The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim

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  1. CiloH
    Nov 26, 2013
    9
    If you have a computer that can run this game, PC is definitely the way to go. Not only do you have more functionality, improved graphics and performance, you also have access to the community's modding library. By the way... Hot keys.
  2. Hicoga
    Nov 30, 2013
    8
    Skyrim is probably the best game of its kind. The world you explore is massive and there are plenty of things to do to keep you coming back time and time again.

    Skyrim really comes through in the graphics department. The game looks great without any visual mods despite what some others will try to tell you and it runs very smoothly for the most part. All of the voice acting is done well    Skyrim is probably the best game of its kind. The world you explore is massive and there are plenty of things to do to keep you coming back time and time again.

    Skyrim really comes through in the graphics department. The game looks great without any visual mods despite what some others will try to tell you and it runs very smoothly for the most part. All of the voice acting is done well and the story is basic but still fun to play through.

    The battle system in Skyrim needs some work, with melee combat consisting of nothing more than mashing the left-click. Without mods, the inability to kill important NPCs becomes an annoyance. I'm not saying that you should be able to completely destroy questlines that are crucial to the game but Bethesda should have made it so you could kill these people and they would respawn later as if they had gone to the hospital. The fact that they are invincible too often results in them chasing you for miles on end in the most ridiculous fashion possible. Skyrim doesn't have very many weapons to collect either, with most of them being enchanted or slight variations of other weapons.

    This review seems to be a bit negative, and that's not really what I'm trying to do. This game is definitely a masterpiece but not worthy of a perfect score until they iron some things out.    … Expand
  3. spacepirate369
    Feb 12, 2014
    10
    Best game I have ever played, hands down. It really immerses you in the world. Any flaws it has can be easily erased by mods, which are super simple to download and very easy to use. If you have never had the pleasure of playing this game, I will personally shoot an arrow in your knee. >:D Over 500 hours logged and counting.
  4. BronzeHerobrine
    Dec 14, 2013
    10
    This game is really just one word: Adventurous. The world seems infinite and there are so many things to do in this RPG game! There is a never ending stack of quests for you to do, which, are all pretty fun quests, and of course a game with a lot of quests has a great story, right? Right! If you have not already got this game, and you like RPGS, then I suggest you pick this game up and try it out!
  5. adamlin747
    Dec 18, 2013
    10
    This game is the best game I have ever played period. The graphics (with the steam mod) are outstanding the gameplay is great, a good story, it is everything an elder scrolls game could want to be. Like someone else said take the good of all the past games strain out the bad and you have skyrim.
  6. RunicDragons
    Feb 26, 2014
    10
    Simply one of the most beautiful games I've ever lain my eyes on. The scenery and the fantasy-ish atmosphere of the world is breath-taking, and even more so with certain mods installed, which is almost certainly a must for the PC version. If your PC can handle it, I highly recommend you install high resolution mods.
    About the game itself, the most memorable aspect of the game in my    Simply one of the most beautiful games I've ever lain my eyes on. The scenery and the fantasy-ish atmosphere of the world is breath-taking, and even more so with certain mods installed, which is almost certainly a must for the PC version. If your PC can handle it, I highly recommend you install high resolution mods.
    About the game itself, the most memorable aspect of the game in my opinion is not the scenery, but the music, which completes the divinity of the landscape.
    The game got its bugs, as expected from a Bethesda game, but the positive aspect of the game towers above the negative ones.

    In a nutshell: You won't find a more beautiful world than Skyrim.    … Expand
  7. cosmiclineup
    Dec 22, 2013
    9
    Beautifully visual game combined with a perk system that lets the player define their own role. It would have gotten 10 but for a few things: The inability to jump right in without doing the whole tediously boring Helgen opener whenever you make a new character (fixed with a mod Skyrim Unbound), followers bumping into you forcing you into a room or worse, off a cliff/ledge, especiallyBeautifully visual game combined with a perk system that lets the player define their own role. It would have gotten 10 but for a few things: The inability to jump right in without doing the whole tediously boring Helgen opener whenever you make a new character (fixed with a mod Skyrim Unbound), followers bumping into you forcing you into a room or worse, off a cliff/ledge, especially when you've zoomed in to take a shot in sneak mode (I've shot Farkas in the face with an arrow oh so many times for doing this to me), Esbern's voice issue (come on Bethesda, 2 years and it's still not fixed), the quests that are added just by walking by an npc (no, I don't want to talk to Lod and find his stupid dog) and the inability to drop quests that you don't want or didn't ask for or to drop/store 'quest items' until the quest is finished. Yes I'm nitpicking, but these and a few others make you lose the immersion that is almost there in this game. Fortunately there are a ton of great mods that fix some of these issues and make the game more enjoyable. Overall though, it is a fun game, letting you do pretty much whatever you want, when you want to. But without the mods I probably would have quit playing it long ago.… Expand
  8. shadowking54678
    Jan 11, 2014
    10
    By far one of the best RPG's of all time. Excellent game play, great graphics, awesome combat, etc. No doubt a must have and is totally worth the $29.99 on steam.
  9. karlofequestria
    Jan 10, 2014
    10
    The Elder Scrolls V is hands down the greatest RPG game I have ever played, and easily one of the best ever made. It is the pinnacle of its generation and huge improvement on what was already a fantastic game in Elder Scrolls: Oblivion. A massive, graphically astonishing world, crawling with dungeons, creatures and whatever random encounters Bethesda have added into the game, makes for aThe Elder Scrolls V is hands down the greatest RPG game I have ever played, and easily one of the best ever made. It is the pinnacle of its generation and huge improvement on what was already a fantastic game in Elder Scrolls: Oblivion. A massive, graphically astonishing world, crawling with dungeons, creatures and whatever random encounters Bethesda have added into the game, makes for a fresh take on your everyday role-playing game. A solid main quest line, although at times it was slightly predictable, however the vast amount of side and miscellaneous quests make up for it there plot twists and progression. This game has great replay ability and if you ever feel your Skyrim experience is going stale, jump on to the steam workshop, there are some fantastic mods available which have been created by the community to only enhance what is already an outstanding game.… Expand
  10. e1000io
    Jan 22, 2014
    10
    Desde que comencé mi afición a los videojuegos con mi viejo VIC-20, después con el Commodore 64 y hasta la fecha, Skyrim es el mejor juego de todos los que han sacado. Absolutamente impresionante en todos los aspectos.
  11. Crixa
    Feb 3, 2014
    10
    Simply the best game ever made. Of course I say this every time a new Elder Scrolls game comes out. I have 825 hours logged in steam. And yet there are still things I have yet to do. Nothing else comes close in terms of breadth and depth. If you like sandbox RPGs, this is a must play.
  12. AshleyKlein95
    Jan 26, 2014
    10
    This game is a 'near perfect' game. Does not deserve a full 10, but does not deserve below a 9. I'd give it a 9.7 for PC, and a little lower on console, due to the mods that PC provides that enhances the performance and detail. The content that this game provides is enormous. Actually, enormous doesn't even explain it.
    People complain about the bugs in this game, and yes it does have    This game is a 'near perfect' game. Does not deserve a full 10, but does not deserve below a 9. I'd give it a 9.7 for PC, and a little lower on console, due to the mods that PC provides that enhances the performance and detail. The content that this game provides is enormous. Actually, enormous doesn't even explain it.
    People complain about the bugs in this game, and yes it does have quite a few bugs, but that's to be expected in a world that is so immerse like Skyrim.
    There are many side quests, my favourite is the Thieves Guild storyline, which, in my opinion is better than the main story itself.
    Putting in more than 200 hours only, I still haven't seen, explored and conquered everything, and whoever 100% completes this game, they deserve a cookie.    … Expand
  13. Gamer2014
    Feb 8, 2014
    10
    I played this awesome game without mods for more than 80 hours and played it even more when i downloaded some mods its simply have lots of quests, stories, choices lots of it and the female armor is realistic . this game deserve an oscar for pc games or at least 1010 ratings
  14. rory_s
    Feb 9, 2014
    10
    The game plays great, looks great, and sounds great. The side quests are great, the main quest is great, the random events are great, the world is great, and the leveling is great. Its just fantastic. Best played on PC (mods).
  15. AaroYuan
    Feb 12, 2014
    10
    In this game, you'll be sent back to the times where people fought with swords and bows. A brilliant setting, if you ask me.
    The game lets you do whatever you want.

