The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim

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8.4

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  1. bernlin2000
    Feb 12, 2012
    10
    Overwhelming in its depth and value. Bethesda have really topped themselves: this is the best in the series so far and I never seem to have enough time to play through this fantastic game. It's a required purchase for anyone who considered themselves any kind of gamer: be prepared to be floored by the sheer depth of this game. It truly is unrivaled, even by its predecessors.
  2. EarlyGameReview
    Jan 27, 2015
    10
    It is ABSOLUTELY **** AMAZING. 10 out of **** 10. zzxczcxzxcasfasffasfsaxcxcvnaadhasdhasdhasdhasdhasdhasdhasdhasdhasdhasdhasdhasdhasdhasdhasdhasdhasdhasdh
  3. grandpajoe6191
    Feb 22, 2012
    10
    I'm not much of a gamer, so I really didn't know what the **** "Skyrim" was. I heard it was a big talkabout in the internet, so I bought the game and played that **** For this one time, my life was SOOOOOOO happy with this game. You get to pick your own characters, get your own house, marry chicks, kill zombies and bandits and DRAGONS and stuff, pick whatever dialogue you have, choose yourI'm not much of a gamer, so I really didn't know what the **** "Skyrim" was. I heard it was a big talkabout in the internet, so I bought the game and played that **** For this one time, my life was SOOOOOOO happy with this game. You get to pick your own characters, get your own house, marry chicks, kill zombies and bandits and DRAGONS and stuff, pick whatever dialogue you have, choose your own weapons, ride a horse, explore new **** in the VAST, VAST world, and most importantly...MAGIC. Dual wielding magic is possible with various kinds of amazing stuff that works with it. Simply one of the best games in my life. Skyrim foreveaaaaa!!!… Expand
  4. Dagoth_Ur
    Jan 18, 2015
    10
    Though Morrowind stays the better game story-wise and I really liked the fact that you could screw yourself over by killing any character in the game there, this game is just way better because of the improved combat and it just plays more naturally. Better than Oblivion in all aspects of the game and that says a lot considering how much I've played that one...
  5. Strandly
    Feb 20, 2012
    10
    Graphics are sharp and it still uses DX9 so chances are your PC will run it (on max settings is another story). Combat is on the simple side and the enemies become extremely easy to defeat halfway to the max level unless you intentionally run around undergeared. Occasional bugginess with regard to quests but most problems can be corrected with console commands (info on web). OverallGraphics are sharp and it still uses DX9 so chances are your PC will run it (on max settings is another story). Combat is on the simple side and the enemies become extremely easy to defeat halfway to the max level unless you intentionally run around undergeared. Occasional bugginess with regard to quests but most problems can be corrected with console commands (info on web). Overall openness is amazing. Go just about anywhere, kill or help just about anyone, start and stop quests anytime, purchase/improve/store items in your own houses, manipulate random objects, ability to create mods. I put it up there with Neverwinter Nights and Dragon Age as some of the best RPGs I've ever played.… Expand
  6. FruitDealer171
    Dec 24, 2011
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Insanely addictive. The animations are somewhat jittery from time to time and the shadows act strange sometimes, but it hardly detracts from the experience. I'm running this game at medium graphics settings but I am still amazed at the visuals and the performance I get with them. The open world given to you is enormous and the small things you will come across really make the game. The non-ending quests and the excitement of getting attacked by a dragon make for a game with a very long life. Being able to buy your own house and marry is interesting as well. I'd recommend NOT using the fast traveling tool (except if you are trying to get from Markath to Riften or something like that) , because when you go on foot you will always come across something interesting. This game kind of just clicked for me. It is perfect in almost every way. Before you know it you're clocking in another day of playing time. Be sure to say goodbye to your loved ones and to eat a rather large last meal before you pop it into your computer (or disk drive on the Xbox 360/PS3), as this game is so unbelievably addictive. I have loved Bethesda's past games (excluding Fallout: New Vegas. That game was terrible), and this is no exception. This is not just a game, but art, and a masterpiece at that.… Expand
  7. DjJorg1
    Dec 25, 2011
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. After 250 hours i still want to play! I love the elders scrolls series and i will continue to play Skyrim! There was problems with some bugs in the start but that is getting fixed. After you are finished with the main quest, Dark Brotherhood, Thieves Guild, College of Winterhold there is still insane much to do... GAME OF THE YEAR!… Expand
  8. Woody309
    Feb 3, 2012
    9
    What can I add to the mountains of praise this has already received? The Elder Scrolls series delivers once again, with Skyrim being the best so far. I was unable to give it a solid 10 due to some bugs though, but these are minor and easily looked past.
  9. The_coolguy
    Feb 24, 2012
    9
    The Game is great, don't know what negative reviewers even are saying, sure the interface is different, but is still manageable, in no way should destroy the gameplay. It seems most of the jerks that rated low must live on oblivion games as a second life to get away from there meaningless routine and were terribly disappointed. Other than that, game has bugs, forgivable, as noticingThe Game is great, don't know what negative reviewers even are saying, sure the interface is different, but is still manageable, in no way should destroy the gameplay. It seems most of the jerks that rated low must live on oblivion games as a second life to get away from there meaningless routine and were terribly disappointed. Other than that, game has bugs, forgivable, as noticing Besthda is pushing to fix them, unimaginable amounts of content, cant yet understand how they fitted it into only 6gb. Graphics are breath taking "IF" you download the HD texture pack from steam, its free, seriously. Nice Game Engine over all, physics are accurate, anything within reason can be interacted with. (except grass) Games ridiculously long, at least when you play a side quest or two in between story driven missions. Summarizing, great graphics, great engine, great story, great experience. Definitely the best $60 you can spend on a game by far.… Expand
  10. kuehnau
    Nov 24, 2012
    10
    One of the best RPGs on computer. Controls take awhile to learn, but besides that, it's amazing. Would be nice if they released a patch that added in Xbox 360 controller compatibility.
  11. faceless-1
    Jul 20, 2013
    9
    Skyrim is really a masterpiece. Large world, great story and good characters. Improvement over Oblivion in almost every way possible. World is bigger than Oblivion, but still smaller than Daggerfall. RPG system is changed, but i do not think the new system is worse. Skyrim is game of the year for ure.
  12. TheHumbleCritic
    Sep 21, 2012
    8
    This game is pretty decent, although the user interface and the leveling system were **** **** there are mods like SKY UI to fix that.
    The story in my opinion was incredible, if not a bit short. It ran well with few bugs and no crashes on my PC but the in my opinion you couldn't really play it more than twice.
    I really honestly cannot understand why all you Morrowind and Oblivion fans    This game is pretty decent, although the user interface and the leveling system were **** **** there are mods like SKY UI to fix that.
    The story in my opinion was incredible, if not a bit short. It ran well with few bugs and no crashes on my PC but the in my opinion you couldn't really play it more than twice.
    I really honestly cannot understand why all you Morrowind and Oblivion fans are so butt hurt about this game. Just give it a decent chance and then maybe you'll understand..    … Expand
  13. Muspelheim19939
    Aug 21, 2015
    10
    Best game of the last decade. Fantastic world, beautiful, great story and dragonborn dlc is the best of all time. All these negative comments come from jealous fanatics of other brands. This game has no competition still !!! Bethesda great job.
  14. Resuraz
    Apr 6, 2015
    9
    Only thing i didn't like is combat system and it didn't have custom magic system like oblivion. Maybe sidequest are can be better too.
    But it have amazing open-world game mechanics, map is huge, you can talk to many npc and interact with them. Spells are fun, Shouting is awesome. I liked civil war and you can found many items, secret things and have fun with it.
    You are Dragonborn and    Only thing i didn't like is combat system and it didn't have custom magic system like oblivion. Maybe sidequest are can be better too.
    But it have amazing open-world game mechanics, map is huge, you can talk to many npc and interact with them. Spells are fun, Shouting is awesome. I liked civil war and you can found many items, secret things and have fun with it.
    You are Dragonborn and feel different than others in the game, i think that's really important, you are feel like you are the dragonborn, it's not just a title.    … Expand
  15. warshrike345
    Jul 2, 2015
    10
    this game is everything. the open world activities you can do soooo many things. really awesome game. really really cool. A MASTERPIECE really it deserves GotY 2011. Amazing awesome brilliant. these are all the words i can say right now. my final rating : 10/10. MUST BUY
  16. WhatsaUsername
    Jan 23, 2015
    10
    Skyrim is not only the best RPG ever made, it is also the best game ever to be made to date (2015) and the ONLY game to be truly worthy of a 10/10 score. Beautiful graphics, fantastic gameplay, a totally immersive and convincing world, so much freedom to go where you want and do what you fancy, skills that level up the more you use them (like it should be!)... the list of its achievementsSkyrim is not only the best RPG ever made, it is also the best game ever to be made to date (2015) and the ONLY game to be truly worthy of a 10/10 score. Beautiful graphics, fantastic gameplay, a totally immersive and convincing world, so much freedom to go where you want and do what you fancy, skills that level up the more you use them (like it should be!)... the list of its achievements goes on and on.

    All of this is made even better by the Bethesda modding tools and extensive modding community, which can turn an already excellent game into something truly amazing and breathtaking. With a little work, you can literally customize the game to suit your particular preferences! Don't like the way the inventory is setup? Change it! Theres nothing stopping you.

    Ignore the low scores; especially the 0/10's. Never in anyone's wildest imagination does this game deserve a score like that. I can only assume that those reviewers have some kind of hidden agenda - perhaps they work for rival game developers, who knows? They certainly aren't being honest.

