Features of the Elder Scrolls V Skyrim Collectors Edition

The latest in the line of one of the most sought after open world role-playing game franchises, the Elder Scrolls, has arrived. This time, the new game is called Skyrim, an action-oriented RPG that provides a definite new twist in the franchise, with a revolutionary open-world setting coupled with a fantasy epic story. The Elder Scrolls V Skyrim Collectors Edition will surely offer a new meaning of maximum experience in a game that brings to life the concept of a virtual fantasy world with never ending exploration.

 
• Nonlinear Game Play System
The Skyrim retains the successful nonlinear game strategy found in the previous versions. In this type of gameplay, players get to play the quests and sequences in different ways and scenarios. There is no single method of passing any level; instead, there are various challenges with different outcomes.
 
• Heads up Display in Combat
A new feature in this game is the improved heads-up display. It appears as soon as any of the character’s attributes reach critical levels or depleted.
 
• Creation Engine
Skyrim runs with the new Bethesda created and inspired Creation Engine. This has never been used or applied in the previous games so it’s a first time. This engine allows better graphics, detail, and game play. For example, there’s a better draw distance where small objects are shown in very great detail.
Collector’s Edition features
Apart from the game play improvements, the Elder Scrolls V Skyrim Collectors Edition also comes with valuable add-ons. This includes the following:
 
• “The Art of Skyrim” Official Art Book
Part of the collector’s edition package is the Skyrim Art Book. It features more than 200 pages of illustrations in rich color. There are sketches and models as well. This coffee table book brings to life all the characters and creatures in Skyrim, including other stuff such as the environment and even the weaponry.
 
• Alduin Statue
This edition is for collectors mainly because of the addition of the Alduin Statue. Made from durable and high end PVC material, it stands approximately 12” tall. It is a stunning actual representation of the World Eater, Alduin.
 
• DVD (Behind-the-Scenes Video)
And another valuable addition that shouldn’t be missed on this edition is the DVD containing the footage of the making of the game. It includes the exclusive coverage of the team working behind the game at Bethesda Game Studios. The video even shows every single stage of the development including the concept, design, and creation.

 

What to Expect From the Elder Scrolls V Collectors Edition
This collector’s edition is intended for the Xbox 360 platform. The Skyrim is considered a huge success for the developer, Bethesda Game Studios. In fact, the first week of release garnered total sales of seven million copies. That’s quite a statement for a game that has always been anticipated the entire decade. Now let’s have a look at features in the edition:
A New and Revolutionary Gameplay
Just like the previous Elder Scrolls games, the Skyrim embraces the usual nonlinear game play concept. In this style, the player is given the opportunity to explore the world of Skyrim by foot or riding a horse. The open world design is pretty much improved this time with detailed emphasis on cities, towns, and dungeons. The game quests are provided by non-player characters or NPCs. There’s also the Radiant Story system where players are allowed to alter the quests for customization and different outcomes. Other improvements in the game include wildfires, monsters, and the dragons. The dragons for one are major players in the overall game play.
The Game Storyline
In The Elder Scrolls V Skyrim Collectors Edition, the story is centered on the character’s quest to fight and defeat the dragon God, Alduin. Alduin in turn is prophesied in this game as the one that will end the world. Although it is really not a direct sequel to the Oblivion, the previous title, the story starts two hundred years after the events of Oblivion. Skyrim is actually a fictional place, a province in the continent of Tamriel. Exploration is done without limits since the entire design is called open world, just like all the other previous Elder Scrolls.

      

Unboxing

Official Gameplay Trailer

Here’s how Customers review it
Not many games these days are received well by consumers and gamers. A lot of critics today determine how a particular game would sell to the public. If they rate it on a high note, there’s a good chance the sales will go up. For the Skyrim, both critics and gamers agree that it’s one of the few franchises to have effectively captured the interest of both casual and hardcore gamers.

• “This is the best Bethesda-developed game so far.”
• “All the memorabilia included makes this edition more than just an Xbox game. It’s a collector’s gold.”
• “For anyone who hasn’t played a single Bethesda or Elder Scrolls game, then you’ve probably never heard of RPG as well. Get this one while it lasts!”
• “This is the ultimate fantasy-epic gaming experience.”
• “I can’t keep my hands off my console the moment I purchased the Skyrim.”
• “I was a big fan of the Oblivion so it’s imperative to get this new title. Right now, I just don’t want to do anything else but to play.”
• “I feel like I’m in Skyrim for more than a week already. I’m totally hooked up.”

Are There Any Drawbacks?
The Elder Scrolls is one of the leading names when it comes to role-playing game franchises, and the Skyrim adds to an already reputable image for the series. However, just like any other games on any console, it comes with a certain but minor drawback. The most obvious disadvantage is the lack of multiplayer gaming. Most games today are played online and with multiplayer options, but Bethesda stuck with the idea of giving an ultimate single player experience. Nonetheless, it must be pointed out that Skyrim is an action role-playing game. It revolves around a single character engaging in a quest in an open world. It’s not like you need to play with someone else to enjoy it.

Is There a Manual (PDF) available?
 

Manual for Elder Scrolls V Skyrim Collectors Edition is not available