Two decades later in the world of Skyrim, and eventually, The Elder Scrolls VI, The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind is still a game worth playing. As the series' first foray into 3D, you will certainly feel its age. As soon as you deal with the graphics (whether through mods or through self discipline), and figure out exactly how combat rolls work, you will be thrown into a vibrant, almost alien world with nothing but the name of some bald dude in a distant city. That's it, get out there; you are immediately handed access to a world filled with interesting quests, guilds, dungeons, exploration, and treasures. In classic The Elder Scrolls fashion, your main storyline involves saving the known world from certain doom, and of the three post 2000 TES games, it has a strong argument for being the best in the series.

If you've only played Skyrim, and to a lesser extent, Oblivion, Morrowind will certainly be a learning experience for you, even as a fan of the series. If you're willing to bear with the ancient systems that run the gameplay, you will find the game to be a unique glimpse into the world of The Elder Scrolls that will reward your creativity and curiosity.