The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim

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8.4

Generally favorable reviews- based on 12985 Ratings

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  3. Negative: 1,063 out of 12985
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  1. mugeter
    May 19, 2015
    6
    it's only epic game that all, nothing special, but you want to see because everybody speak about this game. if you have time and nothing to do this game is for you
  2. warshrike345
    Jul 2, 2015
    10
    this game is everything. the open world activities you can do soooo many things. really awesome game. really really cool. A MASTERPIECE really it deserves GotY 2011. Amazing awesome brilliant. these are all the words i can say right now. my final rating : 10/10. MUST BUY
  3. jewsfvjgoitylbi
    Apr 27, 2015
    0
    This game without mods - 4/10
    This game with mods - 10/10
    This game with paid mods - 0/10

    Congratulations for destroying the biggest modding community in the world in one day, Valve.
  4. RedSugar
    Jul 19, 2013
    0
    Skyrim is terrible for a multitude of reasons:

    - It is layered in glitches. - Almost everything vaguely involving physics instantly screws up. - The controls are far too similar to an arcade game. - Jumping turns you into a glider. - Combat feels like you are playing as a cardboard cutout of a fantasy hero stereotype waving cardboard boxes around your head. - The    Skyrim is terrible for a multitude of reasons:

    - It is layered in glitches.

    - Almost everything vaguely involving physics instantly screws up.

    - The controls are far too similar to an arcade game.

    - Jumping turns you into a glider.

    - Combat feels like you are playing as a cardboard cutout of a fantasy hero stereotype waving
    cardboard boxes around your head.

    - The graphics are very slightly better than the first game in the series.

    - All of the features are unoriginal or stolen.

    - It takes you a few hours to walk somewhere, only to find out that it is identical to where you set out
    from

    - The plot makes no sense and is unoriginal: You play as someone who is different to everyone else
    for no particular reason.

    - The animations just look abysmal.

    - The size of this list, just explaining what is wrong with basic features.

    Some of the only good features is the absurd possibilities with modding, but even then.    … Expand
  5. Pax9926
    Dec 6, 2013
    0
    When I played this game, I loved it, but after 2 hours of game play I started to became crazy, this game is FULL of glitches, bugs and crashes, and not the simple ones; the very bad ones!!!
    My game has:
    -Crash in black Screen -Crash in error -Crash in the game stop working -Crash that makes impossible to make the story (happened to me 3 times) -Horses that fly -Black boots (All    When I played this game, I loved it, but after 2 hours of game play I started to became crazy, this game is FULL of glitches, bugs and crashes, and not the simple ones; the very bad ones!!!
    My game has:

    -Crash in black Screen
    -Crash in error
    -Crash in the game stop working
    -Crash that makes impossible to make the story (happened to me 3 times)
    -Horses that fly
    -Black boots (All the boots became black and shiny)
    -Trolls that fly
    -Dragons that are friendly
    -My character stuck on the ground
    -My character going down the world and getting in a infinite void
    -Explosions between battles
    -VERY LONG (Like 3 hours) CHARGING SCREENS
    -Stupid characters not following (The one from the start)
    -Instant suicide (My character dying)
    -And many other Bugs, Glitches and Crashes

    So that is why I think this game should be erased from this planet, this game sucks!!!!
    NEVER BUY IT!!!!!!!!    … Expand
  6. WhatsaUsername
    Jan 23, 2015
    10
    Skyrim is not only the best RPG ever made, it is also the best game ever to be made to date (2015) and the ONLY game to be truly worthy of a 10/10 score. Beautiful graphics, fantastic gameplay, a totally immersive and convincing world, so much freedom to go where you want and do what you fancy, skills that level up the more you use them (like it should be!)... the list of its achievementsSkyrim is not only the best RPG ever made, it is also the best game ever to be made to date (2015) and the ONLY game to be truly worthy of a 10/10 score. Beautiful graphics, fantastic gameplay, a totally immersive and convincing world, so much freedom to go where you want and do what you fancy, skills that level up the more you use them (like it should be!)... the list of its achievements goes on and on.

