The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim

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  1. Ripleyyy
    Sep 20, 2021
    9
    Skyrim is my favorite RPG of all time. you will never run out of things to do in this game. There are hundreds of meaningful and fulfilling side quests and great dialogue from most random characters in the game. The game is full of random events and twist and they try something new and succeed in most areas. The amount of effort the developers put into this game is honestly amazing and ISkyrim is my favorite RPG of all time. you will never run out of things to do in this game. There are hundreds of meaningful and fulfilling side quests and great dialogue from most random characters in the game. The game is full of random events and twist and they try something new and succeed in most areas. The amount of effort the developers put into this game is honestly amazing and I wish Bethesda would reach that level of legendary status it once had. Bethesda has now just turned into a money hungry and scummy corporation. They add meaningless DLC to all their games and they just release Skyrim on repeat on every console generation. it is honestly a disgrace to how amazing this game is and the impact it had on so many individuals. I think the game can make a legendary comeback if they just handed it over to the modders.… Expand
  2. rezo_21
    Sep 19, 2021
    9
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  3. PerformanceMind
    Sep 11, 2021
    0
    Самая переоцененная игра в мире - в ней всё плохо. Ужасный линейный сюжет, тупейшая боёвка, состоящая из закликивания, топорные нелепые анимации, унылые сайд квесты, однообразный открытый мир, самой интересной составляющей которого являются не менее однообразные пещеры с одними и теми же врагами. Система навыков, несмотря на свою обширность, всё равно убогая. Чтобы прокачать то жеСамая переоцененная игра в мире - в ней всё плохо. Ужасный линейный сюжет, тупейшая боёвка, состоящая из закликивания, топорные нелепые анимации, унылые сайд квесты, однообразный открытый мир, самой интересной составляющей которого являются не менее однообразные пещеры с одними и теми же врагами. Система навыков, несмотря на свою обширность, всё равно убогая. Чтобы прокачать то же кузнечное дело или алхимию, надо тупо гриндить. Наверняка почти всё это исправляется модами. Поэтому оценка игре - 0/10, оценка модам - 10/10.… Expand
  4. JamesHarvey
    Sep 6, 2021
    9
    Now that I've cleared the main quest and done several other big quests, I think I have enough hours to give an assessment. The game is very good, honestly I found the opening scene very boring, let's say until I got to riverwood I found it boring, something that started to change in the first mission of jarl whiterun, this is my first TES game, and yes it is a game very good, the mainNow that I've cleared the main quest and done several other big quests, I think I have enough hours to give an assessment. The game is very good, honestly I found the opening scene very boring, let's say until I got to riverwood I found it boring, something that started to change in the first mission of jarl whiterun, this is my first TES game, and yes it is a game very good, the main story is not the strong point of the game, but its side quests... it's a sensational game, role-playing is very good, you can make lots and lots of choices… Expand
  5. Dnische
    Aug 29, 2021
    5
    I genuinely can't understand why would anyone give it more than 5/10. The only option to play this game properly — play it modded, otherwise you will get buggy uncompleted mess. 90% percents of quests there are dedicated to dungeon clearing, the rest do not start at all. The main "plot" — generic fantasy $hit about chosen one whose destiny is to defeat ancient evil and etc. GraphicsI genuinely can't understand why would anyone give it more than 5/10. The only option to play this game properly — play it modded, otherwise you will get buggy uncompleted mess. 90% percents of quests there are dedicated to dungeon clearing, the rest do not start at all. The main "plot" — generic fantasy $hit about chosen one whose destiny is to defeat ancient evil and etc. Graphics remained at the Oblivion level.

    Video game industry died the day when this piece of vidya was claimed GOTY of 2011, the year when Dark Souls and Deus Ex HR came out.    … Expand
  6. Darzv9
    Aug 29, 2021
    10
    A bit aged now, but still a great game, the user addons make it even better.
  7. VikiSetyah
    Aug 25, 2021
    4
    This game is Poor optimization,bad graphic,and overated games. I don't like it sorry ):
  8. Yaztromo
    Aug 24, 2021
    10
    Almost ten years since its original release, Skyrim is still *the best* (digital) fantasy role-playing game for any system. Much-hailed games like The Witcher 3 or Divinity: Original Sin 2 have tried to compete with it over the years, but cannot match Skyrim in its overall quality, its free-form gameplay, and its understanding of what a role-playing game should be about.

    This is partly    Almost ten years since its original release, Skyrim is still *the best* (digital) fantasy role-playing game for any system. Much-hailed games like The Witcher 3 or Divinity: Original Sin 2 have tried to compete with it over the years, but cannot match Skyrim in its overall quality, its free-form gameplay, and its understanding of what a role-playing game should be about.

    This is partly due to what it delivers: an overwhelming amount of content and activity, great variety in all things, strong atmosphere and immersiveness, rich setting and story design, and slick and intuitive gameplay.

    The other part of what makes Skyrim so great, however, comes from what it (intentionally) leaves off: There are no obtrusive cinematics, and the character system is refreshingly simple and elegant without sacrificing any role-playing potential.