    You can customize your character to your own style, own personal favorite race, and you'll be able to fight any style you want.
  16. matiux_coloma
    Feb 14, 2014
    10
    The Elder Scrolls V:

    Una de mis mejores compras
    no puede haber juego tan bueno
    y tan completo, si eres de las personas
    que les gusta los juegos de rol pero
    en modo solitario xD este es tu juego
    y nunca se acabara

    BURRO LYDIA FTW
  17. Phoxly
    Feb 17, 2014
    10
    Reading these reviews, it's easy to tell that anyone giving this game a low score is just a big Hipster. This game is amazing, and will be remembered for it's insane amount of content spread throughout the world.
  18. gcd872000
    Feb 25, 2014
    9
    Awesome...just pure awesomeness oozing from a vein of awesome. Huge openworld to explore lots of quests to complete and tons of skills to enhance and perks to choose from. if you haven't played it yet... what the hell are you waiting for.
  19. draygonfly
    Mar 7, 2014
    10
    This game is beautiful, breathtaking, and rich with graphics and story line alike. The in depth details like books and stories laying all over the expansive world will drag you into little things that don't even have anything to do with the storyline. I don't know how many times I've turned this game on, just to find some random area to take screenshots because of how beautiful it looks.This game is beautiful, breathtaking, and rich with graphics and story line alike. The in depth details like books and stories laying all over the expansive world will drag you into little things that don't even have anything to do with the storyline. I don't know how many times I've turned this game on, just to find some random area to take screenshots because of how beautiful it looks.

    The dungeons are intense sometimes. I don't know what it is, but the creators sure made it so that somehow walking your character down into the depths of one of these dungeons/caves, makes you feel tense and ready for an attack. Half the time it feels as though I'm holding my breath and I need to remember to breath (I'm also kind of a wimp though, I'll admit that freely)

    The dragons are beautiful. I can't even begin to explain how amazing I think they are. Someone put in a great amount of work and detail to create them. With such an expansive world map, I always feel like I'm going to find something they just skipped over and decided to not bother with putting detail into it, but I have yet to find something. Even the tiniest blade of grass has detail.

    I have yet to come across any bugs that inhibit me from playing the game the way it was meant to be played. The game hasn't frozen, glitched, or anything to be expected with a bad bug, so I've quite enjoyed what I have received as a game.

    I am definitely looking forward to more from this sequel of games. The Elder Scrolls have not failed me yet.    … Expand
  20. benboy122
    Mar 12, 2014
    10
    I love this game and I cant wait for elder scrolls 6. Anyone giving it a 0,1,2, or three don't know what they are talking about or barely played it. I just got the game a few days ago and have spent 34 hours on it.
  21. ReviewScope
    Jan 6, 2016
    10
    My favourite game of all time so far. The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim may not be completely perfect, but I have put hundreds of hours into Skyrim and I still continue to discover new locations, quests and I haven't even finished what the DLC has to offer! Not to mention the mods for this game are fantastic. The best thing about Skyrim is the huge open world that, while it may not have the bestMy favourite game of all time so far. The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim may not be completely perfect, but I have put hundreds of hours into Skyrim and I still continue to discover new locations, quests and I haven't even finished what the DLC has to offer! Not to mention the mods for this game are fantastic. The best thing about Skyrim is the huge open world that, while it may not have the best graphics, looks fantastic in terms of its scale. The gameplay, while simplified from past games, is fantastic and balances out the appeal of the game, it is easy for casual players to learn, while also being complex enough for more hardcore players. Skyrim is a true example of the very best video games of all time, dethroning games such as The Walking Dead, Batman: Arkham City and Super Mario 64, to name a few masterpieces.… Expand
  22. Tomle1202
    Jul 21, 2017
    9
    The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim fruitfully adds to the series another epic and worthwhile adventure, with its mesmerizing and addictive world full of both wonders and terrors.
  23. zippythezip
    Oct 29, 2016
    10
    After playing the special edition, I realized I had rated this low for paid mods.
    This game is fantastic, even if you don't follow the main quest its a major time sink.
    Ignore special edition for the present (0ct 2016) and enjoy this game.
  24. Ydun79
    Feb 11, 2019
    9
    With mods this game is an easy ten. Without it's still a nine. The combat and scaling of the vanilla game are just really of putting. Other than that you get an awesome world, great story and just overall amazing experience.
  25. TheReflafitator
    Apr 27, 2015
    9
    This game is a modding paradise. Once upon a time a company called Valve Software came up with a silly idea which brought this great mod paradise to ruin. They came up with the idea for paid mods. This ruined the modding community surrounding the game, and pissed off the entire internet. Fortunately for the consumers, Valve likes money and wanted to continue making money, so they cancelledThis game is a modding paradise. Once upon a time a company called Valve Software came up with a silly idea which brought this great mod paradise to ruin. They came up with the idea for paid mods. This ruined the modding community surrounding the game, and pissed off the entire internet. Fortunately for the consumers, Valve likes money and wanted to continue making money, so they cancelled the paid mods idea, and the game became a mod paradise once again, and hopefully forevermore.

    The End...?    … Expand
  26. TimeSnake
    Aug 23, 2016
    10
    The game is amazing when you first play it, there is no other game that has given me the immersion and epic feel of when I first played Skyrim. Skyrim is probably the most influential game that has come out recently, it has revolutionized open-world games and paved the way for other games. There are many mods that only increase the game's playability and make the game overall moreThe game is amazing when you first play it, there is no other game that has given me the immersion and epic feel of when I first played Skyrim. Skyrim is probably the most influential game that has come out recently, it has revolutionized open-world games and paved the way for other games. There are many mods that only increase the game's playability and make the game overall more enjoyable to play. One of my favorite games of all time, would recommend to anyone that is new to gaming or a gaming veteran.… Expand
  27. brascoboy
    Apr 27, 2015
    10
    Great Game! I was not happy at all with what Bethesda and Valve were doing with paid mods but the realized that they made a mistake and they backed off the modding community. they do their thing and we do ours. don't try to step on out turf and no one will get hurt. just remember that we do not forget!
  28. henrySB
    Apr 27, 2015
    10
    Fantastic game on its own, and with the addition of player created mods it is 100 times better.

    And now that Valve and Bethesda seemed to have backed off of this paid mod idea, I will happily give this game the review it deserves, 10/10
  29. NothingButHype
    Jan 7, 2016
    10
    What is funny is my friend gave me this game (Xbox 360) a few years back because he didn't like or even play it.. I played it for all of 10 minutes before deciding "its not for me.."

