's the point? You can adventure on your own in search of treasure, but eventually, you'll have all the best armor and weapons. And this is the main problem with the game. At some point (usually about halfway through the main story) you'll have everything you want for your character, all the money you'll ever need, and stats high enough to kill anything in the game. Obviously, at some point, there has to be an end to the growth of your character, but this comes far too quickly. You'll realize that for all the freedom you seemed to have, your character is exactly the same as every other character you could have played. You may have started as an assassin who relies on sneaking in the shadows, but you'll end up with a generic character who can just as easily run up and hack your way through anything -- I did.

The fact that the game is so massive leads to a generic feel in many areas. Many of the characters say exactly the same thing, making dialogue boring. Since there are so many different dungeons, they all tend to be fairly small and pretty much the same. The missions tend to lack creativity and become tedious.

For a game that attempts to give the player as much freedom as possible, there really aren't very many meaningful choices. You can choose to do whatever you want, but it's rarely ambiguous what you're meant to do. Can this character be trusted? You'll never have to decide, because it will be spelled out for you.

While this game is a technical success, I believe it lacks in gameplay. It has a high replay value in that you'll probably start several characters before you ever actually finish the game. It's absolutely massive in scope with literally months worth of things to do, but unfortunately, these things tend to get repetitive long before you complete half of them. It's entirely possible that Morrowind is worth buying because of the fun you'll have at the start, but just don't expect perfection.

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: One of the best RPG
Review: This is a RPG (Role Playing Game) For PC. This a game that started pc then on the XBOX (I have) and played it is a step
what i think is a better game so get it on XBOX. But if you do not have one this is the next best thing. You do not need a fast computer i have played on my 700Hz but my 3.2GHz is a lot better. But Still it is one of the best RPG now on PC.
So if you have some money go head to wal-mart and the game.
O You need 2 to go along with 3.

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: Purchase this game as soon as possible
Review: This is definitely the most enthralling, entertaining, time-consuming, awesome, goregeous, in-depth, and just plain FUN video game I have ever come across, and I've played a lot. The expansions just add on to the original excellent non-linear adventure, and the ability to download and install even more official and unofficial mods/patches/plug-ins that also add to the game make it that much better. This game could not get any better. If you enjoy RPGs, or just any game in general, BUY THIS NOW!!!!!!

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: Thank whatever gods that be and the muse for videogamemakers
Review: this is the greatest at least one of the best games ever! it truly boasts 100 ways to play tons of quests and challenges not to mention tons of critters and other enemys to keep your weapon hand busy. I haven't played tribunal but its supposed to rock and blood moon is hilarous and gives you a choice save villagers or join the pack and thats no choice at all duh werewolf!

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: Awsome game!
Review: This is the greatest RPG for the PC that I've ever played. I wouldn't call myslef a "gamer" but this game may change my mind. Morrowind exceeded my expectations by leaps and bounds. I was expecting somthing along the lines of a "Baldur's Gate" but what I got was something far greater. You start out as a stranger. You wake up on a ship, knowing little about your past. Your ship docks in Vvardenfell were you are given a job by the mysterious "Blades" oganization, after that your fate and path in the game is up to you. The sound and graphics are superb. Geting caught in a thunder storm a great example. You can hear the sound of the poring rain and see the lightning arch across the sky. The magic in the game is also eye candy. Different spells form different textures and colors. One of the more entertaining things to do in the game is finding new armor and weapons. The game is absolutely full of them. Mixing and matching armor with weapons will help you form your character's concept easier. Most impotantly is the value. I seriously think this game lasts forever. I've been playing it for months and have found no end in sight.Morrowind is not one of those games that end after 10 or 12 missions. Oh no, quite the contray. You will get hours apon hours of game play out of this game. This a must have for RPG fans that are looking for something inovative and new. The "Game of the year" honors are well earned.

Rating: 4 stars
Summary: The Game
Review: This was game was one of the best games I have played recently. I liked the option of not doing the main quest and having more free will then most other RPG's. But after a while it move get boring you only have 3 chop, stab, and slash. But in the end it was a good game that was worth the buy, and I am considering buying Fable because that seems like a more advanced version with more freedom.

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: Maybe the Best RPG Since Baldur's Gate 2
Review: What can I say about The Elder Scrolls 3: Morrowind? Well, I don't know if I've ever played a stand-alone game (i.e. not an MMORPG) that made me want to explore such a vast beautifully rendered fantasy world. Morrowind is one of those games that you'll never fully appreciate if you don't have a top of the line video card, a large monitor and some nice speakers or headphones. It truly does capture your imagination and throw you head first into the world you're exploring. It's also one of the least linear RPG's I've ever played. There were hundreds of quests and I didn't have to do anything in a specific order. I could become a dastardly criminal, a chivalrous knight, and then suddenly change my occupation to a mysterious mage. Except for a few game essential characters, I could kill anyone and steal anything. Not that I wanted to, but that's just to give you an idea of how much is possible in this game. If I could compare Morrowind to anything it would be an offline version of Everquest because the vast amounts of land and people in this game almost feel like an MMORPG. Morrowind has it's own system of rules and leveling and that would be one of my few complaints, leveling is too darn easy in this game. It's very easy to obtain a "god level" in no time at all. Also, while there are hundreds and hundreds of quests and NPC's, sometimes there isn't enough variety to keep your interest. But the Game of the Year edition comes with both expansions so that should help ease some of the problems that inflicted gamers who only played the original game. The first expansion, Tribunal, takes place in a large city and is heavy on NPC interaction while the other expansion, Bloodmoon, gives you another world to explore that focuses on werewolves. Morrowind is one of those love-hate games. Gamers either love it to the end or end up hating it for some of the reasons I mentioned above. Whatever your final opinion of the game is, you will definitely be hooked for at least two or three weeks. Morrowind is a truly ambitious RPG and brings new life to this once popular but declining genre.

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: Best RPG on the PC
Review: Wow, this game is awesome. At first i was a little skeptical about it but after about 10 minutes (enough to get past the first little part) i was hooked. I played it almost non-stop for about a month to finish it. There are tons of side quests and missions for you to do for different guilds (fighter, thieves, mage, etc.) and after completing them you can earn rankings within the guilds. You gain levels like in any RPG but in this game you gain levels by getting enough skill points for your class, and man are there a lot of them. There is 21 classes overall and on top of that if you don't like any or would prefer, you can make your own class with its own major skills.

There is plenty of armor and weapons to keep you busy collecting them. One of the problems with the original game is lack of enemy types, but with the expansions that is taken care of. The sound and graphics are rich and detailed even without that $500 ATI 9800XT. I began this game with a ATI 9000 (you can get one for around $50 now) and it ran more than smooth. This is a game for any type of gamer and i would recommend buying it whatever your age.


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