The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim

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  1. peanutbutter
    Jan 19, 2012
    8
    Simply put, Skyrim is fun. There is a lot to do and a lot to explore. Eventually the quests get boring (with a few bursts of excitement I suppose) and you lose interest, mainly because of how long the game is. I found myself eventually just wanting to roam the world trying to find caves or treasures, ignoring all the quests.
    Skyrim is a pretty place. Very detailed and huge. With scary    Simply put, Skyrim is fun. There is a lot to do and a lot to explore. Eventually the quests get boring (with a few bursts of excitement I suppose) and you lose interest, mainly because of how long the game is. I found myself eventually just wanting to roam the world trying to find caves or treasures, ignoring all the quests.
    Skyrim is a pretty place. Very detailed and huge. With scary creatures and boring people in it.    … Expand
  2. poweref
    Mar 12, 2012
    10
    Skyrim Leveling has been truly fixed up with the presentation of just out of the plastic new perks. The Skyrim perk Control is determined to help you pick how to build your component. Not with standing provided that you move to playing as an ideal class or blending things up, the Skyrim perk guide will prod you to settle on a clear decision.

    Every playing point has skill requirements that    Skyrim Leveling has been truly fixed up with the presentation of just out of the plastic new perks. The Skyrim perk Control is determined to help you pick how to build your component. Not with standing provided that you move to playing as an ideal class or blending things up, the Skyrim perk guide will prod you to settle on a clear decision.

    Every playing point has skill requirements that you ought to meet before you could unlock it, so youâ    … Expand
  3. Eleutherius
    Sep 5, 2012
    9
    You know what, i honestly can't understand how someone could possibly give a 4 or below rate to Skyrim. I understand that one can dislike a game, but in all honesty, Skyrim is a great game. i'm trying to point out some flaws, but i find this to be a very hard task. You know why? Because Skyrim lets you play just like you want; how can one have a bad gaming experience in such a game? InYou know what, i honestly can't understand how someone could possibly give a 4 or below rate to Skyrim. I understand that one can dislike a game, but in all honesty, Skyrim is a great game. i'm trying to point out some flaws, but i find this to be a very hard task. You know why? Because Skyrim lets you play just like you want; how can one have a bad gaming experience in such a game? In fact the most annoying flaws the game have, in my opinion, are: the mouse movements and selections in the menus and some graphical glitches I read reviews where people say that graphics are bad. I don't know, i liked super mario but i'm not asking Skyrim to be 8-bits. I find the graphics to be good; could have they been better? Yes. Does this ruin my gaming experience? Not at all. The fighting system is dynamic and entertaining; finishing moves are usually cool, although, honestly, sometimes may be disturbing. Melee fighting is satisfying and pretty realistic; magic has been reworked since Oblivion and now it is much more easy to be used and entertaining, not to mention, useful. The storyline is acceptable, even if i still prefer the Morrowind one; the "guild" ones are possibly better then the main one: it is easy to actually feel part of the Companions or the Thieves Guild of Riften! One of the best features in the game, in my opinion, is the non-fixed class system. You're not asked to choose a class to play, but you're free to use whichever skill you prefer. The perk system could be better, but all in all it is good and flexible. I feel Skyrim not to have a well designed difficulty curve, since some lvl40 fights are way more easy then some lvl6 ones. This mainly is due to some fixed monster levels, that on the other hand make the game more realistic (will you be able to fight a giant when you hardly know how to wield a sword?). The world lives: npcs have a life, enemies will respawn (let's say, repopulating some locations), radiant quests can always be found. In the end, Skyrim lets you have a wonderful experience, only hardly ruined (if you really like the rpg gaming style) by some menu/graphic glitches. If you have enjoyed the previous Elder Scrolls games and you still don't have Skyrim, don't wait any more seconds and buy the game. For the rest of you, well, i'll give you some more days to find it in stores and buy it. You won't regret.… Expand
  4. bianconiglio
    Mar 7, 2013
    10
    This game is simply outstanding. The depth of the story, the details of the world, the shocking beauty of the various environments the character met during his/her journey, the music, the characterization of the several NPC you met make a mix only games may hope to reach. My opinion: superlative.
  5. cryhax
    Nov 17, 2011
    9
    This game is definitely worth your time. It doesn't contain the ingenuity of portal 1 but it's a welcome change from the constant stream of perpetually disappointing releases emanating from the offices of Activision and EA. There are some fairly obvious visual glitches and the UI is a bit clunky but it hardly takes away from the fun of this game.
  6. Trashware
    Nov 19, 2011
    9
    After eleven hours of gameplay I'm starting to really like Skyrim. But it's not without it's faults, so let's go over these before the praise.

    On the whole the game Skyrim feels a bit rushed out on the market. There are a lot of rough edges that should have been worked out, but somehow weren't. That's a shame, although I'm sure patches and the modding community will take care of these.    After eleven hours of gameplay I'm starting to really like Skyrim. But it's not without it's faults, so let's go over these before the praise.

    On the whole the game Skyrim feels a bit rushed out on the market. There are a lot of rough edges that should have been worked out, but somehow weren't. That's a shame, although I'm sure patches and the modding community will take care of these.

    To begin with, The main menu looks uninspired and put in at the very last minute. Morrowind had this right, Oblivion had this right, Fallout 3 even better. So why not Skyrim? It's like wrapping Lord of The Rings in recycled toilet paper and calling it a book cover.
    It took me over two hours of googling and tweaking the .ini files to get the optimal amount of detail out of the graphics. While I like tweaking and the results are quite impressive now, I don't understand why this hasn't been integrated in the launch menu; yes there is a ultra mode, but the water still looked blocky when selected. Why present such underwhelming results as 'ultra' while the real ultra *is* out there?


    But when fully optimized Skyrim looks really pretty. The outer world seems a bit too barren for my taste at some points. Not enough grass or dead trees, but I guess that's something a mod could take care of later on. Inside the caves it's a different story though. Huge amounts of detail and pretty atmospheric lights, and lots of interesting loot, traps and enemies to keep you occupied. The engine runs smooth on my system so far, which is very good. I do think the running is a bit too fast compared to Oblivion or Morrowind, kinda makes me wonder what I would need a horse for anyway. Also I wish the combat system would be a bit harder. Spells or shouts don't seem that special to me when cast so easily, and I seem to have quite powerful arrows already. Maybe things will get tougher later on though, I don't know about that yet.


    So far the story goes well and I quite like all the hundreds of sidequests found in books or talking to people. The scripting could have done with some refining though, as people sometimes just start to talk at the same time, or people act like I've already talked to them before while I haven't. But on the whole it's an enjoyable experience.

    Skyrim is a great game that could have been awesome. To me it's still a 8 right now, but I'll rate it a 9 in advance, for I trust the bumps will be smoothed out either way or another in the near future.    … Expand
  7. jik77
    Mar 27, 2013
    9
    I'm on my 2nd character. I have played 500+ hours, and I'm still enjoying Skyrim. The vanilla game on PC is a good RPG, but the modded Skyrim is much better. Even with the mods, and all of the graphic settings being maxed out, my frame rates are still good. That being said, I'm now going to comment and rate the game, solely, on the original game including patches, but without the DLC andI'm on my 2nd character. I have played 500+ hours, and I'm still enjoying Skyrim. The vanilla game on PC is a good RPG, but the modded Skyrim is much better. Even with the mods, and all of the graphic settings being maxed out, my frame rates are still good. That being said, I'm now going to comment and rate the game, solely, on the original game including patches, but without the DLC and mods. I didn't mod the game until I was 100 hrs. into the game. So, I did play quite a bit of the vanilla in the beginning. Anyway, I liked exploring the large open world, and completing the abundance of main, side, and miscellaneous quests with my customised character, but I didn't like the unorganised UI that Bethesda used and that the graphics could've been better. If it weren't for that, I would've given this game a 10. It was fun to play, and runs well. I got more play time out of it and experienced no game breaking bugs tlike in the previous TES games. I can hardly wait to get a glimpse of and play Bethesda's next TES release.… Expand
  8. Zumeraga
    Dec 3, 2011
    10
    I have never rated a game to be a 10 before, however in thinking what would I change about Skyrim??? Seriously nothing comes to mind. It is an incredible game. The story line is good, the graphics are incredible, the open ended gaming is wonderful, it is by far the most enjoyable game I have ever experienced. Congrats Bethesda, you have a winner here, in my opinion. I can only hope weI have never rated a game to be a 10 before, however in thinking what would I change about Skyrim??? Seriously nothing comes to mind. It is an incredible game. The story line is good, the graphics are incredible, the open ended gaming is wonderful, it is by far the most enjoyable game I have ever experienced. Congrats Bethesda, you have a winner here, in my opinion. I can only hope we don't have to wait 5 years for The Elder Scrolls 6!… Expand
  9. coldchaos
    Dec 3, 2011
    9
    Despite a few minor hiccups this game is near flawless with content overload everywhere, there is literally nowhere you can go on the map that won't have a farm/mine(with quests to boot) or towers/dungeons to clear, or caves to explore, or mountain passes to traverse. The character animations are vastly improved over Oblivion with much better handling of rendering.

    Only reason I'm giving    Despite a few minor hiccups this game is near flawless with content overload everywhere, there is literally nowhere you can go on the map that won't have a farm/mine(with quests to boot) or towers/dungeons to clear, or caves to explore, or mountain passes to traverse. The character animations are vastly improved over Oblivion with much better handling of rendering.

    Only reason I'm giving it a 9/10 is because they didn't release TES Construction Set with the game(re-texturing being fully supported though, and awesome). Anyone giving this game less then a 7/10 probably don't even own it or suffer from a severe case of PEKAC.    … Expand
  10. Arvuti
    Nov 19, 2011
    10
    The Elder Scrolls V Skyrim redefines modern RPGs providing us a game with massive amount of content, beautiful graphics, incredible voice acting and soundtrack and excellent gameplay.
    While skyrim is easily the best game of 2011, it does have it's tehnical flaws. But considering how the game is more than 100 times bigger than most average FPS games, it's understandable.
  11. RobbinL
    Dec 30, 2012
    9
    This truly is a masterpiece, one of the greatest games in existence! Wonderful atmosphere!
    If you´re at all into RPG's you need to play and experience this.
  12. Cosmicmeat
    Dec 12, 2011
    9
    I would give this game a 10, but I haven't found myself interested in it as much as I was a month ago.
    But don't let my words discourage you, Skyrim is one of the best games in a long time, get when you can.
  13. CLUTCH
    Dec 8, 2011
    10
    I hadn't planned on getting this game as I didn't really 'click' with Fallout 3 or Oblivion (I picked GOTY versions of both up on Steam during sales), but I am really glad that I did. I love a good singleplayer RPG and so far (12hours in) this is a GREAT RPG! I mean...In what other game could you be on your way to an objective, when you see a massive dragon fly over your head and dive-bombI hadn't planned on getting this game as I didn't really 'click' with Fallout 3 or Oblivion (I picked GOTY versions of both up on Steam during sales), but I am really glad that I did. I love a good singleplayer RPG and so far (12hours in) this is a GREAT RPG! I mean...In what other game could you be on your way to an objective, when you see a massive dragon fly over your head and dive-bomb over a small hill...You get to the top of the hill and you see the dragon attacking 2 giants and their 2 pet woolly mammoths!! Then moments later, some undead skeletons are disturbed and rise up to join in! Then, after they have made quick work of the dragon, they all decide it is your turn to die..and it's all unscripted!!

