Will it be THAT good? : V

» Wed Jun 23, 2010 6:31 pm

When Oblivion was being developed, I wasn't on the forums. But I'm sure it was hyped up as much as Skyrim is now. Oblivion turned out to be not as good as Morrowind (IMO). Does anybody remember how hyped up Oblivion was? I'm not saying I don't have faith in Bethesda's abilities, it's just that marketing can make things sound sooo much better on paper. Since it has a very high expectation, I hope it can live up to it.

We'll see on 11-11-11

» Wed Jun 23, 2010 10:05 am

you pretty much answered yourself with your last line. We will just have to wait and see.

» Wed Jun 23, 2010 11:47 am

Oblivion was considerably more hyped than this, I'd say.

» Wed Jun 23, 2010 10:35 am

regardless of how well they execute what they say... at least they have time on their side. 4 years in a long time to wait. I'll take whatever they give...

» Wed Jun 23, 2010 6:31 pm

I don't remember how everyone was hyped up for Oblivion, but I'm sure they were super excited.

In my opinion, Oblivion turned out better than Morrowind.

And don't sorry, Skyrim will be the best one yet.

» Wed Jun 23, 2010 10:28 pm

When Oblivion was being developed, I wasn't on the forums. But I'm sure it was hyped up as much as Skyrim is now. Oblivion turned out to be not as good as Morrowind (IMO). Does anybody remember how hyped up Oblivion was? I'm not saying I don't have faith in Bethesda's abilities, it's just that marketing can make things sound sooo much better on paper. Since it has a very high expectation, I hope it can live up to it.

We'll see on 11-11-11

I followed most of the development and can say that the hype that was created didn't ruin my enjoyment of the game.

I don't think I can say that for any other game.

» Wed Jun 23, 2010 5:47 pm

It'll be as good as you let it be.

A lot of idiots hyped Oblivion up too much and threw a hissy fit because it didn't immediately meet their expectations from Morrowind. Some Daggerfall fans had the same resentment for Morrowind when it was released, and i'm pretty sure some Oblivion fans will be hostile towards Skyrim.

It's really no coincidence that a lot of Morrowind's biggest fans never played Daggerfall, or that a lot of Oblivion's fans never played Morrowind.

» Wed Jun 23, 2010 8:06 am

It will be legendary and forever remembered in the annals of time.

» Wed Jun 23, 2010 10:15 pm

Nothing ever lives up to the hype. :wink_smile:

» Wed Jun 23, 2010 1:33 pm

Nothing ever lives up to the hype. :wink_smile:

Three legendary words. Ocarina of Time.

» Wed Jun 23, 2010 10:49 am

It'll be as good as you let it be.

A lot of idiots hyped Oblivion up too much and threw a hissy fit because it didn't immediately meet their expectations from Morrowind. Some Daggerfall fans had the same resentment for Morrowind when it was released, and i'm pretty sure some Oblivion fans will be hostile towards Skyrim.

It's really no coincidence that a lot of Morrowind's biggest fans never played Daggerfall, or that a lot of Oblivion's fans never played Morrowind.

Yep, I think you just won the internet. Or at least the ES part of the internet.

This theory seems to hold true in most cases, with very few outliers. I, myself, enjoyed Oblivion immensely, and it was my first ES game. I have gone back to play Morrowind and Daggerfall, but for me, nothing holds a candle to Obivion, because it was the ES game I started with.

Nostalgia, anyone?

» Wed Jun 23, 2010 5:42 pm

Bethesda isn't Lionhead Studios.

Morrowind, Oblivion, and Fallout 3 each had many GOTY awards.

MetaCritic

Morrowind = 89
Oblivion = 94
Fallout 3 = 91

» Wed Jun 23, 2010 12:49 pm

It's really no coincidence that a lot of Morrowind's biggest fans never played Daggerfall, or that a lot of Oblivion's fans never played Morrowind.

That's a really good observation. But for me, my first bethesda game was Morrowind. I still love Oblivion, just not as much as Morrowind. Its like comparing a Silver medal to a Gold medal. They're both good, just one's better

» Wed Jun 23, 2010 4:30 pm

That's a really good observation. But for me, my first bethesda game was Morrowind. I still love Oblivion, just not as much as Morrowind. Its like comparing a Silver medal to a Gold medal. They're both good, just one's better

I quite like that anology. Oblivion is silver for me too, but Daggerfall is gold. Morrowind takes the bronze.

» Thu Jun 24, 2010 12:04 am

It'll be as good as you let it be.

A lot of idiots hyped Oblivion up too much and threw a hissy fit because it didn't immediately meet their expectations from Morrowind. Some Daggerfall fans had the same resentment for Morrowind when it was released, and i'm pretty sure some Oblivion fans will be hostile towards Skyrim.

It's really no coincidence that a lot of Morrowind's biggest fans never played Daggerfall, or that a lot of Oblivion's fans never played Morrowind.

I started with Morrowind. I loved it. Then I went to Oblivion. I liked Oblivion more. Then I went to Daggerfall. I was super disappointed because a quest bugged, not allowing me to progress any other quests at all. I tried to solve it, but failed. Other than the bug, I liked Daggerfall, but not as much as Morrowind. And I didn't like Morrowind as much as Oblivion.

» Wed Jun 23, 2010 10:28 pm

I'm entirely sure it will match or exceed my expectations, because I don't allow myself to believe any unreleased game is going to be amazing.

» Wed Jun 23, 2010 11:42 pm

Who knows?

Nut I'm sure enjoying the pre-release hype :thumbsup:

» Wed Jun 23, 2010 2:46 pm

Who knows?

Nut I'm sure enjoying the pre-release hype :thumbsup:

Gives me something to do while waiting for Skyrim...so I like it. :thumbsup:

» Thu Jun 24, 2010 12:16 am

Gives me something to do while waiting for Skyrim...so I like it. :thumbsup:

L.a. noire, Rage.... I'll be playing those games until Skyrim comes out

» Wed Jun 23, 2010 10:33 pm

I'm sure it will be accepted as amazing by most, but heed my advice when i say about 5 - 6 years from now, when IV is announced, there will be A LOT of people moaning about how Skyrim is inferior to Oblivion/Morrowind. It happend to Oblivion. It happend to Morrowind. it will happend with Skyrim.

» Wed Jun 23, 2010 9:35 pm

I'm sure it will be accepted as amazing by most, but heed my advice when i say about 5 - 6 years from now, when IV is announced, there will be A LOT of people moaning about how Skyrim is inferior to Oblivion/Morrowind. It happend to Oblivion. It happend to Morrowind. it will happend with Skyrim.

Even Todd said that.

» Thu Jun 24, 2010 1:00 am

I'm keeping my hype on the down-low. Although as soon as Bethesda released the Argonian that might change...

» Wed Jun 23, 2010 11:27 am

Hype is more of a personal thing, about how individuals feel about the game. I myself am really hyped for Skyrim, as Oblivion is one of my favourite games of all time, and I expect it to deliver.

» Wed Jun 23, 2010 5:57 pm

I'm keeping my hype on the down-low. Although as soon as Bethesda released the Argonian that might change...

Haha same here, the Argonian will boost the hype to the roof come on Bethesda where's the Argonian you know you can't hide it forever

» Wed Jun 23, 2010 11:05 pm

Lol!
Personally I've never played as an Argonian...
I don't know why