    Skyrim is a feast for both role-playing newbies and veterans alike. If you have not played Skyrim yet, but are interested in fantasy and role-playing, you should definitely give it a go. It is not just the best (digital) RPG you can get but possibly also the game with the most content for a considerably small price.    … Expand
  9. Gimas
    Aug 18, 2021
    6
    Boring and monotonous quests. I played 150 hours and it was enough for me to understand that she was too overrated.
  10. defenz
    Aug 8, 2021
    8
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  11. DolphLOL
    Aug 8, 2021
    10
    1 word. Perfect. I've never felt the open world rpg feeling in other games than skyrim.
  12. 4ya5h1
    Aug 1, 2021
    9
    great game, i like it so much
    everything is excellent in it: atmosphere, music, gameplay, graphics, plot, but there are also are one disadvantage: bugs, they spoil the game but it's not critical and the game still is great
  13. matee75
    Jul 29, 2021
    9
    Marvelous open-world, rich with content for hundreds of hours to play . I am anxiously waiting for The Elder Scrolls VI. It is nearly a 10 year old game, but still one of the best RPGs.
  14. Goshan220
    Jul 27, 2021
    10
    Нельзя просто так взять и не пройти игру пару-тройку раз.
    Эта игра хороша всем, она лучше ведьмака, ведь он слишком долгий. Она разнообразна и после 10+ прохождений я бью себя по рукам чтобы не скачать её вновь и не пройтись по ледяным скалам провинции Скайрим. В общем, она заслуженно является легендой.
    Сюжет: 8 Геймплей: 10 Баги: 9 (больше оценка меньше багов) Реиграбельность: 10    Нельзя просто так взять и не пройти игру пару-тройку раз.
    Эта игра хороша всем, она лучше ведьмака, ведь он слишком долгий. Она разнообразна и после 10+ прохождений я бью себя по рукам чтобы не скачать её вновь и не пройтись по ледяным скалам провинции Скайрим. В общем, она заслуженно является легендой.
    Сюжет: 8
    Геймплей: 10
    Баги: 9 (больше оценка меньше багов)
    Реиграбельность: 10
    Личный интерес: 10    … Expand
  15. Willos
    Jul 26, 2021
    8
    To clarify I am only taking into account Skyrim and the DLC that fallowed, modding will not be taken into account; if it was it would be 10, as the game with modding has so much replayability its absurd with over 1.9 billion downloaded mods on nexus. The modding community has practically made this game for me.

    Okay so Skyrim is set in the world of Tamriel in the land of well Skyrim.    To clarify I am only taking into account Skyrim and the DLC that fallowed, modding will not be taken into account; if it was it would be 10, as the game with modding has so much replayability its absurd with over 1.9 billion downloaded mods on nexus. The modding community has practically made this game for me.

    Okay so Skyrim is set in the world of Tamriel in the land of well Skyrim. First off this world is huge and with the added DLC even bigger with the main land of Skyrim aswell as Solstheim and Castle Volkihar (I think?). The world has alot to explore with many dungeons, nearly 200 of them in fact unfortunately many of them feel very similar however. The game offers many quests with a fairly long main story and alot of side quests, one thing I appreciate about the side quests of Skyrim is many don't feel like quests to just give the player a little xp and gold for killing 5 enemies then returning, alot of them have little stories to go along with them which makes the world feel richer and more alive; as the NPCs how hand out these quests don't just end up feeling like statues to boost leveling.
    The main story of the base game in my opinion has always felt somewhat dull, it never really interested me to the point of me being excited to see what would happen next; this is even more so on repeat playthroughs of the game. The ones that stick out especially are the "Retrieve the Dragon Stone" and the "Horn of Jurgen Wind Caller" quests, I had always dreaded doing these quests for the poor pacing of the missions and they aren't all to interesting. The ending I will not spoil but I found the boss fight extremely underwhelming as well. I feel the Base game unmodded really doesn't hold up much today to be honest, and it does hurt to say that but I know it's true. One gripe I have with the game overall including DLC is the overall look of the game, it gets very tiring of seeing bleak snowy mountains and more cold environments. However this also kind of is in the games favor because when you discover a new area it makes the experience more of a spectacle.

    The Dawngaurd DLC adds much to be desired for me, from the new faction to join of the already many in Skyrim, to the new environments of vampire infested lands. One moment I remember fondly is when you meet the two dragons during the DLC for the first time, it really felt awesome.

    The Hearthfire DLC is pretty cool, makes the game feel much more alive and immersive with the implements of new Housing and adopting children, and other changes.

    The Dragonborn DLC Is alright in my opinion, I really liked the look of most of raven rock but at some point in the DLC the color pallet changes to just green and black for the longest time, it gets very boring very quickly. But the gameplay of Skyrim in general make up for it and other short comings of this DLC.

    Skyrim also has one of if not the most addicting leveling systems out there, it feels really rewarding to get new gear from enemies or create it on your own. And the game is balanced in most regards. Lastly the base game bugs, its part of Skyrim at this point... Its funny, but you'll probably want to install a bug patcher mod .    … Expand
  16. Axilley
    Jul 22, 2021
    9
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  17. Moisty_fan2
    Jul 10, 2021
    10
    Skyrim is an iconic game for a reason. Its world, exploration and character building systems are top notch.
  18. Yang_Enmanuel
    Jul 10, 2021
    10
    It's simply one of the best games ever. In every time I play Skyrim, i never got bored, instead of that, i always got surprised. Thank you Bethesda for this master piece
  19. SirFlankBoring
    Jul 3, 2021
    10
    One day my sons or daughters will ask: "Dad, what thing you did the most on your life?" and i will answer: "The thing i most spent time on, you mean? Well... I played Skyrim when no one wanted to be with me. In my teenager days i got no chance do live a normal teenager life, because i didn't want to, bro wtf i can spell magic on my right hand while i kick the ass of some Imperial bastardsOne day my sons or daughters will ask: "Dad, what thing you did the most on your life?" and i will answer: "The thing i most spent time on, you mean? Well... I played Skyrim when no one wanted to be with me. In my teenager days i got no chance do live a normal teenager life, because i didn't want to, bro wtf i can spell magic on my right hand while i kick the ass of some Imperial bastards with my Daedric Sword in my left hand".

    Serious now: Skyrim is, actually, the best game ever made. You MIGHT think that his younger and retarded brother is better (you know, that fake Skyrim, made by a Poland game company), but you are wrong. In Skyrim you don't play with a generic medieval hero who is a ' badass **** cool witcher', YOU ARE the character. You answer the questions, you do your decisions based on what you think that is right.