    Seriously, if you are into RPG games, Bethesda have gotten it very right with this one. Some of the user created mods have also made some major graphical improvements. I can understand if this game gets GOTY, 12 hour in and I don't even feel like I have scratched the surface yet, but it has been an EPIC 12 hours so far! Highly recommended. :)    … Expand
  14. fmelish
    Mar 22, 2013
    9
    Skyrim would have been a 10/10 but it was pretty buggy on release (though most of those have been cleaned up by this point). This is one of the best games on any platform of all time.
  15. cub317
    Jun 2, 2013
    10
    The Elder Scrolls Oblivion was the game that got me into the Elder Scrolls. However, Skyrim was the game that made my Elder Scrolls experience perfect. This game is one of my favorite games of all time, if not my all time favorite. Everything, I repeat everything about this game is just perfect. The gameplay, the graphics, the story, the sound, everything is perfect. Skyrim's graphicsThe Elder Scrolls Oblivion was the game that got me into the Elder Scrolls. However, Skyrim was the game that made my Elder Scrolls experience perfect. This game is one of my favorite games of all time, if not my all time favorite. Everything, I repeat everything about this game is just perfect. The gameplay, the graphics, the story, the sound, everything is perfect. Skyrim's graphics are quite possibly the most beautiful thing that I have ever laid eyes upon. Everything is filled to the brim with detail, is very colorful, and just downright beautiful. As for the sound, everything sounds just the way that it should. From the sound of the civilizations of Skyrim, to the wilderness, to the dungeons, to its stunning soundtrack, Skyrim is the most beautiful sounding game on the market. As for the story, that depends on what kind of story you're looking for. There are actually many stories to go along with Skyrim's many quests. Every quest has its own story to it. The main quest is an apocalyptic story line, in which you must slay an all-powerful dragon, in order to prevent the apocalypse. The faction quests all follow the same story line, in which you are the new member of a guild, a villain causes trouble, and you eventually work your way to becoming the leader of the guild. The types of guilds are as follows, The Companions who are the warriors of Skyrim who use brute force to kill their foes, the College of Winterhold who are the witches and wizards of Skyrim, the Thieves Guild which focuses on stealing things from others, and the Dark Brotherhood which are a group of discreet assassins who use stealth to silently kill people. You can do one, or you can do all of them, it's up to you. There are also Daedric Prince Quests which basically have you dealing with gods, and several side quests, which all have their own unique story line to them. For these reasons, the story of this game cannot be criticized, because it is actually several different story lines in one. As for this game's gameplay, prepare yourself. I'd say that the gameplay of this game is the best part of the entire game. Because of this game's open world style gameplay, you can quite literally do whatever you want. You can live your own life in the world of Skyrim. You can own a house, work at a blacksmith forge, and learn new spells just to name a few things you can do. However, if this sounds boring, there is of course far more that you can do aside from this kind of work. You can also spend your days in Skyrim battling monsters, fighting through dungeons, taking over enemy forts, and much more involving combat. Overall, I would have to say that the only real problem that I really have with this game is that it does have a nasty tendency to crash, along with having the occasional glitches such as textures not loading properly, and also things that occur in the game that should not be happening. However, these can all be fixed fairly quickly by a quick restart of the game on the PC version. I don't really have much else to say about this game, other than it is simply magnificent. Skyrim truly is one of the best, if not the best, video games ever made. It is living proof that video games can be art. From its beautiful graphics, to its amazing soundtrack, to its many stories, all the way down to its amazing gameplay, Skyrim is a must-buy, and is deserving of a perfect 10 out of 10.… Expand
  16. CalebPeter
    Jan 7, 2012
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Simply....amazing. The graphics are amazing, combat, at least for me, is exciting and the best out of fallout or oblivion. Very good story that kept me wanting to find out what happens next, and and overwhelming amount of quests. To this day i have noot finished all of them and i have played it for hours on end. The gameplay was just stunning. For example, I was walking around in the capital city of Skyrim when I deciced to kill some random person, just for the fun of it. After the deed was done, I fleed from the many guards that were chasing me with there weapons drawn, and also the guys wife. A few game days after I escaped, 4 Hired thugs approched me and told me that some one wanted me dead. After killing them with the use of cheats, (I died to many times to count) I read a note on one of there bodies. The note was a bounty on me, and the person who issued the bounty, was, amazingly, the wife of the guy I murdered. This is just one of the few amazing things that happen in the game. There are a couple of glitches in the game, some fatal, so you might need to save often, but that is a small price to pay. If your looking for a good game to play, definatly play this one.… Expand
  17. thesmith_de
    Jan 12, 2012
    9
    I will try to review the different aspects of the game. Also i will show you my point of view to some points of critizism by others, especially the comparison to oblivion.

    Grafics and scenery: The graphics are allready very good. Max. resolutuion is 1920x 1080. The scenery is genuine and i have the impression, each part of the map is unique. I dont get the feeling its repeating.    I will try to review the different aspects of the game. Also i will show you my point of view to some points of critizism by others, especially the comparison to oblivion.

    Grafics and scenery: The graphics are allready very good. Max. resolutuion is 1920x 1080. The scenery is genuine and i have the impression, each part of the map is unique. I dont get the feeling its repeating. Especially the dungeons are very nice and u never know, what lurks behind the next corner Some ppl say its even inferior to Oblivion, well, i can defenitely say, its not. Storyline: Well the main story line is quite..., flat! There are tons of side quests, and i mean tons. So concerning the storIES (main and side) its up to your liking if you like it this way or if you would prefer a huge story with not so many, or at least LESS side than main questing! Personally i prefer a huge story with different ways of solving it, so to me this is a flaw. If you are more an adventurer, going through the world, to see what it has for you, well this is it! Questing in general: Well, some quests are really repeating: Kill boss in Cave A. Bring this to place B. But some quests are really interessting. But i have to admit, to me it seems, quests in Oblivion have been a little bit better. Not much, but its defenitely not a step forward. IMO with only little efforts, questing could have been highly improved, with the new characters and nicely created dungeons.

    NPC's: Their has been a lot of criticism "they are repeating", "characters are static", "they talk nonsense" and so on. To be honest: In some cases its true. But i nver saw a rpg so far, where the npc act like a real human and u cant see no difference no more. To me, its defenitely a step forward then to oblivion. The way they stand, sit or talk loks to ma at times quite real. You just cant demand, that this must be 100% during the entire game. Thats simply unrealistic. To me it creates a world with some depth. What i miss though, are more genuine or maybe crazy characters, that you dont forget anmyore and meet in different parts of the world.

    Fight system: Well, no big difference to oblivion. As a ranged attacker like i am, its even more difficult than before. Even animals dodge my fireballs! Even in close combat, its hard at times to hit the enemy, cause hes jumping from left to right and my companion walks into my flash. Do i complain about it? No! Does your opponent in real life sit and wait? Of course hes dodging. Ok, dodging animals is not okay afaic!

    Magic System & leveling: It has been changed alot, but its not completely different than before. Also this has been an aspect of alot of criticism, and i have to say: Again its about your likings! Most of the oblivion skills have been kept, but the character atributes are completely wiped out! Strength? What for. Intelligence? Who cares. THIS is really a step back IMO. Differences with effects on the skills are only from the race your playing, e.g. more magic, if your an elf. So all elfs know the same magic? All nords can carry the same load? Very bold thesis! The only atributes left are magic, life and endurance which you can push ONE for 10 points each levelup. So since there are no more attributes, it doenst matter anymore which skills you have to push (like in oblivion). You can skill all, if you want with the same speed. No more main skills. Probably this was the intention and you you are skilling to your playing style. Additionally they invented the perks, so you can boost some of your skills with those perks to get additional special skills, e.g. youre fire spells are stronger in general. And ADDITIONALLY you get the dragon shouts, special shouts, which are basically similar like the magic skills. In all this is a step forward in MY opinion. I allways used to play a thief fire mage, and finally i can (ok, i am an old school d&d player) So final conclusion: I kinda like the new system, but it couldve been better.

    Balancing: Yeah, there are some issues about it. Dragons should be harder. Why am i fighting the first dragon at level 6? Even a giant seems to be harder!

    Interface: It was written for game console, i read and it is indeed crappy! Thank god, the modders invented some mods, which makes it 100% better. Bethesda: That was CRAP!

    Bugs: It runs fine at my system. No crashes. Still a few left, but nothing that destroyes the game. Modding scene: Why should i take this into my review? Because its there AND it makes the game more interesting, especially in the aspect of long term motivation. If it was planned or not? I dont know, but the result is the same. The scene will give you alot of enhancements of the game in EVERY aspect!

    In total i still give it 9 points. Why? (I still criticized quite some things). Well, to me oblivion was a 10 so IT IS a step back. And the modders also were responsible for 2 points! But i dont know any better rpg on the market then TES. I would defenetely recommend this game!    … Expand
  18. bheaze
    Nov 18, 2011
    9
    Ok so ive played about 40hrs now so i feel i am able to write a proper review on the game so far. the people that give the game less than 5 out of 10 have clearly not played more than 10hrs max in the game and that is no where near enough to even get a glimpse of the game. for the first few hours i was enjoying it but not that much, only when i dove deeper into the quests did i begin toOk so ive played about 40hrs now so i feel i am able to write a proper review on the game so far. the people that give the game less than 5 out of 10 have clearly not played more than 10hrs max in the game and that is no where near enough to even get a glimpse of the game. for the first few hours i was enjoying it but not that much, only when i dove deeper into the quests did i begin to really see how amazing this game really is. there are bugs of course but a game this size it was inevitable but the bugs dont affect with the gameplay that much. the UI is pretty **** on pc but its playable so everyone should stop exaggerating how **** it is and just focusing on that rather than the actual game. yes it crashes every now and again its done it to me twice but that doesnt take away from the actual cunning and innovative gameplay. the graphics arnt really good either even on ultra but definitely playable and as u go deeper into the province of skyrim ur eyes are enveloped by the stunning landscapes, hidden beauties, divine gradens and the amazing running water! u can really tell how much effort Bethesda has put into the game, its clearly evident. i have barely touched the main story, so far completed the dark brotherhood and companions as well as a number of very intriguing side quests. the dark brotherhood and companions factions story line was quite short but the story was well put together with a number of twists and turns that had me excited to see what happens and shocked in the end. even after finishing these factions there are an infinite number of other quests to be completed in the guilds that unfortuantly dont affect the story line of the guild but are still interesting. i would have liked the guilds to be longer!!!! but the side quests, well where do i begin, not to mention that it seems like everyone that u talk to has a quest u can do for them and i have had some very interesting quests. one involving a drinking game in which i blacked out and woke up in a trashed temple, i had to recap my night and found out some very interesting things had been done. the story writing is fantastic! there is no way u can write a review after just a few hrs gameplay, so those people that give negative reviews are missing out on the game of the year! keep playing and i guarantee u will love the game.… Expand
  19. AlexFili
    Mar 28, 2013
    10
    The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim is the latest installment of the Elder Scrolls franchise by Bethesda Softworks. While the earlier games were essentially role-playing games set in simple environments, things changed with the release of Morrowind which was a fully immersive 3D environment. Players could choose their race, decide what skills to specialise in and take part in story missions.The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim is the latest installment of the Elder Scrolls franchise by Bethesda Softworks. While the earlier games were essentially role-playing games set in simple environments, things changed with the release of Morrowind which was a fully immersive 3D environment. Players could choose their race, decide what skills to specialise in and take part in story missions.

    The next game, Oblivion refined the gameplay with an enhanced physics engine, gorgeous graphics and more realistic NPC reactions and conversations.

    Skyrim is the fifth main Elder Scrolls game and takes place in a snowy environment. The player is revealed to be ‘dragonborn’ and thus is the only warrior who can permanently take down the Dragons which fly around and disturb the townsfolk. The story puts you right in the heart of the action and makes you feel like a real hero.

    In terms of gameplay, it is comparable with the earlier games along with FPS/RPG games such as Fallout. The user has a first-person perspective while battling and exploring (but a third-person view can be toggled on or off). There is a sense of weight and realism when you swing your weapon at an enemy or fire a spell.

    While you cannot craft spells, there is still a wide range of skills and spells open to many different player levels. The player earns experience by levelling up any one of the 18 skills. When the player achieves a level they can unlock a perk which directly benefits one skill. For example you can unlock a perk that enables you to slow down time while aiming the bow, or a perk that allows you to bribe guards to ignore crimes.

    Along with helpful townsfolk NPCs which are well voiced, there are followers which act as your partners in battle and provide teamwork during intense struggles. You can also summon allied creatures by using a conjuration spell.

    There are many different ways to play, from being a tough warrior, a mage, a fast thief, an archer or more. Player choice is always at the forefront of gameplay and there is a wide range of dialogue options available to you.

