The problem is that the power of Skyrim's Dragonborn, the Thu'um, is not properly represented in anything but the game's story elements, despite the fact that it's a unique feature and core selling point. Throughout Skyrim's story, Bethesda tries very hard to convince the player that Dragon Shouts - and their coinciding philosophy, the Way of the Voice - are deep, nuanced skills that few creatures (even Dragonborn) can truly master. Despite the player's legendary status as Dragonborn, however, the game does a very poor job at making them feel as such during gameplay. The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrimis an RPG with deep lore surrounding dragons and their history in its land of Tamriel.
