I enjoyed Fallout 3, whcih I'm assuming is much like this.
I like the idea of medieval things, but not so much when it ties in with magic.
Skyrim's only noticeable similarity is the engine. The gameplay itself is entirely different.
Magic plays a major role in the game, especially with the main story quests.
While your character doesn't even have to major in any magic skills, it's still prominent in the game.
Oh, and theres a cat/lizard race if you're into that sort of thing. Ha.
So yeah, it's a really nerdy game. Heh. Really only good if you're interested in that sort of stuff.