The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim

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  1. thisistheguru
    Nov 20, 2011
    9
    I have been a fan of Elder Scrolls and despite not able to complete Oblivion (Gave up due to heavy travels and it was a year before I realized its too late to play). But I enjoyed it nevertheless. About a year ago, I took Oblivion off my shelves and installed it but this time I also patched with the mod's that were touted as great and that really enhanced my game experience. So I wasI have been a fan of Elder Scrolls and despite not able to complete Oblivion (Gave up due to heavy travels and it was a year before I realized its too late to play). But I enjoyed it nevertheless. About a year ago, I took Oblivion off my shelves and installed it but this time I also patched with the mod's that were touted as great and that really enhanced my game experience. So I was looking forward to Skyrim and when it was released I purchased it with much anticipation. Let me first give my gripes. My machine is fairly decent. 8GB RAM, 1GB ATI 3xxx HD graphics card, HD monitor and more than enough hard disk space than ever needed. Win 7 64 Bit. No weird programs or software running. And yet when I cranked to HD levels of graphics, the game was sluggish and was performing in Slow Motion. I loathe to think that a 1GB Graphics card RAM is not enough for running a game smoothly. Pity! Now I am debating whether to invest in a new graphics card splurging a few hundred bucks just for a single game. Now for the good part and some game gripes! I enjoyed the intro. I enjoyed the setup. And I am enjoying the quests. Despite the piss poor documentation that game with the game, I am certain that I am not doing justice by making the most of the experience. For e.g. using the smelters, workbench, grinding stone, forge, alchemy set etc. There is nothing to indicate how to use these, in what order. Like many in this world of gamer, I am a causal player who plays a lot but does not dwell into the physics and math of the game. So boo-hoo to players like me, who just wander the maps and just kill wolves, bandits but don't realize that there is a world of stuff just beyond that. There are several forums available but then like any good value garnered by good information, I am soaked in too much information. I am not that patient and I do not want lack of information to ruin my game experience. And the key mapping was much better in Oblivion (found a Mod which makes it easier). I also use a controller called Razer Nostromo and I find playing this game a much better experience than using my keyboard. For the game itself, I am awed by the depth and length of it. Combat is evolved (despite my always freezing in the middle and getting killed for it). Overall, I am going to enjoy and I will resist the temptation of using cheat codes (its a boon and a bane).… Expand
  2. joshyman
    Nov 21, 2011
    9
    I normally get bored with games after about 10 hours. I'm 30 hours into Skyrim and everything feels new. There are bugs, but they add to the experience, because its an elder scrolls game. Which just makes them funny! The graphics are great, the gameplay mechanics are awesome. They have really improved on combat since Oblivion. Also, all the guilds in the game have a ton of quests, you canI normally get bored with games after about 10 hours. I'm 30 hours into Skyrim and everything feels new. There are bugs, but they add to the experience, because its an elder scrolls game. Which just makes them funny! The graphics are great, the gameplay mechanics are awesome. They have really improved on combat since Oblivion. Also, all the guilds in the game have a ton of quests, you can literally play this game forever. I'm a wearwolf, and love it. And the vampires are cool too. The story is great, killing dragons really feels epic, but it does kinda get stale after the same old dragon fight. However, all the unique dungeons......this is my favorite part. Running through a random place you find, killing a boss, getting the loot. Its just a wonderful FUN game. Nothing really gets boring. Voice acting is spot on, and you feel like a real bad ass when you climb up on a dragon and shove your axe in its forehead :)'



    great game, i love it, can't wait for DLC!    … Expand
  3. Eebahgum
    Nov 21, 2011
    9
    Well what can I say? I am absolutely enjoying this game. The graphics are fantastic. I'm finding it much easier to play with a joypad instead of keyboard and mouse at the moment. Loving the unintentional humour bits from the glitches. I'm having no trouble with loading times either, get yourself a faster computer if this is the case. The only bug bear I have about these sort of games areWell what can I say? I am absolutely enjoying this game. The graphics are fantastic. I'm finding it much easier to play with a joypad instead of keyboard and mouse at the moment. Loving the unintentional humour bits from the glitches. I'm having no trouble with loading times either, get yourself a faster computer if this is the case. The only bug bear I have about these sort of games are the many books. I don't read most of them and feel I'm missing out on the lore. Can't the developers just keep them to a page long?… Expand
  4. Strewthard
    Nov 21, 2011
    9
    Gameplay: 9 - Amazing. The Spell system and ability to quickly change weapons through the press of a single button allow the combat of Skyrim to be extremely satisfying. Enemies are tough, taking a great deal of hits before going down, making the moment when you kill that troll or dragon all the better. The conversation system is also engrossing. Being able to influence characters'Gameplay: 9 - Amazing. The Spell system and ability to quickly change weapons through the press of a single button allow the combat of Skyrim to be extremely satisfying. Enemies are tough, taking a great deal of hits before going down, making the moment when you kill that troll or dragon all the better. The conversation system is also engrossing. Being able to influence characters' opinions of you through dialogue makes the world of Skyrim feel more real.
    Story: 8 - Great. Skyrim's story is interesting, yet fairly simple. Dragons are back, you need to stop them. Only you can stop them, because you are the Dragonborn. You kill a lot of monsters and people to save the world. Even so, you care about certain characters, and many points in the story are interesting and entertaining.
    Graphics: 10 - Perfect. Skyrim looks amazing. The world looks real, and even the mystical becomes possible. The level of detail available in the Character Creation is impressive (you have more options than the Sims), allowing you to choose the level of dirt on your character's face, along with the expected nose options. Since this system is also used on the NPCs, no two characters looks alike, and every character looks alive.
    Sound: 9 - Amazing. The theme is stirring, it prepares you for battle. Every level is accompanied by warrior chants. The background music is rare, but this serves only to allow deeper immersion.
    Overall: 9 - Amazing. With great combat and intriguing dialogue, this is a contender for Game of the Year, but is held back by its many bugs.    … Expand
  5. ShadowRamen
    Jan 18, 2012
    9
    Wow. I don't even know where to start with this game. it has so much going for it. first of all, the game looks beautiful. the new engine does wonders for the game this this time. characters look fantastic compared to the last installment. then theres the world. the world is massive. and you can go anywhere you want straight out of the gate. i have over 60 hours in the game so far, and iWow. I don't even know where to start with this game. it has so much going for it. first of all, the game looks beautiful. the new engine does wonders for the game this this time. characters look fantastic compared to the last installment. then theres the world. the world is massive. and you can go anywhere you want straight out of the gate. i have over 60 hours in the game so far, and i havent even been to all the main areas. nevermind the tons of small settlements and dungeons that are literally everywhere. the world is massive and beautiful. and every character has there own personality. there own story. they may not be interesting, but there all there. that brings me to my first problem. even thought a great amount of detail has gone into these characters, they dont feel life like. they dont seem to be remotely interested in what there saying to you. and thats a shame. but its a hard thing to do. and even though its not done the best, its still miles above the competition. moving onto the gameplay, skyrim has kept its combat pretty much the same as oblivion. because it works. very well. its really my favorite part of the game. everything is smooth and fluent. then theres the story. there is so much story in this game, that i cant begin to talk about it without taking up the rest of the review. so its good. very good. theres over 100 hours of it. with every good thing that game brings out, there seems to be a lot of not so good things to go with them. i bought the game for PC. and its very buggy. there is so many bugs, its become a sport with me and my friends to find the most hilarious one. floating people, killer props, and liquid ground are all present here. i guess what im saying is that the game is great, but with many problems. i still recomend picking it up.… Expand
  6. blackwolfrise
    Nov 22, 2011
    9
    This is a big step in the right direction for the Elder Scrolls series. It improves so many of the things that have plagues the series. The writing is better, graphics are a little more natural, voice acting is decent, and the combat is better. There is still room for improvement. The facial animations are still rough. The map and path finding need work. There are a myriad of other littleThis is a big step in the right direction for the Elder Scrolls series. It improves so many of the things that have plagues the series. The writing is better, graphics are a little more natural, voice acting is decent, and the combat is better. There is still room for improvement. The facial animations are still rough. The map and path finding need work. There are a myriad of other little glitches that need to be ironed out in future patches. Even with all the negative it is still a fantastic achievement in gaming. The story from what I have experienced is great, the dragon fights are gripping, the graphics are jaw dropping at points, and it is simply loaded to the brim with hundreds of hours of content. It is a simply amazing value at $60. You will be playing this great game for months to come.… Expand
  7. Ghosx
    Nov 23, 2011
    9
    Absolutely brilliant. Apart from a few minor glitches with the AI and the inventory menu, the game is flawless. A huge world to explore with the freedom to create your character the way you want to. A true RPG.
  8. SylarHRG
    Nov 23, 2011
    9
    From the moment you dive into Skyrim, from the opening sequence and beginning your journey through this beautiful world, you can already see the creative genius at work behind this game.
  9. Kislen
    Aug 12, 2015
    9
    I would give this game a 10/10 for the great levels of content, extremely fun gameplay, great music, great graphics and mod support, however, there are a few valid complaints : repetition of voice actors, voice acting being a bit bad at times, animations looking clunky and awkward, and a few bugs that can cause things to not work, particularly, if you have a monitor that does more than 60I would give this game a 10/10 for the great levels of content, extremely fun gameplay, great music, great graphics and mod support, however, there are a few valid complaints : repetition of voice actors, voice acting being a bit bad at times, animations looking clunky and awkward, and a few bugs that can cause things to not work, particularly, if you have a monitor that does more than 60 hz, you need to limit it to 60hz or the physics go nuts in the game and many things break. Aside from those minor complaints, well done.… Expand
  10. kenjara
    Nov 24, 2011
    9
    A great game. Well structured quests, a massive area to explore and improved gameplay over previous games. Skyrim is a big improvement over oblivion but still does not live up to the might of Morrowind.
    The new interface is a big improvement but still needs some work. Saving is buggy and there are still random CTD that I have come to expect from Bethesda games. Graphics are also a bit dated.
  11. Stimpy
    Nov 25, 2011
    9
    Like Morrowind and Oblivion before it, a damn good game. I could rave about all the things I love about this game, but will focus on the interface.

