The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim

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  1. CrazyLutefar
    Jun 29, 2015
    10
    Bu oyuna kötü diyenlerin... Bu oyun top 3 arasında olmalı. Serbestliği hikayesi dünyası ve görüntü detayları olağanüstü. Kötü tarafı var mı derseniz vuruş hissi yok sadece. Başka hiç bir kötü yanı yok.
  2. Zekrine1
    Jul 18, 2015
    10
    What can be said about this game that hasn't been said already, is a game with a great story, that will give you one of the best if not the best one player experiences of all time, and it supports mods, so it can be played the way that everyone desires, you can add new content and make it look better or improve the hud for totally free, so i recommend this game, is a must have in everyWhat can be said about this game that hasn't been said already, is a game with a great story, that will give you one of the best if not the best one player experiences of all time, and it supports mods, so it can be played the way that everyone desires, you can add new content and make it look better or improve the hud for totally free, so i recommend this game, is a must have in every true gamers collection.… Expand
  3. xlord9121
    Aug 3, 2015
    10
    How can I put into mere mortal words the amazingness of this game, but i'll try. First the expanse of it, The amount of stuff you can do in this game can last you weeks months even years without even the use of mods (btw I see the concerns about the payed mods in the other reviews and I will address that at the end). It is so fun! the quests the eastereggs the weapons the armor theHow can I put into mere mortal words the amazingness of this game, but i'll try. First the expanse of it, The amount of stuff you can do in this game can last you weeks months even years without even the use of mods (btw I see the concerns about the payed mods in the other reviews and I will address that at the end). It is so fun! the quests the eastereggs the weapons the armor the crafting it's all there! No small detail was left out in the vanilla game! There is just so much stuff to do and explore without the mods! Now I will address mods and the current situation with steam. As of August 3rd 2015 the payed mod feature is currently removed from steam. If you go to the steam workshop as of August 2015 you will find no mod that requires payment. With that out of the way lets talk about mods! If you want Thomas the tank engine as dragons you can do that! if you want to turn a broom into a high level sword then do it! If you want to be spider man web slinging through the city of solitude by gosh do it! because there is a mod for just about everything not just on the steam workshop either, there also a site called skyrim nexus that has way more mods than the steam workshop does and ALL of them are complexly free. And if your not good at installing mods, there are several mods that even install the mods you want for you! This game has occupied me for 4 Years! 4 Years! and I still play it! pic this game up! you won't be sorry!… Expand
  4. AriseAndBe
    Aug 6, 2015
    8
    The fact that I've played this game for over 60 hours and have yet to complete the main story is a testament to the gigantic amount content in this game. The graphics are amazing, the battle system is fun and the exploration is never ending. It's a shame that there is no real character development but I guess this just isn't that kind of game.
  5. Singkun
    Aug 26, 2015
    10
    Best RPG of all time, Kudos to its modding community. It is the only game that encourage players to create their own talent on mobs and showcase on skyrim due to their creation kit, it is the best. It is time to change your review from negative to positive, they had removed paid mods once again. The game doesn't deserve the negative review, it is just their wishful thinking. They hadBest RPG of all time, Kudos to its modding community. It is the only game that encourage players to create their own talent on mobs and showcase on skyrim due to their creation kit, it is the best. It is time to change your review from negative to positive, they had removed paid mods once again. The game doesn't deserve the negative review, it is just their wishful thinking. They had realize their stubbornness and greediness and they won't do that again.… Expand
  6. scarfake
    Dec 19, 2015
    3
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. battle system is terrible
    game is similar to hack and slash game. it is not rpg game
    bugs is everwhere. i could not finished game. i tried more times and i could defeat alduin but he did not help me. it is only 1 example    … Expand
  7. Piruz
    May 7, 2020
    2
    Boring as hell one of the most overrated project made, yes sir! You worth your favorite
  8. chartain
    Nov 11, 2021
    0
    It is a meme at this point. Never worked, bugs have still not been fixed.
    In other words they made a "Bethesda" out of this game, then they todd-howarded the public relations.
  9. velvetmeds
    Nov 15, 2011
    10
    Wasn't a big fan of Bethesda; their games had freedom but lacked in having a interesting world. It always felt too fake, too "plastic", too bland. Basically, wasterd potential. But they have finally done it, an amazing world to explore, crazy amounts of content, in a more polished package than they've ever put out. Finally their potential has been accomplished; it's one of the best gameWasn't a big fan of Bethesda; their games had freedom but lacked in having a interesting world. It always felt too fake, too "plastic", too bland. Basically, wasterd potential. But they have finally done it, an amazing world to explore, crazy amounts of content, in a more polished package than they've ever put out. Finally their potential has been accomplished; it's one of the best game ever, get it.… Expand
  10. almox21
    Sep 26, 2013
    6
    I spent about 500 playing this game so why give it 6/10? Well I discovered something called mods, where practically it breaks all layers of gaming that we know till today and coverts it into a masterpiece scoring 9001/10. I give it a 6/10 because the game by ITSELF is a mess, a beautiful role playing mess. The game that Bethesda gave us doesn't catch my taste at all. The game by itself isI spent about 500 playing this game so why give it 6/10? Well I discovered something called mods, where practically it breaks all layers of gaming that we know till today and coverts it into a masterpiece scoring 9001/10. I give it a 6/10 because the game by ITSELF is a mess, a beautiful role playing mess. The game that Bethesda gave us doesn't catch my taste at all. The game by itself is simply boring and doesn't do justice to other rpgs that are definitely shorter but more memorable. But with mods......mmmmmmmmm this game is so sweet loverslab XD.… Expand
  11. verbal_666
    Aug 8, 2015
    6
    Boring...............!!! All amazing, gfx, scenaries, effects... but.. after 8 hours.. all become terribly boring!!! Side missions are ridicolous, main mission is uninteresting.. 6, maximum!!
  12. TruthIsOutThere
    Jan 5, 2012
    5
    5/10 it's all i can give. Old graphic engine, art styl is good, you can feel nordic climate but from technical point of view it sux, less complicated RPG gameplay compared to Morrowind. And no spears, my favourite weapons, again like in Oblivion everything seems to be simplified for idiots, who have trouble counting to 10.
  13. bob13bob
    Nov 26, 2011
    2
    The game is boring. You spend 90% of your time running around the world (boring) and going through dark dungeons with maybe 15 easy creature fights (boring).. Combat is shallow and uninspiring with no skill or challenge. An FPS gears of wars game requires more tactical combat techniques (duck+shoot, duck + blind shoot+ shooting from the hip+ aim shooting + when to roll and seek cover+The game is boring. You spend 90% of your time running around the world (boring) and going through dark dungeons with maybe 15 easy creature fights (boring).. Combat is shallow and uninspiring with no skill or challenge. An FPS gears of wars game requires more tactical combat techniques (duck+shoot, duck + blind shoot+ shooting from the hip+ aim shooting + when to roll and seek cover+ weapons that are actually used differently and tactically in different situations = all required to play the game) This game, either swing a floaty sword or use range (all range is the same)… Expand
  14. KylesReviews234
    Apr 5, 2015
    10
    Even though it may not capture Oblivion's magic, Skyrim never ceases to amaze players who desire something to play hours on end. Bethesda Game Studios outdo themselves.
  15. EPICNANMAN
    Dec 27, 2014
    9
    i found skyrim to be my #1 game on an island alone the story is not that good i liked playing it but it does not give you stuff like a normal rpg you have to find ores and MAKE your own stuff of course thats fine after the story theres a lot to do for say doing an assassin/theif class? join the dark brotherhood then do the mehrunes razor side quest! doing a warrior class? join thei found skyrim to be my #1 game on an island alone the story is not that good i liked playing it but it does not give you stuff like a normal rpg you have to find ores and MAKE your own stuff of course thats fine after the story theres a lot to do for say doing an assassin/theif class? join the dark brotherhood then do the mehrunes razor side quest! doing a warrior class? join the companions (which i never did) even if you completed ALL MISSIONS and ALL SIDE QUESTS theres still mods and i love to explore and find bandit camps and assassinate them with bows and daggers to level up my stats theres thousands of places to explore! theres alot of side quests i like walking around to find a bandit camp? a dragon might appear and a big battle will start after that courier might show up saying something theres alot of things to do but lets say you 100% completed the game what now? create a new save as an assassin class and be all assassin-y on people and if you have done ALL CLASSES and stuff thats possible go buy morrowind or oblivion get tired of oblivion go back to skyrim and a new class as an assassin/mage plus all dlc's… Expand
  16. aquaprofile
    Jan 30, 2015
    10
    This game is a masterpiece in my opinion. Took everything you loved about Elder Scrolls IV Oblivion and made it better. I absolutely love that rather than just choosing what skills you want to focus on leveling up you can do perks. You can choose once per level to increase Health, Magic, or stamina. I have a wood elf built stamina and health and I'm addicted to the game and have all theThis game is a masterpiece in my opinion. Took everything you loved about Elder Scrolls IV Oblivion and made it better. I absolutely love that rather than just choosing what skills you want to focus on leveling up you can do perks. You can choose once per level to increase Health, Magic, or stamina. I have a wood elf built stamina and health and I'm addicted to the game and have all the DLC. If you have a PC that can run the game on high or Ultra you'll find the experience playing it incredible. There is so many things to do that you won't ever actually find yourself "bored" in the game. I don't know how to describe the game, I mean it's the fifth in the series, surely you know somewhat how to play.… Expand
  17. xXDrowXx
    Feb 14, 2015
    9
    9/10
    + big world
