Skyrim

I’m 82 hours into this game, and while I’ve only just completed the main story, there’s still so much more to do. The assassins have invited me over to their sanctuary, a civil war rages on, and the leader of the thieves in the town of Riften is pressing me for something. Welcome to Skyrim, one of the most fantastic games I’ve ever played.

It’s a role-playing game, and a pretty one at that. All the images you see here I took during my virtual travels. You start off as a nameless chap ready to be executed. The town you’re in comes under attack, and before you know it, you’re making a run for it with another of the condemned. Once out of danger, the province of Skyrim becomes your oyster.

What you choose to do from there on in is entirely up to you. You could investigate the source of the attack, which leads to an epic plot line. Or you could become a merchant, purchasing and selling wares at various towns and buying yourself a nice home. Perhaps you’d be interested in becoming a mercenary, or study magic at a reclusive college in the northern reaches of the province. It’s up to you. Along your way, you’ll encounter a wealth of colourful characters that’ll make for a truly memorable experience.

I’ll let the pictures I’ve posted here speak for themselves. I’ll just say that if you enjoy FPS/RPG hybrids at all, do yourself a favour and pick this one up. You won’t regret it.