The Elder Scrolls II: Daggerfall
- Release Date:1996
- Genres:RPG, Action-RPG
- Developer:Bethesda Softworks
- Publisher:Bethesda Softworks
- Platforms:PC
- Series:The Elder Scrolls
The Elder Scrolls II: Daggerfall was released in 1996 and became a real leap forward compared to The Elder Scrolls: Arena. While the first game already offered a huge world and freedom of action, here Bethesda focused on realism and scale: thousands of dungeons, hundreds of cities and villages, a deep dialogue and reputation system, the ability to join different factions and create your own spells.
Compared to Arena, the game feels more mature and complex. It implements not only combat and exploration, but also political intrigue, dialogue choices, and the influence of reputation on NPC attitudes. The player gets more freedom in who to be and how to develop — from warrior or mage to vampire or werewolf.
Players and critics received the game with admiration: it was called one of the most ambitious RPGs of the 90s. The freedom, non-linearity, and rich role-playing tools were impressive, and the very idea that you could live in a huge virtual world with almost no limitations seemed revolutionary.
However, the release was marred by numerous bugs and technical problems. Many complained that Bethesda's ambitious vision proved too big for the technology of the time. Nevertheless, it was Daggerfall that became a cult milestone, securing the series' status as the freest and most ambitious role-playing saga of its time.
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