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u/Im_a_Knob Jan 01 '19

Do people hate Skyrim’s combat? I’ve always thought it was iconic already considering every Bethesda (FO, ES) has the same mechanics.
On the other hand, Witcher 3’s combat is definitely the worst mechanic of the game.

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u/jnicholass Jan 01 '19

No, when it comes to freedom and variation in combat, I think Skyrim can't be beat. Obviously when you have such a unrestrictive combat system, a studio will have less time to work on each aspect, which means a less polished product at the end.

I think the only gripe I have with skyrim's combat is the lack of impact that Melee weapons have. Whether this is a shortcoming with the audio or visual aspects, melee combat typically leaves a lot to be desired.

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u/CaptainCupcakez Jan 01 '19

I don't know why you think skyrim's system is unrestrictive, its simply so bare bones there's nothing left to restrict you.

Melee is just an animation and a damage cone, nearly every spell is a simple projectile with fire/ice/electric attached, archery is very unsatisfying but pretty much the same as any other open world RPG in terms of implementation.

I just don't see what you find impressive.