The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim

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8.4

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

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

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

    - It is layered in glitches.

    - Almost everything vaguely involving physics instantly screws up.

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

    - Jumping turns you into a glider.

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

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

    - All of the features are unoriginal or stolen.

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

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

    - The animations just look abysmal.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Is this game perfect? No - no game is. But its easily the closest thing you'll get to perfect right now.    … Expand
  7. kindzadza
    Jun 2, 2015
    9
    Truly remarkable experience...
    Some might complain about outdated combat, but...
    the 100+ hour of addictive gameplay with gorgeous graphics and right mods, and genuinely epic storyline, the cons (poor combat and buggy environment) are out-shadowed by pros. i mean really - if you don`t like something about game - there is always a mod to suite your needs. Really no brainer, Masterpiece    Truly remarkable experience...
    Some might complain about outdated combat, but...
    the 100+ hour of addictive gameplay with gorgeous graphics and right mods, and genuinely epic storyline, the cons (poor combat and buggy environment) are out-shadowed by pros.
    i mean really - if you don`t like something about game - there is always a mod to suite your needs.
    Really no brainer, Masterpiece of 2011. Bravo Bethesda, bravo!!!!    … Expand
  8. Jingo
    Dec 25, 2011
    9
    Well, I got bored with Oblivion fairly quickly, but liked Fallout 3 so thought Bethesda might get it right. And they did. Sure, it has various bugs and doesn't deliver on absolutely everything - but it comes really close. Closer than everything else I've tried. Loads of fun. Reading the wiki on how to level quickly by doing unrealistic things has decreased my enjoyment a little (lessWell, I got bored with Oblivion fairly quickly, but liked Fallout 3 so thought Bethesda might get it right. And they did. Sure, it has various bugs and doesn't deliver on absolutely everything - but it comes really close. Closer than everything else I've tried. Loads of fun. Reading the wiki on how to level quickly by doing unrealistic things has decreased my enjoyment a little (less immersion), so I'd personally advise you don't. So, Bethesda, when is The Elder Scrolls VI coming out? Can't wait. Yeah yeah, I'll play through Skyrim a few times first...… Expand
  9. RuSSiANHeRo150
    Dec 25, 2011
    10
    just amazing!!!i love every second i play this game plus for what your playing there is virtually no o.s requirements. i still enjoy every second of play time.
  10. scabbycakes
    Dec 30, 2011
    10
    Ohhhhh Skyrim, you effing beautiful game, you.

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

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

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

    All in all, I spent 120 hours to finish the main quest and most of the side story arcs, but there's still lots of loose ends and one major class storyline left to do and a hell of a pile of unexplored map, so I got a ton of value out of it so far. Plus in a few months they'll be releasing modding tools and hopefully some expansion packs to breathe even more life into is because I really don't want it to end.    … Expand
  11. ChoicestGames
    Apr 22, 2014
    9
    Skyrim is a worthy successor to Oblivion. Nothing really has changed much in terms of the formula but if it ain’t broke why fix it? You could do worse than trying out this masterpiece (like taking an arrow to the knee for instance - okay sorry that one's been done to death :)).
  12. hollowfication
    Jul 30, 2012
    10
    i love skyrim so much xbox had bugs in it i heard the pc version has none so i got it played with it but stop playing with it

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    And the paid mods..
    0/10
  31. centralnav95
    Jun 19, 2020
    0
    The game sucks I'll explain why: 1) the Graphics are **** 2)There is no plot. 3)Don't play this sucks
  32. youlouz
    Feb 8, 2015
    6
    A little disappointing and over rated