    Overall Skyrim is a fantastic game and really presents the sense of wonder and exploration that these types of games provide.    … Expand
  20. Jenial
    Nov 17, 2011
    9
    Skyrim is the best AAA+ title of the year. The world and the amount of quests are so huge, which makes you think you will never be able to complete the game. The invention of Perks was a great idea, as this was the part which made Oblivion a little vague. The graphics did not seem to change, which is a little let down, though the huge mountains, the flora in the game, the trees and tallSkyrim is the best AAA+ title of the year. The world and the amount of quests are so huge, which makes you think you will never be able to complete the game. The invention of Perks was a great idea, as this was the part which made Oblivion a little vague. The graphics did not seem to change, which is a little let down, though the huge mountains, the flora in the game, the trees and tall enemies look incredible. The menus feel a little odd at first, though after about 2 hours of playing you will get the hang of it and it's all good. I gave the game a 9/10 instead of a 10/10 because you'll notice quite easily this game is a port of the consoles. The menus are not as smooth as Oblivion, and the performance on the PC is a big let down, though I believe Bethesda IS going to fix this issue. Also, the final blow with melee weapons is a bit overpowered, which makes the Archery and Magic classes a little useless compared to the Warrior class.… Expand
  21. Numureon
    Dec 5, 2011
    10
    If I hard to summarize my experience in Skyrim with one word, I wouldn't be able to because I'm still agape and drooling over just the sheer beauty and excellence of the game to the point where I'm foaming at the mouth. While that description is superfluous it's not too far from the truth, I sincerely believe this game is game of the year material, and deserves every positive review onIf I hard to summarize my experience in Skyrim with one word, I wouldn't be able to because I'm still agape and drooling over just the sheer beauty and excellence of the game to the point where I'm foaming at the mouth. While that description is superfluous it's not too far from the truth, I sincerely believe this game is game of the year material, and deserves every positive review on this aggregate website. However it's very depressing to see the score suffer from irrelevant and irresponsible 0's granted because people killed chickens and never returned, or they hate how the hair looks hairsprayed to them. But at the end of the day, I'm very pleased that this game got to where it is today, because to me it's not just another game, it's a second world. The character AI is surprisingly solid, a huge leap from the cardboard box of Oblivion, aside from the common person walking up to you mid-conversation, yelling about their knee. The combat lacks at times, but the finishing moves, the dual casting, and dual wielding add a splendid flourish that still keeps the game otherwise fresh. The content is so grand and generous that after a few hours of playing I felt myself sitting on a mountain of goodies and treasures that would make a rich man feel full. However I could still see on the proverbial horizon a plethora of content still to be explored and gathered. Grapically, this goes without saying, is absolutely superb. I stared at a running stream for 10 minutes in awe, before turning around and losing my mind over a mountain side. The game is worthy of every solid review and award it receives. What it doesn't deserve is the army of irresponsible nay-sayers who built it up so high that it could never live up to their expectations, and ultimately didn't.… Expand
  22. AeroAtlas
    Dec 6, 2011
    9
    A solid FPS RPG with a ton of exploration with alot of unique creatures and hilarious Bethesda bugs to keep you interested. Also alot of lore if your into that kinda stuff :) 9/10
  23. Wintre
    Nov 26, 2011
    9
    Graphically amazing, etc etc. It is worth buying this game for the sheer number of hours you can spend playing it, the quests and storylines just don't end. That said, it isn't perfect. My only con is that, after rising to the top in different guilds, becoming Thane is different cities, even after winning the war, it doesn't seem like you've done anything. The reactions toward you areGraphically amazing, etc etc. It is worth buying this game for the sheer number of hours you can spend playing it, the quests and storylines just don't end. That said, it isn't perfect. My only con is that, after rising to the top in different guilds, becoming Thane is different cities, even after winning the war, it doesn't seem like you've done anything. The reactions toward you are pretty much the same as when you started the game. For me, that isn't a problem because I don't mind not getting attention from NPCs. For others, it might be. Also, this game does have a small problem of just randomly crashing now and again. The people who have these problems just need to give up playing on a computer, it does that because their graphic cards aren't up to date or they're from the 90s.… Expand
  24. Blueburn
    Dec 7, 2011
    10
    Unmissable on any gamer's shelf. Stunning graphics and nearly infinite quests. Apart from the buggy release the game is sheerly enjoyable. Also recommended is the collectors edition for the real gamers. Buy it today rather than tomorrow!
  25. BladeFlare
    Dec 5, 2011
    9
    This game is awesome, i love it and all it has to offer. But there is a special reason why i put 9. just for the little things. sometimes i leave my horse behind at a field so i can go kill a nearby dragon and keep the horse safe. when i come back the horse is dead by arrows. why? i don't know. he is just dead and if i reload the game from before he died i then have to go kill the dragonThis game is awesome, i love it and all it has to offer. But there is a special reason why i put 9. just for the little things. sometimes i leave my horse behind at a field so i can go kill a nearby dragon and keep the horse safe. when i come back the horse is dead by arrows. why? i don't know. he is just dead and if i reload the game from before he died i then have to go kill the dragon again, just to find the horse dead again. horses aren't cheap. i do have a couple of bugs here and there. and vampirism i find just wonderful. Everybody wants to kill you! but the game has way more ups then downs. great battling system, fun dungeons, lots of cool side quests, massive map to explore, great storyline, tons of great features like magic, making weapons, stealing, and more, the game doesn't have to be hard or easy, and best of all, a great feeling of adventure while playing. if a game gets ten, that means it is 100% flawless. not true about pretty much any game but this game is surely a favorite of mine. and whenever i see a comment about how this game is bad and it actually tries to make sense, i find that almost nothing they say is true or really matters in how lowly they scored it.… Expand
  26. Pwnznewbz
    Dec 6, 2011
    9
    Yes, go buy it. Yes, play it for hours and hours. Yes, it will be game of the year.

    This game plays very much like Fallout, except in a fantasy setting. The world is very open and you can spend a lot of time just exploring the game. The story is pretty amazing as well and is one of the better rpgs I have played in awhile. You can choose to level your class, in a familiar way if you played    Yes, go buy it. Yes, play it for hours and hours. Yes, it will be game of the year.

    This game plays very much like Fallout, except in a fantasy setting. The world is very open and you can spend a lot of time just exploring the game. The story is pretty amazing as well and is one of the better rpgs I have played in awhile. You can choose to level your class, in a familiar way if you played Fallout, where you choose perks to level skills that you gain while playing. I've beaten the game, gotten 98% of the achievements (1 quest was bugged for the final achievement, so waiting on the patch) and still could play this for weeks more or a few more run throughs. I plan on replaying as a mage next time around ;) Definitely a buy, even at full price and, again, this will be the game of the year.    … Expand
  27. ThePredatoR
    Dec 7, 2011
    10
    One of the best role-playing game ever. The system of leveling your character just amazing. I cant playing Morrowind because there is a horrible combat system. Magic in Oblivion was bad. Bethesda fixed those problems and released the game with perfect gameplay.
  28. zvoith
    Dec 7, 2011
    10
    One of the best game I've ever played. The world is full of detail and richness and I don't want to stop playing. Although there are a few bugs and one broken quest, "Blood on the Ice," that doesn't keep me from thinking about all the positives. The ps3 users really should stop complaining about the lagging issue. Currently the ps3 version has a 6.2 rating from users. There are ways ofOne of the best game I've ever played. The world is full of detail and richness and I don't want to stop playing. Although there are a few bugs and one broken quest, "Blood on the Ice," that doesn't keep me from thinking about all the positives. The ps3 users really should stop complaining about the lagging issue. Currently the ps3 version has a 6.2 rating from users. There are ways of avoiding the lagging issue on the ps3, so stop complaining already.… Expand
  29. Argowal
    Dec 8, 2011
    9
    One of the best games I've played. Leveling system works great, story is solid, graphics are nice. A few bugs to work out, but highly recommended. Get this game.
  30. kuau
    Mar 7, 2013
    9
    Skyrim is beautiful and huge. There are so many things to explore that I still haven't seen the whole map, or done even close to half of the story missions. I originally purchased this game for PS3 and rate it a zero because of freezes, lag, slow saves and loads. But on PC there are none of these problems. Lesson learned.
  31. blackslash99
    Dec 9, 2011
    9
    I wasn't into the Elder Scrolls Series much until last year (yes, last year!) when I first played Morrowind . It was a really enjoyable game for me. It was my first RPG infact. The detail, the gameplay, the characters, the story, everything were awesome except the graphics , but again you can't expect much of a graphics from a game released in 2002 compared to what we have now. I skippedI wasn't into the Elder Scrolls Series much until last year (yes, last year!) when I first played Morrowind . It was a really enjoyable game for me. It was my first RPG infact. The detail, the gameplay, the characters, the story, everything were awesome except the graphics , but again you can't expect much of a graphics from a game released in 2002 compared to what we have now. I skipped oblivion ( which I'll play soon). And then came SKYRIM!! It was refreshing for me . The awesomest game released in 2011. The graphics, the story, the details , the characters, the animals, the missions . All of them were perfect. Although there were one or two things which bothered me. The quests for each of the factions could have been a bit longer. They end too quickly. More-over I find Skyrim a bit repetitive, they could have introduced a few more new things in the gameplay. But that won't stop it from becoming my Game of the Year. I recommend this game to every RPG lover in this world!!… Expand
  32. garyfisher
    Dec 11, 2011
    10
    Skryim is an amazing RPG with only a few minor problems. Like most Elder scrolls games, the biggest feature is the the massive open world. After a short 10 to 15 minute tutorial, you are free to travel to any part of the world and completely ignore the main story line which lets you easily get engrossed in just exploring. Skyrims impressive visuals just add to this world and make it thatSkryim is an amazing RPG with only a few minor problems. Like most Elder scrolls games, the biggest feature is the the massive open world. After a short 10 to 15 minute tutorial, you are free to travel to any part of the world and completely ignore the main story line which lets you easily get engrossed in just exploring. Skyrims impressive visuals just add to this world and make it that much more engrossing There are over a hundred dungeons and each dungeon is vastly different and enjoyable after clearing around 20 of them myself. The basic leveling system is easy and enjoyable to handle. Level any of the 18 skills you have 10 times and you level. You then raise your magic level, health level, or stamina. Then you pick a perk for one of the 18 skills. Each skill has an average of 6 to 7 perks arranged in a tree, some of which requiring a certain level or other perks taken. For example in order to build some dwarven armor, you will need your smithing at a certain level, and have the steel smithing perk unlocked. Nearly all skills are useful, and making a "bad" build is difficult. Only by actively attempting to build a bad character will give you trouble, such as taking many archery perks when you never actually use archery. I have yet to look online for a build guide, afraid I was going to have to rebuild my character due to poor choices. This is a nice refreshing break from most other RPG's with many classes unable to beat the game. The difficulty of the enemies is varied, yet challenging. There is a difficulty bar that can be adjusted, but for the most part you won't have to. The story is as deep as you want to make it. You can play the main story line and enjoy what the game has to offer, or meticulously comb your way through hundreds of side quest and books in the game and find all there is to know about Skyrim. Like I said though, there are some minor problems. One problem is shop owners have their own money to buy items you are selling. While its a nice feature to add a certain level of realism and prevents the player from hording and selling literally everything they find, that amount of money can be difficult to work with. This really isn't a huge problem, but can result in you lugging a few extra items around just because no shop owners have the money to buy it yet. Overall I highly recommend this game, even at the current price tag of $60. You will easily get 60+ hours of entertainment and not even be close to finishing. I am 30 hours in and have dozens of areas to explore, dungeons to clear, and dragons to kill.… Expand
  33. Supreme
    Dec 11, 2011
    10
    This game is....
    And i have spent countless hours contemplating if this is true.
    Also as a "hardcore"gamer some might say, i have played basically most games that were average to outstanding in the last 10 years but i can definitely say now after all this time in my humble opinion.