    Fast-forward 2-3 years later I built my first PC which is a Beast (I7-4690k, GTX 970, 16GB RAM) and I can't stop playing this game. I didn't considered myself a RPG gamer but man this game is Awesome and Epic!
  30. bskierys
    Apr 17, 2018
    8
    Truly great game. I really liked game-play mechanics - especially well developed crafting and leveling system that just felt natural. The world is big and beautiful, dungeons has it's own marvelous atmosphere. I have to admit that every good thing I've heard about this game was true. But everything bad I heard about this game was also true. Most of the quests are painfully generic butTruly great game. I really liked game-play mechanics - especially well developed crafting and leveling system that just felt natural. The world is big and beautiful, dungeons has it's own marvelous atmosphere. I have to admit that every good thing I've heard about this game was true. But everything bad I heard about this game was also true. Most of the quests are painfully generic but described as epic. It was a pain for me to save the world for the 10-th time by bringing someone a gem after beating some low-level draugrs. After playing for 120 hours I am hero to absolutely every fraction and yet no one cares. Nevertheless - great game, but I have played better.… Expand
  31. HellMordred
    May 15, 2016
    10
    10/10 Skyrim tem uma excelente historia, bons mods, cenario espetacular, sistema de combate excelente, nao vejo outro rpg para pc que possua um conjunto melhor que Skyrim.
  32. njja02
    May 15, 2018
    9
    One of my most played games is Skyrim. Plenty of awesome content and stories. A few dull quests and bugs keep it back a bit.
  33. shatarah
    Dec 2, 2020
    10
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  34. Cmmcfreire
    Apr 30, 2020
    10
    Story - 9/10
    Graphics - 9/10
    Levels - 10/10 Soundtrack - 10/10 Replay value - 10/10 Gameplay - 10/10 Skyrim is one of the best open world games of all time, what can i say about this game that hasn't already been said?. This might be one the most re-playable games of all time, with the help of mods you will always find something new to do, some place you never explored before and    Story - 9/10
    Graphics - 9/10
    Levels - 10/10
    Soundtrack - 10/10
    Replay value - 10/10
    Gameplay - 10/10

    Skyrim is one of the best open world games of all time, what can i say about this game that hasn't already been said?.
    This might be one the most re-playable games of all time, with the help of mods you will always find something new to do, some place you never explored before and a NPC you never talked to before.
    The graphics for the time in my opinion were jaw dropping, not because of textures but because of the beautiful scenery found in this game, i still find this game graphically impressive to this day, even though the texture and models are outdated.
    Although i love Oblivion, i think this game is an improvement on almost all levels (the character building was a bit better in oblivion), the gameplay is tighter and gives you more freedom with stuff like dual wielding spells and weapons, the NPCs are more interesting and aren't as buggy and the main plot is definitely more compelling and engaging.
    Skyrim gives you freedom to play as whatever you want and that is what gives it it's replay value, you can customize your character to be what you want, and if the addition of mods, the possibilities are almost endless.
    This game will go down as one of the best game of all time and is a must play for anyone.

    10/10    … Expand
  35. Mitchzap65
    Sep 9, 2016
    8
    This game stands well for a game running for 5 years, but it still has aged some. Everything in this game works, but there are a decent bunch of bugs and glitches, sometimes game-breaking. I would still highly recommend, especially for PC due to the tremendous mod support.
  36. Wiebe
    Feb 25, 2020
    9
    I used to be an adventurer like you, but then I got an arrow in the knee...
  37. muzmuz
    Jun 20, 2020
    8
    The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim is one of the best RPG games made it the last 10 years, especially back in 2011. I cannot speak for the quality of the game during its release period, as I was able to play it 4 years after, but it definitely set a milestone for games of its genre in the entire industry.
  38. ankittoms
    Jan 2, 2016
    10
    Nearly perfect game after applying the mods. Amazing Atmosphere and realistic graphics.

    Graphics: 9
    Game play : 9
    World Design: 10
    Content: 10
    Immersion: 10
    Story: 9
  39. Metayerju
    Jan 3, 2016
    9
    25 hours spent on this game. Was pretty good. Drawbacks are some glitches, some strange physics in the game when players are on mountains. On good side : scenario, history and what is behind the story, fights, freedom of movements. Good too to find it a 5sgd on steam. That's worth.
  40. BigBountyBar
    Jan 1, 2016
    9
    One of my favorite games of all time. Even without mods this game has almost everything an RPG- Fan could ask for.

    A massive open world, decent combat mechanics, great story- and questlines.

    Graphics for a 2011 release are decent.

    The only thing i sort of dislike is the dumbed down skill system.

    If Skyrim had Morrowind´s skill system skyrim would be a 10/10.
  41. krin2002
    Jan 1, 2016
    10
    эта игра с прекрасным сюжетом идеальной графикой но иногда с такими глупыми багами над которыми можно только смеяться но все же есть и критические вроде бага с Эсберном
  42. 4y4
    Nov 14, 2018
    10
    Almost perfect game. Huge modding community! Without modding this game would be 8/10.
  43. Cougargames
    Nov 1, 2019
    8
    Released during Bethesdas glory days of when they didnt have drama such as fallout 76 And fallout 1st. Definetly a game worth picking up and on my top 10 games of all time for noostalgic reasons and of how good it is when you mod it, even the vanilla version is good if your not into modding in wich cas whats wrong with you!? Either way alot of content great world amazing variation inReleased during Bethesdas glory days of when they didnt have drama such as fallout 76 And fallout 1st. Definetly a game worth picking up and on my top 10 games of all time for noostalgic reasons and of how good it is when you mod it, even the vanilla version is good if your not into modding in wich cas whats wrong with you!? Either way alot of content great world amazing variation in combat, music is incredible, Bad parts dummed down in almost every aspect but still managed to keep all sides somewhat happy. Story is what you expect from a bethesda game not great. But stil an Essential game to everyones gaming collection.… Expand
  44. ExcaliberDG11
    May 23, 2016
    8
    So Skyrim is my third favorite elder scrolls game so here are the pros and cons

    The Pros: +Perks +Dual Wielding +Better Archery +The Graphics were amazing back in 2011 +The Smithing is cool +Mods +Main Quest was cool +Tons of side and misc quests +Werewolves are back for the first time since Morrowinds Expansion Bloodmoon and they are in the main game Cons: -No Mysticism    So Skyrim is my third favorite elder scrolls game so here are the pros and cons

    The Pros:
    +Perks
    +Dual Wielding
    +Better Archery
    +The Graphics were amazing back in 2011
    +The Smithing is cool
    +Mods
    +Main Quest was cool
    +Tons of side and misc quests
    +Werewolves are back for the first time since Morrowinds Expansion Bloodmoon and they are in the main game

    Cons:
    -No Mysticism
    -Classes are gone
    -some spells from oblivion didnt return like water walking or the unlock lock spells
    -Guild questlines are slightly worse than oblivion's guild questlines    … Expand
  45. JustSomeGamer
    Apr 27, 2016
    8
    This is one of my favorite games of all time! If you for some reason haven't played this masterpiece yet, buy it now!! (believe me you won't regret it) The only reason I didn't rate this game a 10/10 is because if feels like they sacrificed some quality for (even) more quantity.
  46. askold_temp
    Apr 18, 2016
    8
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  47. OzBountyHunter
    May 9, 2016
    9
    An authentic jewel, full of nice gameplay, incredible story and addictive, and re-playable.
    i love this game, with all kind of mods in pc version we have hundreds of hours of fun
  48. badeli
    May 12, 2016
    10
    10/10 for the gameplay
    10/10 for the level of detail put into the game.
    10/10 for content and the extremely large amount of replay-ability
    10/10 for big **** statue mods
    10/10 for the best modding community
    5/10 for main story
    10/10 for side quests.
  49. KayVen17
    Jan 4, 2017
    8
    Deutsche Review - Kritik