    PROS
    -Amazing Graphics
    -Realistic gameplay

    CONS
    -Slow gameplay
    -A little boring
    -Too many options to choose from
  33. NameGoesHere
    Apr 26, 2015
    10
    A downright fantastic game. Great lore, rich characters, and although combat/leveling system isn't as complex or in depth as it was in Oblivion, it still is a fun game. Not only that, but this game is easily modable, allowing players to create their own content using Skyrims assets or their own. With mods or without, Skyrim is a game that belongs in everyone's gaming library
  34. Xman490
    Jun 21, 2013
    0
    The game has this horribly persistent "Failed to initialize renderer" problem that keeps it from starting. No one really knows how to solve it. So much for actually playing it. It might actually be good.
  35. Babinski
    Nov 24, 2013
    0
    I had to create an account just to review this game, and I'm gonna say why it is the best game I've ever played. You can clearly see the effort and emotion Bethesda put in this game, the level of detail in small things, such as plants, books, miscellaneous items is incredible. One may argue that it's not well made and has a lot of bugs, I don't find that to be true, Skyrim has bugs, yes,I had to create an account just to review this game, and I'm gonna say why it is the best game I've ever played. You can clearly see the effort and emotion Bethesda put in this game, the level of detail in small things, such as plants, books, miscellaneous items is incredible. One may argue that it's not well made and has a lot of bugs, I don't find that to be true, Skyrim has bugs, yes, but they are only there because the developers crafted a world with a mind blowing amount of things in it, they were not aiming to do a linear 5 hours game, but to create something new and different, and I'm completely happy if that incurs some bugs. But by now, most bugs are gone thanks to the official and unofficial patches and the game runs pretty good, way better than the atrociously optimized pieces of crap that are being released for PC nowadays.

    However, for me, the prime reason that makes this game so great, is the modding community which is beyond awesome and releases mods that improves the gameplay in every aspect. Someone might say that Bethesda has no merit in this, but I disagree, since game is mod-friendly and they made modding tools available for the community to use. As I like to say, if you haven't played Skyrim on PC you haven't played Skyrim. It's another game, really. Which makes me pretty happy, because PC gamers are always held hostage by the console crowd, but not with this game. Skyrim for PC is awesome, beautiful graphics, huge world, great lore, amazing soundtrack...And if you happen to find a thing that you don't like about the game, I'm sure there is mod that fixes or improves it.

    Bethesda really did a great job, Skyrim set the standards of medieval RPG's in terms of world exploration, lore and immersion. For me, it is a giant leap forward from Oblivion, even if it got a little simplified in character development (I really miss the attributes), but, as always, there are mods that help with that. Long time Elder Scrolls fans that still complain about this game are probably somewhat blinded by the nostalgia of the older games, and I bet 10 years from now Skyrim will be considered an all-time classic, if it's not already. Take my word for it, Skyrim is a completely awesome game, may not be perfect or might not be a game for everyone, but it's flaws can be easily overlooked when you consider the whole picture, make no mistake, once you start playing it, you are not going to need another game for a very long time.    … Expand
  36. TemplarGR
    Sep 9, 2016
    10
    One of the few highly rated metacritic games that are actually worth the praise. This game is a masterpiece, Bethesda outdid themselves coming from the attrocious Oblivion and the good but not great Fallout 3. I didn't actually believe i would have enjoyed it when i installed it for the first time. It was a big surprise for me.

    This game, at the time of its release, had great graphics    One of the few highly rated metacritic games that are actually worth the praise. This game is a masterpiece, Bethesda outdid themselves coming from the attrocious Oblivion and the good but not great Fallout 3. I didn't actually believe i would have enjoyed it when i installed it for the first time. It was a big surprise for me.

    This game, at the time of its release, had great graphics and strangely low PC requirements for those graphics. Much improved voice acting, big open world, interesting world.

    This RPG is stellar on all fronts. Production values are great, the gameplay is great, story is decent, lore is rich. The content is huge and you will be playing for hundrends of hours, even without mods or add ons.

    I love the freedoms of the new perk system. One of the most satisfying things in Skyrim is trying to make unique combinations and classes. I have made at least 60 myself, and they all play differently.

    Skyrim is not without faults of course, and when it was first released it was buggier than the Amazon river. It still is and you should use the unofficial patches or wait for the remastered edition. But those faults mean nothing in contrast to how awesome this game is. Add the dlcs and some mods, and it becomes one of the best RPGs of all time.

