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The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim – An Overview Of The Game

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Having the focus on open-world game play and character development, The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim is a RPG title, and will be the follow up to 2006′s best-selling game The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion. The game storyline occurs two hundred years after Oblivion and occurs in the land called Skyrim. Alduin, the massive dragon-god has returned, and along with his minions of black dragons, is a threat to the entire empire. You assume the role of the last of the Dragonborn, a hunter of dragons, who is the only one who can stand up against Alduin and be the saviour of Skyrim.

This game continues the open-world gameplay the Elder Scrolls franchise is known for, which means players will be able to freely explore the gaming environment as well as disregard the quests of the main story. Story-missions are also modified on the fly based on each player’s actions. Choose to play as any kind of character you can imagine, and this innovative character system lets you develop your game character in whatever way you desire – select from the three schools of combat, magic or stealth.

As you journey all over the world of The Elder Scrolls V, it is possible to select from an abundance of weapon types, spells as well as upgrade your skills. Meet up with intriguing personalities on your quest, some of who’ll become a companion as well as fight alongside you in battle. Also join numerous factions, each with their unique collection of quests to complete. Skyrim redefines the non-linear RPG gameplay, and sets the bar for portraying a virtual universe to new heights.

GAME FEATURES:

  • Non-Linear Game Play – You have the option to freely travel Skyrim without focusing upon the main quest. Take on other tasks and quest offered by the individuals you come across during your travels, and join various factions to undertake faction-related quests. The game’s story system automatically modifies quest’s objectives depending on how you behave.
  • Pick and Develop Any Character – Choose to play as one of the numerous races within the Skyrim world, each possesses their own set of natural abilities. Improve the chosen game character’s abilities as you play by levelling-up. There are 18 skills evenly divided between the three schools of magic, stealth and combat.
  • Masses of Weapon-Types and Spells – Throughout your journey you can purchase as well as build an assortment of weapon types, both hand-to-hand plus shooting weapons, in addition to various types of armour available and shield types. You will find 85 various magic spells which can be purchased or unlocked.
  • Slay Dragons and Become the Hero – As Dragonborn, you’ll be able to use potent magic spells referred to as dragon shouts to destroy dragons. You’ll find 20 distinct shouts available which can be unlocked.
  • Ground-Breaking Visuals – The innovative Creation Game Engine offers a variety of enhancements over Bethesda’s previous engine used in Fallout 3. The game environment is bought to life, with the shifting clouds, dynamic snow, breathtaking mountains, lively cities, lush fields, as well as age-old dungeons being displayed with amazing realism.

The actual release date for The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim is planned for 11th Nov, 2011, and will be released on the following gaming systems: Xbox 360 Consoles, Playstation 3 and PC. The game will be published by Bethesda Softworks, and Bethesda Game Studios are the developers of this game. This video game consists of only a single-player campaign. This game has a PEGI 18 rating, so that it is suitable for ages 18 and higher.

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