    This game is, from what i know, the best "Lol do whatever you want just make sure you will have fun okay?" and that is amazing. I could talk about this game forever, just play it okay?    … Expand
  20. Tromble
    Jun 28, 2021
    5
    Skyrim is okay, it does a lot of things right and a lot of things wrong.

    I do not feel strongly about Skyrim.

    I'm not the guy to ask about a recommendation of Skyrim.
  21. sulaco426
    Jun 21, 2021
    4
    The Elder Scrolls games are overhyped and bland and Skyrim, although the best of em, is no Exception. Stoywise those games have a really high Potential, but its is entombed in a Sterile Indiegame. Storytelling and Gameplay is so Basic that no Immersion can get to you. Its just sad and wasted Potential.
  22. Rudey21
    Jun 20, 2021
    8
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  23. Al1ne
    Jun 18, 2021
    4
    for me,game is really boring, story dont have any interesting moments, but gameplay is not bad, and upgrade systen is very cool, for 2011 this game was really cool, but, after 10 years its not so cool
  24. Deeperlook
    Jun 17, 2021
    10
    Less than 5 months away form being 10 years old and STILL i be playing it. over 2000 hours game play under my sleeve, and untill TES6 comes out (and dose not suck) it'll be another 2000 hours added. literally the game of the decade.
  25. FRIST_008
    Jun 14, 2021
    9
    Великая игра, великого времени, бесконечных переизданий, бесконечных модов.
  26. dikii_hohol
    Jun 6, 2021
    10
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  27. Grandhatred
    May 23, 2021
    10
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  28. FabuJono
    May 17, 2021
    9
    The Elder Scrolls formula has worked many times and it certainly did work the best in Skyrim. Skyrim brought that formula to the highest level but it is not as well-balanced as Morrowwind.
  29. Carlos_aumaca
    May 16, 2021
    10
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  30. GarbageGal
    May 13, 2021
    3
    Skyrim is a very disappointing game on the premise that it's an RPG. It's more of a sandbox than a classic RPG. It doesn't have a very intuitive leveling system, it offers no restrictions, and I honestly felt like it gave players zero incentive to do anything with the story. I can't keep interested for any longer than an hour with it. If you enjoy it, that's fine, but I don't think it'sSkyrim is a very disappointing game on the premise that it's an RPG. It's more of a sandbox than a classic RPG. It doesn't have a very intuitive leveling system, it offers no restrictions, and I honestly felt like it gave players zero incentive to do anything with the story. I can't keep interested for any longer than an hour with it. If you enjoy it, that's fine, but I don't think it's even close to worthy of the praise it gets.… Expand
  31. mulahivan
    May 9, 2021
    10
    Лучшая игра в своём жанре, можно играть часами не скучая, большая сюжетная линия, графика на довольно крутом уровне, огромный мир и множество рас, крутая игра
  32. PsychoJoona
    May 8, 2021
    7
    Longest videogame ever made? Yes. Skyrim is really long and I don't have a problem with that! But what I do have problem with is that it can get really boring sometimes in dungeons because every dungeon is almost the same thing and in my opinnion there are way too many potions. But I still like this game for it's RPG mechanics which are fun and how much stuff there are to do!
  33. FARHAM
    May 8, 2021
    9
    Still this masterpiece game. I suggest you go to it sooner if you haven't played it yet. The only problem is that the bugs are relatively high and the graphics are relatively low for 2011 and so on
  34. Azametzin
    May 2, 2021
    9
    My all-time favorite game, the MVP of the RPG. But I still can't give it a full 10, because even ten years and a dozen ports later it's still a buggy messy. To me, it's been so long those are just beloved features. I still think it's a **** practice for a video game company to not bother to fix their own game if they're gonna re-release it that many times.
  35. Yelson463
    Apr 30, 2021
    8
    Skyrim is definitely a unique experience. If it hadn't been for its bugs, the game would have aged better. The graphics feel ancient but they are surprisingly still eye catching at some points. It might be a 10-year-old video game but it is still a very enjoyable and memorable experience.
  36. Cagan3003
    Apr 28, 2021
    9
    Everyone must play this game. It is a masterpiece but the bugs and gliches may demoralize you.
  37. AlvaroK95
    Apr 25, 2021
    6
    Es un buen juego aunque la historia principal y el final no son gran cosa, y el sistema de combate se siente como un "voy a usar todo lo que tengo y, si no gano al hacerlo, no tengo forma de defenderme", a diferencia de como ocurriría en God of War o la saga Souls con el bloqueo y el esquive, dando la sensación de que los combates no se deciden por mi habilidad.
  38. Lee_Bale
    Apr 22, 2021
    9
    One of the best RPG games I've ever played. Sure, it's not perfect, e.g. the quests are sometimes repetitive and the main storyline isn't all that great, but the open world, freedom of choice and art style are excellent. I get why some people dislike Bethesda's style, but for me, it's something special.
  39. Frever
    Apr 21, 2021
    10
    Skyrim might be actually best RPG ever made. About million times more fun and interesting than Witcher 3 could ever dream to be.
  40. elefsar
    Apr 20, 2021
    9
    One of the best rpg games. I definitely loved this game. It's lore is also pretty good.
  41. Milkdrinker72
    Apr 15, 2021
    10
    9 years later this is still a masterpiece especially with mods. 9 years later this is still a masterpiece especially with mods.
  42. Lubo789
    Apr 11, 2021
    9
    The game has an awesome world, fun combat and loads of quests. The side quests are very awesome. I really enjoyed doing side quests for thieves guild and dark brotherhood, but the game has a lot of annoying bugs and it can feel like you are doing the same thing over and over at some points in the game. Go in that cave, defeat enemies and get out. But I still think it's one of the bestThe game has an awesome world, fun combat and loads of quests. The side quests are very awesome. I really enjoyed doing side quests for thieves guild and dark brotherhood, but the game has a lot of annoying bugs and it can feel like you are doing the same thing over and over at some points in the game. Go in that cave, defeat enemies and get out. But I still think it's one of the best games there are.… Expand
  43. BFG-1337
    Mar 30, 2021
    4
    I played this game for 50 hours, that is 25 x 2 because i made 2 characters.
    I tried vanilla and with mods
    This game is just dull, the world is very uninteresting, I mean yes it has lots of locations (that are copy pasted) and it has lots of characters you can speak with, but why? This game exists and everything inside of it just because, just for the sake of existing. Its trying to be    I played this game for 50 hours, that is 25 x 2 because i made 2 characters.
    I tried vanilla and with mods

