A .dll file is executable code. The files contain functions called by the game itself. Notepad won't show you much of anything useful.
It is possible to disassemble (decompile) these files to see their code in a low-level form (assembly language), but you will have a lot to learn.
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to disassemble Win32 .dll and .exe files. There are also freeware alternatives - just search for Disassembler in Google etc.
Modifying them is also possible using assembly language but it is a delicate process.