    Is this game perfect? No - no game is. But its easily the closest thing you'll get to perfect right now.    … Expand
  17. kindzadza
    Jun 2, 2015
    9
    Truly remarkable experience...
    Some might complain about outdated combat, but...
    the 100+ hour of addictive gameplay with gorgeous graphics and right mods, and genuinely epic storyline, the cons (poor combat and buggy environment) are out-shadowed by pros. i mean really - if you don`t like something about game - there is always a mod to suite your needs. Really no brainer, Masterpiece    Truly remarkable experience...
    Some might complain about outdated combat, but...
    the 100+ hour of addictive gameplay with gorgeous graphics and right mods, and genuinely epic storyline, the cons (poor combat and buggy environment) are out-shadowed by pros.
    i mean really - if you don`t like something about game - there is always a mod to suite your needs.
    Really no brainer, Masterpiece of 2011. Bravo Bethesda, bravo!!!!    … Expand
  18. Jingo
    Dec 25, 2011
    9
    Well, I got bored with Oblivion fairly quickly, but liked Fallout 3 so thought Bethesda might get it right. And they did. Sure, it has various bugs and doesn't deliver on absolutely everything - but it comes really close. Closer than everything else I've tried. Loads of fun. Reading the wiki on how to level quickly by doing unrealistic things has decreased my enjoyment a little (lessWell, I got bored with Oblivion fairly quickly, but liked Fallout 3 so thought Bethesda might get it right. And they did. Sure, it has various bugs and doesn't deliver on absolutely everything - but it comes really close. Closer than everything else I've tried. Loads of fun. Reading the wiki on how to level quickly by doing unrealistic things has decreased my enjoyment a little (less immersion), so I'd personally advise you don't. So, Bethesda, when is The Elder Scrolls VI coming out? Can't wait. Yeah yeah, I'll play through Skyrim a few times first...… Expand
  19. RuSSiANHeRo150
    Dec 25, 2011
    10
    just amazing!!!i love every second i play this game plus for what your playing there is virtually no o.s requirements. i still enjoy every second of play time.
  20. scabbycakes
    Dec 30, 2011
    10
    Ohhhhh Skyrim, you effing beautiful game, you.

    This is without reservation my new favourite game of all time. The best part of the game is that you can go anywhere and do anything you want to do and be anything you want to be, and still do it all in a way to achieve a whole bunch of great storylines and one grand plot. Because the world is so free to interact with and do whatever suits    Ohhhhh Skyrim, you effing beautiful game, you.

    This is without reservation my new favourite game of all time. The best part of the game is that you can go anywhere and do anything you want to do and be anything you want to be, and still do it all in a way to achieve a whole bunch of great storylines and one grand plot. Because the world is so free to interact with and do whatever suits you, I'm surprised there are any complaints at all by anyone, I wonder what sort of mental issues someone could have if they give this a bad review. Even the mundane generated quests are varied and unique and worthwhile. Some of the quest choices I had to make made me full of regret and remorse after I made them, and heck, I'm a coldhearted gamer and never really care about doing evil things in a game! One choice I had to make in particular really made me feel genuinely bad ... what other games out there that can instill genuine *feeling*? Even when my dumb companion would die, I felt a bit attached and would have to restore the latest save and try again so they wouldn't be gone forever. Weird.

    On top of that, the graphics are beautiful, the dungeons are never a chore like they became sometimes in Fallout, Oblivion and Morrowind, and there's a huge, full world that you're not going to finish exploring anytime soon. I'm actually surprised they fit all of this into a few gigabytes. The only mentionable point of suckage is the voice acting....they should have hired a bunch more regular sounding people that don't sound like cheap Romanian porn stars to do more of the dialog, but not a big deal. There are also a few bugs here and there but not enough to discourage me in any way.

    All in all, I spent 120 hours to finish the main quest and most of the side story arcs, but there's still lots of loose ends and one major class storyline left to do and a hell of a pile of unexplored map, so I got a ton of value out of it so far. Plus in a few months they'll be releasing modding tools and hopefully some expansion packs to breathe even more life into is because I really don't want it to end.    … Expand
  21. ChoicestGames
    Apr 22, 2014
    9
    Skyrim is a worthy successor to Oblivion. Nothing really has changed much in terms of the formula but if it ain’t broke why fix it? You could do worse than trying out this masterpiece (like taking an arrow to the knee for instance - okay sorry that one's been done to death :)).
  22. hollowfication
    Jul 30, 2012
    10
    i love skyrim so much xbox had bugs in it i heard the pc version has none so i got it played with it but stop playing with it

    but still 10 out of 10
  23. DrugsMeazureTim
    Feb 6, 2015
    10
    hate that when people says that a good game is overrated.
    a great game it is !
    an amazing adventure it is.
    a pain in the ass it is :D
    challenging indeed
    and overall. it just **** awesome !
  24. Baremolop
    Dec 26, 2014
    10
    BETHESDA ye r a wizord ye just created a game where u can attack chickens with yor bear fishts n punsh im up wid a steck then raip e 12 ye old # I liek eggs and this gaim faibeel 10/10 IGN I acheevt mie lief golez inn e double playthroo on de vodka
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  25. Xrunner98
    Feb 19, 2015
    10
    Skyrim is one of the truly best games ever created. The action, powers, abilities, customization, and even bunny killing counter add up to a beautiful and extremely well-coded game. Not only are you not restricted to certain classes and fighting styles, but you have the ability to mix and match armor, swords, bows, and magical powers to create your own unique character. The scenery is soSkyrim is one of the truly best games ever created. The action, powers, abilities, customization, and even bunny killing counter add up to a beautiful and extremely well-coded game. Not only are you not restricted to certain classes and fighting styles, but you have the ability to mix and match armor, swords, bows, and magical powers to create your own unique character. The scenery is so beautiful, the enemies are outstandingly varied, and loot is bountiful. Skyrim will consume your time with its never-ending list of main missions and side missions. Solid 10/10 no doubt.… Expand
  26. STKtaco
    Apr 12, 2015
    10
    10/10 this is my favorite game of all time everything about this game is perfect. The amazing combat feels perfect. The graphics may not be amazing but they are still very good. The story is great, all the DLC's are great, The game is super imersive and great for role players. Go buy this game and it's definitely worth you're money.
  27. hydaway1
    Feb 6, 2012
    10
    Its hard to say things about this game, there is some much to say. Its a masterpiece! What makes the game even better on PC is the Creation Kit, and of course the modding community. Giving this game over 60 hours of time, possibly over 100. If I could complain about anything it would be the animations, textures, and bugs (The first two can be fixed with mods of course) and bugs have beenIts hard to say things about this game, there is some much to say. Its a masterpiece! What makes the game even better on PC is the Creation Kit, and of course the modding community. Giving this game over 60 hours of time, possibly over 100. If I could complain about anything it would be the animations, textures, and bugs (The first two can be fixed with mods of course) and bugs have been getting patched. This is an awesome game.… Expand
  28. Danish15
    Feb 21, 2012
    10
    Skyrim is the best open world RPG you can get. A true evolution of genre is not flawless but still it is the game you love to live in. Best game of 2011.
  29. dohgeh
    Mar 12, 2015
    9
    Skyrim is freaking awesome. It has a cool, interesting story with the old fashion, bizarre prisoner opening setting, tons of cool, slick, unique weapons and armor, tons of books to read filled with detailed lore, great skill tree, much improved UI over Oblivion, improved leveling, much faster paced combat, and much more.

    The reason I gave it a 9 is because the AI can be so poor that it    Skyrim is freaking awesome. It has a cool, interesting story with the old fashion, bizarre prisoner opening setting, tons of cool, slick, unique weapons and armor, tons of books to read filled with detailed lore, great skill tree, much improved UI over Oblivion, improved leveling, much faster paced combat, and much more.

    The reason I gave it a 9 is because the AI can be so poor that it could be hilarious or very frustrating. Their pretty stupid. They get lost, walk into walls, die all the time, ect.. You should also buy it on PC if you can run it, which you should be able to as recommend is a GTX 260 which is pretty low by todays standards. It's better on PC for mods and WAY, WAY faster loading screens. This game is an eight on consoles just because it has a pretty low framerate and super long loading screens.

    It's worth getting for any system, but I recommend on PC for the reasons I stated earlier. Skyrim isn't better than Morrowind, but it does lift a bar so high that no RPG has yet to raise further.    … Expand
  30. Gorzil
    Feb 7, 2012
    10
    Yes the game has its flaws, humans have their flaws everything does. But those flaws do nothing to affect this game. Know this, this isn't a game because what it does to you is unlike any game or movie. Skyrim is in a category of its own. It is hands down the best not only game, but adventure and experience you can live in your life. It will absolutely blow you away, if you ever caredYes the game has its flaws, humans have their flaws everything does. But those flaws do nothing to affect this game. Know this, this isn't a game because what it does to you is unlike any game or movie. Skyrim is in a category of its own. It is hands down the best not only game, but adventure and experience you can live in your life. It will absolutely blow you away, if you ever cared about being happy, dreaming of a different world, escaping reality into a realm of your own, this is the closest thing to being in the Matrix. If you absorb you, it will change you and it will please your every sense. The immersion factor is truly incredible, no medium can take you to another world as much a gaming machine with this software running. A parallel universe you will never want to return from. An absolute gem and must play for everyone. Perfect 10/10… Expand
  31. atr577
    Jan 29, 2015
    8
    This is to override my previous impression of Skyrim, after I played it with mods. Community did improve the feature that made me angry - the battle system, making it much more fun and truelike. The rest of the game is very good.
  32. NameGoesHere
    Apr 26, 2015
    10
    A downright fantastic game. Great lore, rich characters, and although combat/leveling system isn't as complex or in depth as it was in Oblivion, it still is a fun game. Not only that, but this game is easily modable, allowing players to create their own content using Skyrims assets or their own. With mods or without, Skyrim is a game that belongs in everyone's gaming library
  33. TemplarGR
    Sep 9, 2016
    10
    One of the few highly rated metacritic games that are actually worth the praise. This game is a masterpiece, Bethesda outdid themselves coming from the attrocious Oblivion and the good but not great Fallout 3. I didn't actually believe i would have enjoyed it when i installed it for the first time. It was a big surprise for me.

    This game, at the time of its release, had great graphics    One of the few highly rated metacritic games that are actually worth the praise. This game is a masterpiece, Bethesda outdid themselves coming from the attrocious Oblivion and the good but not great Fallout 3. I didn't actually believe i would have enjoyed it when i installed it for the first time. It was a big surprise for me.