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

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

    Is this game perfect? No - no game is. But its easily the closest thing you'll get to perfect right now.    … Expand
  7. kindzadza
    Jun 2, 2015
    9
    Truly remarkable experience...
    Some might complain about outdated combat, but...
    the 100+ hour of addictive gameplay with gorgeous graphics and right mods, and genuinely epic storyline, the cons (poor combat and buggy environment) are out-shadowed by pros. i mean really - if you don`t like something about game - there is always a mod to suite your needs. Really no brainer, Masterpiece    Truly remarkable experience...
    Some might complain about outdated combat, but...
    the 100+ hour of addictive gameplay with gorgeous graphics and right mods, and genuinely epic storyline, the cons (poor combat and buggy environment) are out-shadowed by pros.
    i mean really - if you don`t like something about game - there is always a mod to suite your needs.
    Really no brainer, Masterpiece of 2011. Bravo Bethesda, bravo!!!!    … Expand
  8. 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
  9. RuSSiANHeRo150
    Dec 25, 2011
    10
    just amazing!!!i love every second i play this game plus for what your playing there is virtually no o.s requirements. i still enjoy every second of play time.
  10. scabbycakes
    Dec 30, 2011
    10
    Ohhhhh Skyrim, you effing beautiful game, you.

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

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

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

    All in all, I spent 120 hours to finish the main quest and most of the side story arcs, but there's still lots of loose ends and one major class storyline left to do and a hell of a pile of unexplored map, so I got a ton of value out of it so far. Plus in a few months they'll be releasing modding tools and hopefully some expansion packs to breathe even more life into is because I really don't want it to end.    … Expand
  11. 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 :)).
  12. hollowfication
    Jul 30, 2012
    10
    i love skyrim so much xbox had bugs in it i heard the pc version has none so i got it played with it but stop playing with it

    but still 10 out of 10
  13. DrugsMeazureTim
    Feb 6, 2015
    10
    hate that when people says that a good game is overrated.
    a great game it is !
    an amazing adventure it is.
    a pain in the ass it is :D
    challenging indeed
    and overall. it just **** awesome !
  14. Baremolop
    Dec 26, 2014
    10
    BETHESDA ye r a wizord ye just created a game where u can attack chickens with yor bear fishts n punsh im up wid a steck then raip e 12 ye old # I liek eggs and this gaim faibeel 10/10 IGN I acheevt mie lief golez inn e double playthroo on de vodka
    #shrek 4 lyf
    m9 dis is knot a joik ye skrub lord el jim
  15. Xrunner98
    Feb 19, 2015
    10
    Skyrim is one of the truly best games ever created. The action, powers, abilities, customization, and even bunny killing counter add up to a beautiful and extremely well-coded game. Not only are you not restricted to certain classes and fighting styles, but you have the ability to mix and match armor, swords, bows, and magical powers to create your own unique character. The scenery is soSkyrim is one of the truly best games ever created. The action, powers, abilities, customization, and even bunny killing counter add up to a beautiful and extremely well-coded game. Not only are you not restricted to certain classes and fighting styles, but you have the ability to mix and match armor, swords, bows, and magical powers to create your own unique character. The scenery is so beautiful, the enemies are outstandingly varied, and loot is bountiful. Skyrim will consume your time with its never-ending list of main missions and side missions. Solid 10/10 no doubt.… Expand
  16. STKtaco
    Apr 12, 2015
    10
    10/10 this is my favorite game of all time everything about this game is perfect. The amazing combat feels perfect. The graphics may not be amazing but they are still very good. The story is great, all the DLC's are great, The game is super imersive and great for role players. Go buy this game and it's definitely worth you're money.
  17. Luizzrz
    Jul 8, 2015
    6
    I expected a 10, to be fair: Skyrim didn't live up to it's hype.

    Cities are too small, characters are dull and have the same voice actor, story has only 1 ending, combat is the biggest pile of poo I've ever seen, etc, etc.

    Even though that, I like the horses, they can't run 12 mile per hour but can walk in 90 degree mountains,
    just...

