The market for computer games is constantly updated with various new products. The appearance of some of them goes unnoticed. Others become a sensation and reap the benefits of success for several more years. Many people are familiar with the situation when a certain game wins the hearts of millions of fans after the release, and then each year it is nominated for prestigious awards. Such a game is The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim.
Despite the fact that a new part of the series (online game) has already been released, fans do not cease to love it. Many people like the project because of the unique non-linear plot, which fully justifies the name of the RPG genre, as well as because of the open world and unforgettable atmosphere. The project is still leading in the number of add-ons created by the fan community.
What is Skyrim, what are its plot and game features, you will learn from the article. You will also receive information about races and guardian stones.
What is Skyrim?
This is a computer game that was released in 2011 by Bethesda Softwork. It is the fifth part of the Elder Scrolls series, events unfold 200 years after the end of the storyline of its fourth part - Oblivion.
In 2016, the project was reissued. The manufacturer added the ability to customize textures, fixed bugs.
The main feature of the game is a large open world. In the story, the main character, Dovakin, must confront the ancient evil. The game has almost unlimited possibilities, so it attracts people even a few years after the release.
Game background
The Elder Scrolls series is loved by fans because of the well-developed history of the world. The events that preceded Skyrim were reflected in the plot of the game, so its passage is especially interesting to those who are already familiar with the previous parts.
When the Aldmeri Dominion won the war with the empire and it seized power over almost all regions, the Skyrim region faced a difficult choice - to resist or surrender to the invaders. The Nords living in Skyrim are a proud nation, so they were ready to defend their lands.
Some time before the start of the game, Ulfric Burevestnik kills the supreme ruler in Solitude using the power of the Voice. This causes a stir among the subjects of the Empire and the Nords. Thus, Ulfric wanted to achieve independence for his region. However, he achieved a completely different. The country started a civil war. The differences between the parties are overshadowed by another event - the appearance of Alduin, an ancient dragon who wishes death to all living things. His awakening prompted other dragons to return to Skyrim.
Game plot
To better understand what Skyrim is, it’s worth learning more about the storyline. The user starts the game from the moment when he is driven to the execution. He illegally crossed the border and stumbled upon an imperial detachment. Ulfric Petrel himself with his mouth and hands bound, and other trespassers traveling in the cart with him.
At the place of execution there is an ambassador from the Aldmeri Dominion and General Thulius, sent to suppress the rebellion. The main character manages to escape death only because Alduin flies to the place of execution.
From this moment the hero embarks on a free journey. He can perform both basic and side quests. On the way, he will constantly be forced to confront various threats. Over time, it will become known that he is the owner of a special Voice and he needs to undergo training from the masters of the cry - Gray-Bearded. Those will tell the hero that only he is able to defeat evil and bring peace and prosperity to the region.
In addition to the main chain of quests and events of the civil war, the game has many side quests, professions, adventures, enemies and other interesting elements. Therefore, it will be difficult for the user to break away from this game, because he can do whatever he wants.
Official additions
A few years after the release of the project, the developers decided to supplement Skyrim with new locations, quests and enemies. In total, three major additions came out:
- Dragonborn One of the key additions in which the main character needs to board a ship and go to the island of Saltheim. The player learns about the "true" Dowakin after an armed assassination attempt. Soltsheim is the birthplace of the dark elves and tribal skaals. You need to unravel the secrets of the island, as well as meet the first Dragonborn.
- Dawnguard. In the world of "Ancient Scrolls" various creatures live, including vampires. The main character is waiting for a unique and addictive quest chain associated with the oldest of the vampire clans. In the process of completing the expansion, the player has a difficult choice: to join the clan and become part of the vampire family, or join the faction of the Guardians of Dawn and devote himself to protecting civilians, destroying enemies. Whatever the protagonist chooses, the storyline will be interesting in both cases.
- Hearthfire. It happens that in Skyrim you get tired of fighting and you want to find a place for solitude and contemplation of local beauties, then you can build your house from scratch. This addition also makes it possible to start a full-fledged family, adopt or adopt a child.
Gameplay Skyrim
For 2011, the mechanics of the game were simply a masterpiece. The developers offer a huge arsenal of weapons, magic, abilities, screams and stones. In Skyrim, guardian stones are vertically standing objects, each of which is associated with a particular constellation. The hero can choose one of the constellations to improve some characteristics and skills.
There are two modes available to the player: from the first and from the third person. You can adjust the difficulty level.
The unique skills, abilities and basic characteristics of the hero are improved in the process of exploring the world. The player can decide for himself what to spend the earned points on.
Races Available in Skyrim
At the beginning of the game, the player is given the choice of race in Skyrim. There are a total of 10. Each of them has its advantages and disadvantages:
- Breton people. They have high magical potential and resistance to magic.
- Imperials. They handle weapons and magic very well, and also have innate trading and diplomacy skills.
- Nords. Indigenous people of Skyrim, who are distinguished by strength and endurance.
- Redguards. They are famous for eloquence, craft skills and acrobatics.
- Altmeri. They possess increased magical abilities.
- Bosmer Gifted with the ability to effectively handle onions, and also have increased immunity to poisons and diseases.
- Dunmer. They tolerate fire well, and also possess an improved skill of stealth.
- Orcs. Excellent warriors who have no equal in blacksmithing.
- Argonians. They are able to breathe under water, they make excellent magicians and thieves.
- Khajiit. Residents of Elsweyr who possess innate stealth as well as the ability to see in the dark.
The storyline can be passed for any race, so you can choose based on personal likes or a planned style of play.