    Der folgende Test ist in 5 Kategorien zusammengefasst. Diese 5 Kartegorien ergeben die Gesamtpunktzahl von 0 - 100 Punkten. Um einen passenden Userscore zu geben wird auf oder abgerundet. Bei 84 Punkten ergibt das einen User Score von 8. Bei 86 einen von Userscore von 9. Falls eine 85 kommt entscheide ich ob ich es eher positiv oder negativ nehme. Regeln    Deutsche Review - Kritik

    Der folgende Test ist in 5 Kategorien zusammengefasst. Diese 5 Kartegorien ergeben die Gesamtpunktzahl von 0 - 100 Punkten. Um einen passenden Userscore zu geben wird auf oder abgerundet. Bei 84 Punkten ergibt das einen User Score von 8. Bei 86 einen von Userscore von 9. Falls eine 85 kommt entscheide ich ob ich es eher positiv oder negativ nehme. Regeln verstanden?
    Dann sind hier meine Punkte.

    Mein persönlicher Score = 75/100
    Mein User Score = 8/10    … Expand
  50. EzDC
    Jun 2, 2016
    10
    There is only one reason why this game in 2016 is still being played, FIVE years after it's release. -=Mods=- Yes, mods. Mods is what makes this flawed game great. Bethesda even gives you their own creation tools for you to tinker with every aspect of the game. Want something that isn't possible with the creation tools? Write a script! Install SKSE if you reach Bethesda's scripting limits.There is only one reason why this game in 2016 is still being played, FIVE years after it's release. -=Mods=- Yes, mods. Mods is what makes this flawed game great. Bethesda even gives you their own creation tools for you to tinker with every aspect of the game. Want something that isn't possible with the creation tools? Write a script! Install SKSE if you reach Bethesda's scripting limits. It has nearly an astronomical ammount of mods on the nexus (or steam). This and only this is why Skyrim deserves a perfect 10.

    Without mods, Skyrim is just a slightly above average game. Especially on day 1 it was painly obvious it was developed for consoles. It had a really incredibly terrible user interface (which was fixed by a mod eventually) and on day "2" Bethesda came with some badly needed high resolution texturepack.

    The story isn't all that extraordinary and can be played through in under 40 hours. The combat gets predictable after a while and a mod is needed to make it interesting again. The gameplay is quite fun, but the vanilla levelling system, skills and perks are flawed. The quests given throughout the game are just OK. Enemy AI doesn't make sense most of the time. Since an arrow in their face shouldn't fall under "must have the wind". And dragons making angular turns isn't also something i would call realistic.

    But, everything is fixable with mods. And because Bethesda designs the game around the ability to mod it, it deserves a perfect 10.    … Expand
  51. psiklon
    May 25, 2016
    9
    I was able to get the complete download from Amazon for a very reasonable cost, as soon as I logged in I was instantly hooked! This game is a great way to spend a few hours or less, having a virtual world to explore by your self makes you appreciate all the detail that went into the game design. Controls are a little different than online MMORGs but easy to manage. I expect that I willI was able to get the complete download from Amazon for a very reasonable cost, as soon as I logged in I was instantly hooked! This game is a great way to spend a few hours or less, having a virtual world to explore by your self makes you appreciate all the detail that went into the game design. Controls are a little different than online MMORGs but easy to manage. I expect that I will keep this and Oblivion for as long as i am able to. I gave the game less than a 10 due to the "Steam" factor, I would prefer a stand alone deal. I initially got the disk and was forced to download ALL the content anyway, a time consuming process I had hoped to avoid....I am liking Steam more now but resented being forced to use their service to play the game.… Expand
  52. adrii9715
    Nov 1, 2016
    10
    He venido a valorar Skyrim porque creo que se merece una critica favorable que no he podido dar en Skyrim Special Edition.
    El juego de Bethesda de 2011 me enamoró, y me tuvo enganchado al ordenador por más de 400 horas, y es que el contenido que tiene este juego es impresionante. La historia principal es muy buena, y las tramas secundarias de especialización de clase (asesino, ladrón,    He venido a valorar Skyrim porque creo que se merece una critica favorable que no he podido dar en Skyrim Special Edition.
    El juego de Bethesda de 2011 me enamoró, y me tuvo enganchado al ordenador por más de 400 horas, y es que el contenido que tiene este juego es impresionante. La historia principal es muy buena, y las tramas secundarias de especialización de clase (asesino, ladrón, guerrero, mago) no se quedan atrás. El mapa es muy bueno, aunque quizás a lo largo de los años se ha quedado, en comparación a otros, como un mapa un poco vacío (nada que no se pueda cambiar con los mods).
    A nivel jugable, no tengo ninguna queja, de hecho la idea de cambiar entre primera y tercera persona me parece muy buena.
    Si fuera únicamente Skyrim lo que valoro aquí, seria de un 9, porqué tiene muchos errores gráficos y bugs; pero los Mods que ha creado la comunidad ha hecho de Skyrim un juego de 10 que sin duda recomiendo.    … Expand
  53. rockman909090
    Jun 1, 2016
    9
    Wow.... One of the best RPG ever. Incredible beauty world and lore. Good crafting and leveling. If only missions was varied I would give 10/10. But I love this game.
  54. Sarticus1516
    Jun 7, 2016
    10
    I liked it. I mean seriously, what are you doing on here reading about this game? Go play it. Then go onto google, look up Skyrim rule 34, and then ruin your life one messed up picture at a time.
  55. El3ctr0_
    Jun 10, 2016
    8
    I like Skyrim. I played it for hours, and I will always play it. I play on PC, so, the graphics dosn't matter. I love the musics, but the story is... flat. Here the resume of Skyrim : Hello, i'm Alduin and I come here to ate yo... WHAT THE F??! FUS RO DAH !!!!!! *credits*
    Cool, but easy. 8/10 -Metacritic
  56. frhanhanif
    Jun 14, 2016
    9
    the game is great, what i like the most is the big world and immersion in this game. for example every npc is different at each other like a real person, unlike another sandbox game that npc is just a copy paste at each other.
    the reason i dont give skyrim 10 is because of lack of the story and repetitive gameplay. Also skyrim graphic is very dull, luckily there are many mods that improve    the game is great, what i like the most is the big world and immersion in this game. for example every npc is different at each other like a real person, unlike another sandbox game that npc is just a copy paste at each other.
    the reason i dont give skyrim 10 is because of lack of the story and repetitive gameplay. Also skyrim graphic is very dull, luckily there are many mods that improve the graphic quality in skyrim    … Expand
  57. Sohkka
    Jul 27, 2016
    8
    Well, I'm a fan of Skyrim, I have played it like 7 times(full game) but I have to be honest, the game is not perfect and has a lot of troubles. Your actions doesn't really have a impact in the game(being the lider of the companion, thieft guild, etc), the leveling sistem is BS, the variety of weapons,armors and enemies are so poor, bugs, etc etc etc.
  58. ahmedmustafa
    Jul 19, 2016
    10
    Skyrim is one of the best rpgs of all time and why you may ask,simple because it does best what many other rpgs failed to do and that is to roleplay.this game allows you to be your character and make your character into whatever you want to,if you want to make him a magician who is good at casting spells you can or make a character who knows how to kick some butt i mean who is good atSkyrim is one of the best rpgs of all time and why you may ask,simple because it does best what many other rpgs failed to do and that is to roleplay.this game allows you to be your character and make your character into whatever you want to,if you want to make him a magician who is good at casting spells you can or make a character who knows how to kick some butt i mean who is good at combat well you can anything that you want can be achieved in skyrim.i gotta be honest with you guys when i stepped out of the tutorial sectioni was absoloutely stunned by the gorgeous scenery i mean it was breathtaking no other game has made me so connected to its world as skyrim.the side content is absoloutely fantastic its creative like for example you go into a gold mine to find gold but instead you find a book you feel disappointed but if you read that book it will tell you an intresting story and a place where you can find some treasure but it doesn't end there when you go to that location you'll find an other intresting story and this is what makes it great.well many people complain about mediocre combat system well they need to give this game a chance a see through it because the other elements in this game overshadow the combat system and besides this is not an action rpg so you don't expect a good combat system from this game.well that's not even half of the features in this game but i've only played 35 hours so there is a bunch of stuff for me to do and iam not going to write everything i've discovered in fear of leaving something behind my final verdict for this masterpiece is 10/10 it really deserves it the only big problem i've had is the constant crashing… Expand
  59. R77
    Jul 23, 2016
    10
    One of the greatest games of all time, still feels fresh and new after five years.