    This game, at the time of its release, had great graphics and strangely low PC requirements for those graphics. Much improved voice acting, big open world, interesting world.

    This RPG is stellar on all fronts. Production values are great, the gameplay is great, story is decent, lore is rich. The content is huge and you will be playing for hundrends of hours, even without mods or add ons.

    I love the freedoms of the new perk system. One of the most satisfying things in Skyrim is trying to make unique combinations and classes. I have made at least 60 myself, and they all play differently.

    Skyrim is not without faults of course, and when it was first released it was buggier than the Amazon river. It still is and you should use the unofficial patches or wait for the remastered edition. But those faults mean nothing in contrast to how awesome this game is. Add the dlcs and some mods, and it becomes one of the best RPGs of all time.

    I can't believe the userscore average of 8.1 . Some players seem very salty. This game is one of the best ever. Just because it doesn't have Bioware's lesbian and gay romancing options doesn't mean it is a bad RPG. Grow up!    … Expand
  34. M_Alex
    Aug 29, 2013
    9
    Oblivion bored me. So I ignored Skyrim successfully for some time. Then I decided to give it a try. Boy, was I in for a surprise. The game is great. Whereas Oblivion got boring after some 30 hours, this one leaves you wanting more. You can see why actually. First of all, questing no longer involves going to a dungeon that looks almost exactly like the previous 20 or 30. True, some types ofOblivion bored me. So I ignored Skyrim successfully for some time. Then I decided to give it a try. Boy, was I in for a surprise. The game is great. Whereas Oblivion got boring after some 30 hours, this one leaves you wanting more. You can see why actually. First of all, questing no longer involves going to a dungeon that looks almost exactly like the previous 20 or 30. True, some types of dungoens are similar, but not to the extent that would make it tedious. This rule applies to other fields, and you can see the developers paid more attention to minor details. No more irritating rules, like buying a new alembic etc everytime you get a better rank in alchemy etc. Although such things may seem minor, they really make the whole experience much better. Also, the main quest is much more well-written than that in Oblivion. And much more fun. I'm on my 120th hour and I's still enjoying it.

    So, basically, the bottom line is: if you still haven't played this cause you think oblivion sucked, play it. Much better.    … Expand
  35. Sideline
    Mar 7, 2012
    9
    This game is amazing! Incredibly immersive and fun. The graphics are nice, even more so if you download the hi-res texture pack on Steam. The weather effects are amazing and the snow looks so real! The main walkthrough is not very long but there is so many side quests and those are a lot of fun, not just fetching quests. Dragon shouts are a nice addition to your arsenal and a lot ofThis game is amazing! Incredibly immersive and fun. The graphics are nice, even more so if you download the hi-res texture pack on Steam. The weather effects are amazing and the snow looks so real! The main walkthrough is not very long but there is so many side quests and those are a lot of fun, not just fetching quests. Dragon shouts are a nice addition to your arsenal and a lot of fun to use. The game is a bit too easy though, dragons are not really challenging so playing the game on the hardest difficulty will give the more hardcore players a better experience.
    The only thing that really bothered me was the fact that some NPCs become invincible at a certain point, for example: I completed all the Dark Brotherhood quests but after that I didn't want anything to do with them anymore so I tried killing all the members and I found out there was no way to kill them and get rid of the Dark Brotherhood. To me that's a minor inconvenience but it would be nice if Bethesda could find a way to eliminate situations like these... I know! Designing such a huge open world game is very hard and some compromises have to be made. Once again great game and I can't wait for a DLC!    … Expand
  36. alxvy
    Feb 21, 2012
    10
    A brilliant game which kept me playing for two months. However, I felt it had gone rather hack and slashy, with most quests being go to this dungeon and kill the leader/take this item. Also the "elegant menu system" was rubbish causing me no end of problems. Seems curmudgeonly to give it less than ten but it's still a flawed masterpiece. Also how did they manage to make chickens witnessesA brilliant game which kept me playing for two months. However, I felt it had gone rather hack and slashy, with most quests being go to this dungeon and kill the leader/take this item. Also the "elegant menu system" was rubbish causing me no end of problems. Seems curmudgeonly to give it less than ten but it's still a flawed masterpiece. Also how did they manage to make chickens witnesses to a crime? I only hope in Fallout 4 they bring back the interesting quests.… Expand
  37. Carnivale
    Feb 4, 2012
    10
    One of the most addicting games I've ever played. It's a beautiful, vast open world, filled with hundreds of things to do. You can lose hours upon hours on just exploring the world and looking at it's breathtaking scenery. The combat mechanisms are good enough to give it a right feeling. There's room for multiple playthroughs as it's impossible to go thru all of the content in just oneOne of the most addicting games I've ever played. It's a beautiful, vast open world, filled with hundreds of things to do. You can lose hours upon hours on just exploring the world and looking at it's breathtaking scenery. The combat mechanisms are good enough to give it a right feeling. There's room for multiple playthroughs as it's impossible to go thru all of the content in just one playthrough. By far superior to Oblivion.

    What's there to improve then? Most of the quests are really linear. The AI is stupid at times in combat. Some of the perks are useless, like the lockpicking perk tree. Nearly every spell is more or less directly connected to combat, we could use spells like open locks which don't relate so much to combat. Luckily for pc users the mods corrects a lot of flaws found in the game. Skyrim is a wonderful game, but even then I wouldn't play it without mods once I've tried them.    … Expand
  38. Viruzzz
    Jun 29, 2014
    10
    Skyrim is a truly great game. A huge world is open for you to explore when you step out of the tutorial, pick and chose what you want to do and except for a few instances where a dungeon is locked to a certain questline, the game doesn't try to stop you.

    There are so many community made mods for this game that the game has near infinite replayability, even the vanilla version of the    Skyrim is a truly great game. A huge world is open for you to explore when you step out of the tutorial, pick and chose what you want to do and except for a few instances where a dungeon is locked to a certain questline, the game doesn't try to stop you.

    There are so many community made mods for this game that the game has near infinite replayability, even the vanilla version of the game already has months worth of content, the amount of game you get from it is just staggering.

    The game has a few bugs, but nothing major and the unofficial community made patches fixes most of them easily. Not enough to knock it off a solid perfect 10    … Expand
  39. deetydoc
    Mar 20, 2012
    10
    I pre-ordered the game, so I've been playing it on Steam since day one. I've loved every minute of it and mods are just adding to the fun. 413 hrs in... it's STILL GETTING BETTER!!!
  40. auptyk
    Mar 30, 2012
    9
    Needless to say this game is awesome... I gave it a 9. Let me just list off a few of the issues I have that kept it from a perfect 10: Money System: Once you can Smith and Enchant money loses all worth. No weapon, no enchantment, no armor you find in the real world can compare what you can make and enchant yourself. This means if you are an item whore like me and sell your crap you areNeedless to say this game is awesome... I gave it a 9. Let me just list off a few of the issues I have that kept it from a perfect 10: Money System: Once you can Smith and Enchant money loses all worth. No weapon, no enchantment, no armor you find in the real world can compare what you can make and enchant yourself. This means if you are an item whore like me and sell your crap you are sitting on 500,000+ gold. Why? Because there is nothing to purchase. If there is a DLC they need to add some "store bought items ONLY" to the shops. And GOOD items. Make having money worth something. Just a few to many fetch quests. "Travel clear across the world to drop off this paper and come back" happens too often. Lastly during the main quest final fights... you will see A LOT of enemies simply render into the world. This is the PC... we have GPUs, CPUs and RAM to render more than 10 enemies on the screen at a time. Render 50 enemies and lets have a fight. Other than those nitpicky things which keeps it from a perfect 10 the game was great. And those can really be overlooked and have no real smash on the quality of the game.… Expand
  41. Archangel
    Feb 11, 2012
    10
    After playing Skyrim. My view about RPG's has completely changed. The graphics were amazing. I played witcher 2 and i thought that was great but Skyrim took it to a whole new level
  42. jb0nez
    Mar 31, 2012
    9
    tl;dr: Incredible RPG, best I've ever played, large and immersive world (150 dungeons!) great dragon combat, beautiful graphics, flawed only by the interface.

    I'd give this game 10/10 if not for the interface. First about the game -- this is the most immersive, detailed, and just plain fun RPG I've ever played. The graphics are astonishingly beautiful in some places -- picturesque even.    tl;dr: Incredible RPG, best I've ever played, large and immersive world (150 dungeons!) great dragon combat, beautiful graphics, flawed only by the interface.

    I'd give this game 10/10 if not for the interface. First about the game -- this is the most immersive, detailed, and just plain fun RPG I've ever played. The graphics are astonishingly beautiful in some places -- picturesque even. On my core7-860 at 2.8ghz with a 5850 I can run at 1900x1200 with antialiasing and all settings to ultra and still get 47-60 fps (60 is my refresh rate so I'm not sure if I had 120hz I would be getting more). Plus there's a VERY active modding community, they gave out their Creation Kit to PC users who have done all sorts of things to improve it.

    The game is very addicting and like I said has a tremendous world with hundreds of quests. I've put 150 hours into it and still haven't beat it. The view distance is amazing, standing on a mountain top on a clear day (yes there's dynamic weather) you can see the whole land stretched out beneath you and even the distant cities. The dragons are amazing, in fact all character animations are fluid. Even the lips of the npcs move in sync with the words they are saying! The NPCs for the most part are very aware of your character and say all sorts of cool things that are appropriate to the situation (do a major quest and you'll hear people talking about it in another city for example). All in all creates incredible immersion.

    The only ding is on the interface. It's CRUDE. Made for consoles. No way to group your items. I did download a mod called SkyUI that does a lot to improve it, at least then it's broken down into "weapons" "wearables" "potions" "scrolls" etc, but still no way to group them. When you have 12 rings in your inventory that you regularly swap between it becomes a huge hassle as they are listed with armor and amulets.

