Is Skyrim Actually a Good Game?

[Gemini73]

Skyrim is a good game in its own right, but as a hands down RPG it is lacking.

Without the modding scene I probably would have been done with Skyrim some time ago.

[ad_victoriam]

Saying "without modding a game wouldn't have longevity" is a bit like saying "it's fun with friends" - true but trite, like saying "water is wet". On the other hand there is room to criticize Bethesda for its absolutely shitty treatment of its modders. N.b.

[twidget]

... Without the modding scene I probably would have been done with Skyrim some time ago.

We'd all have been done with it.

[Raggsvettma]

I dislike the fightingsystem, makes no sense to have the stamina bar. Then again, ive only spent 50 hours in the game so it probably has some hidden depth that i never cared enough to explore? I've only played the vanilla version of it.

[Raggsvettma]

From what i remember, yes. If the overall package is decent i can handle clunky combat, but clunky combat with an stamina bar? Not so much.

[twidget]

Raggsvettma Have you considered using the console to give yourself enough stamina to never worry about it.

[Raggsvettma]

Sorry, i don't play on the personal computers. So i can't judge the game from that perspective.

[Gemini73]

We'd all have been done with it.

I've no doubt of that! lol.

[Gloomy64]

I really love Skyrim but just for the mods, if it wasn't for the mods I probably would have stopped playing after about 40 hours (current Steam time is 271hrs)
I also like MxRs mod showcase videos they're fun to binge watch

[twidget]

Do you ever watch Brodual's videos.

[Gloomy64]

I have seen his content before I just tend to watch MxR more as I like his humor

[scottypops]

I think that Skyrim is a masterpiece in some respects and a complete mess in others. I tend to try to laugh at its faults so I can continue to enjoy what I like about it.