    The Good: - The world itself feels alive like few other games have accomplished. The depth of activities, characters, and lore makes this one of the most immersive experiences ever. - The gameplay is intuitive, and the core interfaces are all friendly to heavy customization. Nearly everything can be    One of the greatest games of all time, still feels fresh and new after five years.

    The Good:

    - The world itself feels alive like few other games have accomplished. The depth of activities, characters, and lore makes this one of the most immersive experiences ever.
    - The gameplay is intuitive, and the core interfaces are all friendly to heavy customization. Nearly everything can be modded, and the library of mods out there is terrifyingly extensive.
    - The sounds and visuals are fantastic. Even on low system settings, the cracks in the wallpaper rarely show.
    - The freedom to play your own way is one of the hallmarks of Bethesda games, and in Skyrim you're almost immediately free to go do whatever you want.

    The Bad:

    - There are a few glitches around, but it wouldn't be Bethesda if there weren't. Compared to the recent PC editions of Fallout, though, Skyrim is relatively clean, and I only ran into one unexplained crash in over 90 hours.
    - Companion AI still leaves a lot to be desired, especially when they keep running into the path of your spells and arrows.
    - The Dawnguard DLC makes it way too easy for shopkeepers and other useful-but-not-essential townspeople to die.

    Skyrim is one of the most impressive games ever, and holds up incredibly well after half a decade.    … Expand
  60. chilleddragon
    Jul 30, 2016
    10
    A beautiful game that stood the test of time. An addicting game that sucks you in the moment you step into the world of Skyrim. With the addition of mods, Skyrim can outlast any other modern game until a new Elder Scrolls game will be released.
  61. dylansheppard18
    Aug 13, 2016
    10
    Greatest and most immersive video game out there! The providence of Skyrim is a wonderful place to get **** in the ass by frost trolls and have the guards up your ass from accidentally pissing them off! What a great experience! I especially love when I forget to save and then get killed by some overpowered enemy! Best game ever created 10/10!
  62. SilverDragon7
    Sep 6, 2016
    9
    Skyrim is a great and excellent game with over 900 hours of content and a huge map to explore. The best part about it is the free roam and the free choice which it gives to the player. You don't need to follow the questline or the side quests, you can literally do anything which you want to do. However, the user interface was not the best it could be and there are a few yetSkyrim is a great and excellent game with over 900 hours of content and a huge map to explore. The best part about it is the free roam and the free choice which it gives to the player. You don't need to follow the questline or the side quests, you can literally do anything which you want to do. However, the user interface was not the best it could be and there are a few yet insignificant glitches and bugs which can be accepted. Overall, The Elder Scrolls V Skyrim is a huge open world RPG, one that isn't easily forgotten.… Expand
  63. Humburrito
    Sep 8, 2016
    10
    Skyrim and probably all elder scrolls games are breath taking and was an emotional and great journey, it hooked me for hours meeting npcs, and doing quests. and then modding it on top of all that lets you customize your game and change it to your liking whether its graphics, weapons, or mechanics. it is 2016 and the game came out in 2011 and i,m still playing it. This game is adored by soSkyrim and probably all elder scrolls games are breath taking and was an emotional and great journey, it hooked me for hours meeting npcs, and doing quests. and then modding it on top of all that lets you customize your game and change it to your liking whether its graphics, weapons, or mechanics. it is 2016 and the game came out in 2011 and i,m still playing it. This game is adored by so many people and will for years to come.… Expand
  64. logicalfox
    Sep 24, 2016
    10
    It's a epic game, history inmense, music awsome, gameplay fluid and great, supports for mod the very best, I spend more or less 200 hours in dlc's and the base game it's a great invertion. I love the game the npc had caracter, emotions its a epic game i reccomend it

    NO ME IMPORTA NADA VIEJA SKYRIM EL MEJOR JUEGO DE LA HISTORIA
  65. Jonathanwhiting
    Oct 12, 2016
    9
    This game is the second best game in the action RPG genre. The first being the Witcher 3. This game is a must buy to those 3 people out there that don't own the game.
  66. vicccp
    Mar 23, 2017
    10
    Игра просто космос. Это нечто что не забудешь на все жизнь.
    Я обычно не пишу рецензии но тут не смог удержатся. Игра реально стоит потраченного времени, ибо это 11 из 10.
  67. Dishonorable
    Nov 17, 2016
    9
    -Геймплей: ||10||. Не раз хотелось вернуться в эту игру и, вновь побывав в этом мире, ощутить харизму игровых персонажей, вновь окунуться в лор этой замечательной игры, снова проходить бесконечное множество заданий, по-своему увлекательных и интересных. Перки, ковка оружия и доспехов, улучшения оных, ту'умы (крики на-драконьем языке), кои являются прекрасной игровой механикой, крафт зелий,-Геймплей: ||10||. Не раз хотелось вернуться в эту игру и, вновь побывав в этом мире, ощутить харизму игровых персонажей, вновь окунуться в лор этой замечательной игры, снова проходить бесконечное множество заданий, по-своему увлекательных и интересных. Перки, ковка оружия и доспехов, улучшения оных, ту'умы (крики на-драконьем языке), кои являются прекрасной игровой механикой, крафт зелий, большие и витиеватые диалоги и задания не заставят вас скучать. Разработчики предоставили игрокам громадный живой мир, в котором каждый сам для себя выберет судьбу: он может стать убийцей из Тёмного Братства или, например, архимагом легендарного и снежного города - Винтерхолда.
    -Графика: ||8||. На фоне ОГРОМНОГО открытого мира графика выглядит достойно, но если вам вдруг чего-то не пригляделось, то можно скачать моды на графику из интернета. Разработчики это предусмотрели.
    -Музыка и звуки: ||10||. Здесь, если честно, десятки будет мало. Это шедевр, который останется таковым навсегда (Jeremy Soule - Dragonborn).
    -Сюжет: ||9||. По ходу прохождения игры встречалось как много эпичных до слёз моментов, в которые ты погружался до основания не только разумом, но и душой и сердцем, так и капелька гринда и предсказуемости.
    -Общие впечатления: ||9||. В целом я остался доволен этой игрой, и, наиграв несколько 1000 часов, советую поиграть в неё всем тем, кто любит жанр RPG, а также тому, кто хочет познакомиться с ним, но боится промазать, - ребята, попробуйте, вам должно понравится. Я считаю, что Skyrim как раз и есть то самое попадание в яблочко.    … Expand
  68. PanSakhno
    Nov 27, 2016
    9
    Сюжет 8/10, геймплей 8/10, музыка 9/10. Игра очень затягивает. Когда я первый раз увидел скрины с игры, я подумал, что на мое мусорное ведро оно не пойдет, но все же на минималках я смог затянуться в этот мир.
  69. FourEyedGeek
    Jun 13, 2017
    9
    Really enjoyable game, being able roam the expansive beautiful lands playing it anyway you want is great escapism. It doesn't need an enticing story line when the game is so free to play how you want. Not polished enough for 10.
  70. ElYousstaro
    Mar 18, 2017
    9
    How can we describe a game like this ?
    It's clearly one of the best RPG ever made ! And Nowaday on PS4 it can easily beat most of the games on the device ...
    This game is just perfect, JEREMY SOULE is one of the greatest composer ever, he chose every kind of theme for every kind of situations ... Try to not shiver by earing the first sounds of SOVNGARD theme ... This game really    How can we describe a game like this ?
    It's clearly one of the best RPG ever made ! And Nowaday on PS4 it can easily beat most of the games on the device ...

