Is this the greatest game ever made? No. Is this a good game? Dubiously. Do I enjoy it? Yes. Perfect for people who want to play open world RPGs, but don't like modern conveniences such as intuitive controls or cohesive art design.

I decided to play through the entire Elder Scrolls series from the very beginning, and this game was first on the list. It is free which is increadibly nice. When I first saw it, I though maybe it is because the game sucks or it is barely compatible with todays technologies. But to my surprise, the game turned out to be genuinely good and engaging. I spent 80 hours completing the game, and the whole time, my friends poked fun at the graphics. I can't blame them though, as I laughed as well when I first downloaded it. But after some time you just get used to it, and from some point even start enjoying by different choices of art that developers used for different provinces. The gameplay is suprisingly rich. To be honest, I didnt expect the game from 1994 to be so interesting to complete. Some may find it boring though, to go to dungeons every time or to look for the inn every time you enter the city at night time. But as a person who finished the game, I can assure that the problem is actually in the lack of knowledge. Game has far more mechanics than many might think. I accidentally chose the Acrobat class, which meant I couldn't use magic and was limited to short bows/swords, and leather armor. Still, I had a lot of fun exploring the game's various features. The main issue with the game is the community. It is small, so it is hard to find one big guide telling you what kind of adventures and abilities await you if you just decide to try your luck with this wonderfull game.
At the end of the day, as of 2026, the game is still playable, and let me tell you, you absolutely should give it a week or so. 10/10

playing this game is like eating something unbearably hot and sour at the same time. it sucks but it tastes not all too bad.
you should install all the quality of life mods that you can (i didnt and it took half an hour to get anything done).