    + quest
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  18. TAMLIEU
    Apr 27, 2015
    0
    "Remember, remember, the 24th of April, when god become greedy devil, when a savior become a destroyer" - NO PAID MODS (there are nothing more to say but sad 150 charactersssssss)
  19. JBJblaze
    Apr 22, 2015
    10
    Amazingly grand world upon a greatly captivating story and experience that will have you sucked in for hours upon days! *Bethesda's home to the Dragonborn screams for all 10 Fus-Ro-Dah's!*
  20. zahpp
    Jul 7, 2012
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. i don`t like this game ,it is just fallout in medieval time,it have allot of bugs and the graphics is not that good (age of conan have much better graphics and that is an mmorpg) overall it is annoying to play with all the static npc messing the same ting over and over… Expand
  21. SaitekX52
    Nov 20, 2011
    0
    I couldn't even give this a score due to the fact that i was unable to even get past the first cutscene of the game. Truly disappointing that a scripted piece of the game was broken. Character models were missing entirely and my own character model was stuck halfway through the wagon.
  22. Tylaris
    Sep 4, 2015
    0
    Probably the most overrated game in video game history...Skyrim redefines the word "SHALLOW" when it comes to video games and puts a new light on "Integrity" of our dear, bribed and conditionally blind professional "journalists".
    Poor main story, unimaginative to the bone, poorly presented, poorly executed, poorly paced, and like with all Bethesda games, with 0% characterization or any    Probably the most overrated game in video game history...Skyrim redefines the word "SHALLOW" when it comes to video games and puts a new light on "Integrity" of our dear, bribed and conditionally blind professional "journalists".
    Poor main story, unimaginative to the bone, poorly presented, poorly executed, poorly paced, and like with all Bethesda games, with 0% characterization or any noticeable impact on the world.
    Horrible fetch X/kill Y side quests, repeated endlessly in a loop that comprise at least 75% of the game's "content"...there is no story here, no tangible reward, no unique dialogue or lore to discover, just mindless, generic grind.
    World is a theme park of dungeons, bandit camps and filled with babbling idiots who repeat the same inane nonsense on a loop...there is no sense of cohesion or place, no gripping atmosphere...it feels more like a Lego Box with toys stuffed into it to make it seem "full", rather than something designed with underlining vision behind it. Everything is copy pasted over another and by this I mean EVERYTHING...characters, dialogue, environment, music, quests...the game feels soulless to the core and more based on endlessly repeating algorythm, rather than handcrafted work of art with attention to detail and expressive characters/quests/environments. Skin deep is all you're getting out of Skyrim.
    Not a single line of engaging dialogue...Skyrim not even once made me laugh or cry or provoke emotional reaction of any kind. To put it bluntly: Skyrim is a game where you can get drunk with a God of Debauchery and STILL find yourself bored to death. Even Robots have more passion and creativity than people from Bethesda, when it comes to writing.
    Completely shallow rpg mechanics, dumbed down to the core, offering very little sense of character progression. Unbalanced and clumsy game play to the extreme, all basic combat mechanics are poor: hit reactions, animations, camera, combat sounds, AI, no dodge, no lock-on system. All crafting skills, spells, stealth: game breaking. Majority of perks are useless and nothing more than passives. Just spam your attacks like a brainless idiot ...that's the whole "strategy".
    Hillarious marriage "system"...embarassing to anyone who ever got laid, or even had any kind of contact with the opposite sex.
    Poor voice acting, small number of voice actors and except for a main theme song, completely uninspired sound track. Very basic sound design that even makes forests feel completely lifeless.
    Worst puzzle design of all time, practically designed to mock player's intelligence.
    Poor horse riding, absence of any good mini games.
    Freedom to do whatever you want!...Hah! More like play around in artificially level scaled Lego Box without a focused, engaging main storyline and filled with "quests" and "characters" completely disconnected from one another. Nothing you do ever has any kind of impact on ANYTHING.
    Ton of bugs, issues, crashes, glitches...Bethesda never lets you down.
    Comically bad user interface.
    No cinematics or cutscenes of any kind.
    Very limited interaction with the environment...only direction movement and jump/levitate when glitched...no climbing the ladders or jumping over ledges or anything similar.
    Very shallow "replayability"...how many lines did my Redguard have with other npc's regarding his background. Two. How many on my end? None.
    Only cosmetic and very minor gameplay changes that in the end affect "nothing".
    Freedom to be whovever you want! Hah!...No matter what skills you grind, your race is, who your "spouse" is, where your house is or whether you pick Imperials or Stormcloaks...everyone ends up in the end with the same generic MMO drone, that doesn't have even a single, discernable personality trait. Just like in the intro, where player has no dialogue options or shows any reaction even to the unfortunate situation that his HEAD is about to be CHOPPED OFF .
    In the end, I can say I played my share of good games, bad games, great games and anything in between. But there is no game that managed to leave the same impression such as Skyrim when finishing it after more than 150 hours...ABSOLUTELY NOTHING.
    And that's exactly the score I'm giving it.    … Expand
  23. ThinkSamich
    Feb 1, 2015
    7
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  24. ADHGO
    Apr 22, 2015
    10
    This is the best first person game in history ever, amazing graphics and open world, you can reach anywhere, great story and environment, the most awesome programmable game ever, you can change texture animation grass, light,,,, any thing in the game,, i finished this game,
    I hope they release skyrim 2
  25. Deific
    May 25, 2012
    9
    Bethesda have created a fantastic game, an immersive and expansive world, and a strong piece of fantasy fiction storytelling. More importantly though, they've created a near-perfect base for endless customisation and creation by the gaming community. I simply can't put into words how much of a success this game is in terms of appeasing the modding community and creating both an epicBethesda have created a fantastic game, an immersive and expansive world, and a strong piece of fantasy fiction storytelling. More importantly though, they've created a near-perfect base for endless customisation and creation by the gaming community. I simply can't put into words how much of a success this game is in terms of appeasing the modding community and creating both an epic vanilla game and a highly versatile experience for any gamer. Will keep me busy for a very long time indeed. (and I was someone highly dissapointed by Oblivion - so no fanboy).… Expand
  26. themerote
    Nov 12, 2011
    10
    Too many MW3 lovers putting down Skyrim at the moment, face it, Skyrim rules, MW3 sucks and for those who complain this is broken on PC, get a good PC and stop complaining, you can't blame a game for owning a **** PC. Skyrim is everything and more, the mods are already rolling and I've used about 10 and it looks awsome. A huge step up from Oblivion, basically what I wanted Oblivion to be and more.
  27. Spacewolf
    Nov 12, 2011
    9
    Being able to play this might be hard for some computers, and there are definitely some console port related issues to fix, but the game really is breathtaking when it works the way it is meant to.
  28. knifeinabox
    Nov 12, 2011
    10
    This game is a truly wonderful game. The world of Skyrim is absolutely beautiful. The graphics look amazing. The combat is very good too. I've had a blast playing this game. Really the only thing I don't like about Skyrim is the interface. It's decent but it could of been a lot better. With a better interface this game would of gotten a 10/10 but a 9/10 will suffice. So overall, I highlyThis game is a truly wonderful game. The world of Skyrim is absolutely beautiful. The graphics look amazing. The combat is very good too. I've had a blast playing this game. Really the only thing I don't like about Skyrim is the interface. It's decent but it could of been a lot better. With a better interface this game would of gotten a 10/10 but a 9/10 will suffice. So overall, I highly recommend this game. Bethesda really did a great job developing this game.… Expand
  29. PurpleJuiceman
    Jan 13, 2015
    5
    This game has a good story, character development, and some fun quests. The game as a whole is not that great, as a lot of the game is repetitive "Fetch" quests, where you go through a cave/dungeon that looks exactly the same(or very similar) as the last one.
    The world feels horribly dead, and lacks any sort of atmosphere whatsoever, I feel as if I am in a world without emotion when I    This game has a good story, character development, and some fun quests. The game as a whole is not that great, as a lot of the game is repetitive "Fetch" quests, where you go through a cave/dungeon that looks exactly the same(or very similar) as the last one.
    The world feels horribly dead, and lacks any sort of atmosphere whatsoever, I feel as if I am in a world without emotion when I play this game.
    I enjoyed the first 12 hours of playing this game, but it does lose it's novelty quickly, as a lot of the content is just recycled quests,textures,etc, this makes the game feel very monotonous and repetitive, as well as kills my urge to explore anything in this game.
    I would recommend this game still, but I would not say it is that great.    … Expand
  30. prince24x7
    Mar 29, 2015
    10
    Keep Calm and Love Skyrim. That's all I wanted to say. But I must type a hundred and fifty characters so I will be typing this - Haters gonna hate but once I shout on them, they fly away. Enough?
  31. Aemony
    Dec 10, 2011
    9
    Skyrim is almost everything you'd want in an open free-roaming world. There really isn't a correct way of playing the game and it's up to the player in how he want to approach the game. Do you want to be like a Demigod were every enemy encounter is a breeze? Or do you want them all to be challenging? There are a lot of ways of playing this game, and I'd wager for the most fun the playerSkyrim is almost everything you'd want in an open free-roaming world. There really isn't a correct way of playing the game and it's up to the player in how he want to approach the game. Do you want to be like a Demigod were every enemy encounter is a breeze? Or do you want them all to be challenging? There are a lot of ways of playing this game, and I'd wager for the most fun the player shouldn't be afraid to vary his gameplay style. Imposing your own artificial limitations can go a long way of making the game more enjoyable, such as don't use Fast Travel, don't use the Compass to navigate, don't focus solely on maxing out Enchanting or Smithing first, et cetera.

