Quests are better structured, spectacular moments abound, and the title's nordic ambiance is greatly immersive. But you will also find - and it was inevitable - small glitches, pathfinding issues, continuity errors, repetitive load times and retarded allies who each contribute distracting little touches.
Nothing dramatic, nothing new either. This Elder Scrolls stays true to its roots.
Although it borrows some ideas from other heavyweights of the genre, Skyrim remains rather tame in terms of fundamental innovations and, unlike Oblivion five years ago, does not have a monopoly on its niche anymore. Risen, New Vegas and in a slightly different way, The Witcher 2, have left their mark.
Still, we are in presence of a solid and ambitious title, with an inspired art direction, immersive and time consuming.
Interview with Stephen Russell, Actor for (Nick Valentine, Codsworth, My Handy) in Fallout 4 which is a vast open world role playing game set in the apocalyptic wastes of Boston, the Commonwealth. The career goes further with other Bethesda games from Starfield to Prey to The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim.
Replaying Skyrim after 13 years is a reminder of the progress made in western RPGs over the last decade, but also what's been lost.
RPGs are often huge, sprawling endeavours. With limited playtime, we have to choose wisely, so here's the best western RPGs available today.
"I started playing games yesterday" the List... Meh!
How about a few RPGs that deserve some love instead?
1 - Alpha Protocol - Now on GOG
2 - else Heart.Break()
3 - Shadowrun Trilogy
4 - Wasteland 2
5 - UnderRail
6 - Tyranny
7 - Torment: Tides of Numenera
And for a bonus game that flew under the radar:
8 - Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden
Why is Gamekult so strict, do they hate videogames or something?
Gears 3, Uncharted 3, Skyward Sword, Arkham City and Skyrim all got 8s. Where's the 9s? but a quick browse I found DS games got 9s...
Still a great score
8/10. Que the nerd rage! Because you know, 8/10 is a terrible score, any gamer knows 8/10 means its not worth playing...