The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim

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  1. greenbey
    Jul 9, 2020
    10
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    Very rich open world.
    Gameplay is rich but lacks animations.
    Some places have unique atmosphere.
  2. Br_AgSs
    Dec 17, 2018
    10
    One of the best things ever made by man. Truly special to play. Wonderfull lore, great story, big open world, nice DLCs, great characters, good graphics. Bethesda at its finest
  3. LiquidCat
    Mar 28, 2020
    10
    One of the best RPGs I've ever played. Game is truly open-world and it lets you explore its vast and detailed fantasy world without getting bored.
  4. Lemon_Squash
    Oct 10, 2018
    9
    Skyrim is the next instalment of the Elder Scrolls Saga and is a fantasy open world roleplay game, where you get to choose the direction your character and interact with a diverse environment. Progress and improve your skill with all the 18 different skill trees to match your play style, learn countless spells and collect powerful weapons and armour to improve your arsenal.
    You start off    Skyrim is the next instalment of the Elder Scrolls Saga and is a fantasy open world roleplay game, where you get to choose the direction your character and interact with a diverse environment. Progress and improve your skill with all the 18 different skill trees to match your play style, learn countless spells and collect powerful weapons and armour to improve your arsenal.
    You start off as a prisoner of the empire, about to be executed after being captured when crossing the border, you are saved however when a dragon burns the town and you flee with a stormcloak or an imperial soldier to a town of Riverwood, from here you embark on a journey to kill the dragon Alduin, the world eater, to do this you learn a vast array of shouts, spells and gather many weapons and sets of armour as you progress. Once you have completed the story there are many side quests for you to do, from joining a group of assassins to collecting artefacts of powerful deities and even becoming a vampire of a werewolf. The characters you meet when on your journey feel unique despite the limited voice actors/actresses
    Skyrim has an amazing character creator where you can choose how your character looks. You can choose from a range of different races each with their different perks, for example a Khajiit for example, a race of cat people have increased damage in fist fights because of their claws and have a night vision ability. The game is very easy to pick up, with simplistic controls and varying modes of difficulty, as you progress the enemies you encounter become stronger with you and this keeps the game challenging even if you have reached a high level.
    If you have finished with the game as a whole and have nothing else to do you can install mods made by the community, from dinosaurs to making your own city, the possibilities are endless.
    In my opinion the game still holds up well today and well worth the £19.99 ($26.30).    … Expand
  5. BonkTrap
    Oct 16, 2018
    9
    If you havent played this game before, i don't need to tell you you should should not be reading and you should be playing it right now
  6. Vincent_Belmont
    Oct 30, 2018
    9
    This is my favorite game. I enjoy reading a lot of myths, legends, and fantasy, and this game made me feel like I was in one of my books. The only problem I have with it is that there are no combos. Not MK combos, I dislike those, but I wanted a fighting style similar to Kingdoms of Amalur. Otherwise, like I said, this is my favorite game.
  7. kheman1317
    Nov 3, 2018
    10
    One of the best games that I have ever played. The RPG element is fun and there's so much to do rather than just completing the main storyline.
  8. Hayter
    Nov 10, 2019
    8
    10к+ оценок, 10к+, неужели, кто-то после этого сможет написать, что игра не популярная?
    Мне она понравилась.
  9. 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
  10. ilhanzodo
    Nov 7, 2018
    10
    The best game if i eve saw. Лучшая игра в нее должен поиграть каждый уважающий себя любитель роллевых игр
  11. NightGeisha
    Nov 15, 2018
    10
    The Elder Scroll V, Skyrim its one of the most fantastic games I ever played.

    After so many years since the launch of the game it still being played and modded by a fantastic community that don't wan't to stop play this wonder. Like me... The game is graphically pretty good, even for the parameters of 2018, and for its time, it was a reference for the genre, a masterpiece that no    The Elder Scroll V, Skyrim its one of the most fantastic games I ever played.