    It is an adjustment from the old way, and for the first day or two I thought it was a sacrifice to benefit the console players, but I have adapted and appreciated the change. One thing I appreciate, is that the E key not only picks up items,    Like Morrowind and Oblivion before it, a damn good game. I could rave about all the things I love about this game, but will focus on the interface.

    It is an adjustment from the old way, and for the first day or two I thought it was a sacrifice to benefit the console players, but I have adapted and appreciated the change. One thing I appreciate, is that the E key not only picks up items, but you hold down the button, to hold the item, a simple improvement. And the duel weapon/spell system is a great new idea, although I would like it a bit more polished, sometimes I need to go into my inventory to equip two of the same weapon and other minor issues. Hopefully that will change in a patch. Otherwise, no complaints.    … Expand
  12. Gray_Perth
    Nov 26, 2011
    9
    I started with Daggerfall many years ago, and enjoyed Morrowind and Oblivion too -- Skyrim does _not_ disappoint. I am playing on an underpowered laptop with lowest graphics settings, and it's STILL engrossing. It's very immersive and quite simply entertaining -- it will eat up the hours as you complete quests and generally wander around, finding new and interesting things around almostI started with Daggerfall many years ago, and enjoyed Morrowind and Oblivion too -- Skyrim does _not_ disappoint. I am playing on an underpowered laptop with lowest graphics settings, and it's STILL engrossing. It's very immersive and quite simply entertaining -- it will eat up the hours as you complete quests and generally wander around, finding new and interesting things around almost every corner. I only awarded 9/10 because of a few bugs/glitches, and things such as: not really any dialogue choices, too many NPCs are flagged as "essential" and are unkillable, no proper incentive to eat or sleep, and destruction magic being underpowered at higher levels. But these are small nitpicks in a really entertaining game! It's just fun to play, to explore, to quest, to kill things and level up, to buy a house, visit new cities, slay dragons, etc. etc. Overall this is a very solid RPG game with interesting quests left-right-and-centre. I have already got my AUS$90 worth and I'm only about 40 hours in. I expect to hit 100 hours easily with this game. Recommended! 9/10… Expand
  13. Caboosey
    Nov 26, 2011
    9
    Simply amazing. No words can describe the feeling you get as you roam the vast tundra of skyrim as a dragon circles overhead. Despite the unlimited list of amazing parts included into this game, its not perfect. Some really boring side quests and extremely repetitive voice acting among the cities (And you thought it couldn't get worse than talks of mudcrabs). On the other hand, there areSimply amazing. No words can describe the feeling you get as you roam the vast tundra of skyrim as a dragon circles overhead. Despite the unlimited list of amazing parts included into this game, its not perfect. Some really boring side quests and extremely repetitive voice acting among the cities (And you thought it couldn't get worse than talks of mudcrabs). On the other hand, there are amazing side quests and so many i haven't discovered yet. The diversity of virtually everything leaves me knowing i'll play this for years to come. And the modding community loves Bethseda's games just as much as i do. It is impossible to argue that this game isn't one of the best games ever.… Expand
  14. Insanityof-Dave
    Nov 26, 2011
    9
    Current Play Time: 52 Hours
    Review: Excellent
    Graphic's: 8/10 Sound effects and music: 9.5/10 Voice acting 8/10 Gameplay: 9/10 Content: 10/10 Controls: 9/10 Interface: 6/10 Replayability: 10/10 Value for money: 9.5/10 Overall an excellent game worth the £29.75 I paid for it. The interface is very poor as its a console port and quick swaping weapons/spells is terrible. However    Current Play Time: 52 Hours
    Review: Excellent
    Graphic's: 8/10
    Sound effects and music: 9.5/10
    Voice acting 8/10
    Gameplay: 9/10
    Content: 10/10
    Controls: 9/10
    Interface: 6/10
    Replayability: 10/10
    Value for money: 9.5/10

    Overall an excellent game worth the £29.75 I paid for it. The interface is very poor as its a console port and quick swaping weapons/spells is terrible. However these are small issues as im sure they will get modded ON THE PC (HAHA to consoles who pay £50 for a game then have to pay for the DLC and can't mod the game)    … Expand
  15. 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
  16. Grimloon
    Nov 27, 2011
    9
    It's not Oblivion, it certainly isn't Morrowind. Good fun though! This game is probably the most approachable Elder Scrolls game so far but it has to make sacrifices to be that. [Insert generic anti console rant here]. It's made anti RPG players pure fanatics for the genre by restricting the options. The ones that are left are glorious, just not as great as some of us are used to.
  17. Billick
    Feb 24, 2012
    9
    There's a lot to like in Skyrim. The world is huge and pretty, the music is fantastic, and there's a ton of content. The leveling and skill system is much improved from Oblivion. On the negative side, the game suffers from random glitches. Switching between items and skills is very clunky. Allowing hotkeys for switching would have made the game play a lot more smoothly. The combat isThere's a lot to like in Skyrim. The world is huge and pretty, the music is fantastic, and there's a ton of content. The leveling and skill system is much improved from Oblivion. On the negative side, the game suffers from random glitches. Switching between items and skills is very clunky. Allowing hotkeys for switching would have made the game play a lot more smoothly. The combat is only so-so, and not really improved from Oblivion. Overall, I feel like it's a good but flawed game.… Expand
  18. 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
  19. Merowech
    Nov 30, 2011
    9
    Good:
    Very nice graphic. Even with an average graphic card. Dont understand people dont like/see that. Wonderfull distance view of the landscape. Perfect RPG atmosphere with a well written storyline. Interactive citicen behavior. It makes you feel living in that world. AI react different how you behave. NPC talking about your progress in game. very nice.
    Poor: Controlling. You can see    Good:
    Very nice graphic. Even with an average graphic card. Dont understand people dont like/see that. Wonderfull distance view of the landscape. Perfect RPG atmosphere with a well written storyline. Interactive citicen behavior. It makes you feel living in that world. AI react different how you behave. NPC talking about your progress in game. very nice.

    Poor:
    Controlling. You can see that it is controler coded and ported for Keyboard and mouse. Sometimes hard to select options with the mouse. So i cant give 10/10. ;-)

    Overall it is one of my best RPG i have ever played.    … Expand
  20. ProxyXIII
    Nov 30, 2011
    9
    I found this game thoroughly enjoyable even though it was an obvious console port and streamlined to hell. I thought game could have gone over and had more features added or redone. It just feels like it is missing so many things, and things taken out that should have stayed. I came from Morrorwind and Oblivion, and those two honestly had more content, even so, I enjoyed this game and whatI found this game thoroughly enjoyable even though it was an obvious console port and streamlined to hell. I thought game could have gone over and had more features added or redone. It just feels like it is missing so many things, and things taken out that should have stayed. I came from Morrorwind and Oblivion, and those two honestly had more content, even so, I enjoyed this game and what it offered. Being able to jump into the Elder Scrolls world was nice and I did notice the game running alot better than Bethesda's recent games.

    I'm playing it on the PC, and so far hadn't had any problems with crashes, only when I'm alt+tabbing constantly. For those of you that do play on the PC and didn't notice, you can add hotkeys to your equipment from the favorites menu.

