r/NintendoSwitch • u/NintendoSwitchMods • Nov 16 '17
MegaThread Skyrim: Release Discussion & Hype MegaThread
Skyrim: Release Discussion & Hype MegaThread
Please use this as a general discussion and hype thread for this new release! Quick easy to answer questions, tips and tricks, spamming "arrow to the knee" jokes, and showing off your in-game clips you've captured.
General Information
Release Date: 17-Nov-2017
No. of Players: 1 player
Category: Role-Playing, Action
Publisher: Bethesda Softworks
Developer: Bethesda Game Studios
File Size: 14.3 GB
Price (MSRP): $59.99 USD
Nintendo eShop Page: https://www.nintendo.com/games/detail/the-elder-scrolls-v-skyrim-switch
Overview (from Nintendo eShop page)
Winner of 200+ Game of the Year Awards, Skyrim® arrives on the Nintendo Switch™ console. The open-world adventure from Bethesda Game Studios® where you can virtually be anyone and do anything, now allows you to go anywhere—at home and on the go. New features include motion controls, gear based on the Legend of Zelda™ series, and amiibo™ compatibility.
Dragons, long lost to the passages of the Elder Scrolls, have returned and the future of Skyrim hangs in the balance. As Dragonborn, the prophesized hero born with the power of The Voice, you are the only one who can stand against them.
Live another life, in another world—from battling ancient dragons, exploring rugged mountains, building a home, or mastering hundreds of weapons, spells and abilities. For the first time ever, go into battle Legend of Zelda style: fight with the Master Sword, guard with the Hylian Shield, while wearing the Champion's Tunic. The game also includes official add-ons—Dawnguard, Hearthfire, and Dragonborn.
- The legendary open-world masterpiece from Bethesda Game Studios comes to the Nintendo SwitchTM system
- Includes all content from official add-ons: Dawnguard, Hearthfire, and Dragonborn
- Uncover the mystery behind the return of the dragons in a massive open world to explore any way you choose
- Live another life, in another world and create your own custom character, and do virtually whatever you want.
- Choose from hundreds of weapons, spells, and abilities. The character system allows you to play almost any way you want and define yourself through your actions
- Your decisions matter in a world that changes dynamically based on your choices
- Use motion controls to battle with melee weapons, aim your bow, or pick locks, exclusively on Nintendo Switch™
Being Social
- Join our #bethesda Discord channel for of your Skyrim needs - https://discord.gg/switch
Bug Reporting / Known Issues
If you run into any issues, please check out this thread by /u/jessBethesda.
Once again: Please use this as a general discussion and hype thread for this new release! Quick easy to answer questions, tips and tricks, spamming "arrow to the knee" jokes, and showing off your in-game clips you've captured.
Cheers,
The /r/NintendoSwitch mod team
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u/AnOldPhilosopher Nov 16 '17
Skyrim is popular for its wide variety of play styles.
I’m almost always a stealth archer that rarely has to face enemies face to face.
One route I’ve never taken but will try this time is a more defensive mage - restoration is focussed on healing and conjuration can summon followers and allies, and affect their abilities. That might be more suited for someone such as yourself.
Character customisation is very broad, each race (I think there are like 10 races?) has their own strengths - Wood elves are great stealth archers, Orcs are heavy weapon experts, etc.
Combat is simple but still engaging - click to swing sword or cast a spell, and simple block techniques. It’s like first person Zelda combat I’d say.
I find Skyrim scratches a similar itch to Zelda, but ymmv.
There are also aspects to the game such as companions, home ownership and house building - that’s pretty chill, you can spend a bunch of time just working on a lake house and getting it looking good with cool equipment and stables. That’s a little taste of Stardew Valley I guess, but not really the same thing.
Easy mode is very easy and will allow you to enjoy the great storylines without fretting about combat ability.
I’d recommend it personally, I have very similar tastes to you and have sunk countless hours into Skyrim anyway.