    After so many years since the launch of the game it still being played and modded by a fantastic community that don't wan't to stop play this wonder. Like me...

    The game is graphically pretty good, even for the parameters of 2018, and for its time, it was a reference for the genre, a masterpiece that no player forget. You never forget when you first climbed the mountain and saw the snow being projected by the wind down the hill.
    The soundtrack its impressive and you have hours of dialogue and story to listen. You almost can talk to every single person in the game that they have something to say to you.
    Game mechanics are obviously limited, compared to current titles (I do remind I'm reviewing this in 2018), and it is still possible to find bugs or side quests that do not work right. However it is very important to note that there are community-corrected mods that do not affect the achievements of the game (in any case, be aware of them before using them).

    Skyrim is a fantastic open world game that should be a reference to every open world games. The size matters but the most important thing is, without a doubt, the content. And in Skyrim at every step you find something to do. It's easily a 200 hours plus journey if you want.

    Skyrim its one of that games that any gamer must play, at least once, and that will always going to use as reference for what a open world and role playing game should be.    … Expand
  12. HeitorCosta
    Nov 15, 2018
    9
    Sem dúvida um dos melhores jogos que já joguei, com uma história que te prende, side quests incríveis, ótimos gráficos, trilha sonora impecável, e uma gameplay que nunca enjoa, a única coisa que deixa a desejar é o sistema de batalha, principalmente o corpo a corpo, com toda certeza conseguiu superar seu antecessor Oblivion, e ganhou mais um GOTY para Bethesda, mais que merecido.
  13. MillersWeeb
    Nov 16, 2018
    9
    Не 10 из 10 только из за ужаснейшей забагованности, которая тупо не дала мне пройти кампанию гражданской войны и убить первого довакина, а так збс.
  14. salalab
    Jan 2, 2022
    8
    I've had a love hate relationship with Skyrim over the years. When I first played it in 2017 on my old xbox it was pretty much the only game played that whole year and it quickly became one of my favorite games of all time, however its been almost five years since the first time I completed the game and in that time I've had the luxury of playing breath of the wild that pretty muchI've had a love hate relationship with Skyrim over the years. When I first played it in 2017 on my old xbox it was pretty much the only game played that whole year and it quickly became one of my favorite games of all time, however its been almost five years since the first time I completed the game and in that time I've had the luxury of playing breath of the wild that pretty much outshines this game in one category, actually being completed. I think this game suffers the most from the amount of time that Bethesda was given. Five years was not enough time to make a game of this caliber. If you were to take off the rose tined glasses of the past you would see that a lot of the core mechanics of a typical elder scrolls game have been watered down a substantial amount. Factions no longer have ranks which removes the sense of progression in their questlines. Towns like Whiterun, Windhelm, Raven rock, Solitude, Markarth, and Riften all look visually distinct from each other, though the fact they are mostly referred to as cities is laughable considering their scale. The rest of the towns are completely identical to each other with Winterhold being the most disappointing to me. While I think that the magic and range combat is a step up from oblivion the melee combat is sloppy and unrefined, it feels like you're on ice skates. Now the biggest issue with this game. Bethesda always got away with Buggy **** like this game and I'm glad that it blew up in their face with Fallout 76. If you see this review, please don't get the impression that I hate this game. I think that all Bethesda games before fallout 4 are far much better than the garbage open world games that Ubisoft releases every year, this game included. The open world itself is amazingly detailed with each area of the game being far more interesting than the procedurally generated forests of the previous game. The music is on point as ever and the story while not as good as oblivion is presented far better and of course the side quests remain as the greatest element of the Elder Scrolls games. Therefore its one of the better open world games I've played and (Hot take) I find to be more enjoyable than the Witcher 3 >:) .
    4/6 not as good as breath of the wild :P    … Expand
  15. POstAL_QueeN
    Nov 23, 2018
    8
    В целом мне игра понравилась. Ее открытый мир очень удивляет. Возможности, ни линейность сюжета, различного рода квесты, все это делает ее очень насыщенной и интересной. Чтобы её насладиться вдоволь надо очень много времени, чего я ни сделал. Как раз из-за проблемы времени. Я знал, что если зайду в нее, то играть надо долго и проводить там минимум по 7 часов в день. Я так сделать не мог,В целом мне игра понравилась. Ее открытый мир очень удивляет. Возможности, ни линейность сюжета, различного рода квесты, все это делает ее очень насыщенной и интересной. Чтобы её насладиться вдоволь надо очень много времени, чего я ни сделал. Как раз из-за проблемы времени. Я знал, что если зайду в нее, то играть надо долго и проводить там минимум по 7 часов в день. Я так сделать не мог, ни в то время как купил ее, ни сейчас. Зато я наиграл 7 часов, знаю что это то же самое, что и вообще не поиграть. Но из увиденного мною, я могу сконструировать свой отзыв. Возможно не сильно объективный, но все же постараться можно. Игра такого масштаба требует чтобы в нее наиграли достойно, после чего сказали какая она крутая или нет. Я наиграл мало, но точно могу сказать, что она крутая.