    I've tried this game on the console as well and I have to say, I'm glad I'm a PC gamer. The console version of this is too jittery and buggy. Still I wish the devs would think more about the PC community, and stop streamlining everything. I miss the complexity of a game and now everything is made for the convenience for kids and people who are too lazy to get into the learning curve

    All in all, the game is fun and anticipating the upcoming DLCs and mods.    … Expand
  21. RemembersREPTON
    Dec 3, 2011
    9
    I have been playing RPG games since the dawn of time and Elder Scrolls IMHO has always been the best FP RPG by a clear mile. This is an excellent follow on from the superb Oblivion. The graphics are beautiful, the geography stunning and the main plot interesting, drawing on what we all ready know about the Elder Scrolls universe. The lack of real character classes, with players choosingI have been playing RPG games since the dawn of time and Elder Scrolls IMHO has always been the best FP RPG by a clear mile. This is an excellent follow on from the superb Oblivion. The graphics are beautiful, the geography stunning and the main plot interesting, drawing on what we all ready know about the Elder Scrolls universe. The lack of real character classes, with players choosing development via their actions is excellent. I personally miss all the scores for intelligence etc, but its a minor point as the simplified perks and magicka, health, stamina model works well. The game is not perfect however, with your actions in the war not really changing people demeanor towards you. The theft system is also flawed, as it was in Oblivion, with some objects just being there for the taking. Say hi to the leader of the town, rob him blind, hang out for a little with his trinkets in your pockets, no one notices or cares. Especially weird if your publicly a paid up member of his worst enemy. No problem in Skyrim for some reason. IMHO however the game is an RPG, so you have to have a little imagination, and if you have its an excellent experience. My main gripe is that there seems to be less variety of content (clothes etc) than in Oblivion - I am guessing this is due to the game being primarily developed for console. I await some clothes mods from the community. I would have so much respect for a company that did not dumb down games on PC - come on guys, PC's should be the pinnacle, with reduced content for the consoles, don't set the bar at the lowest possible denominator.… Expand
  22. mselene
    May 11, 2014
    9
    I know people would probably say this is hyperbole, but I will be frank - Skyrim is one of the best RPGs of all time. I almost can't describe the feeling - the game you imagined when you were 12 years old every time you looked at the back of the box, and then were disappointed to realize was an illusion once you actually installed the software? Skyrim is that game I imagined. In my opinionI know people would probably say this is hyperbole, but I will be frank - Skyrim is one of the best RPGs of all time. I almost can't describe the feeling - the game you imagined when you were 12 years old every time you looked at the back of the box, and then were disappointed to realize was an illusion once you actually installed the software? Skyrim is that game I imagined. In my opinion it's the realization of the promise the Elder Scrolls series has always had but fell short of.

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

    And that's the release - add to that the fact that it has one of the largest and most active modding communities of any game, not to mention is stable like a ROCK with 50 mods running... I mean damn. It's hard to find a fault. This game richly deserves its almost universal positive reviews from users and critics alike.    … Expand
  23. 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
  24. 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
  25. 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.
  26. 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.
  27. Cailore
    Mar 7, 2013
    9
    Great fun, but not quite a 10. Now that most the bugs have been ironed out by patches the only things that stick out as flaws are the repetitive voice actors and the fact that the 'world' doesn't seem to notice you moving from convict lowlife to savior of humanity in the way they interact with you.

    If you haven't tried Skyrim yet, because maybe you've been on Mars or Afghanistan, it is    Great fun, but not quite a 10. Now that most the bugs have been ironed out by patches the only things that stick out as flaws are the repetitive voice actors and the fact that the 'world' doesn't seem to notice you moving from convict lowlife to savior of humanity in the way they interact with you.

    If you haven't tried Skyrim yet, because maybe you've been on Mars or Afghanistan, it is definitely worth picking up.    … Expand
  28. 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
  29. TruthfulReview
    Dec 11, 2011
    9
    Firstly, I'm not going to lie and say this is the best game of all time, because it isn't. However, it is a bloody good one with its outstanding graphics and phenominal storyline. However it does have some of its issues like any other game.

    I first was encouraged by friends to buy this game, even though I was some-what against the game by it's previous game which I have not been a massive    Firstly, I'm not going to lie and say this is the best game of all time, because it isn't. However, it is a bloody good one with its outstanding graphics and phenominal storyline. However it does have some of its issues like any other game.

    I first was encouraged by friends to buy this game, even though I was some-what against the game by it's previous game which I have not been a massive fan of. However, I have to say that me buying this game was one of the best decisions I have made in quite a while. This game kept me entertained for a very long time and its phenominally high graphics just fuelled my lust for this game.

    The game has some of the most advanced graphics I have seen throughout my 7 years of gaming experience, from its small scale detail to the massive mountains in the background, which is not just a picture but an actual place you can go without it changing detail ( If you get what I mean ). The fighting, whether it be from the melee or magic side is simply magical. The detail, the sound, the movement, the characters, all add a realness to it and thus, I shall be playing this game for a very long time revealing all of its advantages and secrets there is to offer...but even then I would only dent but a fraction of what this game has to offer.

    You can choose different races, genders and types of characters with a wide range of choice, which is what I value in the game...choice. As you play through the game, every single decision you make will affect the game; by slaughtering a village to deciding which way you wish to go, it will have an impact on your gameplay, which therefore makes this game impossible to finish.

    On the other hand, with this game you have to be careful what you do, like if you kill a woman 'Hildy' for example, in the first village you encounter she will not respawn...she is dead for good ( to my knowledge ). However, some may argue that this is to add realism and many value this as a good aspect of gaming.

    Furthermore, the range of enemies you encounter is far more than the decisions you make! From giant spiders to enemies of all races, you can slay almost anyone - even your allies!

    To tell you the truth, this game is almost faultless and you gain a real achievement from completing the game which takes you hours, if not weeks to complete. Unlike other games, you are guaranteed what you pay for with this game. A very enjoyable experience indeed.    … Expand
  30. colin_jack
    Dec 15, 2011
    9
    Excellent and huge game. Sure its buggy, very very buggy, but given the size and scope the bugs aren't a big deal. I'm also hopeful that there'll be DLC for it, but even if there isn't there's more than enough content to keep you happy.
  31. Etrute
    Jan 9, 2012
    9
    Skyrim is an excellent way to pass time, slay dragons and get your butt firmly kicked by a frost troll in the first hour of gameplay. The game offers (as i read somewhere else) a veritable "country-in-a-box". a Beautiful one at that too. Combat is much better than Morrowind and about the same level as Oblivion, stealth is reasonably unchanged as well. Im thinking the magic system is anSkyrim is an excellent way to pass time, slay dragons and get your butt firmly kicked by a frost troll in the first hour of gameplay. The game offers (as i read somewhere else) a veritable "country-in-a-box". a Beautiful one at that too. Combat is much better than Morrowind and about the same level as Oblivion, stealth is reasonably unchanged as well. Im thinking the magic system is an interesting way of going about it, instead of making a new spell that does only so much fire damage and ice damage, you just put fire on the left, ice on the right, and go to town. Now, i don't know how many of my fellow reviewers have tried to make a fantastic storyline with no issues and gripping gameplay through and through (*In a sandbox world*) but for what it is (certain storylines do fall flat oddly), its pretty awesome. While you still feel the fact that your a player in a world full of npc's, just looking at how much they have improved since oblivion is great. No doubt, might i add, once you done with what the devs have created, it can grow exponentially from there with the modding community that has already polished the graphics and will within a reasonable amount of time start unleashing their own mini-countries onto the interwebs.