    That said, the game is a masterpiece were the sum of its part far outweigh the parts itself, which shows. The voice acting is the best in the series so far, but it doesn't really say much. Voices are still repeated on a regular basis, which some might feel breaks the immersion. The main quest feels empty and boring, as does most of the quests of the guilds. Overall, the feeling of being "special" and treated as such is too obvious. Regardless of what line of quests you want to do, you'll pretty much end up being labeled as SPECIAL early on, and an early non-worthy prize awaits you after a few simple quests. Gone is the struggle of advancing through the ranks of a Guild in order to succeed.

    Discussing were the elements of the game fails can take all day as Skyrim contains a lot of very different elements, which all feels lacking in one way or another. Yet this doesn't stop the game from feeling like a masterpiece. It's fun, it's immersive, it allows players to customize their gaming experience and offers an extremely high level of freedom. The attention to detail in the world is amazing, and it's a wonderful experience just exploring the world in your own pace. Is Skyrim a GOTY of 2011? Yes, I truly think so. Though is it a 10/10? No, while it's great, it isn't perfect. There's A LOT of faults in the game, though while frustrating or disruptive at times, these doesn't stop you from enjoying the rest of the game.    … Expand
  32. Lansow
    Nov 19, 2011
    10
    Don't let the people giving this a low score persuade you to skip this title. Some people will complain about anything, and search for any reason to complain. Giving this any score less than a 7 just proves they are typical internet trolls looking for a reason to **** This game is fantastic. Anyone that complains about lack of story is missing the point. This is a sandbox where YOUDon't let the people giving this a low score persuade you to skip this title. Some people will complain about anything, and search for any reason to complain. Giving this any score less than a 7 just proves they are typical internet trolls looking for a reason to **** This game is fantastic. Anyone that complains about lack of story is missing the point. This is a sandbox where YOU make the story.

    Some will say the menu is terrible. Initially it's tough to get used to, but after you use it for a while you realize that you never have to take your hands off the keyboard and mouse. The menus can all be navigated with the WASD keys.

    Graphics: amazing.
    Story: amazing.
    Voice acting: amazing.
    Immersion: unlike anything you've ever played.

    Let all the typical console casual gamers lament the game's open world. They have CoD for their "story on rails with invisible walls" fix. The rest of us can sit back and enjoy hundreds of hours of incredible game with the most "choose your own adventure" type gameplay ever created.