    Another plus is access to the console. The horses tend to die easily and I like being able to resurrect my horse (and I don't consider it cheating, personally, since the horses are flawed to begin with; they also tend to disappear and I use the console to bring it back to me). Of course there are multiple mods that enhance horse functionality as well. I've hit one or two quest glitches, nothing that couldn't be fixed using instructions online. I don't understand how the reviewers who gave this a low rating can justify it.    … Expand
  43. Amstaad
    Dec 28, 2011
    9
    This game provides an excellent sand box experience and on the PC the addition of mods turns the game from an eight to a nine. The game also provides a lot of single player value which is rare in most modern games. By modern standards the game is excellent. However the story telling is not going to blow you away, the AI is crappy and it can be buggy (like pretty much all of Bethesda'sThis game provides an excellent sand box experience and on the PC the addition of mods turns the game from an eight to a nine. The game also provides a lot of single player value which is rare in most modern games. By modern standards the game is excellent. However the story telling is not going to blow you away, the AI is crappy and it can be buggy (like pretty much all of Bethesda's games). Despite it's flaws Skyrim is still far and away one of the best games I've purchased and well worth a buy.… Expand
  44. Slate
    Oct 9, 2013
    10
    Lets face it, yes it has some bugs like any other game..but Skyrim is a rpg fan's dream..its an elder scrolls game for crying out loud. I grew up playing all of the series and watched it blossom over the years into something simply quite amazing. I have no complaints what so ever.. its truly a diamond in the rough.
  45. THE_COCONUT_MAN
    Apr 14, 2012
    10
    Bethesda just finished raising the bar for the modern RPG. A perfect sequel that builds upon the foundation of its predecessor and takes it above and beyond.
  46. BrowniePoints
    Mar 8, 2012
    10
    BEST RPG EVER! SKYRIM!! SKYRIM!! SKYRIM!! SKYRIM!! SKYRIM!! SKYRIM!! SKYRIM!! SKYRIM!! SKYRIM!! SKYRIM!! SKYRIM!! SKYRIM!! SKYRIM!! SKYRIM!! ya! SKYRIM!! SKYRIM!! SKYRIM!! SKYRIM!! SKYRIM!! SKYRIM!! ya!
  47. okamimiyazaki
    Sep 13, 2014
    10
    This is that one game that I'll always love and will never get old. It's the one game I can keep coming back to when every other game bores me. With mods on the PC version and the ability to customize so much in the game, from graphics to characters and quests, there's endless content here.

    Yes, Skyrim has a lot of bugs, and it is a shame. However, that's the only negative thing I can    This is that one game that I'll always love and will never get old. It's the one game I can keep coming back to when every other game bores me. With mods on the PC version and the ability to customize so much in the game, from graphics to characters and quests, there's endless content here.

    Yes, Skyrim has a lot of bugs, and it is a shame. However, that's the only negative thing I can think of and after patching, they're minimized. Plus, on PC they're not as big of an issue (console fix).

    The biggest thing that Skyrim has done better than its predecessors is offer the most superb level design and environments, far better than Oblivion and Morrowind's repetitive dungeons that all look the same. Even the draugr crypts in Skyrim have unique layouts, unique stories, NPCs, etc. The only repetitive aspect is that they're filled with draugr. I'm amazed how many dungeons are in this game and how beautifully crafted they all are. The outdoor environments are great, too.

    Combat is so much better than previous games. Music is fantastic (as always for ES games), graphics are better and mind blowing with mods enabled. Dialogue isn't the greatest but is still an improvement over past games. Quests are mixed - I would say this is one area where the series didn't really improve, but they're still good and some of them (e.g., Thieve's Guild) are a lot of fun.

    The lore of the game, as always, is enchanting. I love reading all of the books, some of them are so well-written, clever and adventurous.

    Skyrim has everything you could want in a single-player RPG. Open world, exploration, immersion, beauty, roleplaying potential, fun combat (mostly), customization, some clever quest subplots, great lore, the list goes on. Truly a magical game that will probably never be matched, until ES:6 comes out.    … Expand
  48. pnoozi
    Apr 29, 2012
    9
    Skyrim is an amazing game. PROS - The main quest has an interesting story (for an RPG). The game runs really smooth on PC while looking fantastic. The scenery is just... awesome. The combat is pretty good (again, for an RPG). Skyrim does some things well that previously turned me off RPGs. CONS - Unfortunately... this game is a straight console port. Skyrim is best played with a 360Skyrim is an amazing game. PROS - The main quest has an interesting story (for an RPG). The game runs really smooth on PC while looking fantastic. The scenery is just... awesome. The combat is pretty good (again, for an RPG). Skyrim does some things well that previously turned me off RPGs. CONS - Unfortunately... this game is a straight console port. Skyrim is best played with a 360 controller, I found it more enjoyable that way. I did run into some technical issues early on (flickering water, shadows, textures), but they seem to have been fixed mostly by now, and Nvidia has released new drivers which increase performance. Also, some of the story elements are kind of lame, like the made-up words and such, kind of made me cringe.… Expand
  49. thebrock
    Feb 1, 2012
    9
    Excellent game, good storyline, and interesting levelling system. This is what I was expecting from skyrim. The graphics it points where mindblowing, saying that I was playing the game with the graphics maxed out on ultra setting on my pc. Beautiful game that makes you want to just explore, its like a world in itself. Now the disappointing part, the storyline compared to previous elderExcellent game, good storyline, and interesting levelling system. This is what I was expecting from skyrim. The graphics it points where mindblowing, saying that I was playing the game with the graphics maxed out on ultra setting on my pc. Beautiful game that makes you want to just explore, its like a world in itself. Now the disappointing part, the storyline compared to previous elder scroll games was a little weak, I didnt feel as if I had a real urgency to go out there and save the world. For example in oblivion you felt important and there was a real sense of urgency in what you had to do within the game, skyrim was missing this piece of magic. I also felt the levelling system was dummed down and extremely disappointing compared to previous elder scroll games.

    All in all a game well worth playing. Ime on my second playthrough just now. Bit of advice, play this on a gaming machine on ultra settings if possible. I done my first playthrough on the xbox 360 and am now playing my second run on my pc. This game is MUCHHHH better on pc.    … Expand
  50. Topster
    Feb 15, 2012
    9
    The only reason this does not get a 10 from me is because of how blatant the limitations are for this game because it wasn't developed on the PC. This game is great, but it could have been *excellent* if they took advantage of modern technology rather than develop this game on a system that's 7 years old. I love the changes to combat, I love the setting, and I love the new skill system.The only reason this does not get a 10 from me is because of how blatant the limitations are for this game because it wasn't developed on the PC. This game is great, but it could have been *excellent* if they took advantage of modern technology rather than develop this game on a system that's 7 years old. I love the changes to combat, I love the setting, and I love the new skill system. Really, everything hat made Oblivion great has been made better in this game.… Expand
  51. xZippy
    Jan 5, 2013
    9
    I can't see a reason why any sane gamer could not like Skyrim. As of now, it's the mother of all RPG games. Once again, the Elder Scrolls gives us that great storytelling, character development and good combat. The AI gets some serious upgrades compared to Oblivion. The leveling up system no longer horribly sucks. The amount of things you can do in this game is unspeakable. Now onto theI can't see a reason why any sane gamer could not like Skyrim. As of now, it's the mother of all RPG games. Once again, the Elder Scrolls gives us that great storytelling, character development and good combat. The AI gets some serious upgrades compared to Oblivion. The leveling up system no longer horribly sucks. The amount of things you can do in this game is unspeakable. Now onto the downsides... The AI is better, but can still be pretty stupid at times. You can steal from shops just by placing buckets over people's heads. Enemies struck with arrows will say "It's just my imagination" after trying to find you for 8 seconds. The PC version is stuck with permanent vertical sync, so enjoy having your mouse movements delayed. Turning off vertical sync via graphics card options will break the game. Overall, this might be the best RPG game you'll ever play in your life.… Expand
  52. Wadeyboy
    Feb 1, 2012
    9
    This isn't only the best RPG I've ever played, it's one of the best games I've played per se! Bethesda have honed the gameplay since it's forerunner Oblivion and implemented loads of new ideas which have obviously been suggested by Oblivion players and fans of the series. Gameplay is riveting and eats away at your sleeping time; it's so hard to pull yourself away from, you won't want to goThis isn't only the best RPG I've ever played, it's one of the best games I've played per se! Bethesda have honed the gameplay since it's forerunner Oblivion and implemented loads of new ideas which have obviously been suggested by Oblivion players and fans of the series. Gameplay is riveting and eats away at your sleeping time; it's so hard to pull yourself away from, you won't want to go to bed! This game offers months of engrossing gameplay which is hard to fault. My only criticisms are cosmetic. It has console style graphics, although the PC version is much better to look at on high end machines. It would have been so much more stunning to look at if it had the graphics of something like Battlefield 3, but the graphics do still impress with it's weather effects like the snow as you get higher up mountains and in colder areas of the environment. The little touches like the rabbits, goats and other wildlife which run off as you and the various enemies approach them, really give the feel of a living and breathing world. Also, the characters faces, which are a big improvement over the ones seen in Oblivion, are still a long way off from those seen in the likes of LA Noir for example. Still, this is a must have game for anybody into video games and even if you don't normally like RPG's, this still won't fail to impress. A stunning achievement from Bethesda and I for one can't wait to see where they go from here. Although a sequel is a long way off, the DLC will be hotly anticipated and much sought after, as will the best of the many user made mods which have already started appearing.
    This game is an undoubted all time classic!    … Expand
  53. frankie-Z
    Jan 26, 2012
    10
    Very good game as good as they come , yes it could be even better if they flushed out the quests a little more and added some better loot and made some more coherent connections between completing a guild quest and the main quest but this is about as good as it gets and far better than all of the competition out there .
  54. r0ckf4nt4sy
    Mar 7, 2012
    10
    I really love this game, but without the bugs & the need of mods it would be perfect.
    The gameplay, combat & story are really fun to play... with an xbox controller.
    I do not blame bethesda, they have put alot of effort & work into skyrim, i wouldn't bother them doing a special PC version. And to help bethesda the skyrimnexus came to the interwebs, i really like the game & its community    I really love this game, but without the bugs & the need of mods it would be perfect.
    The gameplay, combat & story are really fun to play... with an xbox controller.
    I do not blame bethesda, they have put alot of effort & work into skyrim, i wouldn't bother them doing a special PC version.
    And to help bethesda the skyrimnexus came to the interwebs, i really like the game & its community that's why i give a great score .    … Expand
  55. Brickthegrim
    Feb 25, 2012
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Primary reason why people are giving low scores is cause of bugs. EVERY game has bugs in the beginning they have already made huge progress on dealing with them. To be honest I never encountered ANY bugs that broke my experience or the game and I have put 180+ hours... (I know ridiculous) Only bugs I generally see are a few quests that didn't work but non were important to the games progression. The other bugs were with clipping like me shooting a body half into something which is is hilarious anyway.