    Tl,Dr; Devs made a wonderful sandbox game. Storys fall flat rarely (but disappointingly). Great if you enjoy stalking your prey.    … Expand
  32. faudau
    Dec 16, 2011
    9
    I signed up with Metacritic just to praise this game. It is perhaps the best game I have ever played (up for debate) but its that good. Sure it had some bugs out of the gate and really I gave it a 9 because the devs could have put forth a little more effort on the PC version (controls, textures and the interface all suffer from consolitis) but other than that it is a downright blast toI signed up with Metacritic just to praise this game. It is perhaps the best game I have ever played (up for debate) but its that good. Sure it had some bugs out of the gate and really I gave it a 9 because the devs could have put forth a little more effort on the PC version (controls, textures and the interface all suffer from consolitis) but other than that it is a downright blast to play and you'll log 40 hours before scratching the surface.… Expand
  33. 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
  34. shotterken
    Dec 19, 2011
    9
    Skyrim is an awesome game, everybody must go buy it! I love the fighting in the game. It's just so much fun playing it. The only thing I don't like is the landscape, because I don't like maps with many mountains (that's my taste). Because a game can't be perfect I'll give it a 9
  35. 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.
  36. Schnapps
    Dec 20, 2011
    9
    Beautiful, immersive game with an enormous landscape to explore. Heaps of sidequests and extra activities if you want to deviate away from the main story, great lore and story, and a sturdy battle system. Simply magnificent.
  37. requiamer
    Dec 21, 2011
    9
    Great game, the best rpg of these last years for sure. I enjoy every second i'm playing it, my kids that are too small to play it beg me to sit on my knees when i play, and ask me to go play it when i don't. I gave it a 9 only because there is no multiplayer possibilities. I know the solo aspect probably is what make this game what it is, but still, a modern game should have a multiplayerGreat game, the best rpg of these last years for sure. I enjoy every second i'm playing it, my kids that are too small to play it beg me to sit on my knees when i play, and ask me to go play it when i don't. I gave it a 9 only because there is no multiplayer possibilities. I know the solo aspect probably is what make this game what it is, but still, a modern game should have a multiplayer mode, i think it a must today.… Expand
  38. locustgrove
    Dec 23, 2011
    9
    Better then oblivion if you ask me,only reason its not a ten for me is i just dont like how they did magic in this one other then that everything else is nearly flawless great game.
  39. Jingo
    Dec 25, 2011
    9
    Well, I got bored with Oblivion fairly quickly, but liked Fallout 3 so thought Bethesda might get it right. And they did. Sure, it has various bugs and doesn't deliver on absolutely everything - but it comes really close. Closer than everything else I've tried. Loads of fun. Reading the wiki on how to level quickly by doing unrealistic things has decreased my enjoyment a little (lessWell, I got bored with Oblivion fairly quickly, but liked Fallout 3 so thought Bethesda might get it right. And they did. Sure, it has various bugs and doesn't deliver on absolutely everything - but it comes really close. Closer than everything else I've tried. Loads of fun. Reading the wiki on how to level quickly by doing unrealistic things has decreased my enjoyment a little (less immersion), so I'd personally advise you don't. So, Bethesda, when is The Elder Scrolls VI coming out? Can't wait. Yeah yeah, I'll play through Skyrim a few times first...… Expand
  40. Vilquar
    Dec 26, 2011
    9
    Bethesda is certainly going in a right direction with bringing us games which could truly be defined as free-roam, spacious open world of Skyrim takes the explorations to the next level, because lately I look for that kind of "freedom" in RPGs, I was thrilled to see it in Skyrim. I won't go much into things such as bugs or platform layout design which I didn't dislike too much anyway.Bethesda is certainly going in a right direction with bringing us games which could truly be defined as free-roam, spacious open world of Skyrim takes the explorations to the next level, because lately I look for that kind of "freedom" in RPGs, I was thrilled to see it in Skyrim. I won't go much into things such as bugs or platform layout design which I didn't dislike too much anyway. Major Quest Chains were also nicely done and quite interesting.… Expand
  41. kailip
    Apr 27, 2015
    9
    Edit: Valve backed down on their decision and, as such, I can give the game the rating I believe it deserves. I hope they won't try anything like that ever again.

    Skyrim is a great game, solid 8~~9/10, and mods can take it easily to a 10/10. Past message: This is a protest against Valve's new policy of paid mods. This is a great danger to everyone and is a clear and simple money    Edit: Valve backed down on their decision and, as such, I can give the game the rating I believe it deserves. I hope they won't try anything like that ever again.

    Skyrim is a great game, solid 8~~9/10, and mods can take it easily to a 10/10.

    Past message: This is a protest against Valve's new policy of paid mods.

    This is a great danger to everyone and is a clear and simple money grabbing tactic that Bethesda and Valve engineered together.

    Skyrim without mods is a mediocre game at best. And guess what? Now you have to pay for the game, for the DLCs, AND the mods.

    This is not acceptable.    … Expand
  42. Zxp
    Dec 30, 2011
    9
    As much as I love Skyrim, I felt a 10 just was not deserving,Compare this game to Oblivion and Morrowind and you will see the guilds/factions on this game do not go in depth near as much as they do in its predecessors,I did not like the fact like 2 quests into a certain faction I instantly become one of the major roles in it and are now super important in that said faction,bad pointsAs much as I love Skyrim, I felt a 10 just was not deserving,Compare this game to Oblivion and Morrowind and you will see the guilds/factions on this game do not go in depth near as much as they do in its predecessors,I did not like the fact like 2 quests into a certain faction I instantly become one of the major roles in it and are now super important in that said faction,bad points aside...

    This is a great RPG that will give you hours upon hours of gameplay and it seems there is never nothing to do,thanks to Bethesda's Radiant AI system.    … Expand
  43. calla
    Dec 31, 2011
    9
    Just a warning: I have never played any of the previous Elder Scrolls games, so this is coming from an ES noob. That being said, I loved this game. I enjoy these types of games so it didn't come as a big surprise to me when I spent almost an entire month playing it. The reason why this is getting an 9 instead of a glorious 10 is because of the main story, and the many bugs I encounteredJust a warning: I have never played any of the previous Elder Scrolls games, so this is coming from an ES noob. That being said, I loved this game. I enjoy these types of games so it didn't come as a big surprise to me when I spent almost an entire month playing it. The reason why this is getting an 9 instead of a glorious 10 is because of the main story, and the many bugs I encountered during several playthroughs. I really enjoyed the story, but it felt like some of the guild quests lasted longer than the main quest line. I felt a bit... disappointed at how they ended it, and was grateful I spent the majority of my time exploring the world, finishing all guild quest chains, and 200+ miscellaneous quests before deciding to finish the main story. There were several bugs that I encountered during my time playing Skyrim. I had thought it was a user error, but many of my friends had problems with their playthrough as well. It's not difficult to ignore, but it certainly is a nuisance to deal with. The environments were amazing, and the OST for this game was so good I didn't turn off the in-game music for my own. The controls weren't bad enough for me to lower the score even more. It was actually very easy to get used to and in the end, felt very comfortable to use. All things considered, this game was very enjoyable to play, and for a game as huge as this, I wasn't expecting it to be flaw-free, but that doesn't mean I should give it a free 10 either. If you enjoy RPG's, get this game. It's definitely a contender for GOTY, I don't care what anyone says. Also, Pro-tip: Even if you find yourself stressing for cash I advise against using any NPC/Profession exploiting. Most of them are game breaking, and I found it was much more enjoyable to play it out instead of cheating the system. :)… Expand
  44. VycDarkshadow
    Jan 1, 2012
    9
    Bought this game several weeks ago for PC. Never played Oblivion, Morrowind, or any other Elder Scrolls game, so really didn't know what to expect, other than wandering around and killing things.

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

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

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

    All things considered, i'm definitely happy with this game, and would recommend it to anyone.    … Expand
  45. sobaka770
    Jan 3, 2012
    9
    Skyrim is a huge game. It is probably the single most ambitious attempt at creating a living small world on your desktop (or laptop). You can hate its bugs, you can spit on character animations (NOT good) or search for washed out textures but these complaints are dwarfed and ultimately silenced by a sheer scale of this wonderful game. You can spend weeks running around the montaneSkyrim is a huge game. It is probably the single most ambitious attempt at creating a living small world on your desktop (or laptop). You can hate its bugs, you can spit on character animations (NOT good) or search for washed out textures but these complaints are dwarfed and ultimately silenced by a sheer scale of this wonderful game. You can spend weeks running around the montane lands.You can spend days just modding the game, maybe to get rid of these horrid textures in the first place. You can shun the main quest aside and go pillage the caves. You can sack cities and kill dragons, and... Is the game fun? As it's my personal review I'd say a definite yes. What's important to understand that this is not exactly a story-driven (i.e. Bioware-like) game. The main quest is fun, if not always inventive, although I still have to finish it. The auxiliary storylines are all good however, and sometimes give you a surprising twist which is nice coming from a game where the quests are secondary to exploration. And explore you will with dozens of caves scattered around the world, ancient tombs (all different!!) cities and small villages. The freedom youâ… Expand
  46. Faoeoa
    Jan 4, 2012
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. After 80 hours, I think it's time to review, i was impressed, Skyrim is a huge step up from oblivion in graphics and gameplay, There are 4 cities, 9 holds (sort of like countys or states, where bounties are tracked alone) First of all, the story, you are one of the 10 races, being executed when a dragon attacks Helgen & Destroys the entire town, you escape and you can join the Imperial (The Empire) or the Stormcloak Rebellion, but the main story is you're a dragonborn & you kill dragons and save the world.

    Main Story (Civil War Questline Inc.) 8/10 - The main story dragged on, the civil war was amazing.

