I've been a long time fan of the series, but ever since Morrowind, combat has clearly been on of the worst aspects of the game (melee, archery and magic). Even though it's improving with each game, how can anyone say the combat is great? (This is almost 2013, cmon...)

I use to be able to look past it, but after a plethora of games, especially other RPGs such as Dark Souls and Witcher 2, I just can't sit down and play for even 30 minutes straight.

I'm not saying games like Witcher 2, Dishonored etc. had amazing combat, but they were at least felt satisfying. For instance in Skyrim, when I slash a person, blood decals show on their body, but there is absolutely no reaction (other than maybe staggering when I do a power attack).

Unless Bethesda is willing to implement some kind of combat system that gives us creative spells and some kind of locational damage, parrying, dismembering etc. , I don't even think exploration/freedom (which is the main selling point of the series) can save it.

Just wanted to share my thoughts after uninstalling Skyrim again after reinstalling it (too bad the combat ruined an otherwise great game)

This is flame bait.

It would be wise to lock this thread.

Agreed. It's the kind of topic that will lure haters of all kind and there are too many of this kind of threads already.

I swear this isn't flamebait. Maybe I went overboard with the criticism, but I just wanted to hear people's thoughts. I haven't been on the forums for a while, so maybe I missed out on the fact that everyone should praise Bethesda for everyhing they do?

Honestly, all those praise threads are more annoying IMHO

what is wrong with the Combat?, it's unique.

I'd Lock this thread.



Combat is Great IMO -.-

Like I said before, I didn't mean to insult Bethesda as a developer or trash on the game. I just personally think the combat is bad. So if you disagree with me you immediately want to lock the thread? At least give me a more valid reason. I'll change the title and wording if need be. All I want is a discussion

I agree with you, i currently play Dragon's Dogma and yes, Skyrim's fights are bad, no troll.