    The Elder Scrolls: Skyrim - IS..THE BEST.. GAME I HAVE EVER PLAYED.
  34. roguesas
    Dec 14, 2011
    10
    Brilliant Game - Bethseda have outdone themselves again. Skyrim is a epic and immersive game. And, even better, PC Skyrim has amazing graphics and mod capability (I believe the Mod Tools are being released soon). You will not regret buying this.
  35. graze
    Dec 19, 2011
    9
    This RPG has pulled me in like no other in the last few years, I've put in about 30 hours so far. To me, the graphics are amazing. I see so many negative comments on the graphics and just don't really see why. OK, so the graphics engine isn't the latest, most cutting edge, but it is well done nonetheless. I'm awe-struck by the sheer amount of content and non-linear explorationThis RPG has pulled me in like no other in the last few years, I've put in about 30 hours so far. To me, the graphics are amazing. I see so many negative comments on the graphics and just don't really see why. OK, so the graphics engine isn't the latest, most cutting edge, but it is well done nonetheless. I'm awe-struck by the sheer amount of content and non-linear exploration available. The combat is fun. Maybe the UI isn't the greatest, but I've actually kind of started to like it. I do agree that more available hotkeys would be nice. So there are some bugs. I don't see how this cannot be expected in a virtual world of this magnitude. The amount of programming behind this project has to be absolutely staggering, when you consider all of the objects, interactions, and possibilities. So I'm going to let some bugs slide here, as none of them I've come across are game breaking.

    I also wanted to respond to someone complaining that he now hates the game after putting 180 hours into it. Seems you had the revelation that real life trumps video games, good for you! yes, video games should be taken in moderation. But to lambast this game because you hit the 180 hour mark and are now bored of it seems downright silly. Surely somewhere within that 180 hours you got some fun out of it and was of some value as far as a video game can go? 180 hours alludes to an incredible amount of content...shoot I'll be more than satisfied if I get half the play time out of this before I'm bored...    … Expand
  36. tazzon22
    Dec 19, 2011
    10
    Fantastic game, im about 200hrs into it and still exploring. The crafting stytems are rich the world is captivating and story lines intriguing. NPC choices are not at the level of BioWares yet, and your choices dont dramatically effect the world interaction as much as one would expect in a pure rpg.The leveling system and spellcrafting from Oblivion has been dummed down, probably due toFantastic game, im about 200hrs into it and still exploring. The crafting stytems are rich the world is captivating and story lines intriguing. NPC choices are not at the level of BioWares yet, and your choices dont dramatically effect the world interaction as much as one would expect in a pure rpg.The leveling system and spellcrafting from Oblivion has been dummed down, probably due to the fact of the crossplatform induced slide in difficulty.Although unlike Biowares turd DA2 and a disgrace to DAO,again to the lower standards of cross platform, Skyrim is a gem.… Expand
  37. TooOldtoGame
    Dec 21, 2011
    9
    Some very well done things in this game that should become part of the rpg genre. The only reason why I'm going with a 9 is the UI is poor and it was very buggy at launch. Otherwise, the scope and scale of this game was very entertaining and well worth the money. A must have if you like the RPG gaming world.
  38. EtaYorius
    Dec 21, 2011
    10
    The best damn RPG i have ever played! there are things that could have been better like the animations... they are extremely wacky when dual wielding/casting, also they promised DX11 support and the game barely uses 4 Cores.

    They also cut character creation options by half, but i guess the good side of this is they improve the faces by a great margin. Skyrim is a must if you love    The best damn RPG i have ever played! there are things that could have been better like the animations... they are extremely wacky when dual wielding/casting, also they promised DX11 support and the game barely uses 4 Cores.

    They also cut character creation options by half, but i guess the good side of this is they improve the faces by a great margin.

    Skyrim is a must if you love RPG´s or if you are a TES fan.    … Expand
  39. Knotsie
    Jan 8, 2012
    10
    Skyrim, my game of the year 2011! The game is addictive, fun and there is so much to do in it, this is why I don't mind the bugs skyrim has. I have played the game for over 100 hours already and the game can only become better when the creation kit will be released this month.
  40. HELL_RAISER
    Jan 7, 2012
    9
    One of the best rpg ever... It's a great game that has some minor flaws that are overshadowed by awesomeness. If you haven't played it yet, you are missing a lot. GO GET IT NOW!
  41. Termite_King
    Jan 9, 2012
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Skyrim is possibly the best game I have ever played. You can wonder off into any direction and find something. The gameplay is half-linear and the game world is massive. The conversations between people on the street are almost realistic. It has made a huge leap from oblivion with dragons and better leveling. You could become a hired assassin or an arch-mage. The main quest which starts off as you finding out you are the dragonborn and ends with the defeat of alduin and lots of stuff in between. The civil war quests were fun with lots of killing (which is good). i give this game a 10/10.… Expand
  42. DimJim
    Jan 12, 2012
    9
    What drew me into this game, and has kept me playing for 100+ hours is the immersion factor. You feel as if you are part of a genuine world with real characters and locations. Even though I have completed the main quest there is still lots to do and I am contemplating restarting as a different character to make different choices to see how that plays out. Crafting is particularly wellWhat drew me into this game, and has kept me playing for 100+ hours is the immersion factor. You feel as if you are part of a genuine world with real characters and locations. Even though I have completed the main quest there is still lots to do and I am contemplating restarting as a different character to make different choices to see how that plays out. Crafting is particularly well done and fits into the game seamlessly without being a chore.

    The downsides which are preventing me from giving the game a 10/10 is the clunky world map. It is looks over functionality and I would often get lost as the roads are not displayed. Also, the UI is not brilliant, particularly when you gain a level and pick new skills.

    In general I would totally recommend this game for the heart pounding dragon fights, companions, compelling quests, beautiful graphics and believable world.    … Expand
  43. Liam5433
    Jan 14, 2012
    9
    An impressive feat showing what the gaming industry is capable of. The new engine is a massive improvement over the old one and it allows for some amazing landscapes and more impressive environments. Though the mechanics are pretty much the same as the earlier games. Many different things have been upgraded and improved. Inducing the new switcheroo weapon/magic system which features aAn impressive feat showing what the gaming industry is capable of. The new engine is a massive improvement over the old one and it allows for some amazing landscapes and more impressive environments. Though the mechanics are pretty much the same as the earlier games. Many different things have been upgraded and improved. Inducing the new switcheroo weapon/magic system which features a bio-shock(Esq) hand movements and casting . The radiant A.I allows for unlimited quests, though in retrospect these do seem a little repetitive after a while as they are mostly go here and fetch the item or go here and defeat the dragon. Though they are the same the dungeons are always new and exciting and the fantastic dragon A.I keeps it fresh and exciting. The story Itself in my opinion is a better improvement over oblivion and goes back to Morrowind's roots. and the battles and quests could not be more epic. Even so it has it's downfalls, like many games this large it can have a large number of bugs, though many of these can be fixed with a patch and if you have it on PC you can definitely get an unofficial bug-fix for your problem. The menu's on the PC are a little irritating to flick through showing that the console to PC porting process was most probably done in absent mind. Even so this can be remedied by mods that you can download off the internet for free, and once again the mod support from the community (the nexus community especially) has been amazing and the best experience for this game is on the PC . Though you will need a relatively good gaming rig to pull the game along smoothly. Overall the game is a massive improvement on oblivion, graphically, game-play and story wise. Though the game does have it's shortcomings (mainly with bugs that CAN be fixed) and the combat system can seem a little tedious and irritating at times. It is an awesome game that definitely gives you your bang for your buck, especially if you get it on the PC. If you haven't played oblivion you don't really need to but many references may seem confusing at first, making the game harder to get into, but it's well worth it, and if you really feeling out of the loop you can look up extensive lore online or simply play oblivion which is still good for it's time even now.… Expand
  44. TrueGamer81
    Dec 18, 2012
    10
    If you are playing with, for instance, a dual core CPU - 2GB RAM - and a Radeon 5650 (or even worse), or gaming on some crappy non-gaming laptop, you DO NOT have a good PC, and guess what? You have exactly NO right to b1tch and moan and vote this wonderful game a zero, just because you don't have the hardware. They have Xbox 360's and PS3's for people just like you, and your opinionIf you are playing with, for instance, a dual core CPU - 2GB RAM - and a Radeon 5650 (or even worse), or gaming on some crappy non-gaming laptop, you DO NOT have a good PC, and guess what? You have exactly NO right to b1tch and moan and vote this wonderful game a zero, just because you don't have the hardware. They have Xbox 360's and PS3's for people just like you, and your opinion matters not. But, however, everyone with a quad-core CPU, 4GB RAM or better, and a Radeon 6970 or better certainly have the ability to experience this game for what it is, excellent. Also, if you are too stupid to get the game working right, shut your mouth. I am NOT referring to PC gamers who have a legimitate gripe with the game (like it appearing to be consolized (which mods fix). No, just the butthurt losers with crappy so-called "rigs" who expect developers to make it so they can max every game at 60fps - I have a 6970 crossfire and even I can't max every game at 60fps. Now, with that said, let me state that this game is probably the best game to come around in the last 10 years. Yes, it's that good. I highly recommend it, and the PC version at that. It's amazing. That is all.… Expand
  45. Jarec
    Mar 7, 2012
    10
    Great game despite some pretty obvious flaws, plenty of bugs and the fact that I had to mod the graphics from the start to make it look halfway decent. Main quest is too short as always from Bethesda but it does deliver while leaving ample room to continue the story. Some of the side-chain quests are just plain awesome. Inventory system is... well let's be honest it's crap, most of theGreat game despite some pretty obvious flaws, plenty of bugs and the fact that I had to mod the graphics from the start to make it look halfway decent. Main quest is too short as always from Bethesda but it does deliver while leaving ample room to continue the story. Some of the side-chain quests are just plain awesome. Inventory system is... well let's be honest it's crap, most of the screen real estate is wasted in favor of a HUGE picture of whatever you're looking at, while the menus are squeezed in at the sides. However despite the flaws previously mentioned I would still definitely recommend this game. It would get a 10 from me if the main quest was much longer, the inventory system was sorted and the graphics/textures were improved.… Expand
  46. DarthLlama
    Sep 12, 2013
    10
    Not much left to be said that hasn't been said already. Brilliant game.. expansive, beautiful and highly addicting. Base game is a 9/10 then add in the customization available through mods and this game is one of the only games ever to truly pull off a perfect 10 rating.
  47. not_batman27
    Sep 28, 2012
    8
    not the perfect rpg, but one of the best for sure! of course the game being a bethesda game results in massive bugs, lags and glitches. if you look over that its an awesome game! the combat system is almost perfect, the story line in the first total 50 hours of gameplay are amazing, but after that you see that the rest of the game, the last 50% of it, were almost the same as the firstnot the perfect rpg, but one of the best for sure! of course the game being a bethesda game results in massive bugs, lags and glitches. if you look over that its an awesome game! the combat system is almost perfect, the story line in the first total 50 hours of gameplay are amazing, but after that you see that the rest of the game, the last 50% of it, were almost the same as the first half. i loved it, even that i'm a fallout fanboy, lol.… Expand
  48. MKC7162387
    Oct 30, 2012
    9
    Stunning visuals and an intense story make this one of the best TES games yet. There are many different NPC's with many different things to say, which even change as you progress in the story. In addition you have a wide variety of options in the storyline to make, and...well...it's just wonderful. A very immersible and enjoyable experience.

    The one reason I withhold a 10, however, is    Stunning visuals and an intense story make this one of the best TES games yet. There are many different NPC's with many different things to say, which even change as you progress in the story. In addition you have a wide variety of options in the storyline to make, and...well...it's just wonderful. A very immersible and enjoyable experience.

