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Morrowind for the XBox is one of the best games ever made. The graphics are excellent and almost never distract. Almost all the limits are for solid game reasons rather than artificial graphical limitations. There are problems: the artistic style is intentionally gloomy, there is no freeform note taking, money is too easy to acquire, it is too easy to train in all areas of expertise, and the AI for tough enemies is too simple. In spite of these minor flaws, the ability to explore such a huge, beautiful, and dynamic world is exciting.
The detail with which your choices affect your experience is amazing; for example, wearing heavier armor makes you run much slower. I love how you can join a variety of different factions, each of which is competing for dominance. When you interact with other characters, they really care about what choices you have made. If you give a merchant a nice item, they will often wear it from then on instead of offering it for sale. If they do decide to sell it, you can usually see it displayed on a shelf.
There is a great sense of mystery in the unfolding plot. As far as it unfolding slowly, that is only the case if you ignore the world itself and the plots that are exclusive to members of each faction. I've never seen or even imagined a game with so many stories to read; there are tons of short stories and full novels on the shelves of libraries and private homes, many of which provide insight into the people you meet and the challenges you face. Yes, it takes some time before the story is over, but that does not mean it proceedes slowly. Instead, there are a lot of different chapters to enjoy as you go.
I enjoy multiplayer games, but single player games will always have a place. Morrowind is one of the best single player games that I have been privaleged to experience.
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