    This game is just perfect, JEREMY SOULE is one of the greatest composer ever, he chose every kind of theme for every kind of situations ... Try to not shiver by earing the first sounds of SOVNGARD theme ...

    This game really deserve his metacritic !    … Expand
  71. Notthink
    Mar 21, 2017
    10
    I mean ... who doesn t played this game it shoul be in top 10 for sure if not in top 5 ......... i personaly spend around 1000 hours on that so i think i have something to say ........ + Large world , alot choices in equipment questing and even more , game its pretty much free u can do whatever u want , Including that its a game from 2011 it has awasome grafics even for 2017 gamesI mean ... who doesn t played this game it shoul be in top 10 for sure if not in top 5 ......... i personaly spend around 1000 hours on that so i think i have something to say ........ + Large world , alot choices in equipment questing and even more , game its pretty much free u can do whatever u want , Including that its a game from 2011 it has awasome grafics even for 2017 games .......Ok thats littel much but its great after all this years , Millions of mods in workshop , If u want to complete game in every singel way possible ..... man u need to be nerd ass guy xDD i completed game 100% after around 400 hours :( , its jusst a good game if u dont played that u should - After 6 years still little minor bugs , Free to cheat in anyway possible , Skyrim dont belong to the nords , **** my time this game took alot u could have gf ... JK i got her anyway cuz i fus ro dah her and she cant resist :)… Expand
  72. ElleryHQ
    Dec 20, 2020
    10
    Играл в большое количество ролевых игр, но это бриллиант. А мододелы не перестают его полировать, от чего при каждом прохождении он переливается разными гранями.
  73. Onionbolt
    Mar 27, 2017
    8
    If you do not use mods, this review might not be helpful for you.
    Right off the bat why I do not give this game a perfect score The main quest line is just sad and in my opinion unnecessary, the game lacks variety since all you'll be fighting is animals, dragons, people or undead people. If you were expecting a D&D-esque roster of creatures, critters and monsters you'd be sadly mistaken.    If you do not use mods, this review might not be helpful for you.
    Right off the bat why I do not give this game a perfect score The main quest line is just sad and in my opinion unnecessary, the game lacks variety since all you'll be fighting is animals, dragons, people or undead people. If you were expecting a D&D-esque roster of creatures, critters and monsters you'd be sadly mistaken.
    Still I enjoy playing the game and would recommend it to others, though not all. On a technical note you could say my score for the game is overly charitable but my given score is influenced by how easy it is to mod the game and how much more playability and enjoyability these mods add. If you're comfortable using or even willing to try mods, and otherwise like open world games with high fantasy settings, then Skyrim is definitely worth trying.    … Expand
  74. Xx420_memesxX
    Mar 27, 2017
    10
    Chill my name is a joke gone bad. I would like to start off saying that the amount of whiny people who enjoy the game but gave it a 0/10 because "Paid mods". There is a nexus for mods aptly titled nexusmods. There you can download as many mods as you like (that includes nude mods if you are into that; that the workshop doesn't have). Creating an account is very simple and you have theChill my name is a joke gone bad. I would like to start off saying that the amount of whiny people who enjoy the game but gave it a 0/10 because "Paid mods". There is a nexus for mods aptly titled nexusmods. There you can download as many mods as you like (that includes nude mods if you are into that; that the workshop doesn't have). Creating an account is very simple and you have the option to pay for a lifetime or monthly subscription if you would like, but you can just opt for the free version. I have seen reviews that say they have 90+ mods and would have to pay 200-400 dollars with payed mods. I have about 119 mods on my game and have never spent a single dime on them. The game is great and with mods even better, I bought this game for the Xbox 360 the night of release and later bought it for the PC. It has aged incredibly well, Although the graphics are a bit dated but nothing a little mods won't fix.… Expand
  75. DelWolf
    Apr 20, 2017
    10
    A game much deserving of its universal appraise. Skyrim's huge, beautiful world and set of amazingly written characters will leave you amazed. Very few games can match this masterpiece, I would recommend it to anyone who enjoys to play games. Its endless set of quests and intense story will make it extremely hard to put down.
  76. lmon
    Mar 31, 2017
    9
    The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim is one of my personal favorite games of all time. The game has a very interesting and engaging world, well written dialogue and characters, and fun game play. The world is large and very apt for long hours of exploration, there are many fascinating locations and areas to explore. There are many side quests and even little world building bits scattered around theThe Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim is one of my personal favorite games of all time. The game has a very interesting and engaging world, well written dialogue and characters, and fun game play. The world is large and very apt for long hours of exploration, there are many fascinating locations and areas to explore. There are many side quests and even little world building bits scattered around the world, really making it feel large and alive. The main quests is interesting and really makes you feel like the dragon-born, taking you all across Skyrim while you meet many interesting characters and fight dangerous enemies. The graphics are decent and the game runs fine on most computers, there are some bugs but that should be expected with a Bethesda RPG (though it is disappointing). The gameplay is generally fun, though it can be underdeveloped and slow, I enjoyed using the bow and there is a varied selection to choose from. The RPG elements are well implemented, though they can be a little shallow. There are many different paths you can take for your character, you can choose to be an assasin (like me), a mage, or a warrior and be highly specified, or you can just do everything and be a jack of all trades. Overall Skyrim is a very fun and enjoyable game, though it has many bugs, but these can be overlooked for the engaging quests, great gameplay, and engrossing world.… Expand
  77. DinoGeek65
    Apr 10, 2017
    10
    An incredible open world adventure filled with tons of quests to do and areas to explore. While the graphics aren't anything special, in my opinion they look better than most claim them to be. This game is the very definition of how to "lose yourself".
  78. TheSerenity
    Apr 15, 2017
    8
    This game is overall a great game that you can spend hundreds of hours exploring.
    Firstly the graphics of this game is absolutely gorgeous, even without the special edition. It is absolutely amazing to look at, and because of the open world you are able to immerse yourself in this incredible environment. The amount of quests also helps ensure that you will always have something to do    This game is overall a great game that you can spend hundreds of hours exploring.
    Firstly the graphics of this game is absolutely gorgeous, even without the special edition. It is absolutely amazing to look at, and because of the open world you are able to immerse yourself in this incredible environment. The amount of quests also helps ensure that you will always have something to do while exploring this vast environment, and you are always able to find new areas to explore.
    The combat is also vastly improved than in previous elder scroll games. It looks a lot more entertaining and being able to equip on both hands really make the combat more diverse and a lot more fun.
    Also because I am reviewing the PC version, the accessibility to mods really enhance the experience. Being able to engineer the game more to your liking thanks to installing a couple of mods is a must for PC players and helps enhance the gaming experience.
    That being said, Skyrim does have some flaws, most notably with the storytelling. The main quests are quite simply very lacklustre. One pressing issue is that nothing feels important in the main quest line. There is no sense of urgency, no sense that anyone really cares about what you are doing which makes it hard to distinguish the main quest from some minor quests. The characters are also forgettable. I have spent a lot of time in this game and there is no character that caught my attention or that I can even remember. Your character is also given no backstory whatsoever. I think they want players to imagine their own backstory. But it would have been nice to have some quests that actually relate to finding out more about who your character is and have options to decide who your character really is. The dialogue options is also abysmal. There are no real consequences to saying one thing as opposed to the other even if they would usually elicit significantly different responses.
    Overall, this game feels a lot more like an action adventure game than a role playing game, which I suppose shouldn't be too big of an issue. But I feel like RPGs have more depth and make for a more enjoyable and immersive experience. Thus Skyrim was a little disappointing for me as I don't believe it was as good as previous Elder Scroll games. But don't get me wrong, this game is still very enjoyable and a beautiful game.    … Expand
  79. Shellphie
    Feb 26, 2019
    10
    I realized that this is a great game, when one day after killing an imperial patrol and having left off to sell the loot, I ended up with a gang of marauders who came to rob MY blinkers! As a result, I had to carry things from their carcasses too.