    I can't believe the userscore average of 8.1 . Some players seem very salty. This game is one of the best ever. Just because it doesn't have Bioware's lesbian and gay romancing options doesn't mean it is a bad RPG. Grow up!    … Expand
  37. skeleton_jelly
    Feb 12, 2013
    6
    I'm removing points mostly for the interface. We're lucky to have mods like SkyUI but they don't fix everything. I wish Bethesda tried to fix this instead of producing content DLC. Hell if they created a DLC for PC users I would support that.
  38. M_Alex
    Aug 29, 2013
    9
    Oblivion bored me. So I ignored Skyrim successfully for some time. Then I decided to give it a try. Boy, was I in for a surprise. The game is great. Whereas Oblivion got boring after some 30 hours, this one leaves you wanting more. You can see why actually. First of all, questing no longer involves going to a dungeon that looks almost exactly like the previous 20 or 30. True, some types ofOblivion bored me. So I ignored Skyrim successfully for some time. Then I decided to give it a try. Boy, was I in for a surprise. The game is great. Whereas Oblivion got boring after some 30 hours, this one leaves you wanting more. You can see why actually. First of all, questing no longer involves going to a dungeon that looks almost exactly like the previous 20 or 30. True, some types of dungoens are similar, but not to the extent that would make it tedious. This rule applies to other fields, and you can see the developers paid more attention to minor details. No more irritating rules, like buying a new alembic etc everytime you get a better rank in alchemy etc. Although such things may seem minor, they really make the whole experience much better. Also, the main quest is much more well-written than that in Oblivion. And much more fun. I'm on my 120th hour and I's still enjoying it.

    So, basically, the bottom line is: if you still haven't played this cause you think oblivion sucked, play it. Much better.    … Expand
  39. Sideline
    Mar 7, 2012
    9
    This game is amazing! Incredibly immersive and fun. The graphics are nice, even more so if you download the hi-res texture pack on Steam. The weather effects are amazing and the snow looks so real! The main walkthrough is not very long but there is so many side quests and those are a lot of fun, not just fetching quests. Dragon shouts are a nice addition to your arsenal and a lot ofThis game is amazing! Incredibly immersive and fun. The graphics are nice, even more so if you download the hi-res texture pack on Steam. The weather effects are amazing and the snow looks so real! The main walkthrough is not very long but there is so many side quests and those are a lot of fun, not just fetching quests. Dragon shouts are a nice addition to your arsenal and a lot of fun to use. The game is a bit too easy though, dragons are not really challenging so playing the game on the hardest difficulty will give the more hardcore players a better experience.
    The only thing that really bothered me was the fact that some NPCs become invincible at a certain point, for example: I completed all the Dark Brotherhood quests but after that I didn't want anything to do with them anymore so I tried killing all the members and I found out there was no way to kill them and get rid of the Dark Brotherhood. To me that's a minor inconvenience but it would be nice if Bethesda could find a way to eliminate situations like these... I know! Designing such a huge open world game is very hard and some compromises have to be made. Once again great game and I can't wait for a DLC!    … Expand
  40. alxvy
    Feb 21, 2012
    10
    A brilliant game which kept me playing for two months. However, I felt it had gone rather hack and slashy, with most quests being go to this dungeon and kill the leader/take this item. Also the "elegant menu system" was rubbish causing me no end of problems. Seems curmudgeonly to give it less than ten but it's still a flawed masterpiece. Also how did they manage to make chickens witnessesA brilliant game which kept me playing for two months. However, I felt it had gone rather hack and slashy, with most quests being go to this dungeon and kill the leader/take this item. Also the "elegant menu system" was rubbish causing me no end of problems. Seems curmudgeonly to give it less than ten but it's still a flawed masterpiece. Also how did they manage to make chickens witnesses to a crime? I only hope in Fallout 4 they bring back the interesting quests.… Expand
  41. Carnivale
    Feb 4, 2012
    10
    One of the most addicting games I've ever played. It's a beautiful, vast open world, filled with hundreds of things to do. You can lose hours upon hours on just exploring the world and looking at it's breathtaking scenery. The combat mechanisms are good enough to give it a right feeling. There's room for multiple playthroughs as it's impossible to go thru all of the content in just oneOne of the most addicting games I've ever played. It's a beautiful, vast open world, filled with hundreds of things to do. You can lose hours upon hours on just exploring the world and looking at it's breathtaking scenery. The combat mechanisms are good enough to give it a right feeling. There's room for multiple playthroughs as it's impossible to go thru all of the content in just one playthrough. By far superior to Oblivion.