    Now with the graphics, the graphics are amazing, VERY long draw distances, but on a GT 430 it won't go above med. on 1080p, but that's alright.

    Graphics - 9/10

    Stability however, is a HUGE drop, there are a few CTDs and a ton of bugs, involving horses and what not, many glitches can involve quests breaking, forcing the console to be put to use. Mods make this worse.

    Stability - 5/10

    Side Questing is a very fun activity, some are horrible quests, but the daedric quests are extremely fun, such as mehrunes' razor and more.

    Side Questing - 10/10

    Everything else, modability is amazing, i have 8 mods installed (Child mod, Deadly Dragons, Dragon Music changed, New Menu theme and a whole lot more), It'll be even better when the Creation kit comes this month

    Music is good too.

    My overall score is 9/10

    Other - 9/10    … Expand
  47. madskullcandy
    Jan 4, 2012
    9
    "is this the best game ever made?" ...... I am not a big rpg dragon slayer type fan, but after playing 30 mins of this game I was amazed and lost at the same time. If you did not buy a help book/ walk through, you may be lost in a big world of what to do. for help you can find youtube videos that will walk you along the way. it only gets boring if you do not know what to do. As an xbox/pc"is this the best game ever made?" ...... I am not a big rpg dragon slayer type fan, but after playing 30 mins of this game I was amazed and lost at the same time. If you did not buy a help book/ walk through, you may be lost in a big world of what to do. for help you can find youtube videos that will walk you along the way. it only gets boring if you do not know what to do. As an xbox/pc gamer the game works well on both systems. its even better when you can take the game with you on your pc. The pc copy of skyrim is not for windows live and you will have to download the game from steam. :) over all fun game for oblivion rpg fans. 9/10… Expand
  48. mephage
    Dec 9, 2012
    9
    Unlike many MMOs and RPGs these days, I found myself desiring to explore the whole world. I love they way they've designed a game that truly does give the player the choice to do whatever they wish. Combat is fun and challenging, with so many play styles that it feels unique. There are a few bugs but given the scale, this game is surprisingly very polished. All in all this game for me hasUnlike many MMOs and RPGs these days, I found myself desiring to explore the whole world. I love they way they've designed a game that truly does give the player the choice to do whatever they wish. Combat is fun and challenging, with so many play styles that it feels unique. There are a few bugs but given the scale, this game is surprisingly very polished. All in all this game for me has been the first game since HL2 that I have really enjoyed on an "omg awesome!" level. It is easy to see the negatives of such a game if you read all the reviews but really what matters is how you respond to it and if it gets you engaged. For me Skyrim has done exactly that and therefore for me, this game is top notch.… Expand
  49. 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!
  50. mymyst
    Jan 11, 2012
    9
    Fairly the best game of the Eldar Scrolls line. They improved like every part of the last games and implemented some new stuff. .For those who where already used to the Eldar Scrolls game style its a must have, for all the others its the very best beginning to this game row.
  51. 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
  52. Amorphous_Blob
    Feb 8, 2012
    9
    Solid 8 and heres why: Beautiful environments, huge chioce of gameplay(currently playing a psychopath who kills EVERYBODY he meets), mediocre story, bad AI, BUGGY AS HELL, but still one of the best games iIve played this year and exactly what i wanted in the game. It really shows that for all branching storylines, tonnes of companion quests and multiple endings in other games they willSolid 8 and heres why: Beautiful environments, huge chioce of gameplay(currently playing a psychopath who kills EVERYBODY he meets), mediocre story, bad AI, BUGGY AS HELL, but still one of the best games iIve played this year and exactly what i wanted in the game. It really shows that for all branching storylines, tonnes of companion quests and multiple endings in other games they will never feel as open as this game that doesn't make you play the story, that doesn't(except rarely) force you to interact in a certain way with characters...

    Only a 9 cos assasins guild quest is a bit boring and lydia kept running into me and pushing me off ledges...    … Expand
  53. skeith
    Feb 25, 2012
    9
    Very good game, rich in gameplay, tons of dungeons, beautiful world. The only thing i can complain is the very very boring combat system, Bethesda could have done better next time. Also, a few stunning cinematic for the story is not bad too. =)
  54. 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
  55. Ananisapta
    Jan 18, 2012
    9
    I've played through Oblivion and the two recent Fallouts plus a lot of other solo and multi-player games. So far, Skyrim is the best!

    You can wander the beautiful, dramatic hills and valleys, visit the quaint towns and meet the quaint people, follow all or none of the quest lines. You can make a career and a marriage, play any of the numerous races and both genders. You can specialize in    I've played through Oblivion and the two recent Fallouts plus a lot of other solo and multi-player games. So far, Skyrim is the best!

    You can wander the beautiful, dramatic hills and valleys, visit the quaint towns and meet the quaint people, follow all or none of the quest lines. You can make a career and a marriage, play any of the numerous races and both genders. You can specialize in melee or ranged or casting, or you can build a character who does it all. You can adopt a companion to watch your back and carry your loot. This is an extremely immersive game that I would highly recommend to those new to the genre. Replay value is high.

    You do need to make sure you have the hardware recommended for this game. Don't even think of getting by with the minimum! The graphics are much too good to waste and they'll kill a mediocre system.