    Bethesda has done it again. This game is nothing short of awesome. Buy it. You will not regret.    … Expand
  33. Itsapaul
    Sep 25, 2012
    10
    Why aren''t you playing this? It's easily the best Bethesda game so far. Explorations is as fun as ever and you can make whatever character you want from the get-go.
  34. Lolipop
    Dec 25, 2011
    10
    This game is BEAUTIFUL ! No , it's a masterpiece and is probably one of the best games I have ever played .Bethesda really outdid themselves , THANK YOU GUYS!
  35. Duderoth
    Feb 24, 2012
    9
    If you compared Skyrim to any game, you could label it as fantastic. If you compared it to its predecessor, Oblivion, you might as well label it the be-all-to-end-all. I've been playing for months now and I just can't stop coming back. The quests, graphics, gameplay, and character gen are so much improved over Oblivion it still makes me a bit giddy when I step back and take it all in.If you compared Skyrim to any game, you could label it as fantastic. If you compared it to its predecessor, Oblivion, you might as well label it the be-all-to-end-all. I've been playing for months now and I just can't stop coming back. The quests, graphics, gameplay, and character gen are so much improved over Oblivion it still makes me a bit giddy when I step back and take it all in. Now that I've mentioned character gen, here is one thing I cannot stand. I cannot stand people who say this game is generic and classless!!! That is completely unfair. Skyrim has probably the best class creation system I have ever seen in a game. The way it functions? Your class is created as you play, instead of predetermining a class at the beginning of the game. Simple. Elegant. Genius. In fact it's so much so that the way previous TES games did class creation seems ridiculous to me now (although I still enjoy the crap out of Morrowind). If you read my Oblivion review, you'd know another one of my gripes with that game was how bland the world proper was. Not so in Skyrim. Back again is the feeling Morrowind had where every dungeon was carefully considered and designed, and the locale themes are fluid, sensible and beautiful. Continuing on with dungeons, I have never seen a world map so utterly packed with dungeons and locales to visit. There is an insane amount of dungeons and I have enjoyed every one I stepped in (I think about 100 at this point.) Bethesda has also continued their tradition (except for Oblivion's main quest) of outstanding quest writing. Although the faction quests in Skyrim are quite short, as is the main quest, they are all very interesting, and very cool, and add a lot to TES lore. They added some really subtle details here and there that really contributed to the immersion of the faction quests as well. So if this game is so perfect, why a 9? Well the UI for PC isn't as good as it could have been. It's definitely manageable and I have grown accustomed to it, but it could have been better. I'm also taking off a little for some of the questlines being a *bit* too short and some very weird texture bugs I have run across. Overall, however, this is a stunning and gorgeous game with fun, fun, fun gameplay, great characters and an epic story to be had. Well done, Bethesda, well done. (Especially after that sh*tstorm Oblivion, sorry but I just can't let it go.)… Expand
  36. crackuh
    Mar 6, 2012
    10
    Amongst superb competition, in my opinion Skyrim emerged as the 2011 Game of the Year. It's one of the most engrossing, enthralling, and immersive gameplay experiences in recent memory. There's seemingly a boss fight around every corner, not to mention the visuals are absolutely breathtaking. In addition, I can't overstate how happy it makes me to see Bethesda fully endorse Skyrim PCAmongst superb competition, in my opinion Skyrim emerged as the 2011 Game of the Year. It's one of the most engrossing, enthralling, and immersive gameplay experiences in recent memory. There's seemingly a boss fight around every corner, not to mention the visuals are absolutely breathtaking. In addition, I can't overstate how happy it makes me to see Bethesda fully endorse Skyrim PC and the mod community with the integration of the Steam Workshop.… Expand
  37. StavrosDim
    Dec 26, 2011
    9
    Skyrim is a sequel to Oblivion which was a very nice game.
    In comparison to Oblivion,Skyrim manages to upgrade many features but completely misses some other.
    Skyrim has better lighting effects,nice death cutscenes,and the biggest improvement is the dungeon design. Skyrim's dungeons feel more unique in their design than Oblivion which makes exploring them more interesting.What are not so    Skyrim is a sequel to Oblivion which was a very nice game.
    In comparison to Oblivion,Skyrim manages to upgrade many features but completely misses some other.
    Skyrim has better lighting effects,nice death cutscenes,and the biggest improvement is the dungeon design. Skyrim's dungeons feel more unique in their design than Oblivion which makes exploring them more interesting.What are not so interesting though are side-quests.The majority of Skyrim's quests follow a pattern that gets recognizable very quickly,and the pattern is (person X sends you to dungeon Y to retrieve item A,and in return he gives you item B or Gold).There is not much variation in them like in Oblivion where there were quests like Paranoia where you had to speak and reason with people without moving to a dungeon at all,and thus side-quests in Skyrim get dull and boring relatavely fast. Overall the game is somewhat simplified and feels more like an action-adventure and less like a classic RPG derived from pen and paper Dungeons and Dragons.That might be a good point or a bad one regarding your taste.Technically wise Skyrim is the most stable game from Bethesda I have played,but still has a number of bugs and glitches.My hasn't crashed even once unlike Oblivion and Fallout 3 that crashed very often,but there are times in Skyrim where an important npc doesn't allow you to enter his house and complete a quest,or a horse flies in the air awkwardly and vanishes through the rocks of a mountain.. But these are not happening so often so it's not that damage.What we can criticize for the PC version of the game is that it has a very bad UI that is almost unplayable with keyboard and mouse.The game is obviously made to be played with a xbox360 controller and thus if you don't have one the experience you will get if you try to play Skyrim traditionally with Keyboard and Mouse will be worse than playing with a controller.Another bad thing on the list is Skyrim's engine or to put it more right how it is pre-setted. I couldn't imagine playing the game without tweaking the ini files of the game and some basic mods.. Some options that are considered basic are only changable through the ini files while they should be on the menus of the game,and a player shouldn't be bothered with the chore to search the web to find out the right ini tweaks and then do all that tweaking himself..Another thing that needed more work is balancing difficulty and variety.Difficulty is unbalanced if I die from random mages within seconds and I have to loose about 5-6 lives or more to beat them,and at the same time I can beat the Final Boss of the game in a single try without loosing any life at all.Variety-wise while Skyrim has more unique creatures and armors/weaponry than Oblivion,they are set to appear in such way that the game feels it has less. That is because many of the creatures only appear as parts of quests and thus exploring dungeons randomly most of the time you will only meet about 3 different enemy types.(draugr,spiders,bandits). But while Skyrim has all of these negative points the huge modding community that supports the game make up for them.The Elder Scrolls series has the largest modding community and that means that in time all balance and gameplay issues will be fixed,graphics will be updated to modern standards,and new content like cool armours and weapons will be in huge variety for free.Taking in mind that Skyrim has the chance to become anyone's dream game with the appropriate mods I will overlook some of its current problems and give it a better rating.I would give this game a 7 if there weren't mods,but with all the possibilites this game can turn through modding I will give it a 9.    … Expand
  38. Christian_Skott
    Jan 3, 2012
    10
    This is by far the best game made in this genre. I've seen Fallout 3 and all it's DLCs as the best, and for time it was. Next came Fallout New Vegas, not quite as good, but closing in, but Skyrim took it all ! I've never played Elder Scrolls before, but I turned a fan over night. It does not come better...for now !
  39. evolve
    Dec 31, 2011
    9
    A large world with endless possibilities. One of the best RPG's to this date, but what sets Skyrim above the rest is the possibilities that modding give us. Having downloaded a number of graphical updates and with the CK just ahead i can see myself playing this for some time to come :)
  40. Korkenzieher
    Nov 14, 2011
    10
    Skyrim macht durchwegs alles richtig. Die Grafik und der Sound sind absolut stimmig, das Spieldesign ist hervorragend und der Umfang ist gigantisch! Bitte mehr davon! Ein absolute Kaufempfehlung!
  41. dobserver
    Feb 2, 2012
    9
    This is a very in-depth game, that is very deep and very long. The world looks amazing and the conversations are very interesting. Gameplay is rather simple, in that you can choose to do whatever you want in the world of Skyrim. The game gets a little repetitive at times, but only after playing a good 20-30 hrs of it. There are occasional glitches that may annoy you, but overall it is aThis is a very in-depth game, that is very deep and very long. The world looks amazing and the conversations are very interesting. Gameplay is rather simple, in that you can choose to do whatever you want in the world of Skyrim. The game gets a little repetitive at times, but only after playing a good 20-30 hrs of it. There are occasional glitches that may annoy you, but overall it is a very good game. I've never played Oblivion or any of the other games in the series though. I tried playing morrowind but got sick of it after 10 minutes of playing. This game was much easier to get into.… Expand
  42. Mashley
    Feb 25, 2012
    9
    Just fantastic... true, the individual moments of it are slightly lacking but it all plays so well together which makes it one of 2011's must-play games.
  43. Urza
    Nov 21, 2011
    10
    Skyrim is easily the best game of 2011. A compelling story, slick combat, easy figure out skill system it's everything you'd want from a fantasy rpg. Don't want to do the story? Ok, pick a direction on the map and get lost in a fully realized world. If you're an Oblivion or Fallout 3 fan, you're going to love this game. The soundtrack is amazing and I can't wait to get it on itunes.
  44. Philderbeast
    Nov 12, 2011
    7
    Upon loading the game up I was quite impressed, visually its quite easy on the eyes even on medium settings with a distinctly elder scrolls feel to it, and this is achievable on most common PC hardware. Now my PC is no gaming beast but its still above the average hardware that post people are using (again according to the steam statistics) so Iâ
  45. Lowpayne911
    Nov 21, 2011
    10
    Amazing game, A+++. Could say a million words but I'll keep it short, just wana give the game another 10/10. (Unfortunately I have to use 150 characters, this should be enough.)
  46. ProNada
    Jan 4, 2012
    10
    A ton better than Oblivion... Graphics are simply phenomenal. Gameplay rocks, physics is very tight, a few bugs but nothing that is a game killer. I play this game with a Nvidia GTX 590 and the latest Intel multi-core, and full 3D on 3 screens.... Simply amazing to see the environments at full detail in 3D. Open, non-linear gameplay is a huge draw.... sand-box is the way to go andA ton better than Oblivion... Graphics are simply phenomenal. Gameplay rocks, physics is very tight, a few bugs but nothing that is a game killer. I play this game with a Nvidia GTX 590 and the latest Intel multi-core, and full 3D on 3 screens.... Simply amazing to see the environments at full detail in 3D. Open, non-linear gameplay is a huge draw.... sand-box is the way to go and Bethesda proves it. Great game, and I've played many.. including The Witcher 2. 2011 was just a great year to be a PC gamer... hoping 2012 can follow it up with an encore!… Expand
  47. Kriv
    Dec 28, 2011
    10
    The gameplay is similar to fallout but definitely look sharper graphics.. Love the big open world with endless side quest. The only thing I miss is the XP reward by killing the enemy. To level up you have to upgrades yours skills. Example if you want to level up you have to use your two hand skill constantly, that means just slash with yours big sword everything! Definitely hour andThe gameplay is similar to fallout but definitely look sharper graphics.. Love the big open world with endless side quest. The only thing I miss is the XP reward by killing the enemy. To level up you have to upgrades yours skills. Example if you want to level up you have to use your two hand skill constantly, that means just slash with yours big sword everything! Definitely hour and hours of pure magical fun.… Expand
  48. krammerlock
    Jan 26, 2012
    7
    I have played the game all the way through, meaning the main story and all of the listed quests. My character is a 52 level Rogue, with maximum skills in stealth, lockpick, pickpocket, enchanting, blacksmithing and one handed combat. I have also replayed the game as a mage. The mage is much less satisfying. The spells are pretty lame. I do far more damage as a rogue with back stab.I have played the game all the way through, meaning the main story and all of the listed quests. My character is a 52 level Rogue, with maximum skills in stealth, lockpick, pickpocket, enchanting, blacksmithing and one handed combat. I have also replayed the game as a mage. The mage is much less satisfying. The spells are pretty lame. I do far more damage as a rogue with back stab. The game the first time was a lot of fun and it is worth getting. Replay-ability is not very high. While there is a lot to do there is not much variability in how it gets done. My favorite game from a replay-ability point of view has to be Dragon Age Origins. Must have replayed 20 times. Played all the races, genders and combat styles. Plus managing the group added an extra dimension. So, while Skyrim is a very good game the first time through don't expect to get much out if the second time around.… Expand
  49. JudgeHolden
    Jan 5, 2012
    10
    Bethesdawesome. I played almost every game of the Elder Scrolls saga and Skyrim takes the best elements of Daggerfall, Morrowind, and Oblivion to create a unique gaming experience. There are of course some minor "unreal" issues, such a possibility to boost your stats, create powerful items and hack'n'slash your way to the end, but hey, this isn't real world! Bethesda is improving from gameBethesdawesome. I played almost every game of the Elder Scrolls saga and Skyrim takes the best elements of Daggerfall, Morrowind, and Oblivion to create a unique gaming experience. There are of course some minor "unreal" issues, such a possibility to boost your stats, create powerful items and hack'n'slash your way to the end, but hey, this isn't real world! Bethesda is improving from game to game. If you want a really flawless game of THIS magnitude, prepare for at least 10 years of Blizzard-ish development, balancing etc. Moreover, I personally found the Skyrim interface created for controllers very, very satisfying on PC. As for the setting in the Northern province of Tamriel, I don't like mono-setting games and I'm still waiting for some kind of Daggerfall 2, but I really enjoyed playing in the cold, snow-clad province of Skyrim during my snowless winter Christmas holidays.… Expand
  50. Sorrowmoon
    Dec 30, 2011
    10
    They put a lot of time and effort into this game and you really get your money's worth out of it. Played this game for over 200 hours and still haven't been through all the content. I hate games that I can finish in under 10 hours. The graphics are awesome and playing the game on master difficulty definitely keeps things interesting to say the least. This is easily one of the best gamesThey put a lot of time and effort into this game and you really get your money's worth out of it. Played this game for over 200 hours and still haven't been through all the content. I hate games that I can finish in under 10 hours. The graphics are awesome and playing the game on master difficulty definitely keeps things interesting to say the least. This is easily one of the best games I've ever played. I really enjoyed the archery combat it's very well designed and It's hard to find a game that does the style justice.… Expand
  51. Zxp
    Dec 30, 2011
    9
    As much as I love Skyrim, I felt a 10 just was not deserving,Compare this game to Oblivion and Morrowind and you will see the guilds/factions on this game do not go in depth near as much as they do in its predecessors,I did not like the fact like 2 quests into a certain faction I instantly become one of the major roles in it and are now super important in that said faction,bad pointsAs much as I love Skyrim, I felt a 10 just was not deserving,Compare this game to Oblivion and Morrowind and you will see the guilds/factions on this game do not go in depth near as much as they do in its predecessors,I did not like the fact like 2 quests into a certain faction I instantly become one of the major roles in it and are now super important in that said faction,bad points aside...