    What's there to improve then? Most of the quests are really linear. The AI is stupid at times in combat. Some of the perks are useless, like the lockpicking perk tree. Nearly every spell is more or less directly connected to combat, we could use spells like open locks which don't relate so much to combat. Luckily for pc users the mods corrects a lot of flaws found in the game. Skyrim is a wonderful game, but even then I wouldn't play it without mods once I've tried them.    … Expand
  42. Viruzzz
    Jun 29, 2014
    10
    Skyrim is a truly great game. A huge world is open for you to explore when you step out of the tutorial, pick and chose what you want to do and except for a few instances where a dungeon is locked to a certain questline, the game doesn't try to stop you.

    There are so many community made mods for this game that the game has near infinite replayability, even the vanilla version of the    Skyrim is a truly great game. A huge world is open for you to explore when you step out of the tutorial, pick and chose what you want to do and except for a few instances where a dungeon is locked to a certain questline, the game doesn't try to stop you.

    There are so many community made mods for this game that the game has near infinite replayability, even the vanilla version of the game already has months worth of content, the amount of game you get from it is just staggering.

    The game has a few bugs, but nothing major and the unofficial community made patches fixes most of them easily. Not enough to knock it off a solid perfect 10    … Expand
  43. deetydoc
    Mar 20, 2012
    10
    I pre-ordered the game, so I've been playing it on Steam since day one. I've loved every minute of it and mods are just adding to the fun. 413 hrs in... it's STILL GETTING BETTER!!!
  44. auptyk
    Mar 30, 2012
    9
    Needless to say this game is awesome... I gave it a 9. Let me just list off a few of the issues I have that kept it from a perfect 10: Money System: Once you can Smith and Enchant money loses all worth. No weapon, no enchantment, no armor you find in the real world can compare what you can make and enchant yourself. This means if you are an item whore like me and sell your crap you areNeedless to say this game is awesome... I gave it a 9. Let me just list off a few of the issues I have that kept it from a perfect 10: Money System: Once you can Smith and Enchant money loses all worth. No weapon, no enchantment, no armor you find in the real world can compare what you can make and enchant yourself. This means if you are an item whore like me and sell your crap you are sitting on 500,000+ gold. Why? Because there is nothing to purchase. If there is a DLC they need to add some "store bought items ONLY" to the shops. And GOOD items. Make having money worth something. Just a few to many fetch quests. "Travel clear across the world to drop off this paper and come back" happens too often. Lastly during the main quest final fights... you will see A LOT of enemies simply render into the world. This is the PC... we have GPUs, CPUs and RAM to render more than 10 enemies on the screen at a time. Render 50 enemies and lets have a fight. Other than those nitpicky things which keeps it from a perfect 10 the game was great. And those can really be overlooked and have no real smash on the quality of the game.… Expand
  45. Archangel
    Feb 11, 2012
    10
    After playing Skyrim. My view about RPG's has completely changed. The graphics were amazing. I played witcher 2 and i thought that was great but Skyrim took it to a whole new level
  46. jb0nez
    Mar 31, 2012
    9
    tl;dr: Incredible RPG, best I've ever played, large and immersive world (150 dungeons!) great dragon combat, beautiful graphics, flawed only by the interface.

    I'd give this game 10/10 if not for the interface. First about the game -- this is the most immersive, detailed, and just plain fun RPG I've ever played. The graphics are astonishingly beautiful in some places -- picturesque even.    tl;dr: Incredible RPG, best I've ever played, large and immersive world (150 dungeons!) great dragon combat, beautiful graphics, flawed only by the interface.

    I'd give this game 10/10 if not for the interface. First about the game -- this is the most immersive, detailed, and just plain fun RPG I've ever played. The graphics are astonishingly beautiful in some places -- picturesque even. On my core7-860 at 2.8ghz with a 5850 I can run at 1900x1200 with antialiasing and all settings to ultra and still get 47-60 fps (60 is my refresh rate so I'm not sure if I had 120hz I would be getting more). Plus there's a VERY active modding community, they gave out their Creation Kit to PC users who have done all sorts of things to improve it.

