The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind

"Even with the pending release of Bioware titles on the Xbox, I see very few titles that are going to approach the scope, grandeur and majesty that this one is able to exude so naturally. It has all the requisite components of an epic and when they play together, the individual instruments meld into a mesmeric symphony."

"Morrowind is all about your personal experience with it, and although there are some small problems, it's the biggest, deepest, most detailed RPG yet created for the consoles, and for that reason alone is worth your time and money."

"Due to its slow pace, Morrowind is not a game that will be fully appreciated by every type of RPG gamer, but even so, this game has plenty to offer most RPG fans, and there is nearly unlimited replay value. The game has more freedom and options than any game I have played, but this also comes at a cost of containing several minor and some major glitches."

"You can't play the game online, and it's anchored by a heavy narrative. But despite these old-school ties, Morrowind also promises the freedom and variety you'd expect from the latest online RPGs... don't count on the amazing game editor that's included in the PC version to make it on the Xbox... there's a good chance that Morrowind will be ready in time for its release shortly after the Xbox launch..."

"...we're excited about Morrowind not because it might just set a new high-water mark for open-ended role-playing gaming, but because it's shaping up to be a truly remarkable game in its own right."