    Small bugs still exist but you can learn to use the developers console to repair a quest or skip the boring parts. If you get stuck, there are plenty of helpful references free on the Net. My only dissatisfaction was that I didn't feel emotionally connected to any of the NPCs. I think this is because Bethesda didn't use cutscenes to bring me close to a character's face. Witcher II and even the old Half-Life series nailed my feelings better.    … Expand
  56. Woody309
    Feb 3, 2012
    9
    What can I add to the mountains of praise this has already received? The Elder Scrolls series delivers once again, with Skyrim being the best so far. I was unable to give it a solid 10 due to some bugs though, but these are minor and easily looked past.
  57. dartlan
    Feb 3, 2012
    9
    I've put in 206 hours into this game so far according to Steam and have loved every minute of it. The game isn't perfect, I admit... Finishing the Dark Brotherhood quest line too early will break the Butcher quest and prevent you from buying the Windhelm home for example. But bugs and all I love how open the world is and cannot wait to get the editor to make my own content when itI've put in 206 hours into this game so far according to Steam and have loved every minute of it. The game isn't perfect, I admit... Finishing the Dark Brotherhood quest line too early will break the Butcher quest and prevent you from buying the Windhelm home for example. But bugs and all I love how open the world is and cannot wait to get the editor to make my own content when it comes out Feb 7th!… Expand
  58. RodrigoGalliard
    Feb 9, 2012
    9
    Skyrim is a great game, but has some flaws... that type of annoying flaw who make you angry very fast! The game is very deeply, and has a ton of pros, but the combat system is way too boring, and having fun is the main objective of a game, so, for me, is a dangerous flaw to a game.
  59. dudeditto
    Feb 9, 2012
    9
    Amazing landscapes even though the textures may be blurry. It's incredibly fun to explore. Huge variety of quests. Dragons look and feel real. Awesome game.
  60. LukeDukem
    Mar 7, 2012
    9
    Very good game! Even better than Oblivion and Morrowind! Very good RPG elements, also story is good. I just don't like some ot the music tracks, but we can't have anything ;-)
  61. SupR_G
    Apr 10, 2012
    9
    This game is an instant classic and one of the best RPGs I have ever played. This is worlds better then Oblivion, and simply takes Elder Scrolls, if not Bethesda itself, to a whole other level. The graphics, soundtrack, combat, writing, story, gameplay, everything is just wall-to-wall amazing. Frankly anyone who gives this game anything short of an 8 is a fool who either ran into some PCThis game is an instant classic and one of the best RPGs I have ever played. This is worlds better then Oblivion, and simply takes Elder Scrolls, if not Bethesda itself, to a whole other level. The graphics, soundtrack, combat, writing, story, gameplay, everything is just wall-to-wall amazing. Frankly anyone who gives this game anything short of an 8 is a fool who either ran into some PC bugs or has never played a Bethesda game before in their life. First prize!… Expand
  62. Krepost
    May 7, 2012
    9
    The game is expansive, immersive, and well-scripted. Most people will tell you that the game is great, and it is, so I won't go in to it. In short, there's lots of exploration and replayability, the storyline is slightly above average at best, there are way less bugs than the last round of Bethesda games (but there are still some crashes). Why not a 10/10? After a while the game becomesThe game is expansive, immersive, and well-scripted. Most people will tell you that the game is great, and it is, so I won't go in to it. In short, there's lots of exploration and replayability, the storyline is slightly above average at best, there are way less bugs than the last round of Bethesda games (but there are still some crashes). Why not a 10/10? After a while the game becomes inexplicably boring. Give it a try.… Expand
  63. Namesh
    Feb 21, 2012
    9
    C'est la première fois que je joue à un jeu de la série des Elder Scrolls, et étant un gros fan de RPG, j'ai été vraiment retourné par ce titre ! le scénario n'a rien d'exceptionnel (Comme dans beaucoup de jeux, notre personnage est le seul à pouvoir sauver le monde desC'est la première fois que je joue à un jeu de la série des Elder Scrolls, et étant un gros fan de RPG, j'ai été vraiment retourné par ce titre ! le scénario n'a rien d'exceptionnel (Comme dans beaucoup de jeux, notre personnage est le seul à pouvoir sauver le monde des méchants dragons). Mais ce qui différencie ce jeu des autres du genre, c'est principalement la liberté d'action, dans les choix de personnalisation du personnage, et de ses capacités.
    La bande sonore est tout juste parfaite, grâce à elle on est totalement immergé dans le jeu!
    Les graphiques sont géniaux bien que le manque réalisme dans les combats sont assez frustrants (notamment concernant les blessures, aucun impact de flèches, ou encore de marque de blessures)
    Voila pourquoi je ne lui mettrai pas 10. Sans aucun doute le meilleur RPG de ces dernières années!    … Expand
  64. metalmat
    Feb 27, 2012
    9
    A huge game with a legendary experience. To say that it is one of the greatest RPGs of all time is an understatement, it is one of the best games of all time. I am still amazed of how they fit such a huge and detailed world onto one DVD. They took the best parts of Oblivion and ran with it, no more super boring generic dungeons or aggravating monster leveling system. While the puzzles canA huge game with a legendary experience. To say that it is one of the greatest RPGs of all time is an understatement, it is one of the best games of all time. I am still amazed of how they fit such a huge and detailed world onto one DVD. They took the best parts of Oblivion and ran with it, no more super boring generic dungeons or aggravating monster leveling system. While the puzzles can be pretty generic at times and sometimes the dungeons feel familiar, these are just minor complaints. Do yourself a favor, play it.… Expand
  65. The_coolguy
    Feb 24, 2012
    9
    The Game is great, don't know what negative reviewers even are saying, sure the interface is different, but is still manageable, in no way should destroy the gameplay. It seems most of the jerks that rated low must live on oblivion games as a second life to get away from there meaningless routine and were terribly disappointed. Other than that, game has bugs, forgivable, as noticingThe Game is great, don't know what negative reviewers even are saying, sure the interface is different, but is still manageable, in no way should destroy the gameplay. It seems most of the jerks that rated low must live on oblivion games as a second life to get away from there meaningless routine and were terribly disappointed. Other than that, game has bugs, forgivable, as noticing Besthda is pushing to fix them, unimaginable amounts of content, cant yet understand how they fitted it into only 6gb. Graphics are breath taking "IF" you download the HD texture pack from steam, its free, seriously. Nice Game Engine over all, physics are accurate, anything within reason can be interacted with. (except grass) Games ridiculously long, at least when you play a side quest or two in between story driven missions. Summarizing, great graphics, great engine, great story, great experience. Definitely the best $60 you can spend on a game by far.… Expand
  66. Mogul
    Mar 19, 2012
    9
    I'm 130+ hours into this, and I still haven't done everything that I want to do, or explored all of the game's content. This game is simple HUGE, and provides an incredible opportunity to roam around the land and have all kinds of fun. On the negative side, the menus seem a bit clunky, the inventory system is extremely annoying, and the dragons are a bit of a joke to fight off. I alsoI'm 130+ hours into this, and I still haven't done everything that I want to do, or explored all of the game's content. This game is simple HUGE, and provides an incredible opportunity to roam around the land and have all kinds of fun. On the negative side, the menus seem a bit clunky, the inventory system is extremely annoying, and the dragons are a bit of a joke to fight off. I also must be one of the only people who pretty much never uses the dragon shouts, and thinks that they are stupid. Still, on the PC, modding can improve many of the annoying features of Skyrim, and on the positive side of things....well, most of the game is a giant positive. I liked Morrowind, hated Oblivion, and think that Skyrim is on a completely different level from either of those predecessors.… Expand
  67. ChoicestGames
    Apr 22, 2014
    9
    Skyrim is a worthy successor to Oblivion. Nothing really has changed much in terms of the formula but if it ain’t broke why fix it? You could do worse than trying out this masterpiece (like taking an arrow to the knee for instance - okay sorry that one's been done to death :)).
  68. Rufsian
    Mar 6, 2012
    9
    Great videogame. Small dislikes but overall a true videogame experience. Sit back and let Bethesda make you feel rewarded for the money you spent on it.
  69. Atraiyu47
    Mar 6, 2012
    9
    The sheer scale of this game is overwhelming. The world is breath-taking and feels alive. My only complaint lies in a general lack of character development. But this game doesn't live and die purely on the quality of story telling like a Bioware game. The freedom to explore such a massive world with seemingly endless things to do is a welcome break from the railroading we get in nearlyThe sheer scale of this game is overwhelming. The world is breath-taking and feels alive. My only complaint lies in a general lack of character development. But this game doesn't live and die purely on the quality of story telling like a Bioware game. The freedom to explore such a massive world with seemingly endless things to do is a welcome break from the railroading we get in nearly every other title.… Expand
  70. ed103
    Mar 6, 2012
    9
    Superb game. Huge world where you can do whatever you feel like. Great story and fun combat (could be a bit better here). Skills and the tie with leveling is pretty cool. This is one of those games where you start playing, look up thinking 20 minutes passed but 4 hours really did. Very immersive.
  71. CMASC
    Mar 7, 2012
    9
    Yet another great installment of the Elder Scrolls series, Skyrim improves all the great things we loved about Oblivion but yet it doesn't come close to Morrowind in storytelling and narrative, the main quest is rather short but the side quests makes it up for it, they are quite detailed and sometimes more interesting than the main quest itself, exploration is one of the greatest thingYet another great installment of the Elder Scrolls series, Skyrim improves all the great things we loved about Oblivion but yet it doesn't come close to Morrowind in storytelling and narrative, the main quest is rather short but the side quests makes it up for it, they are quite detailed and sometimes more interesting than the main quest itself, exploration is one of the greatest thing about Skyrim, having breathtaking scenery and locations makes it one of the best looking game today without mentioning there are games with better textures and graphical details out there, the score is yet once again written by one of my favorites composers of all times Jeremy Soule, jumping to the gameplay section the combat is an improvement over oblivion, rpg elements are simplified but it has been added more depth with the perks, to end my review I have to say it's quite hard to find something wrong with Skyrim, Maybe the interface isn't really good at the PC platform but still... this is one game that benefits from community mods, if you're planning to buy this game don't stop to think it's worth every penny and you won't be disappointed.… Expand
  72. FryGuy
    Mar 12, 2012
    9
    Absolutely one of the best RPG I've ever played. There is so much to do, many places to explore and you can be anything you want. I have played over 150 hours now in total and there is still some side quests to be found. There is still some bugs and personally I miss multiplayer but these things doesnt ruin much.
  73. Krell
    Mar 12, 2012
    9
    Skyrim is a great game, whether you're enjoying the great story to go alongside the main quest line, doing original, non-repetitive side quests, or just exploring the vast and wonderful world of Bethesda's creation. Flaws are few and far between within this game, but not nonexistent. Travel can be rather tedious, longer trips taking a good few play sessions. For PC gamers, lag exists evenSkyrim is a great game, whether you're enjoying the great story to go alongside the main quest line, doing original, non-repetitive side quests, or just exploring the vast and wonderful world of Bethesda's creation. Flaws are few and far between within this game, but not nonexistent. Travel can be rather tedious, longer trips taking a good few play sessions. For PC gamers, lag exists even in the very lowest possible graphics settings. Now that the problems have been gotten through, I'll list off a few positive features; There is an extreme amount of things to do other than the main storyline. You can even get married. the multiple groups available to join have a vast amount of sidequests, followers, and more to play around with. All around, this is a great game.… Expand
  74. Mortensus
    Jul 15, 2012
    9
    I found the previous elder scolls games pretty impressive, but Skyrim for me beat them everywhere. I will not talk about graphics and gameplay, etc , which are flawless for me, they are exactly what I expect of good games in 2011-2012, nothing really revolutionary, but a true atmosphere.

    Where the game becomes really amazing, it's when we go on the meat of the game, the rpg aspect. It's    I found the previous elder scolls games pretty impressive, but Skyrim for me beat them everywhere. I will not talk about graphics and gameplay, etc , which are flawless for me, they are exactly what I expect of good games in 2011-2012, nothing really revolutionary, but a true atmosphere.

