That said, it isn't as if Skyrim didn't push the envelope in its own ways, despite enduring plenty of criticism levied at its alleged 'dumbing down' of the Elder Scrolls gameplay formula. RELATED: Skyrim: 10 Secret Side Quests Everyone Missed

But while it has obviously been largely successful in that regard, it has definitely shed some of the charms that made Morrowind such an endlessly compelling game. With the span of nearly a decade between them, the franchise certainly saw no shortage of evolution, as The Elder Scrolls sought to continuously refine and balance its formula to broaden its appeal with every release. The two biggest milestone releases in Bethesda's flagship Elder Scrolls franchise are arguably The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind, and The Elders Scrolls V: Skyrim.