    This is a great RPG that will give you hours upon hours of gameplay and it seems there is never nothing to do,thanks to Bethesda's Radiant AI system.    … Expand
  52. Connor_Monteith
    Jan 4, 2012
    10
    Skyrim is a perfect game. A masterpiece. Compared to all the previous Elder Scroll games, this one has improved graphics, more quests, and new characters that you can easily relate to. The most impressive thing about this game is the visual look of the world. The landscapes are beautiful, and would surprise even the biggest gamer. Definitely the best game in the series.
  53. EMPulse
    Jul 31, 2012
    10
    An INCREDIBLE game! After Morrowind I didn't know how Bethesda would top it, Then came Oblivion which was a masterpiece, so then I didn't think they'd be able to top that, along comes Skyrim. After the first three minutes I was hooked and 300 hours later I'm STILL playing. I would recommend this game and it's predecessors to anyone who has ever played anything. You will not regret it.
  54. RodrigoGalliard
    Feb 9, 2012
    9
    Skyrim is a great game, but has some flaws... that type of annoying flaw who make you angry very fast! The game is very deeply, and has a ton of pros, but the combat system is way too boring, and having fun is the main objective of a game, so, for me, is a dangerous flaw to a game.
  55. ZootMan
    Feb 28, 2012
    8
    It's inevitable that this game undergoes scrutiny and praise in equal order. Skyrim is a world simulator first, and an action game seventh. I personally feel the melee combat is atrocious. Simply unacceptable for such a sub-par combat system that will carry you 60-100 hours potentially. My play through instead had me shooting arrows and blasting npc enemies with lightning, and the combatIt's inevitable that this game undergoes scrutiny and praise in equal order. Skyrim is a world simulator first, and an action game seventh. I personally feel the melee combat is atrocious. Simply unacceptable for such a sub-par combat system that will carry you 60-100 hours potentially. My play through instead had me shooting arrows and blasting npc enemies with lightning, and the combat in this way holds up very well. Limited, but enjoyable is how I would describe the encounters. Far, far improved beyond Oblivion, for sure. Another knock against this game- the amount of reused content in the environments. Especially concerning the Drauger ruins. Be prepared for identical looking dungeons...all that being said, this game will suck you in, and is a great improvement on Bethesda's previous products. Next from them, I want a focused 10 hour game.… Expand
  56. metalmat
    Feb 27, 2012
    9
    A huge game with a legendary experience. To say that it is one of the greatest RPGs of all time is an understatement, it is one of the best games of all time. I am still amazed of how they fit such a huge and detailed world onto one DVD. They took the best parts of Oblivion and ran with it, no more super boring generic dungeons or aggravating monster leveling system. While the puzzles canA huge game with a legendary experience. To say that it is one of the greatest RPGs of all time is an understatement, it is one of the best games of all time. I am still amazed of how they fit such a huge and detailed world onto one DVD. They took the best parts of Oblivion and ran with it, no more super boring generic dungeons or aggravating monster leveling system. While the puzzles can be pretty generic at times and sometimes the dungeons feel familiar, these are just minor complaints. Do yourself a favor, play it.… Expand
  57. Grobak
    Aug 28, 2012
    9
    Surely the best Elder Scrolls game so far. It's good to see that they removed nearly all annoying things from Oblivion and Morrowind and added a lot more new things. Crafting and Alchemy are very very good. The only reason i don't give 10 is beacuse of the leveling system. After lvl 20, perks are really slow to get and even if you play alot you cant get all the perks only about 80 of 250.Surely the best Elder Scrolls game so far. It's good to see that they removed nearly all annoying things from Oblivion and Morrowind and added a lot more new things. Crafting and Alchemy are very very good. The only reason i don't give 10 is beacuse of the leveling system. After lvl 20, perks are really slow to get and even if you play alot you cant get all the perks only about 80 of 250. This perk system is great in itself the fact that i can't get them all is annoying. Alltogether its a fantastic game still, so buy it and play it. Youll enjoy it,… Expand
  58. Lukecki
    Jun 2, 2013
    10
    Best game ever,Bethesda once again did a wonderful job.I have 150 hours in it and still haven't completed all quest or discovered all places BEST GAME OF ALL TIME GOOD JOB BETHESDA FOR THE BEST RPG OF ALL TIME.
  59. Dakoda
    Jul 25, 2012
    9
    This game is definitely a great game, hands down. I played this game both on PC and Xbox 360, but I enjoyed it so much more on the PC. I think I enjoyed it more on the PC, just because of Steams Workshop, and all the mods I installed into the game. I'm sure from other reviews you know, this game is an all around amazing RPG game. If you have the choice, between Xbox and PC, but it for PC.
  60. GRANIT_Salvo
    Jun 30, 2012
    7
    "It was a dark and stormy night; I had taken a creative writing course...." OK, if you can ignore the shallow dialogue, you can enjoy this game. Even with all the bugs and holes in the game, it's still pretty fun to play. I myself am surprised by how many hours I have given it. BUY THIS GAME IF: -You love sandbox RPGs. -You have a NEXUS account -You can spend hours digging through mods"It was a dark and stormy night; I had taken a creative writing course...." OK, if you can ignore the shallow dialogue, you can enjoy this game. Even with all the bugs and holes in the game, it's still pretty fun to play. I myself am surprised by how many hours I have given it. BUY THIS GAME IF: -You love sandbox RPGs. -You have a NEXUS account -You can spend hours digging through mods and testing your personal brew to get the game right. AVOID THIS GAME IF: -You are diagnosed with ADD (I dare you to stick with one character past 30) -You are a perfectionist or completionist -You have a family dependent upon you. OVERALL: I don't agree with relying upon the modding community to polish a game, but you SHOULD mod it, and if you can put in the time you can make this a great escape.… Expand
  61. jonnyvice
    Jul 18, 2012
    9
    Skyrim is a fantastic game. It's easy to get into, the plot is engaging, the combat system is fun and it has hours and hours of gameplay.

    I started playing RPG games during the late 90s so while my favorite combat system isn't the action oriented system in this game, it doesn't mean it's not fun or unenjoyable. I felt a real sense of accomplishment walking through the vast world and    Skyrim is a fantastic game. It's easy to get into, the plot is engaging, the combat system is fun and it has hours and hours of gameplay.

    I started playing RPG games during the late 90s so while my favorite combat system isn't the action oriented system in this game, it doesn't mean it's not fun or unenjoyable. I felt a real sense of accomplishment walking through the vast world and piecing together the plot instance by instance.

    Different from other RPGs, I find I don't have to "get in the mood" to play this game. I can pick it up, play it for 5 minutes or 5 hours and put it down and be completely satisfied. One of the best games I've played lately, it gets a solid 9.    … Expand
  62. hellcat5
    Jul 25, 2012
    8
    I look forward to the day when Bethesda releases, from any of it's studios, maybe I should group Zenimax with that too, a crash free game. So many games exist out there that run smoothly, without any issues. When Skyrim first came out, it would crash every few hours. I think they have that mostly fixed, but many people still report crashes. So, something with the framework isn'tI look forward to the day when Bethesda releases, from any of it's studios, maybe I should group Zenimax with that too, a crash free game. So many games exist out there that run smoothly, without any issues. When Skyrim first came out, it would crash every few hours. I think they have that mostly fixed, but many people still report crashes. So, something with the framework isn't stable. So, I don't give it a 9 or better because of the crashes. But, it is a fun game, and I don't have many issues with it now. The experience with this doesn't leave me going, "OMG! I must have more!" so the upcoming add-ons don't carry much force for me. Get those framework issues fixed, then release a nice solid game. This has a great replay value as long as it stays running for you.… Expand
  63. camcom
    Aug 9, 2012
    8
    This is a great example of a AAA game living up mostly to its potential. This is a very immersive RPG, and has a fantastic storyline. Everyone should be familiar with Bethesda's style of games by now, and this one doesn't stray to far away from the style of previous games made by them. One thing that has changed is the lack of bugs. (at least on PC) People can complain about graphics ifThis is a great example of a AAA game living up mostly to its potential. This is a very immersive RPG, and has a fantastic storyline. Everyone should be familiar with Bethesda's style of games by now, and this one doesn't stray to far away from the style of previous games made by them. One thing that has changed is the lack of bugs. (at least on PC) People can complain about graphics if they want (if you have a multi-thousand dollar rig then you may exceed the maximum performance needed for max settings, but i think it looks pretty at console settings). This game is surprisingly bug-less. Granted, there still are the minor glitches here and there, but i never came across any game-breaking bugs in my 55 hours with it. I would recommend this game to everyone who wants a great RPG experience without the need for grinding and a great story.… Expand
  64. Icaryon
    Dec 11, 2012
    6
    Sureley one of the best graphicaly... except skin and human part... The game is empty and if you take someone with you, it only use will be to carry your stuff. A big walking simulator.
  65. Radox0
    Jul 17, 2013
    9
    "The BEST Elder Scrolls to date". Probably the best RPG of the decade and still have a lot of potential for dlc 's and mods. I look forward to the next Elder Scrolls.
  66. Valaridan
    Jul 10, 2015
    10
    I love skyrim voices and sounds only for that I will give a big 10 it deserves it big time.This game still rules in 2015 this is how good skyrim is one of the best games ever made.
  67. DegenCutter
    Jun 17, 2015
    8
    A fun and engaging open world game that offers a lot to love, Skyrim's biggest failings are the sorts of issues that tend to plague all Elder Scrolls games in my opinion. The best part of the game is being able to wander around and experience all sorts of great, unexpected, and strange moments and events. Stumbling on something as you traverse the countryside is a great deal of fun. On theA fun and engaging open world game that offers a lot to love, Skyrim's biggest failings are the sorts of issues that tend to plague all Elder Scrolls games in my opinion. The best part of the game is being able to wander around and experience all sorts of great, unexpected, and strange moments and events. Stumbling on something as you traverse the countryside is a great deal of fun. On the other hand, like most Elder Scrolls games, the central plot line is nebulous and lacks emotional impact, although the whole being the Dragonborn bit with the nifty shouts was a cool touch. I tend to find voiceless protagonists in modern games to be immersion breaking (especially when everyone else around you has a voice), so that would be another negative for me. Another negative would be some strange bugs and occasional crashes but I think some of that may be unavoidable with such a big, complex game. Still, in the end, Skyrim is a good game worth playing just to get lost in its beautiful open world construction. Explore and enjoy!… Expand
  68. smeeeee
    May 23, 2015
    10
    The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim, or simply Skyrim, is simply too wonderfully amazing to be described in words. Bethesda went above and beyond what game developers nowadays (aka 2015) would promise. One thing I found interesting was how Bethesda gives you a large, open world to ride around in and discover (that feeling you get when you discovered some place no one knows about is simplyThe Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim, or simply Skyrim, is simply too wonderfully amazing to be described in words. Bethesda went above and beyond what game developers nowadays (aka 2015) would promise. One thing I found interesting was how Bethesda gives you a large, open world to ride around in and discover (that feeling you get when you discovered some place no one knows about is simply awesome), where you never know what might happen next- a dragon could attack you, a pack of wolves could spring out and ambush you, a courier could run up to you with a message- anything could happen, at any time. Another thing that I loved was how the game made me feel. Their manipulation of your feelings, as a matter of fact, nearly made me fear the dark! The soundtrack is simply amazing- every time I throw myself into battle, I can literally feel my heart pounding and my palms sweating as I charge forward, hoping to halve my enemies with my big awesome battleaxe. And finally, you get to choose what you do, and how- you could be a sophisticated magician, a bloodthirsty warrior (like me), a mysterious necromancer, and so on. It's amazing.

