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Elder Scrolls is a series of predominantly action role-playing games united by a common setting, a medieval fantasy world known as Nirn. The first game in the series was Arena (1994), which introduced the series' lore, themes, and main gameplay-related and visual elements, including 3D environments and first-person view.

Setting

Most of the games in the series take place on the continent of Tamriel; on a few occasions the setting shifts to Oblivion, a dark realm ruled by the immortal Daedra Princes. The continent of Tamriel is divided into nine provinces, some of which (e.g. Morrowind) may constitute the setting of an entire game in the series. These provinces are inhabitants by various races; some of these are human (Imperial, Bretons, etc.), while others represent either popular fantasy (Orcs, Dark Elves) or original creatures (reptilian Argonians and feline Khajiit). The central province of Cyrodiil is ruled by the Empire.

Gameplay

The role-playing games in the series have many common features. Elder Scrolls games are known for having vast worlds which can be usually explored by the player without restrictions. Exploration takes precedence over scripted, story-advancing events; the player is for the most part free to undertake any quests and join any faction without plot-related repercussions. Typically, the bulk of side missions occupies a considerably larger space than the main quest.

Combat in Elder Scrolls RPGs is action-oriented; though in some of the games non-playable characters may join the protagonist and fight on his and her side, the core mechanics revolve around a single controllable character. One of the series' most distinguishing features is its skill-based character-building. Instead of accumulating experience points, the protagonist becomes more proficient in various skills (weapon and armor specializations, stealth, jumping, bartering, etc.) if the player repeatedly executes the correspondent actions. Leveling up typically occurs after certain primary skill requirement for the character class chosen by the player have been met.

