The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind GOTY Edition

I got Morrowind from "Good Ole Games" (this website for those that may not know) when it was on sale. My first try wasn't going so well, even if I did manage to figure some things out (the smugglers ate my lunch). I began searching online and found some walkthroughs and tips to show me how to begin building up without having to rob every crate and basket like a beggar and I'm beginning to see why this game still has a following after 13 years. (One website is even gathering modders to build a city to commemorate this very thing). A lot has been said about the massive world and the free roam questing. It's like moving into a different country and slowly learning your way around. You just begin learning one town knowing full well, that there is a whole world of towns ahead of you. If your a modder you won't be alone, if you want better graphics, you can get them, they are just a google away. If you like the idea of growing in strength and status instead of being at instant peak skill, you will like Morrowind. If you want someone to tell you what to do every step of the way and just blindly kill, go find another game. This is no FPS. Morrowind is very simply a Good Ole Game and it is what I come to GOG to find. The thing that makes the older games great in my mind, is that they were more about exercising your brain matter than your texting finger. Anybody else remember the thick player manuals with parchment looking maps?

Please, add Russian language

One of the best, if not the best Elder Scrolls game ever made, hell, one of the best RPGs made, period. But personally, I have a few gripes with it myself, and no, it's not the combat system which relies on D&D-esque dice rolls, no I love that sort of thing, and no it's not the outdated graphics and weird funky animations which seem to fall somewhere in a Bizarro Uncanny Valley of sorts, it's more that it's very small, and going from Daggerfall (my first TES) into this one felt very much like a shock. The game is incredibly compact in comparison with the hugeness of Daggerfall, and thus making changes accordingly, such as removing quick travel , I'm also not much of a fan of Morrowind's landscape, I much prefer the snowy climate of the kingdoms north of Iliac Bay, such as Wayrest, but there's always Solstheim, which Skyrim players surely must visit, as it's in one of TES V's expansions, and fun fact: Skyrim's Dragonborn expansion used Morrowind's soundtrack as a throwback. Anyway, buy it, play it.

Morrowind is simply one of the greatest RPGs of all time. With its immensely dense and elaborate story, great sandboxy player liberty, and an incredibly creative open world, playing Morrowind is like drinking a fine Redoran Sujamma : Yes, it may be a little rough at the start, but you just always get new flavors each time, and after a while its downright tastefulliscious. You never tried Morrowind ? What a grand and intoxicating innocence... ! Just try it. again and again. Until you awake in House Dagoth drinking Skooma...

The story is quite good, with lots of side quests and details to explore. Sure, the graphics are a bit dated now, and the interface can be clunky, but that only adds to its charm. It’s challenging, rewarding, and perfect if you love discovering secrets and customizing your experience. Overall, Morrowind is a classic that still offers an immersive, rewarding adventure. If you’re into deep RPG worlds, this game is a gem. 5/5. I would advice you to play it with OpenMW, the free open source game engine.