    Some people have the nerve to talk about the physics being bad really? First game I ever seen with rivers that have force waterfalls that push arrows that feel reasonable (Not bang on but not to far off) Not to mention.

    People also complain about NPC's being repetitive. How many things do you expect them to program into the NPC's to say my god they can't spend years recording endless "useless banter" I am glad they put some in to give the characters some life but let's be honest would you want them to waste years of time and tons of game space just so you can hear endless amounts of pointless conversation I mean seriously that be ridiculous.

    Next point is people going on and on about "filler" quests there are a handful of repeat quests but the strong majority (at least 90+ hours of my play time worth) were all unique quests with unique characters in unique environment that if you pay attention can be quite captivating. Heck I remember recently walking into a random dungeon for no reason all of a sudden I am involved in some tragic necromancers war and he's using an enslaved Jarl as a lackey I thought that was neat for just a random nothing dungeon.

    Gear? Really people these days want WoW type gear systems were ever they go. I can't stand random gear systems it just means you have to spend more time looking for gear that enjoying the game. Elder scrolls gear systems are more in tune with a gun game were you put some effort into getting the look/feel you like but that just enjoy the game and not have to concern with it.
    If I am going to chop something's head of with an axe I will admit having a cool axe is nice but I don't see a point in having 10 cool axes non of which have exactly the stats I want. Instead I prefer to make my favourite axe put the enchants that reflect my play style (soul capture and life steal) and let me go. Although I use a bow not an axe but you get the point.

    Honestly best game I have ever played for any genre main reason for that? Because it was a full game! I put ridiculous hours into this a single player and still have stuff that needs doing (I have not even touched the repeat stuff) I am so SICK of games coming out and a week later downloadable content because it's a business. At least Bethesda tries to make money but not at the expense of putting cut up products to make that money.    … Expand
  56. garland_spqr
    Sep 13, 2015
    10
    A masterpiece in every regard. The most engrossing game I have ever played up until now. Years have passed and Skyrim is still the pinnacle of a video game world.
  57. ElchaBillo
    Jun 24, 2013
    10
    This game is nothing less than a masterpiece. Skyrim offers a huge world that is exciting and awesome to explore. I have enjoyed every moment I've spent playing this game
  58. quassel
    Mar 11, 2012
    10
    if you liked morrowind you will love skyrim, its a real elder scrolls again after the not quite good oblivion, new engine, good quests and a allround good feeling, really a masterpiece
  59. ebo974
    Apr 25, 2012
    9
    Ahhh Skyrim! Tons of hours playing it... The engine is fabulous, that game is deep and rich for exploration. There is lot of quests, even if lot of them are almost similar and not really interesting to do.
    The main story is classic, but cool. I hope we'll have some expantions packs. I think that game is a masterpiece in RPG/Action game. Everybody should try it :)
  60. JimCorbett
    Jul 4, 2014
    8
    Although I don't think that Skyrim is worthy of the praise that most people bestow upon it, it certainly is one of the better RPGs that i've played. The sheer size and amount if content available is amazing. The gameplay is also fine, it's not great, but not bad either. Skyrim does however suffer from some serious problems. The way you level up is one of the biggest flaws I've found in theAlthough I don't think that Skyrim is worthy of the praise that most people bestow upon it, it certainly is one of the better RPGs that i've played. The sheer size and amount if content available is amazing. The gameplay is also fine, it's not great, but not bad either. Skyrim does however suffer from some serious problems. The way you level up is one of the biggest flaws I've found in the game. I get that they were trying to be unique and innovative, but it just doesn't work. You gain experience for your skills by using the thing associated it. For instance, you get levels in your One handed weapon skill tree by dealing damage with one handed weapons. Each time you level up with a skill, you get a little experience on the main counter. When this main counter fills, your character gains a level. This encourages you to use many different weapons and strategies but it's just not accurate nor fun. I've seen the game constantly described as "Story Rich" and as a fan of a good story, i was excited to try it out. Unfortunately the story and the story telling is just bad. There is absolutely nothing to get interested in and you won't care about the life of any of the NPCs at all (Other than your spouse and any adopted kids). There is also an insane amount of bugs and glitches still present in the game over 2 years later. It's a great game for RPG fans and medieval fans alike. Just don't expect the perfect game.… Expand
  61. DaChunK
    Dec 24, 2015
    10
    Played this game for almost 500 hours.

    Mods gallor and constant player content make this game a true timeless masterpiece.

    Will play it for years to come. Great game and great developer.
  62. cchmie
    Dec 28, 2011
    10
    Beutiful Graphics,Awesome Fighting,Very Hard. This Game Could Kick Oblivion's Ass In A Sword Fight It Will Automaticly Win GOTY **** All Hater's Just Relax And Have A Action Packed Adventure

    10 Game Of The Year
  63. mselene
    May 11, 2014
    9
    I know people would probably say this is hyperbole, but I will be frank - Skyrim is one of the best RPGs of all time. I almost can't describe the feeling - the game you imagined when you were 12 years old every time you looked at the back of the box, and then were disappointed to realize was an illusion once you actually installed the software? Skyrim is that game I imagined. In my opinionI know people would probably say this is hyperbole, but I will be frank - Skyrim is one of the best RPGs of all time. I almost can't describe the feeling - the game you imagined when you were 12 years old every time you looked at the back of the box, and then were disappointed to realize was an illusion once you actually installed the software? Skyrim is that game I imagined. In my opinion it's the realization of the promise the Elder Scrolls series has always had but fell short of.

    It manages to balance a lot of things perfectly: in depth character creation without the ability to inadvertently handicap yourself, excellent graphics at release but which aren't too hardware intensive, a vast world with lots to do, but never lets the player fall into a deadzone of not having an objective, a diverse selection of gameplay styles, all of them being satisfactory out of the box... again it sounds like hyperbole, but this game really kind of does it all.

    And that's the release - add to that the fact that it has one of the largest and most active modding communities of any game, not to mention is stable like a ROCK with 50 mods running... I mean damn. It's hard to find a fault. This game richly deserves its almost universal positive reviews from users and critics alike.    … Expand
  64. rush905
    Jun 17, 2012
    10
    An all amazing game. If I could give it higher than 10 points I would. If you are looking for an RPG with exploration involved along with extensive character customization, this is the game for you.
  65. hacko
    Dec 15, 2011
    10
    Amazing doesn't do the landscape justice. Skyrim offers the single most impressive gaming landscape I have ever seen, not just in its scope, but in the variety and detail, a truly monumental achievement that allows for sublime absorption of the player in its verisimilitude. Towering mountains, sodden marshland, and arid plains comprise the landscape with such character and drama that youAmazing doesn't do the landscape justice. Skyrim offers the single most impressive gaming landscape I have ever seen, not just in its scope, but in the variety and detail, a truly monumental achievement that allows for sublime absorption of the player in its verisimilitude. Towering mountains, sodden marshland, and arid plains comprise the landscape with such character and drama that you can sense the dry air and caustic environment that seeps with the harsh danger that informs the events of the game. Where the setting of Oblivion conveyed a seat of majesty in the Empireâ… Expand
  66. R_O360
    Dec 26, 2011
    10
    Amid the myriad of dissapointing hyped up games being released in the past couple years, Skyrim is a game that has surpassed all expectations and matched all hype. It is truly a masterfully crafted entertainment experience that is a QUALITY video game. Everyone should play this wonderful game.
  67. ShadowSaber
    Dec 28, 2011
    10
    Bethesda really, really outdid themselves on this game and I'm glad they put so much effort in this, especially after collecting so many fans of the TES series. After the fantastic Morrowind and Oblivion, I seriously didn't expect something extremely new or special about this game, and feared that it might be ruined like all the other newer games.
    Instead, they surprised me with a    Bethesda really, really outdid themselves on this game and I'm glad they put so much effort in this, especially after collecting so many fans of the TES series. After the fantastic Morrowind and Oblivion, I seriously didn't expect something extremely new or special about this game, and feared that it might be ruined like all the other newer games.
    Instead, they surprised me with a completely fresh title. The beginning of the game was slightly confusing, but I guess it's kinda standard for the TES games to begin with you being some kind of a unlucky prisoner, freed by an unexpected event soon after. The engine seems to be polished and upgraded to it's best, during nearly 60 hours of game-play I haven't noticed a single bug or an unusual thing that hindered my further progress. The only thing that CAN get annoying from time to time is the battle music that tends to get stuck here and there, requiring a complete restart of the game in order to be cleared up.

    The graphics are completely solid and acceptable for this kind of a game, tho I must admit I was a little disappointed on how it all looks. I was expecting Bethesda to be more serious and step out of the "make a game for Xbox360, port it to PC quickly" pattern, but that wasn't the case here. The graphics are just slightly improved in comparison to the console versions, but I don't understand why the devs simply didn't put more effort in this masterpiece and made graphics better, more appealing and up-to-date with all the things graphic cards can render these days. This automatically draws the question concerning system specifications..they do seem pretty strange, especially the requirements for Ultra settings. Six years old graphics just shouldn't lag on high end computers.
    One more disappointing thing, which I've hoped to be gone in the PC version, is the useless, weird inventory, which is completely out of place since we don't get to compare items without scrolling all the way down, then all the way up to the second item. At least they put in the Favorites quick menu.