Related Links

Crap Shoot - A humorous retrospective about the series' entries before Morrowind

Wikipedia: The Elder Scrolls - Information about the series on Wikipedia

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Title (Year ) Platforms Genres Moby Score
box cover thumbnail An Elder Scrolls Legend: Battlespire (1997) DOS, Windows (+1 more) Role-playing (RPG)
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box cover thumbnail BioShock & The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Bundle (2009) Windows, Xbox 360 Compilation
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box cover thumbnail Fallout 3 & Oblivion Double Pack (2012) Windows, Xbox 360 Compilation
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box cover thumbnail Fallout 4: Game of the Year Edition / The... (2018) PlayStation 4, Windows Apps (+1 more) Compilation
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box cover thumbnail Pinball FX2: Bethesda Pinball (2016) Windows, Xbox 360 (+10 more) DLC / Add-on
3.9
box cover thumbnail Skyrim: Very Special Edition (2018) Amazon Alexa Role-playing (RPG)
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box cover thumbnail The Elder Scrolls Adventures: Redguard (1998) Windows, Windows Apps Action
7.8
box cover thumbnail The Elder Scrolls Collection (2012) Windows Compilation
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box cover thumbnail The Elder Scrolls III: Bloodmoon (2003) Windows DLC / Add-on
8.2
box cover thumbnail The Elder Scrolls III: Bloodmoon &... (2003) Windows Compilation
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box cover thumbnail The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind (2002) Windows, Xbox (+2 more) Role-playing (RPG)
8.3
box cover thumbnail The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind... (2002) Windows Special edition
7.6
box cover thumbnail The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind - Game... (2003) Windows, Xbox (+2 more) Compilation
8.4
box cover thumbnail The Elder Scrolls III: Tribunal (2002) Windows DLC / Add-on
8.1
box cover thumbnail The Elder Scrolls IV: Knights of the Nine (2006) Windows, Xbox 360 DLC / Add-on, Compilation
7.7
box cover thumbnail The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion (2006) Windows, Xbox 360 (+3 more) Role-playing (RPG)
8.5
box cover thumbnail The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion (2006) J2ME Action, Role-playing (RPG)
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box cover thumbnail The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion... (2006) Windows, Xbox 360 Special edition
8.0
box cover thumbnail The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion - 5th... (2011) Windows, Xbox 360 (+1 more) Action, Role-playing (RPG), Compilation
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box cover thumbnail The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion -... (2007) Windows, Xbox 360 DLC / Add-on
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box cover thumbnail The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion - Game of... (2007) Windows, Xbox 360 (+2 more) Compilation, Special edition
8.3
box cover thumbnail The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion - Game of... (2009) Windows Compilation
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box cover thumbnail The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion - Horse Armor Pack (2006) Xbox 360, Windows DLC / Add-on
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box cover thumbnail The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion - Mehrunes' Razor (2006) Windows, Xbox 360 DLC / Add-on
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box cover thumbnail The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion - Spell Tomes (2006) Windows, Xbox 360 DLC / Add-on
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box cover thumbnail The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion - The Orrery (2006) Windows, Xbox 360 DLC / Add-on
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box cover thumbnail The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion - The Thieves' Den (2006) Windows, Xbox 360 DLC / Add-on
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box cover thumbnail The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion - The Vile Lair (2006) Windows, Xbox 360 DLC / Add-on
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box cover thumbnail The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion - The... (2006) Windows, Xbox 360 DLC / Add-on
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box cover thumbnail The Elder Scrolls IV: Shivering Isles (2007) Windows, Xbox 360 (+1 more) DLC / Add-on, Compilation
8.4
box cover thumbnail The Elder Scrolls Online (2014) Windows, Macintosh Action, Role-playing (RPG)
6.8
box cover thumbnail The Elder Scrolls Online: Blackwood (2021) Windows, PlayStation 4 (+2 more) Compilation
7.6
box cover thumbnail The Elder Scrolls Online: Elsweyr (2019) Windows, Macintosh (+2 more) DLC / Add-on
7.8
box cover thumbnail The Elder Scrolls Online: Gold Edition (2016) PlayStation 4, Macintosh (+2 more) Compilation
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box cover thumbnail The Elder Scrolls Online: Greymoor (2020) Windows, Xbox One (+2 more) DLC / Add-on
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box cover thumbnail The Elder Scrolls Online: Imperial Edition (2014) Windows Action, Role-playing (RPG)
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box cover thumbnail The Elder Scrolls Online: Morrowind (2017) Windows, PlayStation 4 (+2 more) DLC / Add-on
7.7
box cover thumbnail The Elder Scrolls Online: Necrom (2023) Windows, Macintosh DLC / Add-on
7.7
box cover thumbnail The Elder Scrolls Online: Newcomer Pack (2019) Macintosh, Windows DLC / Add-on
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box cover thumbnail The Elder Scrolls Online: Summerset (2018) Windows, PlayStation 4 (+2 more) Action
7.6
box cover thumbnail The Elder Scrolls Online: Summerset... (2018) Xbox One, PlayStation 4 Special edition
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box cover thumbnail The Elder Scrolls Online: Tamriel Unlimited (2015) Windows, PlayStation 4 (+3 more) Action, Role-playing (RPG)
7.9
box cover thumbnail The Elder Scrolls Online: Tamriel... (2015) Xbox One, PlayStation 4 DLC / Add-on
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box cover thumbnail The Elder Scrolls Online: Tamriel... (2015) Xbox One, PlayStation 4 DLC / Add-on
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box cover thumbnail The Elder Scrolls Online: Tamriel... (2015) PlayStation 4, Xbox One DLC / Add-on
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box cover thumbnail The Elder Scrolls Online: Tamriel... (2015) Xbox One, PlayStation 4 DLC / Add-on
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box cover thumbnail The Elder Scrolls Online: Tamriel... (2015) Xbox One, PlayStation 4 (+1 more) Special edition
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box cover thumbnail The Elder Scrolls Travels: Dawnstar (2004) J2ME, BREW Role-playing (RPG)
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box cover thumbnail The Elder Scrolls Travels: Shadowkey (2004) N-Gage Role-playing (RPG)
6.3
box cover thumbnail The Elder Scrolls Travels: Stormhold (2003) J2ME, BREW Role-playing (RPG)
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