    The one reason I withhold a 10, however, is because of the lack of diversity in the voices. It sounds like there are only three different voices for each race to have, but that's a fair trade-off for visuals and fluid gameplay, I suppose.    … Expand
  49. bi3rman
    Oct 31, 2012
    10
    Skyrim is an amazing game and looks great. The story is just ok but all of the guilds are where the real story is. Magic looks much better in this game than Oblivion. It feels a lot more like your actions affect the game. Mods and the better graphics sways my decision to play this on PC more than Xbox. Overall this is a great game and a great continuation of the series.
  50. N1ghtshade3
    Jan 1, 2013
    9
    This is honestly the most epic game I've ever played. I went into this without having ever played an Elder Scrolls game, or even any 3D RPG outside WoW. Needless to say, I was more than impressed by its graphics, gameplay, character customization, and the fact that, true to their advertisements, what you do in the game actually does have an impact on the storyline. Like most people, IThis is honestly the most epic game I've ever played. I went into this without having ever played an Elder Scrolls game, or even any 3D RPG outside WoW. Needless to say, I was more than impressed by its graphics, gameplay, character customization, and the fact that, true to their advertisements, what you do in the game actually does have an impact on the storyline. Like most people, I dislike the weight limit thing, but you can easily get around that but making your companion pick up everything (when done this way rather than through trading, they have an unlimited storage capacity). The only other thing that really kind of bothered me was the way enemies level up when you do. I know this is to keep the game challenging, but it also means you can't really experiment. For example, if you increase your one-handed weapon, archery, and magic skills by 10 each, the enemies will level up as if you had specialized in one skill and had gotten it up by 30. Being balanced in this game is a disadvantage, so if you're reading this and haven't played yet, pick a class that offers high bonuses in one area (I went with a dark elf because they have a good balance between melee and magic, but I now sincerely wish I'd gone with either Nord (melee) or High Elf (magic)). I personally have never used crafting or blacksmithing to enhance or make weapons, although I hear it's a pain to level that up. I've also only experience a few bugs, only one that was major (a quest where a guy was supposed to follow you, but wouldn't, so every 10 seconds you had to talk to him so he'd start following you again) but in a game of this magnitude, I'd take a whole nest of bugs if it meant playing this game. Overall, 9/10, though that's just because I've never found a perfect game. This, however is indeed the best I've played.… Expand
  51. KingJamesVIII
    Dec 10, 2012
    10
    Bethesda did a great job on the Elder Scrolls V, Skyrim. It had a great story-line, awesome downloadable content, and a wide diversity of enemies to fight. This game blew me away.
  52. KasperIsager
    Dec 25, 2012
    10
    Like always, the Elder Scrolls franchise doesn't fail to impress with it's vast lore and well-crafted universe. The fifth installment is indeed a master piece and so far I've spent well over 200 hours immersing myself into the world of Skyrim. Kudos!
  53. joeybear
    Dec 27, 2012
    9
    An excellent effort. Skyrim presents an interesting, beautiful world that's a joy to explore. This installment is a league above Oblivion, which I felt wasted its potential. The only drawback here, comes not from the game's design itself, but from the developer's need to placate console gamers which ultimately ultimately hinders any open world game. You have to wonder what an EDS game orAn excellent effort. Skyrim presents an interesting, beautiful world that's a joy to explore. This installment is a league above Oblivion, which I felt wasted its potential. The only drawback here, comes not from the game's design itself, but from the developer's need to placate console gamers which ultimately ultimately hinders any open world game. You have to wonder what an EDS game or Fallout game would look like if devs didn't have to cater to the aging technology found in consoles.… Expand
  54. auroraborealis
    Dec 27, 2012
    10
    Skyrim is probably the best game I've played to date. Allowing for almost endless hours of exploration, it caters to the explorer in everyone. The storyline? Well, for everyone who complains about it, I counter that there isn't just the one storyline. Sure, the main questline isn't perfect, but it's very well done. As for the other questlines, they will keep you busy for many hours pastSkyrim is probably the best game I've played to date. Allowing for almost endless hours of exploration, it caters to the explorer in everyone. The storyline? Well, for everyone who complains about it, I counter that there isn't just the one storyline. Sure, the main questline isn't perfect, but it's very well done. As for the other questlines, they will keep you busy for many hours past when you finish the main one, even if it's not the first one you complete.

    The graphics are definitely dated by PC standards (though the easily pleased console gamers will think it looks amazing). By now, however, the myriad mods available through either the Steam Workshop or the Skyrim Nexus will make the game look almost as good as many of the DX11 games out there.

    Everything is so thoroughly completed that it achieves what few games do: genuine immersion. Definitely check it out!    … Expand
  55. Skals
    Feb 2, 2013
    9
    Skyrim is a great game on it's own, whilst not as good as it's predecessor Oblivion, it's still quite fun to play. It's best on the PC due to community mods, It has mods for everything, you can get mods to fix bugs, improve the look of the game almost two fold, add loads of new content and more, and it's free and easy to do thanks to Steam! It's a great game, you can log upwards of 100Skyrim is a great game on it's own, whilst not as good as it's predecessor Oblivion, it's still quite fun to play. It's best on the PC due to community mods, It has mods for everything, you can get mods to fix bugs, improve the look of the game almost two fold, add loads of new content and more, and it's free and easy to do thanks to Steam! It's a great game, you can log upwards of 100 hours into it and still be playing.… Expand
  56. N8_2
    Jan 22, 2013
    10
    The perfect hack and slash fantasy. Low raters are either far too choosey or don't understand Skyrim's genre, which is a very old one and is harder to come by these days. If you're looking for more character depth, video games aren't the answer. Try pen and paper RPGs.
  57. galadrijella
    Feb 20, 2013
    10
    It is evident that lot of work went into this game. This game is stunning, it has amazing graphics, great story and quests. Even though you do encounter glitches now and again, it's nothing that cannot be fixed in some way... There is simply nothing like this game.
  58. Pysiu
    Mar 3, 2013
    9
    I would love it if it didn`t feel numbed down compared to oblivion.

    Great graphic, big world with alot of npc`s, yet to me it didn`t feel alive as the morrowind.
  59. a9249
    Mar 29, 2013
    10
    This is how you make the perfect game. Gamers understand that there is not always room in the budget for everything, so leaving the door open to modding and expansions is always admired. With over 50 ad-ons, what was originally a mid range game can evolve into a spectacular example of digital power. A good story, deep characters, universal intrigue, and lots of side quests help too!
  60. Tom_green_day
    Apr 27, 2013
    9
    Perfectly polished and done. Hasn't been dumbed down- has been made fun, and this is coming from someone who doesn't like fantasy. The game lacks its own personality, but makes up for that with so much content and hidden secrets that after 200 hours I keep finding new things.
  61. ParaMinus
    May 7, 2013
    9
    I don't know about those who say that this game is good nor I know about those who say it is bad, but what I know for sure is that, that this game is a brilliant on the ring of open-ended RPGs.

    And maybe those who do not like this game, just are not RPG-type gamers. (This also is the first game, that I've played, whose taste is lasting longer than 150 hours, just sayin') But it    I don't know about those who say that this game is good nor I know about those who say it is bad, but what I know for sure is that, that this game is a brilliant on the ring of open-ended RPGs.

    And maybe those who do not like this game, just are not RPG-type gamers.

    (This also is the first game, that I've played, whose taste is lasting longer than 150 hours, just sayin')

    But it also has it's flaws... (for example, the UI is tottally not from the Skyrim's Lore...)    … Expand
  62. Beetleofbartlby
    May 25, 2013
    9
    Skyrim is one of the most immersive and beautiful games that I continue to play regularly. With the sound design, Bethesda obviously spent time. The healing spell sounds crisp and twinkly and the fire sound bold and dangerous. The world is beautiful and richly detailed. The foliage is vast and colorful, creatures are unique (even though standard fantasy), and NPCs actSkyrim is one of the most immersive and beautiful games that I continue to play regularly. With the sound design, Bethesda obviously spent time. The healing spell sounds crisp and twinkly and the fire sound bold and dangerous. The world is beautiful and richly detailed. The foliage is vast and colorful, creatures are unique (even though standard fantasy), and NPCs act naturally...sometimes. Combat is fun and up to level thirty, it feels rewarding. Animations are the best they've been to date and seem fit with the world. Although technical errors are scattered about, the overall beauty, scope, and immersion that Skyrim offers is amazing.… Expand
  63. CaptainThom
    Jun 26, 2013
    9
    As a fan of the Elder Scrolls series Skyrim didn't disappoint and my only real gripe against the game is that fighting dragons does grow old and the main storyline and mages guild (college of winterhold) in particular are to short. That said combat is fun a much needed improvement from Oblivion and Morrowind and the graphics with mods that enhance the many towns of Skyrim are amazing.As a fan of the Elder Scrolls series Skyrim didn't disappoint and my only real gripe against the game is that fighting dragons does grow old and the main storyline and mages guild (college of winterhold) in particular are to short. That said combat is fun a much needed improvement from Oblivion and Morrowind and the graphics with mods that enhance the many towns of Skyrim are amazing.