    As I said before, Skyrim is too awesome to be described in words. If you want to know how utterly amazing the game is, buy a copy and play it. You won't regret it. Ever.

    FOOS ROH DAAA!    … Expand
  69. egilopical5327
    Apr 28, 2015
    0
    23/04/2015 - The day Gaben has forsaken us.
    Do not support paid mods! Down with Bethesda's greed!
    Keep the pressure up against these greedy companies, otherwise you'll see your beloved games gone forever.
  70. Tman1599
    Jun 8, 2015
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Hey guys my name is David smith I'm a YouTuber who reviews games and judges them on how well they run among other things . Sky rim is no doubt my new favorite game it's the best free roaming game I have ever played the weapons and armor you get are awesome , as well as the quest and shouts you get its so much fun ( warning ) this game is very very very addicting so keep track of time if you have a life , but I say if you thinking about getting this game get it it's worth the money .… Expand
  71. AlecIsHot
    Aug 29, 2015
    10
    If you haven't played this absolute gem, or at least never tried it, you should die. This is an amazing mix of adventure, action and roleplay, character creation is absolutly wonderful, there is a vast open world, ready for you to be discovered, full of secrets and danger, fun side quest that are realy worth your time (so is the main quest). Excellent theme song and in-game music andIf you haven't played this absolute gem, or at least never tried it, you should die. This is an amazing mix of adventure, action and roleplay, character creation is absolutly wonderful, there is a vast open world, ready for you to be discovered, full of secrets and danger, fun side quest that are realy worth your time (so is the main quest). Excellent theme song and in-game music and sound, there are only a few voice actors, but they are al ok. The game can perhaps be a little time consuming and may be a little bit boring at certain points, yet the long length is one of the many highlights. Sometimes there are a few glitches, but I only noticed most of them after my third or so playthrough (you can play this game over and over btw). If you're paying it on pc, there are certaintly some good and useful/ bug-fixing/ graphic-enhancer mods. This game is surely one of the best and my absolute, all- time favorite masterpiece.… Expand
  72. 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.
  73. Marinne
    Nov 17, 2021
    0
    Simplesmente um dos piores jogos que ''joguei'' na vida. a galera fala de cp77 ma sesse sim foi lançado incompleto e só é algo por esforço dos fãs. E ainda de tempos em tempos lançam versão ''nova'' pra lavar dinheiro ne. ah, e claro, tentei rodar em 2 pcs gamers diferentes mas o jogo n quis funcionar em nenhum dos dois. foi um sinal pra passar longe de skyrim
  74. Warbird
    Nov 13, 2011
    6
    Running on a i7-2600k with 460GTX SLI and 3 monitors. It crashed at the startup screen every time. I found the fix on a site listing 42 bugs & fixes. After I dropped the sound quality down to 44KHz the game ran fine. But there is no 3 monitor resolution so I'm stuck with just playing on one monitor. Also theres no tessellation or DX11 or even DX10 support and the menus are such a pain inRunning on a i7-2600k with 460GTX SLI and 3 monitors. It crashed at the startup screen every time. I found the fix on a site listing 42 bugs & fixes. After I dropped the sound quality down to 44KHz the game ran fine. But there is no 3 monitor resolution so I'm stuck with just playing on one monitor. Also theres no tessellation or DX11 or even DX10 support and the menus are such a pain in the butt. The quick change between spells keeps going to the wrong hand so 1-0 is useless. Hopefully the mod comunity will do Bethesda's job for them. You would think 13 million from PC sales would pay for more effort than just a basic console port. Give the game 90 days and it'll probably get an 8 but any 10 is just plain lying BS. It is NOT close to a perfect 10. I could see an 8 or maybe even a 9 if you are reviewing on what you guess the end product will be like after the modders fix it.… Expand
  75. houjo2000
    Jul 30, 2017
    2
    Even if this game wasn't released as a mess, it's not the game you're looking for. The combat system is extremely clunky, the AI is pretty low, the dragons aren't very impressive except when they're flying full speed backwards. This game is truly a circus gone wrong- physics is defied, mammoths fly, the ground vanishes, if you kill anything on a hill, loot it fast because Skyrim'sEven if this game wasn't released as a mess, it's not the game you're looking for. The combat system is extremely clunky, the AI is pretty low, the dragons aren't very impressive except when they're flying full speed backwards. This game is truly a circus gone wrong- physics is defied, mammoths fly, the ground vanishes, if you kill anything on a hill, loot it fast because Skyrim's mountains are all coated in butter, and that five thousand pound giant you just killed is sliding to the bottom even if it is just a 10 degree incline.

    This game will be great once fans fix it and mod it... just like any other Bethesda game- so grats to the only company today that can not only get away with releasing broken games and getting fans to do all the work to make it playable... but the company that gets unbridled fanboy praise for doing so.

    Anyone giving this game a 10 wouldn't know a good game if it came up and bit them on the face. We're seeing too many companies release broken games before they should be (because if this game was released without all the awful, and I'm talking game breaking awful, glitches, it would be amazing), and yet get away with it- why? Why are we settling for this? Why are games this flawed getting tens? A game that has numerous bugs that literally ruin the game, make main missions unfinishable, etc... is NOT A PERFECT GAME!    … Expand
  76. bernlin2000
    Feb 12, 2012
    10
    Overwhelming in its depth and value. Bethesda have really topped themselves: this is the best in the series so far and I never seem to have enough time to play through this fantastic game. It's a required purchase for anyone who considered themselves any kind of gamer: be prepared to be floored by the sheer depth of this game. It truly is unrivaled, even by its predecessors.
  77. EarlyGameReview
    Jan 27, 2015
    10
    It is ABSOLUTELY **** AMAZING. 10 out of **** 10. zzxczcxzxcasfasffasfsaxcxcvnaadhasdhasdhasdhasdhasdhasdhasdhasdhasdhasdhasdhasdhasdhasdhasdhasdhasdhasdh
  78. CriticoDubioso
    Jan 7, 2020
    0
    I knew what was coming when the hype for nothing reached its climax.

    This is so badly rehashed and bland, it lacks any appropriate description.