    Bethesda всегда радовала своих фанатов играми с открытым и довольно проработанным миром, чего только стоит серия Fallout, которую я просто обожаю. Вести полноценную и долгую речь о пятой части TES я не могу, и даже не потому что мало наиграл, я не все испытал (в некотором понимании это из-за времени, да согласен). Различного рода мелочи, развлечения, случайны прохожие. Вот эти элементы мне понравились больше всего, ими я даже успел насладиться в некотором роде. Мне очень понравилось, что можно зайти в таверну и заказать выпивку и музыку, переночевать там. А с новым днем отправиться в новое путешествие, покоряться новым приключением. И ведь действительно, ты ни когда не знаешь что тебя ждет, мир очень огромен.

    Масштабы игрового мира поражают, как только ты начинаешь его исследовать. Даже не в том суть, что его очень трудно обойти весь. Гораздо интереснее будет сталкиваться с абсолютно рандомными ситуациями (это кстати можно увидеть в Ведьмаке, я думаю этот элемент всем понравился). Эти ситуации тебе создают дополнительные приключения, возможность выбора последствий от ситуации. Кстати выбор тоже может в корне повлиять на будущее. Кажется мелочи, но задумываешься. Про сюжет, прокачку, навыки, магию и что-то в этом духе, я не уверен что правильно смогу изложить свои мысли, поэтому не буду. Но по правде говоря, это та игра в которую нужно действительно играть, попробовать каждому самому и выражать свои эмоции от игры.

    До конца надеюсь, что это объективная оценка. Исходя из-за неполного обзора по всем фронтам, я думаю данная оценка заслуженна. Как я говорил выше, играть нужно по-любому. Может даже мне в будущем что-то щелкнет, и я захочу провести в ней месяцок, другой.    … Expand
  16. Amorph0us
    Jan 6, 2022
    9
    A much anticipated game. It's name became a synonym wit success. It is not random that so many mods where made on this.
  17. TCA
    Dec 2, 2018
    5
    Well for me it's very boring. 90 % of quests that i stumbled upon are copy and paste fetch quests. At least crafting and perks are cool.
  18. xMysticSong
    Apr 17, 2019
    9
    A game I've sunk countless hours into and still continue to do so.

    It was a true marvel when it released back in 2011 and now thanks to mods it still holds up as one of the most recommended Open World Western RPGs. Skyrim is beautiful and big province of Tamriel and after so many years I still find something new. You can choose how you want to play. Be it as an archer, mage, swordsman    A game I've sunk countless hours into and still continue to do so.