    Game-play is vastly improved, especially the leveling part which was pulled off horribly in the previous TES game, which required you to level only the main professions/skills you picked, in order to progress in-game. This time, we get leveling for each skill equally, allowing us to both level and choose various perks and "talents" which help us further our favorite skills and have additional bonuses when performing those.

    I don't want to type anymore, because the text so far pretty much explains why you should at least try this epic title. It might seem a bit expensive for now, but I'd say it's definitely worth your money and time.    … Expand
  68. netpk
    Dec 28, 2011
    10
    The year 2011 was one of the best for games, and was consecrated Skyrim the best game this year, with a history rich in fables and stories, lots of possibilities with characters, epic soundtrack, and a massive popularity!
  69. Holo_Benkai
    Dec 29, 2011
    10
    My second Elder Scroll game since Oblivion. I loved Oblivion but it's like they read my mind & put everything in Skyrim that Oblivion lacked. It's such an awesome game. I can't be @rsed to say why, I'm too busy playing it and have clocked up 150 hours so far!
  70. calla
    Dec 31, 2011
    9
    Just a warning: I have never played any of the previous Elder Scrolls games, so this is coming from an ES noob. That being said, I loved this game. I enjoy these types of games so it didn't come as a big surprise to me when I spent almost an entire month playing it. The reason why this is getting an 9 instead of a glorious 10 is because of the main story, and the many bugs I encounteredJust a warning: I have never played any of the previous Elder Scrolls games, so this is coming from an ES noob. That being said, I loved this game. I enjoy these types of games so it didn't come as a big surprise to me when I spent almost an entire month playing it. The reason why this is getting an 9 instead of a glorious 10 is because of the main story, and the many bugs I encountered during several playthroughs. I really enjoyed the story, but it felt like some of the guild quests lasted longer than the main quest line. I felt a bit... disappointed at how they ended it, and was grateful I spent the majority of my time exploring the world, finishing all guild quest chains, and 200+ miscellaneous quests before deciding to finish the main story. There were several bugs that I encountered during my time playing Skyrim. I had thought it was a user error, but many of my friends had problems with their playthrough as well. It's not difficult to ignore, but it certainly is a nuisance to deal with. The environments were amazing, and the OST for this game was so good I didn't turn off the in-game music for my own. The controls weren't bad enough for me to lower the score even more. It was actually very easy to get used to and in the end, felt very comfortable to use. All things considered, this game was very enjoyable to play, and for a game as huge as this, I wasn't expecting it to be flaw-free, but that doesn't mean I should give it a free 10 either. If you enjoy RPG's, get this game. It's definitely a contender for GOTY, I don't care what anyone says. Also, Pro-tip: Even if you find yourself stressing for cash I advise against using any NPC/Profession exploiting. Most of them are game breaking, and I found it was much more enjoyable to play it out instead of cheating the system. :)… Expand
  71. AlexBugella
    Jan 1, 2012
    10
    So ive played the game for 43.3 hours, according to steam, and i still haven't finished the thieves guild, dark brotherhood, champions and winterhold college quest lines (Im leaving out a lot of other quest lines) and i know that there is still at least another 40 hours in the game that i don't even know about. the game has the same combat system from Oblivion with a few changes and newSo ive played the game for 43.3 hours, according to steam, and i still haven't finished the thieves guild, dark brotherhood, champions and winterhold college quest lines (Im leaving out a lot of other quest lines) and i know that there is still at least another 40 hours in the game that i don't even know about. the game has the same combat system from Oblivion with a few changes and new executions to perform on the various enemies. The main quest line is very fun and once your about 10 quest from completing, you will not want to exit the game until you've completed it. The different guilds are much more fun now since there's a story instead of just climbing the ranks. The skill system is the same, use the skill to level it and level enough skills, you level up overall. Now there's perks to the skills, which i thought was going to be like the perks in Fallout (which i really didn't like) but they're pretty good, they're really about making that ability more powerful/useful. Now the dragons. They're all around Skyrim and they're really menacing no matter your level and extremely satisfying to take down. Also the new shouts are a good addition to the game. find a word wall, learn part of a shout, find a dragon, kill the dragon, absorb the soul, use it to unlock the word and use your shouts. I can keep going, this is my game of the year, and you should experience it.… Expand
  72. VycDarkshadow
    Jan 1, 2012
    9
    Bought this game several weeks ago for PC. Never played Oblivion, Morrowind, or any other Elder Scrolls game, so really didn't know what to expect, other than wandering around and killing things.

    Things i liked: Graphics look very good even on lower settings. Enough quests to keep you busy. Lots of choices as far as builds go, regardless of what class you play. No more worry about "How    Bought this game several weeks ago for PC. Never played Oblivion, Morrowind, or any other Elder Scrolls game, so really didn't know what to expect, other than wandering around and killing things.

    Things i liked: Graphics look very good even on lower settings. Enough quests to keep you busy. Lots of choices as far as builds go, regardless of what class you play. No more worry about "How many points to Strength, how many to this, how many to that?" choices, since the game takes care of that MASSIVE headache for you. Marriage is very interesting, creating a daily source of gold as well as a 24-hour, buy-anything store at your disposal, which proves to be VERY valuable when you want to sell stuff at 2am in-game.

    Things i didn't like: Lockpicking on PC is VERY tricky, as the mouse can be very touchy. You almost got the pick in the right spot, move the mouse just a little bit, you're on the other side of the lock now, far away from where you wanted to be. Game can feel a little repetitive after a while, especially if you don't care about storylines. Fighting with bows can be frustrating sometimes, as the arrow doesn't always go where the crosshairs are, especially if you're close to a short wall you're using for cover. You may end up shooting that wall instead of the bandit shooting at you.

    All things considered, i'm definitely happy with this game, and would recommend it to anyone.    … Expand
  73. mephage
    Dec 9, 2012
    9
    Unlike many MMOs and RPGs these days, I found myself desiring to explore the whole world. I love they way they've designed a game that truly does give the player the choice to do whatever they wish. Combat is fun and challenging, with so many play styles that it feels unique. There are a few bugs but given the scale, this game is surprisingly very polished. All in all this game for me hasUnlike many MMOs and RPGs these days, I found myself desiring to explore the whole world. I love they way they've designed a game that truly does give the player the choice to do whatever they wish. Combat is fun and challenging, with so many play styles that it feels unique. There are a few bugs but given the scale, this game is surprisingly very polished. All in all this game for me has been the first game since HL2 that I have really enjoyed on an "omg awesome!" level. It is easy to see the negatives of such a game if you read all the reviews but really what matters is how you respond to it and if it gets you engaged. For me Skyrim has done exactly that and therefore for me, this game is top notch.… Expand
  74. Panther117
    Mar 30, 2012
    10
    "This is the deepest, loveliest world ever created for a single player to explore."-Joystiq.
    "Skyrim is one of the most gargantuan undertakings gamers will experience all year. The sheer size of the adventure...is mind-blowing.-The Guardian.
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  75. Amorphous_Blob
    Feb 8, 2012
    9
    Solid 8 and heres why: Beautiful environments, huge chioce of gameplay(currently playing a psychopath who kills EVERYBODY he meets), mediocre story, bad AI, BUGGY AS HELL, but still one of the best games iIve played this year and exactly what i wanted in the game. It really shows that for all branching storylines, tonnes of companion quests and multiple endings in other games they willSolid 8 and heres why: Beautiful environments, huge chioce of gameplay(currently playing a psychopath who kills EVERYBODY he meets), mediocre story, bad AI, BUGGY AS HELL, but still one of the best games iIve played this year and exactly what i wanted in the game. It really shows that for all branching storylines, tonnes of companion quests and multiple endings in other games they will never feel as open as this game that doesn't make you play the story, that doesn't(except rarely) force you to interact in a certain way with characters...

    Only a 9 cos assasins guild quest is a bit boring and lydia kept running into me and pushing me off ledges...    … Expand
  76. AlluCash
    Jan 29, 2012
    10
    Funny how some people played this for like an hour and thought it did not live up to and exceed its previous games. Fools... This game is unreal if you played for more than a few hours and set your hot keys. There are mods for ore etc the game is fantastic. I have waited for it for a long time. Thinking I was only going to be let down with so much anticipation of it being great. NotFunny how some people played this for like an hour and thought it did not live up to and exceed its previous games. Fools... This game is unreal if you played for more than a few hours and set your hot keys. There are mods for ore etc the game is fantastic. I have waited for it for a long time. Thinking I was only going to be let down with so much anticipation of it being great. Not only is it great it has exceeded my expectations. If you liked any of the previous Elder scrolls then you will love this game period no matter what anyone on here says that is negative you will get pulled into this game and love it.… Expand
  77. JJMolson
    Feb 4, 2012
    10
    When i finished Oblivion i had very high expectations for Skyrim, congratulations Bethesda you did it again, an astonishing game! Cant wait to play another.
  78. Microtor
    Feb 5, 2012
    10
    This Game.. Epic.
    Just.. Look at all the ways you can actually play it. Side missions, Almost better than the main mission.
    a really good version of its predecesor Oblivion. But with more ways to play it and more interesting quests.
    I have played only Oblivion and Skyrim. So i unfortunatly i cant compare it to anithing exept oblivion.

