Of all the ways to describe Skyrim, the words "noir" and "hard-boiled" would probably not crop up in most conversations, but one fan decided to rectify this by turning the Bethesda title into a black and white detective show. Of course, there are some fantastic noir and noir-inspired games out there, such as L.A. Noire, Max Payne, and Grim Fandango to name a few, but most are satisfied that The Elder Scrolls 5 remains steadfast in the fantasy genre.
One thing that's appealing to many is the number of ways fans can play through Skyrim, whether it's being a stealthy character, putting more efforts into strength, or choosing to become skilled in magic. Then there's the modding community, which has seen to it that there are even more ways for players to make a name for themselves in this cold slice of Tamriel. For many, role-playing is a key factor in getting the most out of TES5, and one person decided to take this to a new level.
In a recent post on Reddit, user CanKikiPlayToo has uploaded a brief clip from a Skyrim detective show they've been working on, which they call "Skyrim Noir." As the name suggests, the series takes cues from old films, possibly ones inspired by the work of Humphrey Bogart or Edward G. Robinson. This fan-made series follows Detective Tinkles, a Scottish-voiced Khajiit who's embroiled in the goings-on in the province. This particular clip follows them as they are tasked with seeking out a female Redguard in Whiterun who's wanted by outsiders. The short episode plays out like a movie from the 40s, complete with brooding narration and lounge piano music.
Pretty much anyone who's played the game will recognize this mission, known officially as "In My Time of Need," in which the Dragonborn is indeed hired by two men to look for a Redguard woman hiding in the city. It may not be the most memorable side quest in Skyrim, but it's almost certainly one that most players will come across, especially early on, as it can be triggered pretty much as soon as Whiterun is entered.
In any case, what CanKikiPlayToo has created, although it's been a few months since the most recent episode, is certainly a way to keep Skyrim entertaining. With no word on when The Elder Scrolls 6 will be coming out, fans are keeping themselves busy in TES5 and the previous entries in the long-running franchise. Whether TES6 will inspire such creativity remains to be seen at this stage.
Skyrim is available now for PC, PS4, PS5, Switch, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S.
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