    Skyrim is a far better game on PC than on console not only does it load faster the mods add hours of replayability. Plus you can replace the moon with the DEATH STAR!    … Expand
  64. ziggle43
    Jun 26, 2013
    10
    I swear, this is the best game that I have ever played. Finally, a game can stand on its own without a multiplayer component, which shows that it is still possible to make a solely single player game. It feels like I'm playing an offline, better looking version of World of Warcraft, which is good, because who wants to play with other people, they just get in the way anyway. I haveI swear, this is the best game that I have ever played. Finally, a game can stand on its own without a multiplayer component, which shows that it is still possible to make a solely single player game. It feels like I'm playing an offline, better looking version of World of Warcraft, which is good, because who wants to play with other people, they just get in the way anyway. I have literally put in over 20 hours of game play without putting a dent in the main story, which is phenomenal by the way. Dragons make the game exciting to the point where the game is challenging but not impossible, giving that perfect balance of challenge and experience.… Expand
  65. HONDOMAN
    Sep 9, 2013
    10
    This game is amazing. Simply put, this is one of the best games I have ever played. The story is phenomenal and has very good role-playing elements. Just as good as the other Elder Scrolls games. The soundtrack is my favorite among the other Elder Scrolls. This game offers around 200+ hours of game play, which is great. 10/10
  66. Yar1337
    Sep 7, 2013
    9
    Strong points:
    - Offers hundreds of gameplay hours, even more with DLCs and User content.
    - Has thousands of mods that range from additional content to changing game mechanics - An amazing soundtrack with both epic and relaxing music that fits to the game's setting. - A huge open world to explore, with many dungeons, towns and places waiting to be explored. Traveling is convinient    Strong points:
    - Offers hundreds of gameplay hours, even more with DLCs and User content.
    - Has thousands of mods that range from additional content to changing game mechanics
    - An amazing soundtrack with both epic and relaxing music that fits to the game's setting.
    - A huge open world to explore, with many dungeons, towns and places waiting to be explored. Traveling is convinient thanks to the fast travel system.
    - Game offers alot of freedom with your choises and tasks you can do so many things without behind restricted at all (But don't expect the guards to leave you alone if you start a mass murder).
    - A good variety of enemies, quests and items. It's important to point out that you can add more with mods!
    - Amazing graphics and details that will make you drool!
    Weak points:
    - A weak and short "main storyline", although there are many more that you can take part in. The opening is quite slow and characters aren't very rememerable. As soon as the tutorial ends though, you are free to do what ever you what.
    - You will spend alot of time running from shop to shop to sell all your loot.
    - Bugs, crashes and glitches. Very annoying at times.
    - A pretty bad AI. Followers do a terrible job of sticking around and helping. The enemy AI can be absolutly retarded at some times: Randomly runing away, ignoring you completly, not seeing you when you clearly should have been seen or just being plain stupid ("I just got shot in the head a minute ago, but I guess there is nothing there").
    - Gets repatative after a while: same enemies (only stronger), same quests (Go there, kill that/get that).
    - Mediocre voice acting: many characters sound alike, and their lines can be repatative at times.    … Expand
  67. GarryRyder
    Sep 14, 2013
    10
    Game runs smoothly. Pretty smooth!!! This game is major masterpiece. Its obviously the best Real Person Game of 2011. The gameplay's good. This game deservedly to be one of the best games to be recognised in the future. One of my all time favourites. U will never get bored with it unless u play it over a 3 times.
  68. TheMitherer
    Feb 11, 2012
    8
    First 50 hours or so are very good but then this game flatlines very badly and becomes quite a deflating experience. Take the smithing skill for instance, great fun at first but then, along with enchanting and alchemy, it becomes part of a game-breaking triumvirate and after say level 30, the only way anyone should die is by falling off a cliff in a snowstorm.. Not long after this you'veFirst 50 hours or so are very good but then this game flatlines very badly and becomes quite a deflating experience. Take the smithing skill for instance, great fun at first but then, along with enchanting and alchemy, it becomes part of a game-breaking triumvirate and after say level 30, the only way anyone should die is by falling off a cliff in a snowstorm.. Not long after this you've probably had your fill of the 'radiant quests' (stupid name for a srupid concept) and you are almost certainly tearing your hair out after being told to clear out Fort Respawn for the 3rd time. Then comes the problem of where to put all those unused perks - hmmm do I really need a running power attack when a standing one takes care of most enemies? Do I really need prices to be lower when I've got 80,000 gold and no useful way of getting rid of it? Why the hell would I need poisons? Why should I put any perks in blocking at all? The basic shield bash seems overpowered as it is. Persuasion attempts are 30% easier? You mean you can fail them? I have several items that do what the perks do anyway. I finished the whole thieves guild line of quests without putting any perks in sneaking, lockpicking, pickpocket or speech and only lockpicking and speech got out of the 20s. I didn't even bother to try out half of the shouts some of which can only be described politely as stupidly redundant. I'll give it an 8 (barely) because it was quite engrossing for a decent amount of time. But in no way is this an overall improvement on Oblivion and I can't really see what they can do next with this series. I had much more fun playing The Dragon Knight Saga. People who give this 10 should really try to use different parts of their brain for once.… Expand
  69. RoMeJo
    Nov 22, 2011
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game is amazing. Earlier this year I was calling for Portal 2 to be GOTY. I take that back. It is now between this and Arkham Asylum. Skyrim is an immensely immersive experience. From the beginning you are drawn into the storyline. There is enough content to keep a compulsive explorer like myself playing this game for the rest of the year. The Lore in this game is amazingly in depth. This is to be expected however it is Elder Scrolls after all. The story is amazing. Play this game with a free spirit. Skyrim begs to be explored.The game play is solid in first person and third person. I myself can recommend the stealthy Bow approach as well as the over powered mage approach. Both of these builds are highly entertaining and fun. They fixed alot of the Oblivion problems. I have yet to find 2 identical dungeons in the entire game. In oblivion it was always 'this tower that tower'. In Skyrim, each instance feels well thought out and inspired. Almost everything you stumble across has its own story. I have refused to read any FAQ or walkthru or anything since I began this game because it deserves to be explored by each individual. To research it would just ruin the experience. The difficulty curve may bother some folks. If you dont gear up and specialize early, dragon battles can be a serious pain. If you throw points all over the place and somehow make it to around level 30 without maxing out anything, you will have some difficulty. A lot of love went into this game. Prepare to be amazed when you finally stumble into Black Reach. It is truely breath-taking. Now I don't wanna go full blow fan boy so lets talk about the problems. I have to mention the problems with the UI. At first it is horrible. It is obvious that they were leaning towards the console version of the game in this regard. However, a few tips. A combination of your mouse, Tab, E, and Q is all you really need in regards to the menu. To be completely honest now that I have the hang of it, it is actually pretty functional. My only true disappointment with the UI is my inability to rotate items that I look at in my inventory. No matter what I do they just won't zoom or spin or anything. This can make certain useful items hard to use. I won't say anymore for fear of spoiling. This is a flaw that must be addressed. I haven't ran into any other problems myself but I have heard of a few instances of texture tearing, horses running straight up cliff faces etc etc, but in the end the good outweighs the bad 99999999999999 to 1. Do not miss this game. Its a must have. If you are a FPS fan boy who hates magic and elves etc etc you can still enjoy this game as an archer. Think of it as sniping in slow mo once you are upgraded. If you like beat em ups then go full on melee werewolf . There is something for everyone here. One of the best games ever made. Regardless of genre.… Expand
  70. Leros
    Nov 23, 2011
    10
    Countless hours of gameplay, a huge beautifully detailed world to explore, great elderscrolls lore, tons of quests, the dark brotherhood, what's not to like?

    Well if you are playing on PC the textures are what bother me most, the ui is not good either, but I can deal with it. Other than that I hardly get any problems game runs very smooth on ultra settings. There are also a couple of    Countless hours of gameplay, a huge beautifully detailed world to explore, great elderscrolls lore, tons of quests, the dark brotherhood, what's not to like?

    Well if you are playing on PC the textures are what bother me most, the ui is not good either, but I can deal with it. Other than that I hardly get any problems game runs very smooth on ultra settings.
    There are also a couple of bugs, I even ran into one that broke a questline.

    All those problems make the game an 8, I have no doubts that as soon as the modkit is released the game will be the 11/10 it deserves to be.

    I will still rate the game with 10 to counter all those people handing out 0s to complain about problems they either exaggerate or cause themselves.    … Expand
  71. LinksAwake
    Nov 20, 2011
    10
    Exceptional game, with terrible terrible UI. But seeing as the game itself deserves 11/10, I'll take a point off for the truly terrible UI and give it 10/10.
  72. mohijavata
    Nov 16, 2011
    10
    This is it. This game has it all, its the alpha and omega of RPG'S,and in my book deserves all the praise it can get... Nuff said,i'm of to Skyrim PS : The only thing that seemed to strike me as unusual (at least untill i got very much used to it and delighted later as i got deeper in the world) was the mixed OST from Morrowind and Oblivion,not that there's anything wrong with that :D PPSThis is it. This game has it all, its the alpha and omega of RPG'S,and in my book deserves all the praise it can get... Nuff said,i'm of to Skyrim PS : The only thing that seemed to strike me as unusual (at least untill i got very much used to it and delighted later as i got deeper in the world) was the mixed OST from Morrowind and Oblivion,not that there's anything wrong with that :D PPS i didn't know i was in the Xbox section,so i posted there the very same review :)… Expand
  73. CptTroll
    Nov 12, 2011
    10
    Skyrim is heavily dependent on the player, however there is so much in this game that it's hard not to enjoy it. Yes the graphics aren't up to 2011 high standards but if you buy a game purely for the graphics then you need to sort out your priorities. The game-play is so vast that it's hard to summarise. I can only recommend that you play Skyrim, explore Skyrim and enjoy Skyrim for what itSkyrim is heavily dependent on the player, however there is so much in this game that it's hard not to enjoy it. Yes the graphics aren't up to 2011 high standards but if you buy a game purely for the graphics then you need to sort out your priorities. The game-play is so vast that it's hard to summarise. I can only recommend that you play Skyrim, explore Skyrim and enjoy Skyrim for what it is, instead of criticising it for lacking a few odds and ends.… Expand
  74. Monger923
    Nov 14, 2011
    10
    I am around 20 hours into the game now playing it on expert difficulty. The game is truly amazing me. The dungeons I have been in so far are great. Playing on expert is hard. I like this thou. It forces you to use all the abilities of your character and be smart about how you do things. Using the Q key is a must and works quite well once you understand it. The new stat sytem works muchI am around 20 hours into the game now playing it on expert difficulty. The game is truly amazing me. The dungeons I have been in so far are great. Playing on expert is hard. I like this thou. It forces you to use all the abilities of your character and be smart about how you do things. Using the Q key is a must and works quite well once you understand it. The new stat sytem works much better than Oblivion or Morrowind. I still wish you would get exp for completing quests, but that has never been done in a TES game. I am a RPG fan, and have played all kinds of them. This might be the best ever, will see in another 100-300 hours of gameplay. The game is well worth the money, highly recommend it.… Expand
  75. megavolkan
    Nov 14, 2011
    10
    People should understand that this is not a game you can critic by complaining "outdated" graphical elements, minor glitches or what ever you can find in other games of the genre. This is an Elder Scrolls game and a Bethesda product. For many people this is a title which promises hundreds of hours game play, exploring, fighting even if you never touch the main story at all. In 99.5% ofPeople should understand that this is not a game you can critic by complaining "outdated" graphical elements, minor glitches or what ever you can find in other games of the genre. This is an Elder Scrolls game and a Bethesda product. For many people this is a title which promises hundreds of hours game play, exploring, fighting even if you never touch the main story at all. In 99.5% of other games you even cannot think about it. This is a game you just climb on top of a hill just to watch the sun rise which you know something made of CGI. This is a game with some flaws (some minor some serious) which sometimes makes you crash your head into your monitor. But every single person familiar with this title, played previous Elder Scrolls games will not care about those. Because they know bugs will be patched, graphics will be heavily modded and lots of other fun elements will be added in time. This has been in the past and this will be in the future. After all we will have a game, a real game which has a sole purpose of making gamers feel like you are walking in the shoes of a mighty wizard, powerful warrior or even a sneaky assasin. If this is not what you want then you can get back to your "modern" games which are nothing but the graphic makeup. Hope you have fun. Meantime we will be playing and enjoying for what we have paid for...… Expand
  76. JamesJr
    Nov 15, 2011
    10
    I have been playing Skyrim for around 25 hours and I have to say it gives me that good old feeling I used to get from game playing that I have not experienced since World of Warcraft came out. Sure the interface is not great but it is servicable after a bit of time with it. The lure of this game is this large living and breathing world that you get to explore and interact with. I amI have been playing Skyrim for around 25 hours and I have to say it gives me that good old feeling I used to get from game playing that I have not experienced since World of Warcraft came out. Sure the interface is not great but it is servicable after a bit of time with it. The lure of this game is this large living and breathing world that you get to explore and interact with. I am having a blast exploring all that this world has to offer, reading every book, gathering materials, talking to everyone I meet, and just appreciating all the effort that the developers put into this game. It baffles me when people say the graphics are not great, are they even playing the same game? To me the graphics are outstanding and I have stopped many times to view the beauty of certain scenes. If you enjoyed Oblivion or Morrowind I can't see how you would not love this game.… Expand
  77. Lubetek
    Nov 16, 2011
    10
    Being a big Morrowind fan I was really unhappy with Oblivion. After playing around 35 hours in Skyrim so far I must say it is simply amazing. This is a true successor to Morrowind. Sure the visuals are dated but I'm simply stunned on just how beautiful the world is considering its a console port. Beth really did a wonderful job. Gameplay is to die for and the revamped combat system isBeing a big Morrowind fan I was really unhappy with Oblivion. After playing around 35 hours in Skyrim so far I must say it is simply amazing. This is a true successor to Morrowind. Sure the visuals are dated but I'm simply stunned on just how beautiful the world is considering its a console port. Beth really did a wonderful job. Gameplay is to die for and the revamped combat system is leaps better than Oblivion's. Everything is done better except the lack of stats to build up and spend points on. This is one area they didn't need to change but in the end this has become the best game I have played and my new all time favorite title period. Yes the game is not perfect but it's as good as it gets.… Expand
  78. xnexus
    Nov 16, 2011
    10
    Simply the best RPG ever made. Will draw you in and won't let go. Expect some glitches here and there (it's a Bethesda Game), but overall extremely playable and enjoyable. Mods are already being developed (see the skyrim mod forum or skyrimnexus.com). For anyone who has any interest in this genre, I HIGHLY recommend this game!
  79. Procer
    Nov 16, 2011
    10
    I have to admit that I usually don't like RPGs. But I decided to try this game anyway. And what I say was simply amazing. I can't even describe how awesome this game is. It's fun and the campaign lasts for so many hours that I honestly wished not to need sleep. Well, still you won't like it if you really hate the RPG-genre, but if you're opened enough just to try it I can guarantee that aI have to admit that I usually don't like RPGs. But I decided to try this game anyway. And what I say was simply amazing. I can't even describe how awesome this game is. It's fun and the campaign lasts for so many hours that I honestly wished not to need sleep. Well, still you won't like it if you really hate the RPG-genre, but if you're opened enough just to try it I can guarantee that a you'll be definetly loving this game. A huge world, nearly impossible amount of possibilities et cetera. Suma sumarum: 10 out of 10 for this awesome game I want never to stop… Expand
  80. loloynage
    Nov 27, 2011
    10
    This game is one of the best i have ever played. Even if it has some bugs, it is an incredible game, probably one of the best I ever played. A game filled with content and missions that do not feel frustrating and repetitive, but fun and exciting. This is probably the best RPG i have yet played. Don't be discouraged to buy this game because of the bugs, they hardly stop you from enjoyingThis game is one of the best i have ever played. Even if it has some bugs, it is an incredible game, probably one of the best I ever played. A game filled with content and missions that do not feel frustrating and repetitive, but fun and exciting. This is probably the best RPG i have yet played. Don't be discouraged to buy this game because of the bugs, they hardly stop you from enjoying this masterpiece.… Expand
  81. InfinityFeed
    Dec 5, 2011
    9
    This game is amazing, if you are even remotely interested in RPG's then you should give this game a try. Be aware that you will lose your friends, your job, your girlfriend and not even realise that it has been a week, and your mum has been force-feeding you soup while you have been passed out at your keyboard for a few hours.