    Absolutely lovely feeling of returning to Fallout, the very first one, when you seem to have a goal and still do everything you want and    I realized that this is a great game, when one day after killing an imperial patrol and having left off to sell the loot, I ended up with a gang of marauders who came to rob MY blinkers! As a result, I had to carry things from their carcasses too.

    Absolutely lovely feeling of returning to Fallout, the very first one, when you seem to have a goal and still do everything you want and more.

    And the atmosphere in the game is excellent, the winter is cozy, and even the translated songs performed by bards do not annoy but work for the atmosphere.

    And finally I fell in love with the game after two moments. At first, in one of the cities a guard came up to me, frowned at me and said - "Or maybe this is me, only I don’t know it yet." And the second was much later, when the thief who met me at night, to my usual "what am I like a person who has money?" honestly answered me that I look like a person who has nowhere to put them ..    … Expand
  80. sierpinin112
    Jun 12, 2017
    10
    An incredible world to explore, very good NPCS, very funny and the i love the battles.
    One of my favourite games easily, waiting a lot the Elder Scrolls 6.
  81. Daisyplague
    Jun 4, 2017
    9
    This game has been my go-to escape for years. Its graphics, score, game play -- even some of its amusing glitches -- make Skyrim nearly peerless, even after years on the market. What an amazing, enjoyable effort it is.
  82. Critic_Ian25
    Jun 9, 2017
    10
    Incredible! Just incredible! The world is huge and the questline is easy to get lost in. Just delve into the world of Skyrim and begin your journey as the Dragonborn. I recommend this to anyone, even kids. Skyrim will not dissipoint.
  83. gautamkumar633
    Dec 23, 2022
    9
    The best Elder Scrolls game in my opinion. The world in Skyrim is better crafted than that in Oblivion or Morrowind and has a superior gameplay and game mechanics. The game is very very long and can require more than 200 hours to complete.
  84. GOAM1984
    Jun 18, 2017
    10
    What to say about a game that is already considered a classic? The game may feel a little boring after a while, but if you immerse yourself in the story you will definitively love this game. And MODS, TALOS LORD THE MODS IS ONE OF THE BEST PART, specially if you play the game raw, and then install a bunch of mods.
  85. auditbadger
    Jul 30, 2017
    8
    I think that this is truly a unique game and I would recommend that if you are a fan of this type of genre then I think you should give this game a try.
  86. wiss2wiss
    Sep 29, 2017
    10
    I don't know why I even write this as I know that almost everyone already played this game. But I will go on anyway! For many people, this is like a dream comes true. You can assume a role of a hero, that you can let him grow the way you want, in a high fantasy world full of rich lore behind it. You are free to do almost anything you want (not to mention .... all those mods). The world ofI don't know why I even write this as I know that almost everyone already played this game. But I will go on anyway! For many people, this is like a dream comes true. You can assume a role of a hero, that you can let him grow the way you want, in a high fantasy world full of rich lore behind it. You are free to do almost anything you want (not to mention .... all those mods). The world of Skyrim is huge and detailed. There are tons of locations to explore and most of them are not just an empty landmark. Loots in this game are insane, you will ended up putting stuffs in boxes and sacks, and maybe forget about some of them. Many quest lines and side quests are interesting. They will keep you engaged for months if not years. I will not complain about bugs too much as it is common in games of this size. There are also other minor issues with this game such as not so well written story, not refined relationship system with NPCs... well, I really have a hard time finding something to complain about this game. I would recommend everyone (of the right age) to play this game and they play again with some mods installed. But beware beware the dragonborn comes!… Expand
  87. Mhhnara
    Oct 5, 2017
    10
    A very good game:
    Music 10
    Gameplay8
    Large world9 that we can explore
    Sidequests 10 that never can al of them done
    Graphic 9
    Dlc 10
    Mods 11!
    But main quests can design better and if game has diffrent ends,that would nice
  88. Garybaldo
    Mar 3, 2020
    9
    Really the only bad thing that I could point out about this game is horses, they're AWFUL. Apart from that, story is precious, combat is very entertaining, there's a lot of class variety, the open-world is HUGE and it's filled with life, the duration is as long as the game deserves, and even if all that isn't enough for you, you still have the infinity of mods that the community hasReally the only bad thing that I could point out about this game is horses, they're AWFUL. Apart from that, story is precious, combat is very entertaining, there's a lot of class variety, the open-world is HUGE and it's filled with life, the duration is as long as the game deserves, and even if all that isn't enough for you, you still have the infinity of mods that the community has created. Hands down, one of the objectively best games of the decade.… Expand
  89. tintelfruit
    Nov 19, 2018
    9
    This is the gem in bethesda's library, nothing has quite as much charm or character as Skyrim does.
  90. Axilley
    Jul 22, 2021
    9
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  91. killer1337super
    Oct 18, 2017
    10
    I have played games my entire life. The soundtrack is breathtaking the story is rich with hours of things to do. I recommend to play all Bethesda games and you will find a good underlying feature work.
  92. Kaszmiro
    Oct 31, 2017
    8
    This game itself isn't genius but mods make this game one of the best game ever
    Pros
    + huge open world + Freedom in developing character + Good and diversified combat system + Addictive gameplay + MODS + Amazing side stories like thiefs guild and Dark Brotherhood + Very good dlcs Cons - not interesting and short main plot - many side quests dont have any history behind them -    This game itself isn't genius but mods make this game one of the best game ever
    Pros
    + huge open world
    + Freedom in developing character
    + Good and diversified combat system
    + Addictive gameplay
    + MODS
    + Amazing side stories like thiefs guild and Dark Brotherhood
    + Very good dlcs
    Cons
    - not interesting and short main plot
    - many side quests dont have any history behind them
    - repetitive dungeon and enemies textures    … Expand
  93. RagingPoet
    Nov 30, 2017
    8
    8.5 out of 10
    Skyrim at first glance looks like the best RPG ever made, but after 100+ hours I've started to feel that its is actually the weakest of the modern Elder Scrolls titles. Quest are much worse than Oblivion's, looting loses its fun when you find out that the best items come from crafting, and replay value of the vanilla game is somehow almost non-existent. I tried few times to    8.5 out of 10
    Skyrim at first glance looks like the best RPG ever made, but after 100+ hours I've started to feel that its is actually the weakest of the modern Elder Scrolls titles. Quest are much worse than Oblivion's, looting loses its fun when you find out that the best items come from crafting, and replay value of the vanilla game is somehow almost non-existent. I tried few times to create new characters specializing in different combats styles after the main playthrough, but eventually ditched them after 20 or so hours cause experience was so much the same as the first time around.
    Still it is a very good game, and mods can provide unlimited replay value if you are willing to spend time looking for the good ones.    … Expand
  94. Trenos
    Dec 1, 2017
    8
    Skyrim is beautiful, not only the map, but the all game is just beautiful. Soundtrack is so amazing. Combat System give you so much freedom. Some of side's story are fantastic. A lot of people say that the plot sucks, does not, it's average but definitely not suck. TES V: Skyrim it's very good game, that's all.
  95. Hutake
    Jul 3, 2019
    10
    The game was really ambitious in 2011 and until now (2019) still one of the greatest RPG that ever existed. The map is very big, great enemies, great charcter building, great quests. There are some bugs but for a game so complex its kinda unfair to consider thouse bugs as a bad point in a review. For sure one of my favourite games of all time.
  96. UncleEd
    Feb 25, 2021
    10
    Skyrim, despite its flaws, is one of the most immersive video games I have ever played. The flaws are quite apparent as soon as you start the game. Melee combat sucks. Most questlines are not very good, a clear step back from Oblivion. But the world is so beautiful, cohesive and immersive, it’s easy to ignore Skyrim’s flaws.