    This game is just dull, the world is very uninteresting, I mean yes it has lots of locations (that are copy pasted) and it has lots of characters you can speak with, but why? This game exists and everything inside of it just because, just for the sake of existing. Its trying to be the best RPG ever by cramming into it a lot of bland content.
    Id rather read a book than play this any more.
    Story is boring i really didn't pay attention, that might be my fault.
    So there you go, if you want this kind of game, here it is.

    - This game is the equivalent of eating bread for dinner, just bread nothing else.    … Expand
  44. LesandroBonucci
    Mar 29, 2021
    9
    nice nice nice nice nice nice nice nice nice nice nice nice nice nice nice nice nice nice
  45. SlavaPrototype
    Mar 15, 2021
    10
    In Skyrim, you can buy a house, get married, have children. Diverse selection of races.
    Quests for 700+ hours. But you can move away from quests and clean up forts, caves, outcast camps. You can just walk around the open world
  46. Zeyon88
    Mar 12, 2021
    9
    Story: 10/10
    The Way story is given: 19/20
    Gameplay: 24.5/30 Visual quality: 8/10 Feelings left after playing: 20/20 Playability: 8.5/10 AVARAGE: 90/100 Skyrim has a very large world to explore, every NPC can bring you new questlines and stories. Non of the side missions are boring and all of them have a lot of hard effort on them. Bugs could be a problem but they have been    Story: 10/10
    The Way story is given: 19/20
    Gameplay: 24.5/30
    Visual quality: 8/10
    Feelings left after playing: 20/20
    Playability: 8.5/10

    AVARAGE: 90/100

    Skyrim has a very large world to explore, every NPC can bring you new questlines and stories. Non of the side missions are boring and all of them have a lot of hard effort on them. Bugs could be a problem but they have been fixed later. This game must be played.    … Expand
  47. tufekciero
    Mar 12, 2021
    2
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  48. Antictra
    Mar 10, 2021
    8
    Skyrim gave huge liberty to the player in it's open world, while looking graphically really good for its time. The fact that moddability was very important gave it a boost to be relevant during numerous years. The player can pursue so many additional activities in the gameworld that he/she can literally forget about the main quest. That one is ok, but nothing too much to speak about whenSkyrim gave huge liberty to the player in it's open world, while looking graphically really good for its time. The fact that moddability was very important gave it a boost to be relevant during numerous years. The player can pursue so many additional activities in the gameworld that he/she can literally forget about the main quest. That one is ok, but nothing too much to speak about when compared to Witcher series, Dragon Age Origins or Baldur's Gate (Bethesda has never had good storytelling vibe, their good stuff is focused on creation of immersive gameworlds with great ambiances). The characters are cookie cutter mary sues and a lot of content reuses copy-pasted areas (notably the crypts or some caves), still that game had some kind of mysterious atmosphere to itself thanks to sound, music which is excellent, environmental effects that made me play the game for several hundreads hours.… Expand
  49. nazarkin123
    Mar 10, 2021
    8
    Played all the quests that I found and all the DLC because it was that interesting!
  50. GustaCNXFL
    Mar 9, 2021
    10
    melhor RPG singleplayer de todos os tempos Skyrim e uma Obra Prima da Industria dos jogos
  51. Dom007
    Mar 8, 2021
    10
    Ive played this game 5 times over the last decade at it never gets old. It's world being the biggest reason for that. As with all Bethesda games it is buggy as hell and its combat can be stale at times but overall this game remains a great to me.
  52. FirstSpawn
    Feb 28, 2021
    10
    Одна из лучишх игр, когда-либо увидивших свет, на мой взгляд! Обожаю эту игру ♥
    10/10
  53. tymqe
    Feb 26, 2021
    9
    The vanilla game despite some bugs is timeless classic, very great and iconic game. But you can make it even better by downloading some mods from thousands to choose.
  54. UncleEd
    Feb 25, 2021
    10
    Skyrim, despite its flaws, is one of the most immersive video games I have ever played. The flaws are quite apparent as soon as you start the game. Melee combat sucks. Most questlines are not very good, a clear step back from Oblivion. But the world is so beautiful, cohesive and immersive, it’s easy to ignore Skyrim’s flaws.

