CHICAGO – “The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim” passes the ultimate test of the best role-playing games — entertaining tedium. RPG fans have to be willing to spend hours grinding away to upgrade their character or sometimes just trying to get from point A to point B. There’s a fine line between repetition that feels worthwhile and that which feels boring. Even doing the most mundane tasks in “Skyrim,” one knows they’re playing a near-miracle of a game, one of the best RPGs of all time.
For example, after one gaming session with “Skyrim,” it dawned on me that I had been playing roughly two hours and done little more than kill a few wolves, pick some flowers, talk to some NPCs, do some shopping, go through my inventory, before basically having a dragon fall on me like I was a fly under a swatter. In other words, it was a waste of time. But what a glorious, wonderful, addictive waste of time. I loaded up and started all over again. Of course, I’m kidding. Don’t start writing hate mail all of you already addicted to the world of “Skyrim.” You may notice this review is a bit later than usual for us. We did receive our copy a bit late but it’s also such a massive experience that not only is it hard to put into words but it’s difficult to leave in order to write. I’m not done with “Skyrim.” I’m not sure I’ll be done with “Skyrim” for years (especially if DLC comes into play). It’s not something you finish. Ask the people who have multiple characters trying multiple playing styles. It’s a place that becomes a part of your life, not merely one that serves as a setting for a game. It’s like adding a new room to your house. “I’m going to the living room. I’m going to the kitchen. I’m going to Skyrim.”
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