    The attention to detail is astonishing. I have found myself in    Skyrim, despite its flaws, is one of the most immersive video games I have ever played. The flaws are quite apparent as soon as you start the game. Melee combat sucks. Most questlines are not very good, a clear step back from Oblivion. But the world is so beautiful, cohesive and immersive, it’s easy to ignore Skyrim’s flaws.

    The attention to detail is astonishing. I have found myself in awe in many situations where the world of Skyrim reacted in mind-blowing ways. I am not talking about scripted events, mind you. You can find your horse -Shadowmere- getting pissed at some enemies and climb hundreds of stairs to invade a bandit camp. You can become a vampire lord and play the game as such and it will still make sense within Skyrim’s world. On your journey to a mountain, you can see a dragon flying around, minding its own business. That said, you can engage with the dragon if you choose to. In Skyrim, you can pretty much go anywhere you like, anytime you like and engage with anything you see. For a game made in 2011, the ambition is spectacular. Even Elder Scrolls II: Daggerfall was extremely ambitious when it came out in 1996, so you may think Elder Scrolls has always been an ambitious series. What takes Skyrim apart though is the fact that the game totally delivers in most aspects, despite being overambitious for a 2011 game. I loved Oblivion, but I can easily say Skyrim is the better game (except the questlines) and as far as the Elder Scroll series is concerned, Skyrim is up there with Morrowind.

    There is one more thing that should be mentioned. If you are into high fantasy, you likely have a special love for dragons. It has been 10 years since Skyrim came out, but it still is, by far the best dragon game ever made. Dragons are part of the game’s world and they never feel out of place. Yes, the fights can be quite easy, but it never feels scripted.

    Music is spectacular, although a more variety of songs would have been nice. Sound is really good too.

    In summary, Skyrim is the perfect comfort food. Yes, it is even more casualized than Oblivion. Combat Is bad. It’s very easy even in expert difficulty. But despite all these, Skyrim is extremely good at what it’s trying to achieve. Skyrim is the second-best Elder Scrolls game, second only to Morrowind.

    9.5/10

    My ranking of major questlines:
    Main Quest (great) > Dark Brotherhood (great) > Dragonborn (good) > Dawnguard (vampire) (good) > Civil War (imperial legion) (good) > College of Winterhold (alright) > Thieves Guild (ok) > Bard’s College (bad) > The Companions (bad)    … Expand
  97. Erisi86
    Dec 7, 2020
    10
    One of the best games even after so many years. A must-play for every gamer.
  98. Jaredc324
    Mar 7, 2022
    9
    One of the best first-person adventure, terrain games ever. A fantasy game born out of dreams. It can be a bit dank sometimes, but that's the style.
    I always love wandering the world. It's unquestionably a high-mark game.
  99. SvilenD
    Jan 22, 2018
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I'm confident that there is no better open world RPG game out there. Starting just from the main screen where you hear the song of the Dragonborn hypes you up to play this fantastic game in a way that no other game has done before it. Then when you drop in you immediately get to know the environment of the civil war in Skyrim. The character customisation is combined with the game in a very good way. Then 2 minutes after you started the game and saw the civil war you meet your main antagonist - Alduin. I also really like the irony that Alduin saves you from death, so you can defeat him later. Overall the main quest line is quite good as it introduces you into a lot of the main cities, the thieves guild, and the blades. It shows you that in this game you will be exploring A LOT of caves. The 4 sub-plots of the story - The thieves guild, the dark brotherhood, the companions, and the mages college are even better than the normal story because they introduce daedric lords, and most of the different skill trees you can build your character around. The bards college sub-plot is smaller, but still very fun as you can slightly make your own song for a festival. The biggest sub-plot - The civil war is awesome, and the battle for Whiterun is the most epic part of the whole game. The only down side I find to it is that you either choose jarl Balgruuf to hate you or jarl Laila to hate you (she also gets replaced by Maven Black Briar, and you probably hate her). Another thing I think they should have added to the Civil War is the hard to do option of stopping the war, combining the Stormcloaks and the Imperials, and driving the Thalmor out of Skyrim once and for all. The first DLC was a nice add-on that gave players more freedom, so I respect it. The Dawnguard DLC did an amazing job of showing us the vampires, and I like how they again gave us the option between Dawnguard and Vampire Lord. The Dragonborn DLC added a whole new chunk of land - the island of Solstheim. The main story of the DLC wasn't as good as the main story of the Dawnguard DLC, but I think all the other missions, items, and lore added with it made it the best DLC of the three. To sum up, Skyrim is the single-player game that makes you think you are playing a multi-player game, and even after your 4th play-through you can still have fun with it, not to mention how many game-breaking mods are there. I definitely recommend to every gamer out there. GO AND PLAY SKYRIM!… Expand
  100. WCM320
    Feb 6, 2021
    10
    the 8.3 it has is to low, which makes sense almost everyone giving it a 0 to review bomb it is crying about something that does not pertain to the game itself.
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Universal acclaim - based on 32 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 32 out of 32
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  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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