    The game is very addicting and like I said has a tremendous world with hundreds of quests. I've put 150 hours into it and still haven't beat it. The view distance is amazing, standing on a mountain top on a clear day (yes there's dynamic weather) you can see the whole land stretched out beneath you and even the distant cities. The dragons are amazing, in fact all character animations are fluid. Even the lips of the npcs move in sync with the words they are saying! The NPCs for the most part are very aware of your character and say all sorts of cool things that are appropriate to the situation (do a major quest and you'll hear people talking about it in another city for example). All in all creates incredible immersion.

    The only ding is on the interface. It's CRUDE. Made for consoles. No way to group your items. I did download a mod called SkyUI that does a lot to improve it, at least then it's broken down into "weapons" "wearables" "potions" "scrolls" etc, but still no way to group them. When you have 12 rings in your inventory that you regularly swap between it becomes a huge hassle as they are listed with armor and amulets.

    Another plus is access to the console. The horses tend to die easily and I like being able to resurrect my horse (and I don't consider it cheating, personally, since the horses are flawed to begin with; they also tend to disappear and I use the console to bring it back to me). Of course there are multiple mods that enhance horse functionality as well. I've hit one or two quest glitches, nothing that couldn't be fixed using instructions online. I don't understand how the reviewers who gave this a low rating can justify it.    … Expand
  47. Amstaad
    Dec 28, 2011
    9
    This game provides an excellent sand box experience and on the PC the addition of mods turns the game from an eight to a nine. The game also provides a lot of single player value which is rare in most modern games. By modern standards the game is excellent. However the story telling is not going to blow you away, the AI is crappy and it can be buggy (like pretty much all of Bethesda'sThis game provides an excellent sand box experience and on the PC the addition of mods turns the game from an eight to a nine. The game also provides a lot of single player value which is rare in most modern games. By modern standards the game is excellent. However the story telling is not going to blow you away, the AI is crappy and it can be buggy (like pretty much all of Bethesda's games). Despite it's flaws Skyrim is still far and away one of the best games I've purchased and well worth a buy.… Expand
  48. compu4
    Dec 11, 2011
    6
    This game is quite fun, but I don't know how all of the professional reviewers gave it such high scores. They must have been using their Elder Scrolls Beer Goggles. The main problem with this game is its lack of polish: there are many flaws that are simply inexcusable in an AAA title.

    Pros: Great Story, characters, and lore. Very immersive atmosphere. Vast world with virtually unlimited    This game is quite fun, but I don't know how all of the professional reviewers gave it such high scores. They must have been using their Elder Scrolls Beer Goggles. The main problem with this game is its lack of polish: there are many flaws that are simply inexcusable in an AAA title.

    Pros: Great Story, characters, and lore. Very immersive atmosphere. Vast world with virtually unlimited freedom to explore. Great deal of character customization options. Many quests are fun and interesting. A huge variety of weapons, armor, and magic to choose from. Many minigames and extras to supplement the combat.

    Cons: The game is basically Oblivion 1.5 with a new story; it fails to deviate from its predecessor in any real, innovative ways. Some of the quests are even ripped straight out of the old game. HORRIBLE, BROKEN AI: AI like this is inexcusable given the caliber of the game. Huge, unpredictable difficulty spikes. The new conversation system is horrible: the game often locks me in conversation while the NPC continues to walk away from me, so I'm stuck talking to his or her ass the whole time. Very limited dialogue options. Riddled with bugs and glitches that should have been resolved during playtesting. Bad graphics: the game barely looks better than Oblivion. Bad textures across the board, very basic lighting model. WORST SHADOWS that I have seen in any recent release. Direct X 9 ONLY; they really should include a DX 10 or 11 renderer in this day and age. The ULTRA preset doesn't even max the graphics, you must make sure to enable all of the highest quality settings manually. Even then, the game looks terrible.    … Expand
  49. Slate
    Oct 9, 2013
    10
    Lets face it, yes it has some bugs like any other game..but Skyrim is a rpg fan's dream..its an elder scrolls game for crying out loud. I grew up playing all of the series and watched it blossom over the years into something simply quite amazing. I have no complaints what so ever.. its truly a diamond in the rough.
  50. THE_COCONUT_MAN
    Apr 14, 2012
    10
    Bethesda just finished raising the bar for the modern RPG. A perfect sequel that builds upon the foundation of its predecessor and takes it above and beyond.
  51. BrowniePoints
    Mar 8, 2012
    10
    BEST RPG EVER! SKYRIM!! SKYRIM!! SKYRIM!! SKYRIM!! SKYRIM!! SKYRIM!! SKYRIM!! SKYRIM!! SKYRIM!! SKYRIM!! SKYRIM!! SKYRIM!! SKYRIM!! SKYRIM!! ya! SKYRIM!! SKYRIM!! SKYRIM!! SKYRIM!! SKYRIM!! SKYRIM!! ya!
  52. okamimiyazaki
    Sep 13, 2014
    10
    This is that one game that I'll always love and will never get old. It's the one game I can keep coming back to when every other game bores me. With mods on the PC version and the ability to customize so much in the game, from graphics to characters and quests, there's endless content here.