    Final Though- A great freking game
  79. eddies1214
    Feb 5, 2012
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Skyrim is a great game at first, but this first look makes a big impression. The story lines were very dramatic and exciting. But after playing the game a while you get bored as the dungeons are repetitive and possibly were chosen from a random generator, as everything seems the same. The game is one of those "gets boring after a while" games. Not only that, but I did not like the AI of NPCs and enemies. Dragons get to be very easy. But if you are committed and play it well, it can reward you with a good experience. The graphics were pristine. The controls were comfortable and easily adaptable. The PC commands provide a steady flow of entertainment, and that's what I think makes this game best on PC.… Expand
  80. dudeditto
    Feb 9, 2012
    9
    Amazing landscapes even though the textures may be blurry. It's incredibly fun to explore. Huge variety of quests. Dragons look and feel real. Awesome game.
  81. LukeDukem
    Mar 7, 2012
    9
    Very good game! Even better than Oblivion and Morrowind! Very good RPG elements, also story is good. I just don't like some ot the music tracks, but we can't have anything ;-)
  82. Playtapus
    Feb 11, 2012
    10
    When I got the game for Christmas, I was definitely happy. I spent thirty hours straight playing it the next week on freetime. The storyline, graphics, and sound are great. I'm angry that people are giving it major negative reviews over how their opinion is stained with angst that is general **** It's a good game and has lots of options.
  83. Celebrochan
    Feb 13, 2012
    10
    This game is amazing. It will eat all your free time... and act as a conversion medium between what is and is not free time to further fuel the fire that is Skyrim.
  84. dejaime
    Feb 14, 2012
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Awesome game and, despite of what most people say, the computer interface is way better than the previous 2, saves you lots of time.
    Big world, lots of quests, heavy customization. The DLCs holes are bad though, the lack of an arena and unimportant towns makes you wish why exactly they done that.
    Most dungeons gets quite repetitive after a while Bandits/Falmer/Dwemer/Rogue Mages/Draugr and you have more than 60% of all dungeons in the game. Unbalanced skills like Smithing & Enchanting kills part of the joy when replaying the game.
    It really feels boring to build a character that you -know- will be weaker than a previously played one. The Master dificulty could be a bit harder. The console is better than ever. It is a great game for anyone that likes the previous Elder Scroll titles, the new interface will take some time getting used to, but you'll see how it's really faster and efficient than Oblivion's one.
    No doubt, one of the best games in the last years, and probably will keep the title for some more.    … Expand
  85. Krepost
    May 7, 2012
    9
    The game is expansive, immersive, and well-scripted. Most people will tell you that the game is great, and it is, so I won't go in to it. In short, there's lots of exploration and replayability, the storyline is slightly above average at best, there are way less bugs than the last round of Bethesda games (but there are still some crashes). Why not a 10/10? After a while the game becomesThe game is expansive, immersive, and well-scripted. Most people will tell you that the game is great, and it is, so I won't go in to it. In short, there's lots of exploration and replayability, the storyline is slightly above average at best, there are way less bugs than the last round of Bethesda games (but there are still some crashes). Why not a 10/10? After a while the game becomes inexplicably boring. Give it a try.… Expand
  86. Namesh
    Feb 21, 2012
    9
    C'est la première fois que je joue à un jeu de la série des Elder Scrolls, et étant un gros fan de RPG, j'ai été vraiment retourné par ce titre ! le scénario n'a rien d'exceptionnel (Comme dans beaucoup de jeux, notre personnage est le seul à pouvoir sauver le monde desC'est la première fois que je joue à un jeu de la série des Elder Scrolls, et étant un gros fan de RPG, j'ai été vraiment retourné par ce titre ! le scénario n'a rien d'exceptionnel (Comme dans beaucoup de jeux, notre personnage est le seul à pouvoir sauver le monde des méchants dragons). Mais ce qui différencie ce jeu des autres du genre, c'est principalement la liberté d'action, dans les choix de personnalisation du personnage, et de ses capacités.
    La bande sonore est tout juste parfaite, grâce à elle on est totalement immergé dans le jeu!
    Les graphiques sont géniaux bien que le manque réalisme dans les combats sont assez frustrants (notamment concernant les blessures, aucun impact de flèches, ou encore de marque de blessures)
    Voila pourquoi je ne lui mettrai pas 10. Sans aucun doute le meilleur RPG de ces dernières années!    … Expand
  87. Mogul
    Mar 19, 2012
    9
    I'm 130+ hours into this, and I still haven't done everything that I want to do, or explored all of the game's content. This game is simple HUGE, and provides an incredible opportunity to roam around the land and have all kinds of fun. On the negative side, the menus seem a bit clunky, the inventory system is extremely annoying, and the dragons are a bit of a joke to fight off. I alsoI'm 130+ hours into this, and I still haven't done everything that I want to do, or explored all of the game's content. This game is simple HUGE, and provides an incredible opportunity to roam around the land and have all kinds of fun. On the negative side, the menus seem a bit clunky, the inventory system is extremely annoying, and the dragons are a bit of a joke to fight off. I also must be one of the only people who pretty much never uses the dragon shouts, and thinks that they are stupid. Still, on the PC, modding can improve many of the annoying features of Skyrim, and on the positive side of things....well, most of the game is a giant positive. I liked Morrowind, hated Oblivion, and think that Skyrim is on a completely different level from either of those predecessors.… Expand
  88. JgamerD
    Mar 6, 2012
    10
    I cannot express enough how much I enjoy this game. It has been several months since release, and I still regularly play it. Honestly, when I preordered Skyrim, I was a little scared. After the huge disappointment I had from Dragon Age 2, I didn't know what to expect. All I knew was that I was crossing my fingers and hoping for a good rpg experience. Also, I had enjoyed Oblivion soI cannot express enough how much I enjoy this game. It has been several months since release, and I still regularly play it. Honestly, when I preordered Skyrim, I was a little scared. After the huge disappointment I had from Dragon Age 2, I didn't know what to expect. All I knew was that I was crossing my fingers and hoping for a good rpg experience. Also, I had enjoyed Oblivion so much that I was unsure how the next game (Skyrim) would live up to my expectations. To my surprise, Skyrim was not good - it was excellent!

    Right out of the gate, the sheer amount of options I had to create my character were awe-inspiring. Beyond that point, I was still given plenty of options to make believe I was part of the game world. As someone who also plays tabletop rpgs such as GURPS, verisimilitude is something which is very important to me. Another thing which is important to me is making options feel like real options; what I mean by that is making different options be actually viable, and not having one option be the right answer all the time. Skyrim performs excellently here.

    I am not without my complaints though, and there are two main things which bother me...

    The first is not being able to fight from horseback. I'd love to invest in a steed, but it's often more problem than benefit. I am sure I am not the only one who has been attacked while riding, and then had to be beat upon while waiting for the dismount animation to be finished. That bothers me.

    The second is that I wish the war felt more like a war. I am more than likely in the minority here on this one, but I would have liked being in command of troops for a few battles, and feeling as though I had to use strategy and tactics to engage in a battle and win. I would have enjoyed a strategic element being involved more with the war.

    On the topic of complaints, one of the reasons I love Skyrim so much is because Skyrim fixed many of the primary complaints I had about Oblivion. Those being that I could not give better equipment to followers, and that the level up system was sometimes a little clunky. The level system in Skyrim is a vast improvement over Oblivion. Skyrim is a great rpg experience. The best thing about it is that it is only the beginning. It is the first of TES games made using a new engine; I fully expect future installments to continue to improve. I can hardly wait for the next game in the series.    … Expand
  89. gossen
    Mar 7, 2012
    10
    Everything positive Im about to say has already been covered, Oblivion: 10 , this 9.5 (only due to minor flawys) , eagerly awaiting for the next installment :D
  90. diula3
    Mar 7, 2012
    10
    perfect game,
    loads of rpg elements,
    absolutely gorgeous world of skyrim, so many things to discover so many beautiful places to visit
    fantastic immersion into the game.
    buy it and support bethesda for making such an epic game and adventure .
    and mass effect 3 is a no match for this. skyrim gives you far more freedom, far more detail and yet, the adventure in the game feels so real
  91. Blazicus
    Mar 10, 2012
    10
    Easily one of the best games I've played. Almost every game that comes out of Bethesda is a absolute gem. They have yet to fail to impress me. With the modding community the way it is and Bethesdas interest in supporting that community they have established (in me) a repeat customer since i first played Morrowind and Skyrim was just more of that same calibre. P.S. - PLEASE DON"T SELL OUTEasily one of the best games I've played. Almost every game that comes out of Bethesda is a absolute gem. They have yet to fail to impress me. With the modding community the way it is and Bethesdas interest in supporting that community they have established (in me) a repeat customer since i first played Morrowind and Skyrim was just more of that same calibre. P.S. - PLEASE DON"T SELL OUT TO ELECTRONIC ARTS LIKE BIOWARE!… Expand
  92. MatureGamer
    Mar 14, 2012
    10
    Skyrim is hands down the best RPG I have played -- edging out NWN, Mass Effect, Dragon Age, Mass Effect 1-2, Gothic3, Fable and Oblivion to name a few. It has the most playable and re-playable hours of any game I've encountered (mods excluded) and the first time I've enjoyed playing a game substantially AFTER the main quest is finished. So far I have 200 hours vested and plan to haveSkyrim is hands down the best RPG I have played -- edging out NWN, Mass Effect, Dragon Age, Mass Effect 1-2, Gothic3, Fable and Oblivion to name a few. It has the most playable and re-playable hours of any game I've encountered (mods excluded) and the first time I've enjoyed playing a game substantially AFTER the main quest is finished. So far I have 200 hours vested and plan to have another 100-200 to go, awaiting future content eagerly. The interface is about the only justified criticism by those giving the game an over-hyped, unjustified poor score. As such the game deserves a 9.5. If your *primary* ambition is combat though, I'd consider another choice or wait for a price drop. If you enjoyed/loved any of the aforementioned titles for their RPG elements, Skyrim should do more than satisfy you.… Expand
  93. sympathy4saren2
    Apr 1, 2012
    10
    Live in a huge fantasy world that is beautiful and rugged. Be who you want and do what you want.

    This game is one of the best games I've ever played. It stands right beside The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time. Gorgeous environment, varied environments, detailed environments. Be who you want and play with complete freedom. In this game, you can pick the wings of a butterfly, use the wing    Live in a huge fantasy world that is beautiful and rugged. Be who you want and do what you want.