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

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

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

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

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

    9.5/10

    My ranking of major questlines:
    Main Quest (great) > Dark Brotherhood (great) > Dragonborn (good) > Dawnguard (vampire) (good) > Civil War (imperial legion) (good) > College of Winterhold (alright) > Thieves Guild (ok) > Bard’s College (bad) > The Companions (bad)    … Expand
  55. AaronAC
    Feb 24, 2021
    10
    A great game that i have over 100 hours in and absolutely loved. The music is great and fits the world beautifully and the story is magnificent. There are so many extra quests to get lost in and I highly recommend doing the Daedric quests as they are easily some of the best extra quests.
  56. VogelFubar
    Feb 17, 2021
    10
    Dude, it's Skyrim, like come one. Game doesn't even need a review, mod it until it crashes :D that's the motto. 10/10 would play till my death
  57. Tenarus
    Feb 15, 2021
    10
    10/10 great game. The game was great in 2011 and is still great in 2021. Only a few games age that well and are still "good" after such a long time.
  58. SilverOrlov
    Feb 14, 2021
    10
    If you really need to read this review, then you don't know anything about that game, you missed it, or putted it aside since it came out... Immediately close this page and run to play it. Many people say that it will never be too late to play it, some still make various add-ons for it, but this is not entirely objectively. I agree with all hands and feet that this is a great gameIf you really need to read this review, then you don't know anything about that game, you missed it, or putted it aside since it came out... Immediately close this page and run to play it. Many people say that it will never be too late to play it, some still make various add-ons for it, but this is not entirely objectively. I agree with all hands and feet that this is a great game masterpiece... but of its time. It was created in 2011 and improved in 2016. Somewhere then I played it. But no matter how much you put on a makeup, no matter how much you paint the walls and improve the graphics with "special editions" - this is still the skeleton from 2011. Sooner or later it will have to be released, because there will be something to compare with, no matter how cool the story, mechanics and atmosphere are. So don't waste that time.
    A huge open world, a huge variety of long and short adventures. There are so many nooks and crannies and atmospheric places and events that even after a month of intense play and searching with a magnifying glass, you still have something to do. A good system for skills with upgrade by using them... Since Skyrim was created, I haven't met as good game as that one of this genre and scope. Perhaps the third Witcher, but it's "a slightly different industry".
    The only thing I can scold Skyrim for is a lot of nasty bugs, which, I think, were later fixed.    … Expand
  59. Gotham-Guy
    Feb 9, 2021
    10
    My opinion: Skyrim is the best game ever. I’ve played it through 5 times and still haven’t gotten sick of it. I’d rank this game 11/10 if I could.
  60. WCM320
    Feb 6, 2021
    10
    the 8.3 it has is to low, which makes sense almost everyone giving it a 0 to review bomb it is crying about something that does not pertain to the game itself.
  61. K02
    Feb 1, 2021
    10
    I've played The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition for about 156 hours and here is my review so far:
    Strong Points:
    +Graphics and Backgrounds are beautiful +Tons of decent quests +Choices matter +A lot of factions to join +Epic story +Customization +NPC are realistic (They work at day and they rest at night) +Interaction +Cool DLCs +Animals and Creatures are in the game    I've played The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition for about 156 hours and here is my review so far:
    Strong Points:
    +Graphics and Backgrounds are beautiful
    +Tons of decent quests
    +Choices matter
    +A lot of factions to join
    +Epic story
    +Customization
    +NPC are realistic (They work at day and they rest at night)
    +Interaction
    +Cool DLCs
    +Animals and Creatures are in the game
    +Great and Unforgettable Soundtracks (Depending on the place and time)
    +A lot of awesome mods that we are able to install and enjoy
    +Dragons and Dragonborn

    Weak Points:
    +Bugs and Gliches can happen in Skyrim
    +Few Dungeons and Tombs are quite repetitive

    So i'm gonna give The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition:
    9.5/10. The Coolest RPG ever made !!    … Expand
  62. Rains01
    Jan 26, 2021
    10
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  63. Silver_Lmzh
    Jan 22, 2021
    8
    This is very beautiful and it is worth every penny that you paid in its time for the quality and the graphics were beautiful.
  64. cythetyx
    Jan 19, 2021
    6
    Beatiful game to adventure and explore. It's not and rpg though. It's a glorified slasher with different color **** that comes out from your hand or weapons. It' has barely any rpg element or mechanic, so if you're a rpg lover you're gonna need a lot of mods. Morrowind still is the best of this saga by far.
  65. RodStrokes
    Jan 15, 2021
    9
    The base game is amazing, but the mods really improve it a lot, a LOT.
    Skyrim is a one-time experience, and it is a great one. they really **** that up with the paid mod stuff, but i think thats in the past now that they took it back
  66. Cz3rw0ny
    Jan 15, 2021
    8
    I think it is in my top 10 games ever. Back in 2011 it was a really innovative game world. Nowadays it lacks a bit of gameplay mechanics from let's say the witcher, but the game is still very much fun.
  67. mr_krol
    Jan 10, 2021
    10
    Все таки одна из грандиознейших игр ВЕКА! Впервые я попробовал ее на PS3, но уже спустя пол года, наиграв на плойке около 30 часов - я начал новое прохождение уже на компьютере и на данный момент Steam пишет, что я наиграл почти 350 часов (+100 в SE). Игра стала моей новогодней традицией, а создание и перевод модов - любимым хобби. Эта игра определенно изменила индустрию.Все таки одна из грандиознейших игр ВЕКА! Впервые я попробовал ее на PS3, но уже спустя пол года, наиграв на плойке около 30 часов - я начал новое прохождение уже на компьютере и на данный момент Steam пишет, что я наиграл почти 350 часов (+100 в SE). Игра стала моей новогодней традицией, а создание и перевод модов - любимым хобби. Эта игра определенно изменила индустрию.
  68. bluterbuss
    Jan 8, 2021
    4
    Skyrim manages to absolve itself from creating any sense of depth and intellectual challenge, by distracting the player with a expansive but hollow world to explore.

    It is undeniable that the land of Skyrim is impressive to say the least. It is vast and yet densely packed with secrets to uncover. The epic atmosphere and richness of world building is unparalleled, and backed up by a lore    Skyrim manages to absolve itself from creating any sense of depth and intellectual challenge, by distracting the player with a expansive but hollow world to explore.

    It is undeniable that the land of Skyrim is impressive to say the least. It is vast and yet densely packed with secrets to uncover. The epic atmosphere and richness of world building is unparalleled, and backed up by a lore that's had the time to manifest and grow over two decades, the world feels immersive and believable. That is where the praise for the fifth game in the Elder Scrolls series stops, however.

