The Elder Scrolls - Skyrim Xbox 360

The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim comes from the same development team behind Oblivion and Fallout 3, and Todd remarks, “We’ve been pouring our heart out into this game”. You can tell! The scenes are richly layered works of art and everything you see you can move into – no backdrops to see here, it’s all playable environment.Talking of the environment, Skyrim has a dynamic weather system – this is snow that acts like actual snow, not just a texture, as well as other visual treats. Take a walk – or horse ride – into Skyrim’s tundra and you may bump into herds of wandering giant mammoth-like mammals which generally don’t bother you – unless you bother them.So basic details first. The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim will be available on 360, PS3 and PC. You can play in first and third person. Male or female. And as any of ten classic classes.“You are what you play” says Todd, meaning that depending on the choices and style of play you choose, your character will grow and get better at the things you’re doing. Every skill increase affects your level. When you level up in a skill area it adds to your personal constellation screen.Weapons play is obviously an important part of the game, and in Skyrim you can have a weapon in each hand. Maybe you’ll choose a shield and a sword, two swords or a spell and a sword. One thing of note was the satisfyingly real sound effects of thie weapons, and I particularly liked the loading and shooting of a bow and arrow.When it comes to the spells you can put one in either hand and, if you press both triggers at once, you’ll get a much more powerful version of that spell.Todd takes us through a selection of his favourite spells. He cast a frostbite spell with one hand to freeze an enemy, then went in for an attack with the sword in his other hand. He’s good!Other demoed spells include a Fireball spell which you charge up and then let go, Clairvoyance spell and Firebreath spell – you are in a re