    Yes, Skyrim has a lot of bugs, and it is a shame. However, that's the only negative thing I can    This is that one game that I'll always love and will never get old. It's the one game I can keep coming back to when every other game bores me. With mods on the PC version and the ability to customize so much in the game, from graphics to characters and quests, there's endless content here.

    Yes, Skyrim has a lot of bugs, and it is a shame. However, that's the only negative thing I can think of and after patching, they're minimized. Plus, on PC they're not as big of an issue (console fix).

    The biggest thing that Skyrim has done better than its predecessors is offer the most superb level design and environments, far better than Oblivion and Morrowind's repetitive dungeons that all look the same. Even the draugr crypts in Skyrim have unique layouts, unique stories, NPCs, etc. The only repetitive aspect is that they're filled with draugr. I'm amazed how many dungeons are in this game and how beautifully crafted they all are. The outdoor environments are great, too.

    Combat is so much better than previous games. Music is fantastic (as always for ES games), graphics are better and mind blowing with mods enabled. Dialogue isn't the greatest but is still an improvement over past games. Quests are mixed - I would say this is one area where the series didn't really improve, but they're still good and some of them (e.g., Thieve's Guild) are a lot of fun.

    The lore of the game, as always, is enchanting. I love reading all of the books, some of them are so well-written, clever and adventurous.

    Skyrim has everything you could want in a single-player RPG. Open world, exploration, immersion, beauty, roleplaying potential, fun combat (mostly), customization, some clever quest subplots, great lore, the list goes on. Truly a magical game that will probably never be matched, until ES:6 comes out.    … Expand
  53. pnoozi
    Apr 29, 2012
    9
    Skyrim is an amazing game. PROS - The main quest has an interesting story (for an RPG). The game runs really smooth on PC while looking fantastic. The scenery is just... awesome. The combat is pretty good (again, for an RPG). Skyrim does some things well that previously turned me off RPGs. CONS - Unfortunately... this game is a straight console port. Skyrim is best played with a 360Skyrim is an amazing game. PROS - The main quest has an interesting story (for an RPG). The game runs really smooth on PC while looking fantastic. The scenery is just... awesome. The combat is pretty good (again, for an RPG). Skyrim does some things well that previously turned me off RPGs. CONS - Unfortunately... this game is a straight console port. Skyrim is best played with a 360 controller, I found it more enjoyable that way. I did run into some technical issues early on (flickering water, shadows, textures), but they seem to have been fixed mostly by now, and Nvidia has released new drivers which increase performance. Also, some of the story elements are kind of lame, like the made-up words and such, kind of made me cringe.… Expand
  54. thebrock
    Feb 1, 2012
    9
    Excellent game, good storyline, and interesting levelling system. This is what I was expecting from skyrim. The graphics it points where mindblowing, saying that I was playing the game with the graphics maxed out on ultra setting on my pc. Beautiful game that makes you want to just explore, its like a world in itself. Now the disappointing part, the storyline compared to previous elderExcellent game, good storyline, and interesting levelling system. This is what I was expecting from skyrim. The graphics it points where mindblowing, saying that I was playing the game with the graphics maxed out on ultra setting on my pc. Beautiful game that makes you want to just explore, its like a world in itself. Now the disappointing part, the storyline compared to previous elder scroll games was a little weak, I didnt feel as if I had a real urgency to go out there and save the world. For example in oblivion you felt important and there was a real sense of urgency in what you had to do within the game, skyrim was missing this piece of magic. I also felt the levelling system was dummed down and extremely disappointing compared to previous elder scroll games.