    Where the game becomes really amazing, it's when we go on the meat of the game, the rpg aspect. It's one of the first time (in my experience at least) on a video game that even if there is a main quest, the universe is so rich and the quests so well written, so many little details, stories in the stories, that you almost forget about this "main" quest! There are so many things to do... you are just from time to time remembered of the main quest when suddenly out of nowhere a dragon is flying over you, shouting, and landing right in your back... Well, the feeling is unique.

    Another important thing, is the modding community, bethesta seem to love the moders contrary to so many big recent releases, and there are so many good mods...

    And last but not least, they are not selling you countless useless dlc even before the release. You pay a good game, you get it the first time!

    If you love a good rpg, this game is definitely a must have.    … Expand
  75. pepsens
    Mar 26, 2012
    9
    Best RPG I have ever played.The story and quests kept me playing for hours at time. Excellent graphic and gameplay. The user interface was bad, however because of mods you can fix that.
  76. Zarkana
    Mar 29, 2012
    9
    Very well done Bethesda,

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

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

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

    This game has a ton of bugs, every elder scrolls has a butt load. However I have never minded them. This game is so HUGE that it would be impossible to get rid of all of them. The bugs are very welcome compared to the rest of the game. Also Bethesda is pretty good at trying to fix them in an appropriate fashion. I highly recommend the PC version with the creation kit you can download mods that will help change the game to the way you prefer and even add more content. Once the Navmesh bug is fixed (it is being worked on) which prevents movement of NPC'S in modded land, the mods that come out will be extraordinary. Bethesda is very invested into Skyrim, they have been rolling out patches and even added NEW content in the last one. They added Archery and Magic kill cams, small but nice, I love the idea of adding new features to the game just because. With DLC, New Features in patches, and the awesome modding community this game will last a very long time. 9/10= Very Awesome, a lot of bugs, but they are being fixed.    … Expand
  77. antoinedumont50
    Apr 25, 2012
    9
    TES V : Skyrim is as good as it gets when it comes to open-world RPGs. On a high-end computer, the graphics look gorgeous even though there might a few muddy textures here and there. The awfully illogical leveling system of TES IV : Oblivion has been completely reworked. Therefore, you do not have to watch your every move while playing anymore. A wide array of skills are still available,TES V : Skyrim is as good as it gets when it comes to open-world RPGs. On a high-end computer, the graphics look gorgeous even though there might a few muddy textures here and there. The awfully illogical leveling system of TES IV : Oblivion has been completely reworked. Therefore, you do not have to watch your every move while playing anymore. A wide array of skills are still available, and most of the useless perks have been removed. However, the game is not free from annoying bugs. But I have to say it was far worse at the moment of its release. What's more, the huge Skyrim community has created a whole load of mods that I have not had the chance to test yet. But vanilla Skyrim is already a great experience that is more than enjoyable.… Expand
  78. Shechu
    Jun 1, 2012
    9
    After having finished the game I can say that this is one of the best game ever. Excellent graphics, compelling story, unlimited freedom and the best, really amazing landscapes. It's a unique game, you could played over and over and it will surprise you like the first time. All in all amazing and REALISTIC.
  79. VoragoGaming
    Jul 13, 2012
    9
    One of the Epic Greats of Gaming History. A true offspring of the Elder Scrolls universe becaues it is a work of gaming art that continues a legacy. Ignore the people who say this game is short, any game is short to a "grinder" type. This game hours of fun, adventure, combat, quests and damn well thought out sub plots and main plot. You NEED to be asking yourself one question: "Why do IOne of the Epic Greats of Gaming History. A true offspring of the Elder Scrolls universe becaues it is a work of gaming art that continues a legacy. Ignore the people who say this game is short, any game is short to a "grinder" type. This game hours of fun, adventure, combat, quests and damn well thought out sub plots and main plot. You NEED to be asking yourself one question: "Why do I not have this yet?".… Expand
  80. Dune_Jumper
    Apr 27, 2015
    9
    One of the RPGs ever made. It has so much content, it can keep you playing for weeks.
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  81. Muchomexicano
    Jan 27, 2022
    9
    Long story short the people who gave this game really bad reviews were people whining about the graphics and the engine! Compared to the old engine this one is wonderful, its a lot smoother and has crashed once my in the last 100 or so hours of game play. No complaints it definitely a solid game with great replay value. But if your looking for a top of the line uber realistic experienceLong story short the people who gave this game really bad reviews were people whining about the graphics and the engine! Compared to the old engine this one is wonderful, its a lot smoother and has crashed once my in the last 100 or so hours of game play. No complaints it definitely a solid game with great replay value. But if your looking for a top of the line uber realistic experience and hate a game for not being impossibility gorgeous then like with every other game ever made you will be disappointed.… Expand
  82. Skalinos
    May 1, 2012
    9
    Fantastic game, but a little bit repeatable after 10-20 hours spent in it. This problem is solved by different plugins provided by fan community (Nexus, Steamworks). 9 out of 10.
  83. Jalokin
    May 3, 2012
    9
    Skyrim ... A real RPG Monster !!! I will rate it by 85 in cause of the console sickness ! BUT ... in fact of the Mod-Support it has to be rated much higher !!! Skyrim is Epic !!!
  84. Zyromkiru
    May 4, 2012
    9
    Even my most favorite of games right now I am not giving a 10 as a 10 would mean perfect in every single way. The game really is my favorite over all the other elder scrolls games and was worth the money.
  85. Cubixreviews
    Aug 8, 2012
    9
    I rate this game 10 out of 10, but something is wrong with Metacritic forcing me to rate this awesome game 9 out of 10. With Skyrim you can have the best gaming experience you have ever had. Skyrim It's outstandingly fun, and It haves a really good written story. This is how a RPG need to be. And the world of Skyrim is really huge, where you an explore the unknown.
  86. Grobak
    Aug 28, 2012
    9
    Surely the best Elder Scrolls game so far. It's good to see that they removed nearly all annoying things from Oblivion and Morrowind and added a lot more new things. Crafting and Alchemy are very very good. The only reason i don't give 10 is beacuse of the leveling system. After lvl 20, perks are really slow to get and even if you play alot you cant get all the perks only about 80 of 250.Surely the best Elder Scrolls game so far. It's good to see that they removed nearly all annoying things from Oblivion and Morrowind and added a lot more new things. Crafting and Alchemy are very very good. The only reason i don't give 10 is beacuse of the leveling system. After lvl 20, perks are really slow to get and even if you play alot you cant get all the perks only about 80 of 250. This perk system is great in itself the fact that i can't get them all is annoying. Alltogether its a fantastic game still, so buy it and play it. Youll enjoy it,… Expand
  87. IcoNat20
    Jul 17, 2012
    9
    All the great expansive game of Morrowind, and the artistic direction of oblivion, but... better? Every place is like a photo, or a work of art on a canvas. I shall not go into further detail.