    My problem with the game, is not one of technical issues and bugs; nor is it an issue with the infamous creation club (although these are both matters Bethesda shouldn't get away with). No, Skyrim's fatal flaw goes much deeper than that. In short, it is shallow. Over the course of the Elder Scrolls series, the games have become more and more watered down, to the point where they can longer call themselves RPG's. There is more to an RPG than dragons and a skill tree. in fact one my all time favourite RPG's, Fallout: New Vegas, has none of these things; and despite that it manages to be a true RPG in every sense of the word. Ultimately this comes down to the intensely real and eye-opening decisions you must make in your journey. Not only does it have four wildly different endings, but all throughout the world, there are moral questions that the player is asked to answer. This is where Skyrim falls short. There are no meaningful decisions at any point in the game, you are an all powerful protagonist, guided entirely by the chubby finger of fate; whether you like it or not.

    To be clear I was age one on the release of Oblivion, my views are in no way tinted by rose glasses and I have no sense of nostalgia for these other games, whatsoever. In fact Skyrim was my first 'RPG' experience which is widely why I have so many hours on the game; I didn't know any better.

    I don't expect the thrilling gameplay of a Soulsborne game (which Skyrim most definitely does not have). DnD did not become popular for its gameplay. It became popular because player could be anyone they wanted, and do anything they wanted. In Skyrim, though your character is nameless and voiceless, it still feels as though you are playing the person Todd Howard wants you to be.

    4/10    … Expand
  69. Xonkire
    Jan 1, 2021
    9
    9/10 из-за Дельфины, вообще хотел поставить 6,5/10, но так нельзя.
  70. prussii
    Dec 31, 2020
    10
    After the prologue you are given so much freedom of exploring and discovering Skyrim that it was breathtaking to me. And the immersion after dozens of hours put into this game was magical. I admit, there were some bugs, strange ragdolls and couple of save reloads, but I still love this game.
  71. SeyeerGame
    Dec 30, 2020
    10
    My favorite game, by far 10/10. Masterpiece. But I'm getting a bit scared for TES: VI. I don't think she can repeat the success of the fifth part

    Моя самая любимая игра, однозначно 10/10. Шедевр. Но мне становится чутка страшно за TES:VI. Не думаю, что она сможет повторить успех пятой части    My favorite game, by far 10/10. Masterpiece. But I'm getting a bit scared for TES: VI. I don't think she can repeat the success of the fifth part

    Моя самая любимая игра, однозначно 10/10. Шедевр. Но мне становится чутка страшно за TES:VI. Не думаю, что она сможет повторить успех пятой части
  72. clem666
    Dec 26, 2020
    10
    I usually avoid to give 10/10 on subjects I review. But we are talking about Skyrim right now. There is no word to describe how I personnaly carry this game in my heart. This is an unavoidable classic. I must have spent more than 300 hours on this. Visuals are good (actually they were awesome but I first played it 3 or 4 years after its release), story is deep, complex and immersive plusI usually avoid to give 10/10 on subjects I review. But we are talking about Skyrim right now. There is no word to describe how I personnaly carry this game in my heart. This is an unavoidable classic. I must have spent more than 300 hours on this. Visuals are good (actually they were awesome but I first played it 3 or 4 years after its release), story is deep, complex and immersive plus being almost endless. The game allows you to make your own choices about a lot of things, making each game yous start really diiferent than the last. Customization is really cool: you can change your outfit, the way you resolve quests, people you consider as friends or not, where to live, how to decorate, adopting a child or not, getting married, becoming a werewolf or vampire,... The map is huge with varied environments. The 'Dawnguard' and 'Dragonborn' add-on's do bring even more discoveries and atmospheres.

    The fact that there are so many gratifying ways to progress all along the game just makes me crazy. Side quests interact with the main one (even in a bad way when you realize you killed someone being necessary later). Modding is insane: thanks to NexusMod you can make the game revive when you thought it was dead. The bestiary is awesome and detailed, even if draugr's are way too repetitive in dungeons. Dubbing and acting is awesome for each necessary character. Soundrtrack is oviously incredible, immersive and powerful. Interface and HUD are ugly but you can easily change it on PC.    … Expand
  73. Makks
    Dec 23, 2020
    6
    A game I hated when it came out but which I liked very much with a ton of mods, reworking critical things such as the combat system (and turning level scaling off), turning the game from a flat and absurdly boring game into a challenging melee game. Unfortunately, despite the impressive production value and its greatly looking first 5 hours, shallowness start appearing.

    A few mods can    A game I hated when it came out but which I liked very much with a ton of mods, reworking critical things such as the combat system (and turning level scaling off), turning the game from a flat and absurdly boring game into a challenging melee game. Unfortunately, despite the impressive production value and its greatly looking first 5 hours, shallowness start appearing.

    A few mods can add patrols, caravans (fast travel that makes sense), death by cold (and thus an incentive for capes and campfires, making long travels a thing that need preparations and care ; was it so hard to imagine something like this Bethesda?) but unfortunately, no mod can fix the writing that urges you to go in yet another boring cavern with flammable oil and skeletons, or towns with 3 houses that look like a nameless village in real life.

    Skyrim does have a handful of very good quests indeed, but the dialogue system is streamlined to the bare minimum, and you're basically the **** of anyone in this game ; you can't even refuse to start a quest, it'll end up in your quest log anyway. Not to mention you're encouraged to do any guild's quests instead of actually CHOOSING and seeing other factions getting upset. Sure, there's the civil war, but it is honestly mostly cut or broken content without mods.