    Full review at    This game is amazing, if you are even remotely interested in RPG's then you should give this game a try. Be aware that you will lose your friends, your job, your girlfriend and not even realise that it has been a week, and your mum has been force-feeding you soup while you have been passed out at your keyboard for a few hours.

    Full review at http://infinityfeed.blogspot.com/2011/11/elder-scrolls-v-skyrim-review.html    … Expand
  82. daniel11780
    Mar 7, 2012
    8
    This game,is definitely one of the most invested games that I ever played at!
    The biggest virtues of the game is his game play,and the size of the game world.
    The game play of the game is special,it isn't something that I saw in any other RPG game,and this what that makes him to turn to larger audience. You can play the game from first person or from third person,for the convenience of    This game,is definitely one of the most invested games that I ever played at!
    The biggest virtues of the game is his game play,and the size of the game world.
    The game play of the game is special,it isn't something that I saw in any other RPG game,and this what that makes him to turn to larger audience.
    You can play the game from first person or from third person,for the convenience of the player.
    There are three main classes-mage,warrior and thief-but differently from other games,you don't pick the class at the beginning of the game,but choose the right combination of skills to create the desirable character.
    One of the benefits of this system is that you can create a very powerful combination between classes like warrior-mage or thief-warrior.
    As mage you can choose different magic each hand,or the same magic in each hand,and use them as one combined stronger magic,or as warrior or thief you can use two daggers or small swords and use power hit to swing them both very fast and hit the enemy very hard.
    Skyrim graphics aren't to much impressive for today,however the graphical engine of the game is much better then the previous game,and the game makes up for it in the awsome game play and the enormous map.
    The AI in the game is something that disgracing the game.
    In most of the time when you don't want to be discovered,you just crouch and no one see you even if he looks right at you.
    Now we got to the game biggest disadvantage,the abnormal amount of bugs.
    There are so much bugs,that sometimes you can't keep playing the game until you solve the problem with other patches and updates,Bethesda,why do you so harry to release the game before you checks that there are no problems like that in the game?
    today there are a lot of updates that solve most of the bugs but still the game isn't clean of bugs.
    I believe that the people that read this already know the story,yet I will tell the story shortly.
    Your figure caught while he tried to enter to the kingdom of skyrim.
    Whe soldiers of the imperials trying to execute you,a huge,black dragon called alduin destroys the city and you success run away,and from there the story keeps going on,there is a giant riot in all of the big cities in skyrim because of the return of the dragons,it appears that you are the dragonborn,a man with blood and soul of the dragon,and the only one who can destroy alduin the son of the first dragon,that brings to life the dragons.
    The main story is so not reliable,you are the hero that supposed to save the world,and instead be treated like god or even king,you treated like a simple citizen and even less.
    the story of the game had such a large potential to be the best story of the year,and Bethesda missed it.
    In summery,this is the best RPG game that ever made,but with some more investment it could be the best-selling game!    … Expand
  83. HerHavuzun
    Nov 20, 2011
    9
    Catching butterflies, diving after fish, hunting deer in the wilderness. And the athmosphere. The wind, the weather. The noises, the colors. The smoothness of movement. Nobody best BETHESDA!
  84. defive
    Nov 23, 2011
    8
    Good but not great. Bottom line is that this is still a TES game and has fundamentally all the same pluses and minuses of both Morrowind and Oblivion. On the upside the scale of it and the immersion in the world is amazing. On the downside however, the combat is still floaty and lacks any real sense of impact, the skill system is totally unbalanced and exploitable and some of the questGood but not great. Bottom line is that this is still a TES game and has fundamentally all the same pluses and minuses of both Morrowind and Oblivion. On the upside the scale of it and the immersion in the world is amazing. On the downside however, the combat is still floaty and lacks any real sense of impact, the skill system is totally unbalanced and exploitable and some of the quest lines (*cough* mages *cough*) are really very very bad. Again. Bottom line is that it's a slightly updated version of Oblivion. Oh - and the PC UI is an abomination, possible the worst UI I've seen with the exception of Final Fantasy XIV.… Expand
  85. bigboned
    Nov 25, 2011
    10
    It's hard to say anything negative when you actually realize the amount of work went into this game. The environment is masterfully designed, you just can't help yourself wanting to ride everywhere and take on whatever road brings you. But then, Bethesda has always been good at open world design. Their accumulated experience since Daggerfall is immense. But I think the real difference inIt's hard to say anything negative when you actually realize the amount of work went into this game. The environment is masterfully designed, you just can't help yourself wanting to ride everywhere and take on whatever road brings you. But then, Bethesda has always been good at open world design. Their accumulated experience since Daggerfall is immense. But I think the real difference in this game is the story telling which lacked in previous releases or even in Fallout 3. Morrowind and Oblivion were equally good games but they didn't necessarily invite you in. Skyrim on the other hand, sucks you in from the first minute. Achieving this kind of flow in an open world game is a big ask and Bethesda deserves all the credit for it. They achieved this with a a masterpiece map, with the quality and the quantity of voice acting and with the living npcs.. The character development is really rewarding and yes you do get really powerful if you spend enough time in the game. Some people are complaining about game being easy but that's the beauty of it. You get rewarded for every minute you spent in the game. There's negatives tho.. My henchman is a massive idiot or my horse can't reverse from the edges of the hills.. Some enemies cannot spot me even thought there's big ball of fire coming from my direction and yes I do like my dragons harder to deal with. It's all OK tho.. When you look at the sheer epicness of this game, all the little glitches seem to disappear.… Expand
  86. Elrolfo
    Nov 16, 2011
    10
    I really like this game it's good in many ways there are som flaws but what game hasn't. I'm getting tired of reading all this thrash from people complaining about the graphics being the same but any one who has played any of the previous games would be able to se that they have made a big improvement. But ofcause the graphics could be better. i hope they release some patches to make theI really like this game it's good in many ways there are som flaws but what game hasn't. I'm getting tired of reading all this thrash from people complaining about the graphics being the same but any one who has played any of the previous games would be able to se that they have made a big improvement. But ofcause the graphics could be better. i hope they release some patches to make the gamming experience of the pc alot better mainly graphic but also make the dragons abit stronger against Npc. I think that the reason why people are Whining is because they were expecting to much. and yes games like the witcher 2 has better graphics but that's all the rest of the game is boring and stupid... face it.
    The combat in Skyrim is very nicely done to even though the combat feels the same after a couple of fights it is still a combat. and wtf did you expect a new way to swing you sword every time i mean wtf you most face it. a game can NEVER be perfect so think about it. tbh i really hope thay patch skyrim so that it can be as awsome as seen in the trailers and in the gameplay and a Graphic update.    … Expand
  87. dakydaky
    Nov 21, 2011
    10
    What to say? I am in shock. In awe. This has to be one of the biggest, most complete games ever. The game world is amazing, rich with details and interactions, probably even better than one in famous "GTA" series. Graphics are astonishing. I think I could literally look at the screen for hours on one of its beautiful places. Gameplay itself is slick, amazing combat which, combined withWhat to say? I am in shock. In awe. This has to be one of the biggest, most complete games ever. The game world is amazing, rich with details and interactions, probably even better than one in famous "GTA" series. Graphics are astonishing. I think I could literally look at the screen for hours on one of its beautiful places. Gameplay itself is slick, amazing combat which, combined with perfect storyline creates an amazing atmosphere. ONLY thing that messes the game up are very bad shadow, and for the sake of it, turn them off. Believe me, they are not needed! Masterpiece? Yes! Game of the year? Hell YES!… Expand
  88. theshonen8899
    Jan 16, 2012
    9
    A startling amount of content in a beautiful package. The environments and the soundtrack blend beautifully to create a world you really want to get lost in. And with so many quests to do, you can easily pour over a hundred hours into this great game. Though there are bound to be glitches in a game of this magnitude as well as a lack of a fully substantial story, Skyrim still offers theA startling amount of content in a beautiful package. The environments and the soundtrack blend beautifully to create a world you really want to get lost in. And with so many quests to do, you can easily pour over a hundred hours into this great game. Though there are bound to be glitches in a game of this magnitude as well as a lack of a fully substantial story, Skyrim still offers the most immersive and enormous world for gamers to explore.… Expand
  89. giskard
    Nov 17, 2011
    8
    Skyrim is a massive world, far bigger than we expected. Larger than Morrowind and Oblivion combined I would say. Too many locations to name, some very deep hand crafted dungeons, some simple buildings. I have spent 60 hours doing quests back to back and there is no sign of me running out of quests any time soon. The graphics for the pc version are below PC standards and the controls areSkyrim is a massive world, far bigger than we expected. Larger than Morrowind and Oblivion combined I would say. Too many locations to name, some very deep hand crafted dungeons, some simple buildings. I have spent 60 hours doing quests back to back and there is no sign of me running out of quests any time soon. The graphics for the pc version are below PC standards and the controls are right out of a console and very annoying, leading to wrong selections, the controls are the worst part of this game to be honest but you can live with them if you sware at bethesda for leaving them on the PC version a lot. The faction quests for the companions and others tend to be short, people are finding these to be a disappointment once they play the game for a while. The Civil war quests are also short but the main quest is long and lots of fun. There are 26 hours worth of quests in the main quest if you walk everywhere. This is the best Elder Scrolls game to date by a long shot, it delivers features previous games only got via mods, making many of the old favourite mods obselete because the game supports those things as standard now. It would be perfect if not for the UI and graphics but since I do not believe in perfect scores, I would give it a 9 but the UI it self is so annoying I am going to give it an 8 instead. Anybody buying this game is going to love it because all those who got it so far, already do. I am not joking.... this is going to be classic...… Expand
  90. p2k10
    Nov 18, 2011
    10
    Skyrim Skyrim Skyrim, a really great game from Bethesda. I love the Nordic World and the Quest. The Witcher 2 an Skyrim are the best RPG of the Year. Thanks Bethesda.
  91. JaTochNietDan
    Nov 18, 2011
    10
    It's impossible to not give this game a 10, it does everything right and nothing wrong. I cannot complain about anything in this game, the performance is excellent, the graphics are stunning and not to mention they are not bland by any means, instead they are wonderfully bright and vibrant. The animations have been vastly improved and playing in third person is very natural now, there is aIt's impossible to not give this game a 10, it does everything right and nothing wrong. I cannot complain about anything in this game, the performance is excellent, the graphics are stunning and not to mention they are not bland by any means, instead they are wonderfully bright and vibrant. The animations have been vastly improved and playing in third person is very natural now, there is a ton more content, of which is far more interesting and well-written than most previous entries in the series.

    Then we have the awesome new enemies that can provide a challenge as you level up and progress into harder dungeons and areas. There's a ton of skills and the all new perk system which is an excellent and well-needed addition to the series, not to mention the all new and vastly improved magic system and dual wielding system which is what fans have been asking for all of this time.

    Then we have the incredible voice acting done by over 70 actors, not a single flaw found so far in the voice acting. The storyline is incredible and all of the side quests are detailed and interesting. There are additional features, more crafting to be done and a massive world to explore that is packed with more content than ever before, instead of having vast open areas with nothing in those areas like in Oblivion, there is something to explore constantly as you move around the world.

    The cities and towns are more interesting, with improved AI as they actually go around doing their jobs and living their lives. You can get married and your spouse will provide you with some perks. Then we have the improved combat system which provides a much more satisfying experience for those who like to "get up close and personal", if you know what I mean.

