The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind® Game of the Year Edition

This is in my top X list of RPGs of all time, scoring up there with my first experience with Ultima VII back in the early 90s. I played Morrowind rather extensively when it came out in the early 2000s, Im not sure if there was a dungeon or sidequest I had not uncovered in this game. I honestly like it a lot better than Skyrim, and Skyrim is an incredible game. When Oblivion came out I was so dissapoint, as it made me just reinstall Morrowind and play some random class and race type I wouldnt commonly pick (it was more fun than playing Oblivion when it was new lol). You can even create your own custom class, and you dont need to know the mechanics of the game engine to figure out how to make a workable template. So now I am playing this in 2026 on the steam deck and I like it better than a whole lot of games released in the last many years :). Given its age there are some aspects of the default controls I dont like, but all in all it works pretty well on deck. I dont enjoy the tiny font but Im not expecting a totally modern experience. This game is legendary without being as raw as 90s games. If you like the RPG genre and are relatively new to games, you really have to try out Morrowind. Its one of those games that just sets the standard for the genre and lets you see how future iterations on this trope all trace back to games such as this. Plus theres locked-in consequences to a lot of choices in the game so it has replayability, and there is a huge amount of content for being a ~1G install. The soundtrack is great too, helps with immersion in the world. Its more of a game for quests, loot, gear, and lore than other aspects of RPG games. Some of the cities can get boring pretty fast, its a LOT of text to read if you want to get into the lore, there are extremely overpowered mechanics in the later game you may uncover that trivialize combat, there are occasional bugs that can arise due to tons of quest flags that are not tracked perfectly by the game (its rare and almost always you can use some kind of console hack to overcome it), etc, there are some old school game aspects to it that are much less fun for modern players. I am already looking into an autorun mod lol. If youre cautious just wait for a sale, this amazing game for under $10 is such treasure. However this is one of those titles that full price is just fine to pay, its totally worth it if you like RPGs. Morrowind is the kind of game that we aged gamers use to demand more from the modern game studios - this is how theyre supposed to be made (for their era).

A classic video game, the first Elder Scrolls I played in the mid-2000s. Upon discovering it, I was amazed by the possibilities, by being able to join any faction you wanted in this role-playing game. Incredible character customization. A unique universe, cities you want to explore, as well as the flora and fauna. A game with incredible writing and lore, which are rarely seen today. The game engine remains a classic, but the combat is somewhat clunky. There's no voice acting and a huge amount of reading, which can be off-putting. It's a good game, though I've never managed to finish the main quest because there's so much to do on the side. One day, if I have the courage and the time, I'll play it again.

i lvoe is gem

I wish Bethesda would go back to this kind of RPG. Exploration and story are detailed and awesome, there are no quest markers which makes you have to think and pay attention to your surroundings, and a gritty kind of style. I miss this.

It's like they made skyrim into an older game

[h3][i] "The Game That Changed My Life" [/i][/h3] Morrowind is the game that has influenced my life more than any other and perhaps even helped shape the person I am today. It has been many, many years since I first played it, but it opened the door to another world and helped me get through a difficult period in my life. To this day, it holds a truly special place in my heart. It was probably also my introduction to my favorite genre: open-world fantasy RPGs. What I appreciate most about Morrowind is the freedom it gives you and the opportunity to become whoever you want to be... Yes, by today's standards, the game is undeniably dated. Some of its mechanics can feel unusual, but that's also part of its charm. In many ways, it's even better and more RPg-like than many modern RPGs. I also can't leave out the fact that Morrowind is the reason I fell in love with the feline race, the Khajiit. To this day, they remain my favorite race, and I still find myself choosing one whenever a game gives me the chance. For me, Morrowind will never be just another RPG. It will always be the game that changed my life...

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