ext_36227 ([identity profile] steer.livejournal.com) wrote in [personal profile] andrewducker 2012-01-03 10:57 am (UTC)

I have to say I don't really agree with this -- yes, some games get a lot of hype... but I've played all three. Morrowwind I didn't finish... it was OK, captured me at first, but never wowed me and I just lost interest. Oblivion had nice points, was fun in parts, but by the end of it I was realised some dungeons you simply had to reach a check point and I got bored enough that I did the final 5-6 running around with enemies chasing me like a Benny Hill sketch. Skyrim I'm only 40-50 hours in but it just feels so much better.

Now, it could be I've got "half way through" syndrome as I've not finished Skyrim yet and perhaps by the end I will be very bored of it (it is far too easy for example) but nonetheless I would say the experience is better.

I'm not someone who always believes the "latest" game is better. Fallout 3 was good but Fallout 2 was a better experience (Fallout New Vegas is better). I'm certainly not someone who goes a bundle for graphics (I still play roguelikes).

I guess, for my entertainment dollar, if I'm going to be spending, likely 60-100 hours doing something, I'm willing to pay a fair bit for that if it will produce a better experience. That said, you can pick up some super bargain games on steam... Fallout 3 is good and New Vegas excellent.

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