    It was a true marvel when it released back in 2011 and now thanks to mods it still holds up as one of the most recommended Open World Western RPGs. Skyrim is beautiful and big province of Tamriel and after so many years I still find something new.
    You can choose how you want to play. Be it as an archer, mage, swordsman or a mixture of everything.
    While the main story is hardly as epic as Oblivion's, it's the various side quests that make up for it.
    I'd say this is the best game to introduce someone to PC gaming, even after so many years simply because of its enormous modding community.    … Expand
  19. infin1ty92
    Feb 15, 2019
    8
    It took me a while to actually start playing this game, because it just felt wrong compared to Oblivion. After taking my time with it, it was a good game. But the story just seemed dull in comparison, (Dragons... meh), bow gameplay was too easy, sidequests not nearly as unique and interesting as I could have hoped. Still, I find myself returning to this game, and I have played around 500It took me a while to actually start playing this game, because it just felt wrong compared to Oblivion. After taking my time with it, it was a good game. But the story just seemed dull in comparison, (Dragons... meh), bow gameplay was too easy, sidequests not nearly as unique and interesting as I could have hoped. Still, I find myself returning to this game, and I have played around 500 hours, perhaps more.… Expand
  20. 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
  21. RoyaleJack
    Dec 21, 2018
    9
    Skyrim is one of the best games, i have ever played. The dialogs are great, the leveling, the crafting, the gameplay and everything else. But the developers should have done more bugfixes so far.
  22. 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.
  23. Arcypresher
    Mar 10, 2019
    9
    I really like that you can install a lot of mods that can make your game better but still SKYRIM have some bugs and technical problems BUT still very nice
  24. Eliloq
    Feb 1, 2023
    0
    Me entretengo más viendo el Federal A de Argentina, dejate de joder, recontra sobrevalorado
  25. Dark_GuardiaN
    Apr 28, 2020
    8
    Best of 2011 year. But Oblivion is still better for me :(
    So, let's begin. First of all, this game is really beautiful with mods. Classic TES story line. Interesting Daedric princes quests (Sheogorath and Azura are my favorites). Not bad Winterhold college quests. But Dark Brotherhood worse than in Oblivion in my opinion. Thieves Guild unremarkable). Amazing Dawnguard and Dragonborn dlc.    Best of 2011 year. But Oblivion is still better for me :(
    So, let's begin. First of all, this game is really beautiful with mods. Classic TES story line. Interesting Daedric princes quests (Sheogorath and Azura are my favorites). Not bad Winterhold college quests. But Dark Brotherhood worse than in Oblivion in my opinion. Thieves Guild unremarkable). Amazing Dawnguard and Dragonborn dlc. Fortunately for us, Skyrim has amazing ost! Thanks Jeremy Soule for it)
    My favorite rpg after Witcher 3, ofc.
    Eventually 8/10, cuz extra quests worse than other TES games and middling characters.    … Expand
  26. ITHIRSIZI
    Jul 6, 2023
    9
    The Elder Scrolls series, as always, is a game that fascinates you with its wide open world, its graphics are quite sufficient for its year and its character development is a very enjoyable game. A must-play for those who love open world role-playing games and old fantasy themes.
  27. 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
  28. Tilt1k
    Jan 29, 2019
    10
    One word: MODS and thats enough to make this one of the most immersive RPGs of all time
  29. Elkay_Gaming
    Mar 19, 2019
    10
    This game set the bar for open world RPG games. I can see the mod support will keep it alive until ES:6 is released.

    The witcher 3 did surpass Skyrim in my eyes, though the fact that i'm a huge witcher fan boy and i still love them equally should shed some light on how amazing Skyrim is...

    One of the best games ever made. Simple as that.
  30. Zeratex
    Feb 11, 2019
    9
    A great game to lose yourself into, one of my favorites, a lot of good open world things like side quests and gameplay variety, skills and exploring and top notch and some of the best gaming has to offer.

    Suffers from:
    - bugs
    - bad combat
    - dumbed down RPG
    - bad story
    - forgettable characters

    Oblivion < Skyrim < Morrowind

    9/10 despite all the flaws, yea its that good, a must play.
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#2 Best PC Game of 2011
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#2 Most Shared PC Game of 2011

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Universal acclaim - based on 32 Critic Reviews

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  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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