    And the mechanics are still utterly broken.
  79. OverdueReview
    Aug 14, 2012
    7
    Bethesda are known for their
  80. grandpajoe6191
    Feb 22, 2012
    10
    I'm not much of a gamer, so I really didn't know what the **** "Skyrim" was. I heard it was a big talkabout in the internet, so I bought the game and played that **** For this one time, my life was SOOOOOOO happy with this game. You get to pick your own characters, get your own house, marry chicks, kill zombies and bandits and DRAGONS and stuff, pick whatever dialogue you have, choose yourI'm not much of a gamer, so I really didn't know what the **** "Skyrim" was. I heard it was a big talkabout in the internet, so I bought the game and played that **** For this one time, my life was SOOOOOOO happy with this game. You get to pick your own characters, get your own house, marry chicks, kill zombies and bandits and DRAGONS and stuff, pick whatever dialogue you have, choose your own weapons, ride a horse, explore new **** in the VAST, VAST world, and most importantly...MAGIC. Dual wielding magic is possible with various kinds of amazing stuff that works with it. Simply one of the best games in my life. Skyrim foreveaaaaa!!!… Expand
  81. Sirik_Matak
    Feb 6, 2015
    6
    It's hard to not recommend Skyrim. It's a massive step forward from Oblivion, but sadly it doesn't match to Morrowind.
    First off, Skyrim has an actually written world where everything has its place.
    It's a good time waster. It has a terrible UI and a broken character development, but simultaneously it has one of the best game rebuilding mods I've ever seen. I give it a lower score    It's hard to not recommend Skyrim. It's a massive step forward from Oblivion, but sadly it doesn't match to Morrowind.
    First off, Skyrim has an actually written world where everything has its place.
    It's a good time waster.
    It has a terrible UI and a broken character development, but simultaneously it has one of the best game rebuilding mods I've ever seen.

    I give it a lower score because of the tendency to treat people like idiots. "Puzzles" are just insulting. The game still wants to take you on a disney jolly ride, shoveling everything down your throat even if you dont' want to. You will end having ALL daedra quests in your journal or done just by randomly walking around after a quest compass' arrow.
    Also the opening scenes are just terrible. They need to fire people responsible for such crap.    … Expand
  82. Dagoth_Ur
    Jan 18, 2015
    10
    Though Morrowind stays the better game story-wise and I really liked the fact that you could screw yourself over by killing any character in the game there, this game is just way better because of the improved combat and it just plays more naturally. Better than Oblivion in all aspects of the game and that says a lot considering how much I've played that one...
  83. Zzgashi
    Nov 16, 2011
    7
    Skyrim is a huge step forward from Oblivion. A great soundtrack, beautiful landscapes, improved animation (most of the time, still a few weird spots), better faces, and more choices. Unfortunately this beauty is only skin deep, as Bethesda continues to move away from RPG mechanics where you really live in a world trying find different solutions to problems by applying your character'sSkyrim is a huge step forward from Oblivion. A great soundtrack, beautiful landscapes, improved animation (most of the time, still a few weird spots), better faces, and more choices. Unfortunately this beauty is only skin deep, as Bethesda continues to move away from RPG mechanics where you really live in a world trying find different solutions to problems by applying your character's skills, but instead focuses on hack-n-slash loot-fest mechanics. Worse still is that the game uses a script to generate what items you find based on your character's level, ensuring that you never find anything remarkable. The fact that every dungeon ends with a large box full of more of the same, and a shortcut back to the entrance doesn't help the immersion either. In the end all I felt like I accomplished was improving my DPS.… Expand
  84. JLF
    Nov 13, 2011
    7
    The game has exceeded my expectations. However, my expectations were extremely low after the steaming pile of feces that was oblivion, so this doesn't say much by itself. The game is good, big, has a lot of content and NPCs finally don't look like frogs. I was pleasantly surprised that dungeons aren't rehashed one after another and are indeed hand crafted. Nevertheless, here's a list ofThe game has exceeded my expectations. However, my expectations were extremely low after the steaming pile of feces that was oblivion, so this doesn't say much by itself. The game is good, big, has a lot of content and NPCs finally don't look like frogs. I was pleasantly surprised that dungeons aren't rehashed one after another and are indeed hand crafted. Nevertheless, here's a list of things that need to be worked on :
    - Horrible UI
    - Some quests are bugged
    - Occasional CTD
    - Completely stupid AI
    - Obvious emphasis on consoles
    - Lack of RPG elements
    But I guess mods will fix everything, like always    … Expand
  85. Strandly
    Feb 20, 2012
    10
    Graphics are sharp and it still uses DX9 so chances are your PC will run it (on max settings is another story). Combat is on the simple side and the enemies become extremely easy to defeat halfway to the max level unless you intentionally run around undergeared. Occasional bugginess with regard to quests but most problems can be corrected with console commands (info on web). OverallGraphics are sharp and it still uses DX9 so chances are your PC will run it (on max settings is another story). Combat is on the simple side and the enemies become extremely easy to defeat halfway to the max level unless you intentionally run around undergeared. Occasional bugginess with regard to quests but most problems can be corrected with console commands (info on web). Overall openness is amazing. Go just about anywhere, kill or help just about anyone, start and stop quests anytime, purchase/improve/store items in your own houses, manipulate random objects, ability to create mods. I put it up there with Neverwinter Nights and Dragon Age as some of the best RPGs I've ever played.… Expand
  86. TooCritic
    Dec 3, 2011
    6
    This game has not passed anything seen before. The graphics are marginally better, although most of the hits from 2007. better graphics. Gameplaj is the same as in Oblivion. Parts of the game, such as enchantmnet and alchemy, are useless. This is a sad story about PC titles in recent years, with few exceptions. We get a bad console ports, although I have when playing Crysis nearly 5 yearsThis game has not passed anything seen before. The graphics are marginally better, although most of the hits from 2007. better graphics. Gameplaj is the same as in Oblivion. Parts of the game, such as enchantmnet and alchemy, are useless. This is a sad story about PC titles in recent years, with few exceptions. We get a bad console ports, although I have when playing Crysis nearly 5 years I thought that today's game will be something special. Ð… Expand
  87. clavain
    Dec 8, 2011
    6
    While Skyrim may have resurrected some of the spirit of Morrowwind, and in terms of graphics can be outstanding (if your system can handle them), the more time you spend with it the more bugs and repetitive content you notice. Combined with the dumbing-down that has occurred as TES continues to cater to console gamers over PC gamers (incredibly bad UI, oversimplified attribute system,While Skyrim may have resurrected some of the spirit of Morrowwind, and in terms of graphics can be outstanding (if your system can handle them), the more time you spend with it the more bugs and repetitive content you notice. Combined with the dumbing-down that has occurred as TES continues to cater to console gamers over PC gamers (incredibly bad UI, oversimplified attribute system, potions galore everywhere you go in the world) and weak attempts to bring in MMO players (crafting, cooking and houses etc.) while still retaining a form of the flawed leveling system from Oblivion, and shortened/simplified faction and other quest lines which make it irrelevant what type of character you are playing, makes it very difficult to give it a higher score. Combined with an endless series of patches (or third party mods) needed to make the game more playable (no 64-bit exe support for example) and it is clear that Bethesda really doesn't care about the PC market, or making a true RPG anymore. Style over substance sadly.… Expand
  88. FruitDealer171
    Dec 24, 2011
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Insanely addictive. The animations are somewhat jittery from time to time and the shadows act strange sometimes, but it hardly detracts from the experience. I'm running this game at medium graphics settings but I am still amazed at the visuals and the performance I get with them. The open world given to you is enormous and the small things you will come across really make the game. The non-ending quests and the excitement of getting attacked by a dragon make for a game with a very long life. Being able to buy your own house and marry is interesting as well. I'd recommend NOT using the fast traveling tool (except if you are trying to get from Markath to Riften or something like that) , because when you go on foot you will always come across something interesting. This game kind of just clicked for me. It is perfect in almost every way. Before you know it you're clocking in another day of playing time. Be sure to say goodbye to your loved ones and to eat a rather large last meal before you pop it into your computer (or disk drive on the Xbox 360/PS3), as this game is so unbelievably addictive. I have loved Bethesda's past games (excluding Fallout: New Vegas. That game was terrible), and this is no exception. This is not just a game, but art, and a masterpiece at that.… Expand
  89. DjJorg1
    Dec 25, 2011
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. After 250 hours i still want to play! I love the elders scrolls series and i will continue to play Skyrim! There was problems with some bugs in the start but that is getting fixed. After you are finished with the main quest, Dark Brotherhood, Thieves Guild, College of Winterhold there is still insane much to do... GAME OF THE YEAR!… Expand
  90. Woody309
    Feb 3, 2012
    9
    What can I add to the mountains of praise this has already received? The Elder Scrolls series delivers once again, with Skyrim being the best so far. I was unable to give it a solid 10 due to some bugs though, but these are minor and easily looked past.
  91. The_coolguy
    Feb 24, 2012
    9
    The Game is great, don't know what negative reviewers even are saying, sure the interface is different, but is still manageable, in no way should destroy the gameplay. It seems most of the jerks that rated low must live on oblivion games as a second life to get away from there meaningless routine and were terribly disappointed. Other than that, game has bugs, forgivable, as noticingThe Game is great, don't know what negative reviewers even are saying, sure the interface is different, but is still manageable, in no way should destroy the gameplay. It seems most of the jerks that rated low must live on oblivion games as a second life to get away from there meaningless routine and were terribly disappointed. Other than that, game has bugs, forgivable, as noticing Besthda is pushing to fix them, unimaginable amounts of content, cant yet understand how they fitted it into only 6gb. Graphics are breath taking "IF" you download the HD texture pack from steam, its free, seriously. Nice Game Engine over all, physics are accurate, anything within reason can be interacted with. (except grass) Games ridiculously long, at least when you play a side quest or two in between story driven missions. Summarizing, great graphics, great engine, great story, great experience. Definitely the best $60 you can spend on a game by far.… Expand
  92. kuehnau
    Nov 24, 2012
    10
    One of the best RPGs on computer. Controls take awhile to learn, but besides that, it's amazing. Would be nice if they released a patch that added in Xbox 360 controller compatibility.
  93. faceless-1
    Jul 20, 2013
    9
    Skyrim is really a masterpiece. Large world, great story and good characters. Improvement over Oblivion in almost every way possible. World is bigger than Oblivion, but still smaller than Daggerfall. RPG system is changed, but i do not think the new system is worse. Skyrim is game of the year for ure.
  94. TheHumbleCritic
    Sep 21, 2012
    8
    This game is pretty decent, although the user interface and the leveling system were **** **** there are mods like SKY UI to fix that.
    The story in my opinion was incredible, if not a bit short. It ran well with few bugs and no crashes on my PC but the in my opinion you couldn't really play it more than twice.
    I really honestly cannot understand why all you Morrowind and Oblivion fans    This game is pretty decent, although the user interface and the leveling system were **** **** there are mods like SKY UI to fix that.
    The story in my opinion was incredible, if not a bit short. It ran well with few bugs and no crashes on my PC but the in my opinion you couldn't really play it more than twice.
    I really honestly cannot understand why all you Morrowind and Oblivion fans are so butt hurt about this game. Just give it a decent chance and then maybe you'll understand..    … Expand
  95. McSkittle
    Dec 1, 2012
    1
    How can I enjoy a glitchy call of duty black ops RPG engine with gameplay all the way back from Morrowind. Go play Monster hunter if you really want to hunt dragons. Come on Spike TV were you drunkk. Link to Past has a better over-world. Bethseda how did you get here oh yeah I remember you went to Las Vegas. Heck go play Duck hunt.
  96. krushak
    Dec 30, 2012
    6
    definitely a good game but with many weak parts
    i love the whole world (nice design - winter-landscapes) and the mod-friendly part of this game. now the negative parts: story=0, music to fall asleep, combat system to easy at master (the ki is really bad and the same at very easy) very unbalanced skilltrees and overpowered professions (blacksmith, enchanting and alchemy)
  97. bbpgrs
    Apr 28, 2015
    0
    Best PC game of this decade IMO. But paid mods will destroy it. Mods are the best thing about PC skyrim. This review is to protest that from happening. otherwise 10/10.
  98. orctown-troll
    Oct 20, 2013
    6
    Skyrim is clearly overated. The biggest fantasy of all is that Bethesda is a studio that 'knows' and 'loves' RPGs. Oblivion was A LOT MORE FUN. If you disagree go back and try it. Skyrim is a hollow shell of a game with only a single great feature: The WORLD. The rock structures the plants and the weather of Skyrim are all brilliant. The fish in the streams, the butterlies in the air.Skyrim is clearly overated. The biggest fantasy of all is that Bethesda is a studio that 'knows' and 'loves' RPGs. Oblivion was A LOT MORE FUN. If you disagree go back and try it. Skyrim is a hollow shell of a game with only a single great feature: The WORLD. The rock structures the plants and the weather of Skyrim are all brilliant. The fish in the streams, the butterlies in the air. AWESOME work. well done Bethesda. Sadly its ALL DOWNHILL from there. Skyrim boasts '300' unique locations. Well its more like 4 really, all copypasted and tweaked to be 'different' but they dont feel different. You might enjoy your first draugr ruin, but running through nearly identical ruins over and over again looses its luster soon enough. And it becomes incredibly tedius before you have levelled up even your first character. Character development in this game hits NEW LOWS. For a company that is supposed to 'know and love RPGs', how can it be that with each new game levelling your character becomes more tedius and BORING. The character levelling system in this game is TERRIBLE. Choosing between 'red' 'green' or 'blue' when you level is TERRIBLE. And from the studio that 'knows and loves RPGs the magic system is also TERRIBLE. The mellee combat, hit detection, and double-wielding mellee options are all TERRIBLE! Go Bethesda! The studio may be famed as 'knowing and loving RPGs', but is an abiding mystery why they think they can create immortal games without HIRING ANY WRITERS. You got that right. Click on the credits for the game, read it and weep. When you are playing the game you might notice how dull, boring, repetive and tedious it all is. You might notice that every single quest is a pale version of something you saw before in Oblivion or Morrowind. You might awaken to the fact that the 'endless questing' is a lie, no fun at all. Check the credits to blame the writers. THERE ARE NONE. that's right. Bethesda is so hard up for money that the 3D artists who built their 4 dungeons and the 20 physical assets they dump in every single room in the land double-up as scenario writers. And if you think the side quests are bad watch out! The main quest is WORSE. it's probably the most pathetic excuse for a story dumped into a game in the last decade! It's ever worse than Fallout 3 (Which is overall a much better game than this one by the way). Not only that. This game is totally lacking in terms of the kinds of magical or legendary items we usually associate with RPGs. The only vaguely interesting items to find are tied into the Daedric Quests. These quests are an assorted grab bag of sheer nihilism and ammoral garbage which will demand you please the 'whims of the gods, doing such role playing classics as eating human flesh and murdering strangers in order to get the blessings of the god'. Nice work Bethesda! (NOT!) So if you can endure a dreadful character system, boring combat, boring 'adventures, terrible magic, non-existant plots, a game that in all areas is inferior to both Morrowind and Oblivion, I guess Skyrim is Ok. It has its moments, roaming, watching sunsets, catching butterflies, of fishing by hand in the cool clear streams. I truly wonder at user reviews that give this game 10/10 scores. presumably these are all written on the initial wonder, before 40 hours have passed. Before they have accumulated 300,000 gold with nothing you need or CAN buy, or learned how to make every potion under the sun, only to find that they NEVER EVER need to use even one potion, or while they are trying various wield options before realising that most of them suck, and settled on playing sneaky archer, which is the only really viable build (SIGH). When you play this game to maximum level it reveals itself as a soul-less, empty, hollow lonely, terminally BORING, joyless affair. There is not a single likeable NPC in the game. No kind of interesting interaction with any of the puppet-like characters in the game. There is no main plot, no compelling sidequest, nothing memorable at all. Only some sunsets, some bug-catching and then tedium as you waste dozens of hours unlocking dragon shouts that you never even need to use. All this in a crappy port with the worst UI ever put on a PC. Bethesda do NOT know and love RPGs. Bethesda are cheap skates who cut corners, build huge worlds and fill them with copy-pasted tedium and FILLER. The high scores for this game are wishful thinking, tinged with nostalgia, and appreciation for all the good things Bethesda have done over the years. Bethesda needs to know the ways this game is NOT GOOD. They have to understand the way it fails. They can and should do a LOT better than this. Giving this game a 10/10 is a really big mistake because that only encourages more of the same. Wake up people, believe me. You do NOT want more of THIS!