    Nice job bethesda.
  18. hydaway1
    Feb 6, 2012
    10
    Its hard to say things about this game, there is some much to say. Its a masterpiece! What makes the game even better on PC is the Creation Kit, and of course the modding community. Giving this game over 60 hours of time, possibly over 100. If I could complain about anything it would be the animations, textures, and bugs (The first two can be fixed with mods of course) and bugs have beenIts hard to say things about this game, there is some much to say. Its a masterpiece! What makes the game even better on PC is the Creation Kit, and of course the modding community. Giving this game over 60 hours of time, possibly over 100. If I could complain about anything it would be the animations, textures, and bugs (The first two can be fixed with mods of course) and bugs have been getting patched. This is an awesome game.… Expand
  19. Danish15
    Feb 21, 2012
    10
    Skyrim is the best open world RPG you can get. A true evolution of genre is not flawless but still it is the game you love to live in. Best game of 2011.
  20. Muuvinki
    Mar 31, 2013
    7
    This game is for casuals who like to play game without worrying about mistakes affecting your game.
    Quests cannot be failed, quest marker automatically shows where you need to go, Important NPC's cannot be killed, ridiculously overpowered spells/shouts, dumb enemy AI. If you are even playing this game below Master difficulty you deserve to be kicked to the crotch.
  21. Helium
    Apr 3, 2013
    1
    This is a fantasy gone wrong. The gameplay is too long, combat sucks, the general plot makes it worst. Only good stuff this has is graphics. Everyone was hyped up about it, made me waste my time. Don't waste your time
  22. dohgeh
    Mar 12, 2015
    9
    Skyrim is freaking awesome. It has a cool, interesting story with the old fashion, bizarre prisoner opening setting, tons of cool, slick, unique weapons and armor, tons of books to read filled with detailed lore, great skill tree, much improved UI over Oblivion, improved leveling, much faster paced combat, and much more.

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

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

    It's worth getting for any system, but I recommend on PC for the reasons I stated earlier. Skyrim isn't better than Morrowind, but it does lift a bar so high that no RPG has yet to raise further.    … Expand
  23. Fleshless
    Apr 18, 2013
    0
    The worst game in the TES series. It is ultra boring. I've seen that this game is very popular and i've tried to play this game for like 4 times. Every time after 20 minutes of playing i was falling asleep and then i was deleting the game. My managed to play this game for 6 days, but then he said this game is garbage. Skyrim also has no multiplayer which makes it complete garbage
  24. dance
    Apr 27, 2015
    0
    enough said. Bethesda has over stepped. We won't stand for this no longer, bend now or be destroyed by our hands. You are ruining a game that was good as is. Good luck with your now dying company.
  25. Angm4r
    Apr 27, 2015
    0
    I loved the community, which made mods cause they loved the game.
    Valve destroyed that in one night, together with Bethesda.
    I've translated mods and worked on other mods, never wanted a penny for it.

    Valve eat **** and die, same Bethesda.
  26. JokeFar
    Mar 28, 2020
    0
    Great Game Mechanics with a great story
    But Glitches and the player animation so poor
  27. brunchman
    Apr 27, 2015
    0
    Paid mods.....Bethesda are as much a part of it as valve.

    I loved this game, and I loved the mods. This is a money grab pure and simple.

    Greed Greed Greed Greed Greed Greed Greed Greed Greed
  28. Gorzil
    Feb 7, 2012
    10
    Yes the game has its flaws, humans have their flaws everything does. But those flaws do nothing to affect this game. Know this, this isn't a game because what it does to you is unlike any game or movie. Skyrim is in a category of its own. It is hands down the best not only game, but adventure and experience you can live in your life. It will absolutely blow you away, if you ever caredYes the game has its flaws, humans have their flaws everything does. But those flaws do nothing to affect this game. Know this, this isn't a game because what it does to you is unlike any game or movie. Skyrim is in a category of its own. It is hands down the best not only game, but adventure and experience you can live in your life. It will absolutely blow you away, if you ever cared about being happy, dreaming of a different world, escaping reality into a realm of your own, this is the closest thing to being in the Matrix. If you absorb you, it will change you and it will please your every sense. The immersion factor is truly incredible, no medium can take you to another world as much a gaming machine with this software running. A parallel universe you will never want to return from. An absolute gem and must play for everyone. Perfect 10/10… Expand
  29. atr577
    Jan 29, 2015
    8
    This is to override my previous impression of Skyrim, after I played it with mods. Community did improve the feature that made me angry - the battle system, making it much more fun and truelike. The rest of the game is very good.
  30. Danfndz
    Oct 28, 2016
    0
    No work..
    In mode window no work alt+tab, control+alt+supr, windows key.... the game work fine but is
    ridiculous.
    In full screen the game crash..

    And the paid mods..
    0/10
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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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