    This game is one of the best games I've ever played. It stands right beside The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time. Gorgeous environment, varied environments, detailed environments. Be who you want and play with complete freedom. In this game, you can pick the wings of a butterfly, use the wing to create a potion, use the potion to kill an enemy, raise the enemy from the dead to fight for you, kill the poor thing again, loot it and then store that loot on a shelf in your house next to hundreds of actual books of lore. This game is enormous, and there are so many quests it boggles your mind. Literally. I'm nowhere near done a first playthrough, yet I'm over 230 into the game and savoring every second. What is amazing is how much content is so truly interesting.

    The musical score is superb and may be the best ever in a video game. Levelling is well balanced, its fun to level up, statistics are solid, and Fallout 3's perk system got expanded and solidified. There are tons of things to do, when you aren't arranging your house(s), shopping or reading. Legends, mysteries, secrets, ancient artifacts, deadly myths, powerful enemies, and dragons. Set to the backdrop of a civil war. Looting is outstanding, as is crafting. Inventory and general UI is efficient and clean. Writing is much, much improved, as is lore in general. Bethesda doesn't belittle previous lore, but only reinforces it. There is so much I'm this game I can't begin to cover even a small percentage. But it is a masterpiece. Truly, seriously, a masterpiece. I highly recommend it, and if you're overwhelmed by its size, do the main quest, a faction questline and a few side quests, and it should clock you in at around 70 hours. The few issues I had are minute compared to its greatness. Bugs occur and crashes occur, as to be expected with such a truly massive game. And dungeons can be and are fairly linear. No big deal, compared to everything else.

    Thks game is a 10/10. Buy it and play it! And good job, Bethesda!    … Expand
  94. Ochetazinco
    Mar 30, 2012
    10
    Simply put, if you think this game is boring, then you should not be playing video games (anymore). You are either too old to be playing video games or played so many video games that you need to see a counselor for video game addiction. And if that is not the case, you will need to see a counselor for video game addiction after you buy Skyrim anyway haha This game is more of a dungeonSimply put, if you think this game is boring, then you should not be playing video games (anymore). You are either too old to be playing video games or played so many video games that you need to see a counselor for video game addiction. And if that is not the case, you will need to see a counselor for video game addiction after you buy Skyrim anyway haha This game is more of a dungeon crawl hack and slash game, like DIABLO, and is bound to make some nerds unhappy, because according to them "it's not a proper CRPG" with all that cliche fantasy, king, princess, mage, warrior, decision making and dialogue **** that they love. The graphics are decent, and they run really really good. it is just as smooth at 32 fps as it is at 60fps with a mainstream graphics card like an HD5770, and if you have a bigger card than an HD5770, you will be a happy camper. The major beef everyone has with the game are the bugs, and that displeases me too, but now that it is patched, I have no complaints, except that the High Res Textures stutter, but I know that will get fixed as the AMD graphics driver is updated. Anyway, you get the picture, make your choice.… Expand
  95. Nauglamir
    Mar 27, 2012
    8
    After Morrowind and Oblivion, this game manages to solve most of the weaknesses encountered in the previous Elder Scrolls installments. None-the-less, its whopping success is, for the greatest part, due to the winning comparison with the past two games of the series. The main quest, along with the well-designed guild quests, finally gives the player a good reason to play through the gameAfter Morrowind and Oblivion, this game manages to solve most of the weaknesses encountered in the previous Elder Scrolls installments. None-the-less, its whopping success is, for the greatest part, due to the winning comparison with the past two games of the series. The main quest, along with the well-designed guild quests, finally gives the player a good reason to play through the game in its entirety. The graphics, although very good on their own, are clearly a major overhaul of Oblivion's graphic engine, while the game's world is literally filled with beauty and ancient Norse lore, as it offers magnificent landscapes and a nice blend of towns, fortresses, burial sites and, for the first time, well-characterized dungeons scattered throughout Skyrim. The music score fits in well, while the general voiceover is not really something that will be remembered, even though with some exceptions. Besides, the attention shall now be paid to the cons of Skyrim. In the long run, most of the radiant quests encountered in the game turn out to be relatively shallow and menial, having your character (as for guild quests) become the chief of all of them after a bare set of three or four tasks. The feeling you'll have is that of a wondrous world partly filled with tacky quests and with a barren replayability factor; in addition, the perks are mostly useless, being a blatant old fashioned rpg facade with no real impact on the gameplay. In spite of these major quirks, however, the game works quite well, provided you are into the realm of fantasy lore. Had this game come out some two or three years earlier, it would have surely gotten an higher mark for my part.… Expand
  96. pepsens
    Mar 26, 2012
    9
    Best RPG I have ever played.The story and quests kept me playing for hours at time. Excellent graphic and gameplay. The user interface was bad, however because of mods you can fix that.
  97. Zarkana
    Mar 29, 2012
    9
    Very well done Bethesda,

    The Elder Scrolls always top their previous game, always. People love to hold onto the classics such as Morrowind or Daggerfall, and I can understand that, they were awesome. But at some point they should try something new, and not require it to be the same thing as the old game. Things must change, if they don't people WILL complain. That aside Skyrim is huge.    Very well done Bethesda,

    The Elder Scrolls always top their previous game, always. People love to hold onto the classics such as Morrowind or Daggerfall, and I can understand that, they were awesome. But at some point they should try something new, and not require it to be the same thing as the old game. Things must change, if they don't people WILL complain.

    That aside Skyrim is huge. It takes a long time to actually complete all of the quests and find all the amazing locations with amazing items, and unfortunately casual gamers will play the game for a couple hours and think they finished all the interesting content and not fully explore the whole game to their own detriment. This game is an investment, fun comes with time invested.

    This game has a ton of bugs, every elder scrolls has a butt load. However I have never minded them. This game is so HUGE that it would be impossible to get rid of all of them. The bugs are very welcome compared to the rest of the game. Also Bethesda is pretty good at trying to fix them in an appropriate fashion. I highly recommend the PC version with the creation kit you can download mods that will help change the game to the way you prefer and even add more content. Once the Navmesh bug is fixed (it is being worked on) which prevents movement of NPC'S in modded land, the mods that come out will be extraordinary. Bethesda is very invested into Skyrim, they have been rolling out patches and even added NEW content in the last one. They added Archery and Magic kill cams, small but nice, I love the idea of adding new features to the game just because. With DLC, New Features in patches, and the awesome modding community this game will last a very long time. 9/10= Very Awesome, a lot of bugs, but they are being fixed.    … Expand
  98. antoinedumont50
    Apr 25, 2012
    9
    TES V : Skyrim is as good as it gets when it comes to open-world RPGs. On a high-end computer, the graphics look gorgeous even though there might a few muddy textures here and there. The awfully illogical leveling system of TES IV : Oblivion has been completely reworked. Therefore, you do not have to watch your every move while playing anymore. A wide array of skills are still available,TES V : Skyrim is as good as it gets when it comes to open-world RPGs. On a high-end computer, the graphics look gorgeous even though there might a few muddy textures here and there. The awfully illogical leveling system of TES IV : Oblivion has been completely reworked. Therefore, you do not have to watch your every move while playing anymore. A wide array of skills are still available, and most of the useless perks have been removed. However, the game is not free from annoying bugs. But I have to say it was far worse at the moment of its release. What's more, the huge Skyrim community has created a whole load of mods that I have not had the chance to test yet. But vanilla Skyrim is already a great experience that is more than enjoyable.… Expand
  99. Armed_Revolt
    Apr 3, 2012
    10
    The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim is not only one of the best open world RPGs I have played, but one of the best games. The game has a perfect blend of complexity and simplicity, making the game complicated enough to the point where it will make you use your head, but not so complex that you'll have no idea what to do or what is going on. The leveling and skill system is great, and gives you aThe Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim is not only one of the best open world RPGs I have played, but one of the best games. The game has a perfect blend of complexity and simplicity, making the game complicated enough to the point where it will make you use your head, but not so complex that you'll have no idea what to do or what is going on. The leveling and skill system is great, and gives you a lot of room to make adjustments to your character. This game also has a massive modding community, so whether you are looking for graphical enhancements, new worlds to explore, or your own personal army, you are almost surely going to find something that suits your need. Skyrim is a must buy for anyone who can appreciate a great game! Be warned, though, once you enter Skyrim, you may never want to leave...… Expand
  100. VoragoGaming
    Jul 13, 2012
    9
    One of the Epic Greats of Gaming History. A true offspring of the Elder Scrolls universe becaues it is a work of gaming art that continues a legacy. Ignore the people who say this game is short, any game is short to a "grinder" type. This game hours of fun, adventure, combat, quests and damn well thought out sub plots and main plot. You NEED to be asking yourself one question: "Why do IOne of the Epic Greats of Gaming History. A true offspring of the Elder Scrolls universe becaues it is a work of gaming art that continues a legacy. Ignore the people who say this game is short, any game is short to a "grinder" type. This game hours of fun, adventure, combat, quests and damn well thought out sub plots and main plot. You NEED to be asking yourself one question: "Why do I not have this yet?".… Expand
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#2 Best PC Game of 2011
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Universal acclaim - based on 32 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 32 out of 32
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 32
  3. Negative: 0 out of 32
  1. PC Master (Greece)
    Feb 29, 2012
    90
    Unfortunately, Skyrim trips and falls on its own (most probably, to make the cool-sounding deadline of 11-11-11) and just before it reaches perfection as the ultimate specimen of its genre, it self-destructs in a crucial aspect of game design: the interface and the peripheral components (inventory, journal, map, etc)... but that is not to say that Skyrim is anything but a truly majestic, epic RPG that will suck you right in its cosmos.
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  2. Armchair Empire
    Feb 14, 2012
    100
    Skyrim is definitely one of the best games of 2011, but if the DLC holds out, it might just be one of the best games of 2012 as well.
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  3. LEVEL (Czech Republic)
    Jan 19, 2012
    90
    Skyrim is the best open world RPG you can get. A true evolution of genre is not flawless but still it is the game you love to live in. [Christmas 2011]
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