    Orctowngrot    … Expand
  99. Muspelheim19939
    Aug 21, 2015
    10
    Best game of the last decade. Fantastic world, beautiful, great story and dragonborn dlc is the best of all time. All these negative comments come from jealous fanatics of other brands. This game has no competition still !!! Bethesda great job.
  100. Resuraz
    Apr 6, 2015
    9
    Only thing i didn't like is combat system and it didn't have custom magic system like oblivion. Maybe sidequest are can be better too.
    But it have amazing open-world game mechanics, map is huge, you can talk to many npc and interact with them. Spells are fun, Shouting is awesome. I liked civil war and you can found many items, secret things and have fun with it.
    You are Dragonborn and    Only thing i didn't like is combat system and it didn't have custom magic system like oblivion. Maybe sidequest are can be better too.
    But it have amazing open-world game mechanics, map is huge, you can talk to many npc and interact with them. Spells are fun, Shouting is awesome. I liked civil war and you can found many items, secret things and have fun with it.
    You are Dragonborn and feel different than others in the game, i think that's really important, you are feel like you are the dragonborn, it's not just a title.    … Expand
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Universal acclaim - based on 32 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 32 out of 32
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 32
  3. Negative: 0 out of 32
  1. PC Master (Greece)
    Feb 29, 2012
    90
    Unfortunately, Skyrim trips and falls on its own (most probably, to make the cool-sounding deadline of 11-11-11) and just before it reaches perfection as the ultimate specimen of its genre, it self-destructs in a crucial aspect of game design: the interface and the peripheral components (inventory, journal, map, etc)... but that is not to say that Skyrim is anything but a truly majestic, epic RPG that will suck you right in its cosmos.
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  2. Armchair Empire
    Feb 14, 2012
    100
    Skyrim is definitely one of the best games of 2011, but if the DLC holds out, it might just be one of the best games of 2012 as well.
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  3. LEVEL (Czech Republic)
    Jan 19, 2012
    90
    Skyrim is the best open world RPG you can get. A true evolution of genre is not flawless but still it is the game you love to live in. [Christmas 2011]
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