    I could go on and on all day about this beautiful, astonishing and astounding game. There is truly no other game in the world like it, the only tiny little complaint I can make about this game is that on the PC, the User Interface was not designed for a mouse and keyboard, which could have easily had a re-design to enhance the experience for us PC users, that would have been appreciated but again, it's not a big deal and the User Interface works surprisingly well.

    I look forward to spending insane amounts of time in this vast game, as I'm sure many of you are too, I give this game the ultimate 10/10, because no other game can match the superiority of this amazing creative construction.    … Expand
  92. wastelander75
    Nov 25, 2011
    10
    Exceptionally well put together game. Breath-taking visuals, fantastic audio and music score. Probably the best Elder Scrolls, and the absolute best Bethesda game, to date.
  93. DudasDrakaan
    Nov 29, 2011
    9
    Overall, Skyrim is fantastic. For 2011, I cannot say that there is a better RPG, and definitely not one which combines the openness, superior storyline, attention to detail, and availability. This is a game that can be picked up by practically anybody and enjoyed -- so long as you have the countless hours to devote to it. ______ With that said, I feel that -- while this is an excellentOverall, Skyrim is fantastic. For 2011, I cannot say that there is a better RPG, and definitely not one which combines the openness, superior storyline, attention to detail, and availability. This is a game that can be picked up by practically anybody and enjoyed -- so long as you have the countless hours to devote to it. ______ With that said, I feel that -- while this is an excellent game that is worthy of its predecessors -- it still does not implement many of the improvements fans of Oblivion had been asking for. While things from Fallout 3 were incorporated into Skyrim that improved the gameplay (followers for one, enemies that are not ungodly difficult to kill when you level up in the 50s is another). Common things you would expect of a sequel of Oblivion are not incorporated. Horse combat does not exist. The AI is just as stupid as it was in Oblivion. The physics system is out of control (I stepped on a pot and it killed me at max health). Random dead bodies will merge out of the ground. Occasional lag spikes will occur if the distance on object detail is turned up past a certain point regardless of system. And did I mention bad AI? Out-of-sight, out-of-mind is all I can say, that and arrows flying past your face are "Probably nothing." ______ With that said, Skyrim is still a great game. The duel-wielding system is great, though some issues pop up where dyssynchrony occurs. The voice acting is more diverse (though not as much as it should be probably, especially with your followers' inventory command). But the main thing is that it is fun. $60 is a fair price for something that can entertain you for over 300 hours. And more, if you are one to spend the time creating multiple characters for different "builds." Minor bugs, like corpses emerging from terrain, can easily be fixed by patches. But, honestly, I find these bugs a little entertaining and the rest can be modded by the community to fix them. ______ Still, many of these things -- such as bad AI -- should have been fixed by now. Horse combat should be present. And freedom of movement in combat, such as doing slides, rolls, ripostes, etc, would, one think, be added to the game by now with influences such as "Brink" on the sidelines (aside: the ability to roll is in the game, however it is glitched and also only usable in sneak mode as a faster means of movement; it's ability to provide dodging against the AI is minimal). And, of course, any comp user would like to have a control format that allows him to use a setup other than WASD without error. ______ So, all said and done, this great game is still great. It is still worth your money. But keep in mind it is not perfect. And hopefully Bethesda will work on giving their games at the polish that has been demanded by fans for several years. I give it 9 Shouts of **** YES!" out of 10.… Expand
  94. Mofoso
    Dec 3, 2011
    10
    I have heard a lot of complaining over the fact that "the game is too big and does not grasp a true RPG feel...". This is a completely contradictory statement, "Role Playing Game (RPG)", adventure and exploration is a very important factor of a role playing game. The amazing scenery and remarkable graphics are none like I have ever seen in any open world true RPG (and I have played quite aI have heard a lot of complaining over the fact that "the game is too big and does not grasp a true RPG feel...". This is a completely contradictory statement, "Role Playing Game (RPG)", adventure and exploration is a very important factor of a role playing game. The amazing scenery and remarkable graphics are none like I have ever seen in any open world true RPG (and I have played quite a few). With over 300 hours of game play the game calls for endless fun and adventure (which is literally true due to the fact that there are repeating quests and random encounters that never end...). Finishing moves add excitement to combat and animations like running and jumping have a more realistic feel than Oblivion in which jumping across a street was possible at the "flick of the ankles", in Skyrim the Dragonborn's arms and body reacts and bends and the legs bend at the appropriate joints to imitate the look of someone really jumping. Voice acting is not spectacular and yes can be important in a RPG, but Bethesda still managed to pull off 70 different voice actors playing over 150 roles which is far greater than Oblivion's ~10 voice actors. To conclude, if you enjoy a epicly thrilling adventure filled with breath taking visual scenery and fun combat then this is a game for you.… Expand
  95. Sunflight
    Nov 16, 2011
    10
    I have played dozens of offline and online RPG games over the years, but I have to say Skyrim is one of the best I've ever seen. From the minute you encounter your first dragon during the opening cutscenes, this game has beautiful visuals, immerse game play, and enough quests to make your head spin! Bethesda has always done a great job with the audio in their game, but this time it isI have played dozens of offline and online RPG games over the years, but I have to say Skyrim is one of the best I've ever seen. From the minute you encounter your first dragon during the opening cutscenes, this game has beautiful visuals, immerse game play, and enough quests to make your head spin! Bethesda has always done a great job with the audio in their game, but this time it is really over the top. Conversations go on between characters as they go about their daily routines, and even some surprising events if you choose the right character race/gender. If you have ever played any of the previous installments and loved them, or any of the Fallout series, you will LOVE this game.
    If you are planning on spending some quality time with this game on the PC, I highly recommend downloading mods for this game, as everything from improved textures, new armor models, and even something as simple as being able to run the game windowed in your own custom resolution is available. It helps to polish the edges, and add that extra spice that only User DLC can bring to the table.    … Expand
  96. elgringo
    Dec 3, 2011
    10
    Incredibly entertaining game, but probably too much time is spent in dungeons. Even though they never repeat you will always have a secret exit at the end of each dungeon to leave it faster without the need to go back, this is repetitive and predictable. The plot writing for the college of Winterhold (mages) was very mediocre but the good main story makes up for it. A good investment forIncredibly entertaining game, but probably too much time is spent in dungeons. Even though they never repeat you will always have a secret exit at the end of each dungeon to leave it faster without the need to go back, this is repetitive and predictable. The plot writing for the college of Winterhold (mages) was very mediocre but the good main story makes up for it. A good investment for your money. Get this game.… Expand
  97. Kronox
    Nov 18, 2011
    10
    First, I want to THANK Bethesda for being one of the few gaming companies out there that still gets it! While all the other single player games out there make me feel like im trapped in a box and have to do what it wants me to do, this game inspires creativity and imagination and THATS what gaming is all about. This game takes me away from the real world and thats why Bethesda got my 60First, I want to THANK Bethesda for being one of the few gaming companies out there that still gets it! While all the other single player games out there make me feel like im trapped in a box and have to do what it wants me to do, this game inspires creativity and imagination and THATS what gaming is all about. This game takes me away from the real world and thats why Bethesda got my 60 bux, I would pay a hundred if thats what it takes to keep them making titles like this. Now for the bad. No more life for me, I'm going to spend the next 4 weeks of my life locked in my bedroom living on cheetos and beer with the occasional shower. Not going to write much of a review except to say take the good reviews here on this game seriously and ignore the bad ones. The UI did irritate me a bit as I am strictly a hardcore PC gamer (down with consoles!) but by NO means does the less than ideal UI alone warrant a low review score on a game that has soooo many TONS of other plus's to counter it. And these people saying the graphics are sub-par LOL! I would like them to name another fantasy game out there that they consider the graphics to be PAR as in better than this. I run the game on a pentium core 2 duo quad core extreme at 3 ghx per core, 8 gigs of ram, and 2 gtx 470's in SLI and turn the settings down just a bit from max so i can get the magic 60 fps that I like (to me framerate trumps effects, real life is smoothe not choppy and thats how i like my games). The game looks wicked awesome. The art is fantastic. And anyone that knows anything at all about gaming knows that Bethesda makes some of the best looking fantasy games that have ever been seen. People that complain about the main story also do not know how to actually play a Bethesda title. The main story should not be rushed through, more like meandered through slowly while doing all of the other little and big things that can also be done in the game. I swear, some people try to play these titles like they are playing a first person shooter then complain about it. Peace.… Expand
  98. FormerHuman
    Nov 28, 2011
    9
    I would normally hold off until completing a game before submitting a review, but there is the cold hard fact with Skyrim that I never will really complete this game - not because I will give up on playing it, but rather the exact opposite is true - like Oblivion, and to a slightly lesser extent also the two new Fallout games, this game goes on beyond what you expect by a degree that isI would normally hold off until completing a game before submitting a review, but there is the cold hard fact with Skyrim that I never will really complete this game - not because I will give up on playing it, but rather the exact opposite is true - like Oblivion, and to a slightly lesser extent also the two new Fallout games, this game goes on beyond what you expect by a degree that is hard to pinpoint. Speaking of pure out-of-the-box content alone, there is already so much to explore and experience that no other single player game out this year can compete in the sheer number of hours that can be poured into playing the game. Such a broad and ambitious game however comes at a price, and that price is technical issues - the game, on all platforms it would seem, has been somewhat fraught with them from release, and noticeably there are the predictable element of PC players who are so affronted by bugs (that are already being resolved) that they refuse to acknowledge the games' qualities at all - a juvenile response. Simply put, though I too had my share of issues getting the game running for a while, I have still managed to spend 62 hours in game so far since the day after release, with probably a record game-to-sleep/life ratio for myself at least. All this despite bugs - the fact remains, despite a few reactionary naysayers, this game has deservedly received universal praise for it's scope, ambition and downright playability from a gameplay perspective - first impressions reveal it to not have changed from Oblivion in any dramatic way, but after digging in some more it becomes very clear very quickly that there are many significant new developments, as well as a major revision of how magic works (with the peculiar removal of spell creation, however) in combat, with left and right handed weapons and spells providing a more reflex and exciting combat system than in any Elder Scrolls game to date. Part of the beauty of these games and the secret to their continued success and shelf-life is the expandability provided by third party mods, of which there are already numerous tweaks and minor alterations, and some less minor (the seemingly much maligned inventory system has already had one reinvention that presents your items and stats in a clear and accessible manner). The game is huge and it can only get bigger, and after the standard for official expansions was set so high with The Shivering Isles for Oblivion, we can likely expect some equally dramatic work from Bethesda themselves in the future. Like Oblivion, this game will be played for years to come, and rightly so.… Expand
  99. OHMYFACE
    Nov 17, 2011
    10
    I'm not gunna lie, this game is amazing, brilliant, outstanding, a masterpiece. I'm only filling the rest up because i need one hundred and fifty characters. < This lol
  100. mynameisbone
    Nov 28, 2011
    9
    Once I boot this game after install it in my PC, I was mesmerize by the size of this world. It maybe have the same size as in the previous game but it has more content to explore, more dungeons and plus, dragons to fight. It have the same game mechanics as previous game but the developer have upgraded it to make this game more enjoyable. Leveling had been simplified with no classes andOnce I boot this game after install it in my PC, I was mesmerize by the size of this world. It maybe have the same size as in the previous game but it has more content to explore, more dungeons and plus, dragons to fight. It have the same game mechanics as previous game but the developer have upgraded it to make this game more enjoyable. Leveling had been simplified with no classes and jobs and this create more freedom for you to set you character with your personal skill set and perks. I'm impressed with it new graphic engine that packed with detail with vast landscape with long draw-distance. Perk system is new to the game and I really impressed with rich perks to choose when you level up so it add more depth to your character's skill. I play this game just to wander around, kill some dragons and loot at dungeons without really care all the quest I take. Still, it's not a perfect game but that not ruin the game experience itself. I found that this game really fulfill my wanderlust nature in free-roam games like this. Vast landscape waiting to be explored by players. I recommend to all Elder Scrolls and RPG games outside.… Expand
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#2 Best PC Game of 2011
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#1 Most Discussed PC Game of 2011
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#2 Most Shared 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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