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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 Platforms Released
box cover thumbnail An Elder Scrolls Legend: Battlespire DOS, Windows, Windows Apps 1997
box cover thumbnail BioShock & The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Bundle Windows, Xbox 360 2009
box cover thumbnail Fallout 3 & Oblivion Double Pack Windows, Xbox 360 2012
box cover thumbnail Fallout 4: Game of the Year Edition / The... Windows Apps, PlayStation 4, Xbox One 2018
box cover thumbnail Pinball FX2: Bethesda Pinball Windows, Xbox 360, Macintosh, PlayStation 3, iPhone, Android, iPad, PS Vita, Windows Apps, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, tvOS 2016
box cover thumbnail Skyrim: Very Special Edition Amazon Alexa 2018
box cover thumbnail The Elder Scrolls Adventures: Redguard Windows, Windows Apps 1998
box cover thumbnail The Elder Scrolls Collection Windows 2012
box cover thumbnail The Elder Scrolls III: Bloodmoon Windows 2003
box cover thumbnail The Elder Scrolls III: Bloodmoon &... Windows 2003
box cover thumbnail The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind Windows, Xbox, Xbox One, Xbox Cloud Gaming 2002
box cover thumbnail The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind... Windows 2002
box cover thumbnail The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind - Game... Windows, Xbox, Xbox One, Windows Apps 2003
box cover thumbnail The Elder Scrolls III: Tribunal Windows 2002
box cover thumbnail The Elder Scrolls IV: Knights of the Nine Windows, Xbox 360 2006
box cover thumbnail The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion J2ME 2006
box cover thumbnail The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Windows, Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, Xbox One, Xbox Cloud Gaming 2006
box cover thumbnail The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion... Windows, Xbox 360 2006
box cover thumbnail The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion - 5th... Windows, Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 2011
box cover thumbnail The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion -... Windows, Xbox 360 2007
box cover thumbnail The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion - Game of... Windows, Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, Windows Apps 2007
box cover thumbnail The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion - Game of... Windows 2009
box cover thumbnail The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion - Horse Armor Pack Windows, Xbox 360 2006
box cover thumbnail The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion - Mehrunes' Razor Windows, Xbox 360 2006
box cover thumbnail The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion - Spell Tomes Windows, Xbox 360 2006
box cover thumbnail The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion - The Orrery Windows, Xbox 360 2006
box cover thumbnail The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion - The Thieves' Den Windows, Xbox 360 2006
box cover thumbnail The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion - The Vile Lair Windows, Xbox 360 2006
box cover thumbnail The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion - The... Windows, Xbox 360 2006
box cover thumbnail The Elder Scrolls IV: Shivering Isles Windows, Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 2007
box cover thumbnail The Elder Scrolls Online Windows, Macintosh 2014
box cover thumbnail The Elder Scrolls Online: Blackwood Windows, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Macintosh 2021
box cover thumbnail The Elder Scrolls Online: Elsweyr Windows, Macintosh, PlayStation 4, Xbox One 2019
box cover thumbnail The Elder Scrolls Online: Gold Edition PlayStation 4, Macintosh, Windows, Xbox One 2016
box cover thumbnail The Elder Scrolls Online: Greymoor Windows, Xbox One, PlayStation 4, Macintosh 2020
box cover thumbnail The Elder Scrolls Online: Imperial Edition Windows 2014
box cover thumbnail The Elder Scrolls Online: Morrowind Windows, Macintosh, PlayStation 4, Xbox One 2017
box cover thumbnail The Elder Scrolls Online: Necrom Macintosh, Windows 2023
box cover thumbnail The Elder Scrolls Online: Newcomer Pack Macintosh, Windows 2019
box cover thumbnail The Elder Scrolls Online: Summerset Windows, PlayStation 4, Macintosh, Xbox One 2018
box cover thumbnail The Elder Scrolls Online: Summerset... Xbox One, PlayStation 4 2018
box cover thumbnail The Elder Scrolls Online: Tamriel Unlimited Windows, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Macintosh, Xbox Cloud Gaming 2015
box cover thumbnail The Elder Scrolls Online: Tamriel... Xbox One, PlayStation 4 2015
box cover thumbnail The Elder Scrolls Online: Tamriel... Xbox One, PlayStation 4 2015
box cover thumbnail The Elder Scrolls Online: Tamriel... PlayStation 4, Xbox One 2015
box cover thumbnail The Elder Scrolls Online: Tamriel... Xbox One, PlayStation 4 2015
box cover thumbnail The Elder Scrolls Online: Tamriel... Xbox One, PlayStation 4, Windows 2015
box cover thumbnail The Elder Scrolls Travels: Dawnstar J2ME, BREW 2004
box cover thumbnail The Elder Scrolls Travels: Shadowkey N-Gage 2004
box cover thumbnail The Elder Scrolls Travels: Stormhold BREW, J2ME 2003

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