    Skyrim does a good job at building a world that makes you want to explore, but it is too shallow and too focused on its mediocre dungeon crawling to leave memories, a "good enough" triple A to kill some time and wait for studios that actually care about game design and writing.    … Expand
  74. dejvidson99
    Dec 22, 2020
    10
    Writing this review now in 2020, and for me its still a 10/10 still after 9 years, played it when it came out and i was 12 back then, this was an incredible game for the time it came out, one of the all time bests :)
  75. pro455
    Dec 20, 2020
    7
    Game is good at the beginning, but after some time I had a feeling of monotony. The level of dificulty doesn't progress during playthrough, so it's not challenging at all from some point.
  76. ElleryHQ
    Dec 20, 2020
    10
    Играл в большое количество ролевых игр, но это бриллиант. А мододелы не перестают его полировать, от чего при каждом прохождении он переливается разными гранями.
  77. pedcruv
    Dec 20, 2020
    10
    História: A história é muito bem desenvolvida, você não enjoa ao re-jogar o game como em outros jogos, porém o jogo são as sidequests... E as mesmas são bem legais, as vezes você está em explorando o game e encontra um homem nomeio da estrada, ao conversar ele te passa uma missão de entregar uma mercadoria, ou você vai em cima cidade pequena que está no meio do caminho da sua missão e temHistória: A história é muito bem desenvolvida, você não enjoa ao re-jogar o game como em outros jogos, porém o jogo são as sidequests... E as mesmas são bem legais, as vezes você está em explorando o game e encontra um homem nomeio da estrada, ao conversar ele te passa uma missão de entregar uma mercadoria, ou você vai em cima cidade pequena que está no meio do caminho da sua missão e tem toda uma história nela com várias quests para cada npc. A história é muito boa, e não só a visível, tem historia do cenário, como por exemplo ler os diários das pessoas que moravam em um farol que aconteceu um assassinato.

    Gameplay: Tanto a gameplay em 1ª quanto em 3ª pessoa são boas, além disso você pode escolher a distancia da câmera no modo em terceira pessoa. Sobre bugs não tem nada muito grave, só uns mamutes voadores ou npc's que não deveriam aparecer. A mecânica de peso no inventário e meio chato. O modo stealth é aceitável. E uma coisa positiva é a ausência de classes, você cria sua build e você decide os pontos a serem melhorados.

    Veredito: É um jogo obrigatório até para quem não é gamer, ele rende centenas (ou até milhares) de horas de jogo antes de ficar maçante, o mapa é colossal o que agrada qualquer um, e o melhor de tudo, qualquer computador hoje em dia roda o rodo bem.    … Expand
  78. wielki-penis
    Dec 20, 2020
    0
    Still full of bug's, story sucks, no living world, very poor economy, quest's are repeatable
  79. sztypa
    Dec 15, 2020
    10
    One of my favorite games. Great open world with lots of interesting places.
  80. Jackpotek
    Dec 14, 2020
    9
    several hundred hours spent in the world of this wonderful open game. I love this atmosphere. Mechanics. character development. everything about this game is interesting and addictive. one of the best productions I have ever played.
  81. SushiMess
    Dec 13, 2020
    10
    Skyrim is one of the best if not the best game open world rpg game i have ever played. I have played this game for years and i still play it today. Mods aside, the base game has a very rich and beautiful world. Walking around Skyrim at night while the music plays is so immersive and gives you a very good feeling. Although the combat is not the best, i find sniping enemies afar with my boySkyrim is one of the best if not the best game open world rpg game i have ever played. I have played this game for years and i still play it today. Mods aside, the base game has a very rich and beautiful world. Walking around Skyrim at night while the music plays is so immersive and gives you a very good feeling. Although the combat is not the best, i find sniping enemies afar with my boy so satisfying. I love this game so much and it sets the bar very high for me when i am looking for a great rpg game to play.… Expand
  82. Yoow
    Dec 12, 2020
    7
    Я считаю её немного переоценённой, уж слишком много у неё проблем, но это не делает её плохой, и проведя в ней много сотен часов, ни капли не жалею об этом)
  83. Torgall
    Dec 12, 2020
    8
    Very good game that suffers from typical Bethesda bugs and style of development. The game with all DLC has a tonne of content but for me the difficulty is rather low. I like the combat, especially archery. My score is higher because I played on PC, so I patched up most of Bethesda screw ups thanks to community modders. Mods also allowed me to completely overhaul many game mechanics makingVery good game that suffers from typical Bethesda bugs and style of development. The game with all DLC has a tonne of content but for me the difficulty is rather low. I like the combat, especially archery. My score is higher because I played on PC, so I patched up most of Bethesda screw ups thanks to community modders. Mods also allowed me to completely overhaul many game mechanics making much more challenging.… Expand
  84. MPGSpotter
    Dec 12, 2020
    4
    A game seemingly everyone grew up on to realize it's kind of a shoddy, unbalanced, janky and broken mess, with some of the worst writing in videogame history. Only enjoyable as a modding platform
  85. brevno12
    Dec 10, 2020
    10
    It is 2020, still best game of the decade. No other game allows you to create so many paths as a modded Skyrim.
  86. J3PDK
    Dec 9, 2020
    8
    The first 100 hours are probably the greatest hours i have ever spent in gaming. Although the game does get a bit uninteresting after that, which is caused by the really boring quest design, and the sleepy voice acting from almost every character (except Cicero). But probably the greatest thing about Skyrim is the modding scene. SO MUCH extra content made by the the passionate community,The first 100 hours are probably the greatest hours i have ever spent in gaming. Although the game does get a bit uninteresting after that, which is caused by the really boring quest design, and the sleepy voice acting from almost every character (except Cicero). But probably the greatest thing about Skyrim is the modding scene. SO MUCH extra content made by the the passionate community, free of charge, just for your pleasure and enjoyment.… Expand
  87. EmirhanSahin
    Dec 8, 2020
    9
    Not enough dialogue options. Quests not good as Oblivion's quests. But in the other sides of this game is to close to perfection. Especially great open world to explore.
  88. Erisi86
    Dec 7, 2020
    10
    One of the best games even after so many years. A must-play for every gamer.
  89. Jorgenn
    Dec 6, 2020
    9
    Mod it on pc for better gfx and maibe some beaty addons and understand how amazing this game is , replaying this old game with new gfx and boosts is sure worth it . Played the old vers And not the special edition
  90. shatarah
    Dec 2, 2020
    10
    greattttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttt
  91. kasiakumka
    Nov 22, 2020
    9
    Few years ago it was this new awesome rpg with great graphics. Now when graphics isnt new and cool its still great game, a clasic and one of the best open world rpg ever.
  92. RockerKR
    Nov 17, 2020
    8
    Great Game llllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll
  93. Yobyoni
    Nov 15, 2020
    10
    Without a doubt, this is my favourite game ever. No game has me coming back and creating new saves this much without it ever getting boring or repetitive.
  94. kimi1775
    Nov 9, 2020
    9
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  95. UNREG
    Nov 6, 2020
    10
    I will never forget this game. The deep Universe of The Elder Scrolls gets a grip on you and it never lets off. Even 9 years later, this game has the best combat in RPGs and an open, beautiful and immersive world to explore. There are endless amounts of Npcs to talk and trade with, guilds to work for and enemies to fight against. Become the Dragonborn and defend your home! 12/10
  96. TaijitheBard
    Nov 2, 2020
    8
    Having played this game on various platforms and versions for well over 1000 hours, I can say two main things about Skyrim:

    1- If you're new to the RPG genre (Not like those new games that is categorized as "RPG" just because they have a skill tree. Yes, I'm looking at you Witcher and Assassins Creed. ) and want to delve into a whole new world, then this game is definitely for you. It's    Having played this game on various platforms and versions for well over 1000 hours, I can say two main things about Skyrim:

    1- If you're new to the RPG genre (Not like those new games that is categorized as "RPG" just because they have a skill tree. Yes, I'm looking at you Witcher and Assassins Creed. ) and want to delve into a whole new world, then this game is definitely for you. It's casual enough for everyone to understand the world and story, and it doesn't have a complex mechanical structure like those old cRPGs. It's much more focused on action elements while still providing tons of roleplaying chances in an amazing setting. However, if you've played games like The Witcher 3 and expect those kinds of things, don't. In terms of story and storytelling, this game is nothing like The Witcher 3. Both main and side stories are clunky and you won't even care about them except for a few questline.

    2- If you're an oldschool RPG fan who've played and liked games like Baldur's Gate, Planescape, Icewind Dale or even Dragon Age: Origins and Mass Effect, this game might not be for you. It's still a good game that you may enjoy, but don't expect anything like the games I've just mentioned. Combat is very action oriented with no room for tactics and all. Dialogue options can vary, but they're definitely not rich, it's mostly your typical "yes, no" type of options. (There's not even sarcastic yes.) However, if you're into tabletop roleplaying games like Dungeons and Dragons, the game gives you a HUGE chance to roleplay, even in vanilla.

    There are some good amount of class and profession variations that you can do to roleplay. You want to be a merchant who only trades by wandering town to town? You can do it. You want to be a fierce warrior who earns his living by killing monsters and bandits? Sure, go ahead. You want to be an evil elf with a secret lair who secretly kills nords because of an old trauma? Hell yeah you can do that. You want to be a loving family dad while being a town guard? You might need a few console commands but yes, you can also do that. I've played this game with anything from "imma go murder every single man in this land" to "I'm just a peaceful dude who lives in a shack and sells rabbit meat" and I can easily say that every playthrough has its own delight.

    Although, if you want to experience this game to the fullest, you definitely should install mods. Nearly all Bethesda games have an awesome engine in terms of mod support, so there are thousands of awesome mods for all your tastes that you can download for free and you don't even need a good PC to use most of them.

    Overall, awesome game with a lot of opportunity for roleplaying, albeit with a mediocre gameplay/story.

    8/10 in Vanilla.
    11/10 with mods.    … Expand
  97. LyhaMaksim
    Nov 1, 2020
    10
    То чувство, когда в 2k20 качаешь Skyrim только для того - что бы поставить на него моды...
  98. WhiterunGuard
    Oct 22, 2020
    10
    The most amazing game I have played in years. It is so immersive with so much to do. I am not the kind of person who enjoys playing single player games, but this game and Elder Scrolls in general is always an exception to that.
  99. Jaredchin
    Oct 9, 2020
    9
    garbage game, absolutely worthless, complete waste of my money, time and energy. I wish I never even heard of this game, I hate it.
  100. MatikTheSeventh
    Oct 8, 2020
    6
    I've played the game about three times and in contrast to others I have actually finished the main storyline once. It was quite a great time, I did not have mods installed and followed the main quests mostly, doing some minor along the way. I remember that run fondly and sometimes get back to these memories.

    Now, the other times I never finished the game, and usually dropped the main    I've played the game about three times and in contrast to others I have actually finished the main storyline once. It was quite a great time, I did not have mods installed and followed the main quests mostly, doing some minor along the way. I remember that run fondly and sometimes get back to these memories.

    Now, the other times I never finished the game, and usually dropped the main storyline after I got dohahkiin powers. The first time I used mods I went all out and have played for quite some time. The last time I went back to the side quests I never knew existed and the DLCs and used just the immersive mods that improved upon the game and its world. That time I felt empty and realized the game has never been as great as the others have painted it.

    The game world does not really change, there are no groundbreaking player choices. Whether you go with Stormcloaks or Imperials is just a matter of liking racist natives or Roman LARPers better that the others. The grand battles are a let down, and the war is all talk and no game, really.

    Most of the quests are just fetch/kill/explore dungeon quests with no real essence. I really hope Bethesda steps up their game after the Microsoft buyout.    … Expand
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Awards & Rankings

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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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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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