    Downside, quests are short.
  88. TheStolken
    Jun 20, 2012
    9
    I would not feel bad by saying this, but the Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim is the best game in the franchise. It combined the epic story that Morrowind had, with the fantastic and fast paced gameplay and combat of Oblivion. The game have beautiful graphics that load quickly and make it possible to immerse yourself into the game so easily. The new engine, while similar to the old ones, is a vastI would not feel bad by saying this, but the Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim is the best game in the franchise. It combined the epic story that Morrowind had, with the fantastic and fast paced gameplay and combat of Oblivion. The game have beautiful graphics that load quickly and make it possible to immerse yourself into the game so easily. The new engine, while similar to the old ones, is a vast improvement to the game. This game deserves the awards and praise it has. Well, it might deserve a little less because it sure does have a lot of bugs. Maybe wait a while to get this game so that it gets some patches, and when it does, buy it outright.… Expand
  89. Draig
    May 16, 2012
    9
    By far the best of the series. I've had absolutely zero issues running the game on my PC, it never crashes or hangs as it has in previous Elder Scrolls. Absolutely stunning visuals/atmosphere, the same open sandbox feel as the previous iterations of the series. A perk system which is probably one of my only complaints as they've left out some things I expect in my Elder Scrolls games, butBy far the best of the series. I've had absolutely zero issues running the game on my PC, it never crashes or hangs as it has in previous Elder Scrolls. Absolutely stunning visuals/atmosphere, the same open sandbox feel as the previous iterations of the series. A perk system which is probably one of my only complaints as they've left out some things I expect in my Elder Scrolls games, but is, nonetheless, a minor complaint. The only other thing that irks me and keeps me from giving this a perfect 10 is the companion system. Most of them are nothing more than pack mules to carry the inordinate amounts of weight I drag away from dungeons. Aside from that, I love every aspect of the play. Throw in player created content in the form of mods, some of which I can't imagine playing the game without- and you've got the best Elder Scrolls to date. If you've been playing since Daggerfall, like I have, you won't be disappointed. A must have in your Elder Scrolls library.… Expand
  90. madhad234
    May 15, 2012
    9
    Excellent game, 2x better than oblivion. Only downside is that there are no custom builds. Every skill is given to you with no enhancements to leveling it, every character becomes a stealth/warrior/mage. I thoroughly enjoyed it and have put in at least 50 hours. Get the mods from steam workshop or nexus, totally makes the game a truly great experience.
  91. madrigal
    May 16, 2012
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. You get out of it what you put into it. If you're going to cry about the obvious stuff, then go play Sims. Go make real choices. Go get 1000 different voice-over people and re-write the dialogue. I'm about 20 hours into it. I've read some of the other user reviews and there is some valid stuff to be said about Skyrim. I've rarely played this D&D type genre before. Last D&D style game I played was on the 3DO. Just not my gig. I have no idea about the Elder Scrolls before this so I can't speak to it. But I know that in this genre, there are spells and dungeons and caves and kill the yellow dragon, kill the red dragon, use the blue key for the blue dungeon...etc. etc. etc. There is a proven formula for this genre and their own family of games and Bethesda is just sticking to it. I have no problem with it. The truth is, this game is absolutely enrapturing in it's beauty and form (if you have the right PC and mods to run it) and fun as heck to play...if you are playing on Master difficulty. Therein lies the problem for many of these critics. They play an easy game and expect genius. When it takes you an hour to kill a dragon because you are out of arrows and running for your life, then a game gets fun. If you want more out of Skyrim, kick it up a notch. And a last word on "making choices" in a story-driven game. If you haven't already learned from Mass Effect....there are no REAL CHOICES. No matter what the game devs say, there is NO WAY to make a story-driven game with real choices. So get over it.… Expand
  92. Rodnix
    May 17, 2012
    9
    Its a mixed feeling really, the game graphics and physics, terrain access, the lighting and shadows!! It truly remarkable... You can see the amount of work put into making this game. But, somehow when you start the game, you feel let down, by the console like transfers/selection, you wanted a prehistoric book like feel and it wasn't there... and as you level up you somehow feel that youIts a mixed feeling really, the game graphics and physics, terrain access, the lighting and shadows!! It truly remarkable... You can see the amount of work put into making this game. But, somehow when you start the game, you feel let down, by the console like transfers/selection, you wanted a prehistoric book like feel and it wasn't there... and as you level up you somehow feel that you can't make that tiny variation in your skills, without the attributes that you normally have in all Elder Scroll Games prior to Skyrim... And the popular saying is, "its been dumbed down".

    But then you play for 5 hours... And you get used to it! Slowly you start liking the sheer amount of content! And with the creation kit launched... The variations with the number of people willing to put in dedicated amount of work hours to take the game to a whole new level! I guess its something like reading LOTR, you start with the dreary old patterns, where all the descriptions really gets to you. until it sticks to you! And then you will be in the virtual world for a lot more time that you actually thought you would spend. And you will end up like me, when i was adamant that i would not rate it more than 7... i've already marked it to 9. The more you play the more you want to play. three cheers to the Modders though! 9 on 10    … Expand
  93. WaterWoman
    May 18, 2012
    9
    This game is definitely either an 8 or 9. It's just weirdly addicting, and it looks pretty amazing. Sure, Witcher 2 looks great also, but that game, for me, got old and I never finished it. Skyrim, well, I had to keep playing (only level 40 I think). None of the bugs bothered me, and the mods were great.
  94. Discord
    May 19, 2012
    9
    Skyrim is a wonderful RPG, but many many glitches still permeate the game. While not gamebreaking, these glitches do subtract from the enjoyability of the game. Still, the game does have an exciting storyline and a fun and extremely large amount of sidequests.
  95. HumanMale
    May 21, 2012
    9
    A nicely balanced and well-crafted game. Many customization options and seemingly endless quests and locations to explore. In fact, it's only when you find the borders and small flaws (e.g. getting stuck in certain locations) that the charisma and immersion of the world that is Skyrim fades. Those minor errors and missing polish left behind, excellent RPG.
  96. ukwn
    May 24, 2012
    9
    Althrough we have to deplore the lost of advanced statistics management and the recycled game engine, I must agree that the recipe of the success of The Elder Scrolls is still correctly used: here an immersive great world with own rules and story, where your decisions make it change. Concerning the soundtrack, the work is beautiful and ambiant noises suitable to the situation; the game isAlthrough we have to deplore the lost of advanced statistics management and the recycled game engine, I must agree that the recipe of the success of The Elder Scrolls is still correctly used: here an immersive great world with own rules and story, where your decisions make it change. Concerning the soundtrack, the work is beautiful and ambiant noises suitable to the situation; the game is all-round about the stuff and the additionnal objects you can interract with.
    According to most of players, I proconize that a legendary game following the steps of Morrowind and Oblivion despite the fact new kind of RPG user-friendly features was been inclued.    … Expand
  97. Plamotaku
    May 27, 2012
    9
    Brief: 93% score from Plamotaku.
    A brilliant game that provided 144 hours, and probably more, of enjoyment. Through lush and beautiful graphics, you set out to carve your way as the Dragonborn, a special blooded human that has the power to control, command, and outright kill dragons. Enjoy this healthily saturated RPG, full of deeply packed content, quests, and a boastable stats system    Brief: 93% score from Plamotaku.
    A brilliant game that provided 144 hours, and probably more, of enjoyment. Through lush and beautiful graphics, you set out to carve your way as the Dragonborn, a special blooded human that has the power to control, command, and outright kill dragons. Enjoy this healthily saturated RPG, full of deeply packed content, quests, and a boastable stats system that makes playing this game an addicting treat.
    There is not much to complain about in Skyrim, except for occasional spouts of minor lag and terrain clipping issues.    … Expand
  98. jim109109
    Jun 3, 2012
    9
    The ambition for this game is huge. In terms of quests, content, places to explore, and pure sheer things to do, this game is one of the most epic I have ever played. The gameplay is incredible and fun. The level of quality is awesome. The detail and the fun of exploring the huge world, doing quests without restraint is incredibly satisfying. This game definitely deserves the game of theThe ambition for this game is huge. In terms of quests, content, places to explore, and pure sheer things to do, this game is one of the most epic I have ever played. The gameplay is incredible and fun. The level of quality is awesome. The detail and the fun of exploring the huge world, doing quests without restraint is incredibly satisfying. This game definitely deserves the game of the year title. But I am still disappointed in it, because it is not to me a game which has been properly balanced. Yes, such a huge game is very difficult to make perfect. So how does the balance hurt the game? The potions are completely useless since you don't need them to win fights, and because they don't give a good enough advantage. Compared to games like The Witcher where potions changed the outcome of the battle, their implementation here is completely retarded. They will just clog up your inventory space and be useless. Second balance issue, the actual fighting. There are some tactics to kill even the hardest bosses, you just have to sneak and use cheesy strategies. Thirdly, the difficulty. This is the least significant balance issue as it is not that bad but eventually things will just be too EASY. Fourthly, item upgrades, similarly to potions, they have a less than worth it impact on fights. To make every part of the huge game count, every type of upgrade and potion should have a big effect on the scaling of battle. That way it would give an incentive to actually use them. It's also insulting that a company like Bethesda would make such a bad console port with **** interfaces and controls when they could have used the full potential of mouse. Alright well, the reason these flaws are so maddening to me is that the game is so close to perfection that it's frustrating that it isn't. It really makes me mad. Because instead of playing this games 150 hours, I have played 30 hours, and am now done. Still, worthy of a 9.… Expand
  99. Darkmark
    Jun 16, 2012
    9
    Very nice game with a good story and epic gameplay. I really liked how you can choose to help either the Stormcloacks or the Empire and how you're also able to change sides throughout the game. It's also nice with other storylines that are optional to complete, like the Theifs Guild and The Companions. But even though the game has lots of different choices to make both in customization ofVery nice game with a good story and epic gameplay. I really liked how you can choose to help either the Stormcloacks or the Empire and how you're also able to change sides throughout the game. It's also nice with other storylines that are optional to complete, like the Theifs Guild and The Companions. But even though the game has lots of different choices to make both in customization of your character and what missions to complete i still think the game might be missing some replayabillity. Nevertheless it is still a great game and if you like a good RPG, you should definetly buy it.… Expand
  100. DrugInduced
    Jun 1, 2012
    9
    Awesome game, my favorite of all time. Graphics are stunning and game play is top notch. I love the fact that you can control almost every aspect of the game. The game still has a few bugs even 7 months after release, but they are minor in my opinion.
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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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Metascore
94

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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