

There's no turning back, so think wisely, and think outside of the box if you want to have a bit of extra fun with the game - maybe you want to be master pickpocket and lockpick, rather than the ultimate warrior. It's all too easy to level-up skills that seem prevalent in the early stages of the game (combat, usually), only to realise that it may have been a better idea to progress your blacksmithing or enchanting abilities sooner. The skill tree is far more complex than the trio of pillars, and you'll need to pay close attention to it and where to invest your level-up perks. While we've recalled plenty of storyline specifics on our second major playthrough, there are all manner of side missions that have felt totally fresh. Even if it's a repeat play for you then, frankly, there are so many factions, missions, upgrades and potential pathways to work through that in many ways it will feel all-new once again anyway. If you've never played Skyrim before then you're in for an in-depth treat. Obviously a lot has happened in the world of gaming since (and we've also grown more grey hairs), so can a classic title find new life beyond the nostalgia? Well, Skyrim is a classic for a reason.

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Yup, two whole console generations back, or umpteen PC graphics cards. Because even back then it felt like more than that: almost like a second fantasy life on screen one where you cared about listening to the characters' stories, to the point that running errands and collecting mundane items became personal enough for it to be fun as respite from all the swordplay and magic.īut that was over a decade ago. Many players ploughed dozens of hours, days, weeks or more into the game. Its huge gameworld, littered with fantasy characters and enemies, combined with a vast skill tree and fine-tuned levelling-up system, being altogether more novel-like in its scope. (Pocket-lint) - When The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim launched back in 2011 it set the benchmark for role-playing games.
