Bipolar Nord
Just another fanatical gamer
I didn't like the way my character walked in Oblivion, too prissy. Also the bow sight was too bulky, it just about covered up an enemy when shooting a long distance.
And a game that keeps me interested while I'm just "running and goofing" off is what I consider a great game.When you begin to add mods into the mix of a game that already takes more time to finish as well as explore, you're just stacking on hours and hours of running around goofing off.
Agree, but, many of our cohorts swear by the games w/mods (understandably!).But it isn't the base game that you're enjoying if you're using mods...
But it isn't the base game that you're enjoying if you're using mods...
But it isn't the base game that you're enjoying if you're using mods...
I love both games pretty equally, though I prefer Skyrim over Oblivion any day. Here are several reasons why:
#1: Skyrim is visually striking. Sharper, clearer graphic animation, which hovers between looking realistic and fully owning its video game aesthetic. Also the imaginative landscapes and the way they unfurl around you as you traverse the map.
#2: The main storyline, which is engrossing and more captivating than Oblivions (at least, in my opinion). You are Dragonborn, gifted with the power of the Thu'um, prophesied to fight and defeat Alduin and assure Nirn's survival. But beyond that are the countless faction side-storylines and lots of one-off quests triggered by walking into a bar at the right time, or encountering a certain cave in the middle of the woods.
#3: The appearance of dragons. Personally, my favorite mythical creature, and what sold me into getting this game in the first place. I mean, come on, dragons!
#4: Combat and skill system. In the past games they left something to be desired, as did interactions with NPCs. But in Skyrim the fundamentals really came together. Much better than its predecessor, but I'll admit, still incomplete and repetitive. In an RPG, open sandbox game, bugs and other undesirable glitches are unavoidable.
I could go on explaining in great detail, but I think that's enough, you get the idea. The only thing that limits your experience is your own imagination. If you develop an interesting, complex character to play as, the world takes shape around you.