    All in all a game well worth playing. Ime on my second playthrough just now. Bit of advice, play this on a gaming machine on ultra settings if possible. I done my first playthrough on the xbox 360 and am now playing my second run on my pc. This game is MUCHHHH better on pc.    … Expand
  55. Topster
    Feb 15, 2012
    9
    The only reason this does not get a 10 from me is because of how blatant the limitations are for this game because it wasn't developed on the PC. This game is great, but it could have been *excellent* if they took advantage of modern technology rather than develop this game on a system that's 7 years old. I love the changes to combat, I love the setting, and I love the new skill system.The only reason this does not get a 10 from me is because of how blatant the limitations are for this game because it wasn't developed on the PC. This game is great, but it could have been *excellent* if they took advantage of modern technology rather than develop this game on a system that's 7 years old. I love the changes to combat, I love the setting, and I love the new skill system. Really, everything hat made Oblivion great has been made better in this game.… Expand
  56. xZippy
    Jan 5, 2013
    9
    I can't see a reason why any sane gamer could not like Skyrim. As of now, it's the mother of all RPG games. Once again, the Elder Scrolls gives us that great storytelling, character development and good combat. The AI gets some serious upgrades compared to Oblivion. The leveling up system no longer horribly sucks. The amount of things you can do in this game is unspeakable. Now onto theI can't see a reason why any sane gamer could not like Skyrim. As of now, it's the mother of all RPG games. Once again, the Elder Scrolls gives us that great storytelling, character development and good combat. The AI gets some serious upgrades compared to Oblivion. The leveling up system no longer horribly sucks. The amount of things you can do in this game is unspeakable. Now onto the downsides... The AI is better, but can still be pretty stupid at times. You can steal from shops just by placing buckets over people's heads. Enemies struck with arrows will say "It's just my imagination" after trying to find you for 8 seconds. The PC version is stuck with permanent vertical sync, so enjoy having your mouse movements delayed. Turning off vertical sync via graphics card options will break the game. Overall, this might be the best RPG game you'll ever play in your life.… Expand
  57. Wadeyboy
    Feb 1, 2012
    9
    This isn't only the best RPG I've ever played, it's one of the best games I've played per se! Bethesda have honed the gameplay since it's forerunner Oblivion and implemented loads of new ideas which have obviously been suggested by Oblivion players and fans of the series. Gameplay is riveting and eats away at your sleeping time; it's so hard to pull yourself away from, you won't want to goThis isn't only the best RPG I've ever played, it's one of the best games I've played per se! Bethesda have honed the gameplay since it's forerunner Oblivion and implemented loads of new ideas which have obviously been suggested by Oblivion players and fans of the series. Gameplay is riveting and eats away at your sleeping time; it's so hard to pull yourself away from, you won't want to go to bed! This game offers months of engrossing gameplay which is hard to fault. My only criticisms are cosmetic. It has console style graphics, although the PC version is much better to look at on high end machines. It would have been so much more stunning to look at if it had the graphics of something like Battlefield 3, but the graphics do still impress with it's weather effects like the snow as you get higher up mountains and in colder areas of the environment. The little touches like the rabbits, goats and other wildlife which run off as you and the various enemies approach them, really give the feel of a living and breathing world. Also, the characters faces, which are a big improvement over the ones seen in Oblivion, are still a long way off from those seen in the likes of LA Noir for example. Still, this is a must have game for anybody into video games and even if you don't normally like RPG's, this still won't fail to impress. A stunning achievement from Bethesda and I for one can't wait to see where they go from here. Although a sequel is a long way off, the DLC will be hotly anticipated and much sought after, as will the best of the many user made mods which have already started appearing.
    This game is an undoubted all time classic!    … Expand
  58. frankie-Z
    Jan 26, 2012
    10
    Very good game as good as they come , yes it could be even better if they flushed out the quests a little more and added some better loot and made some more coherent connections between completing a guild quest and the main quest but this is about as good as it gets and far better than all of the competition out there .
  59. numbody
    Dec 4, 2011
    6
    This is abridged. You can see the whole thing at http://resthard.blogspot.com before passing judgment here.

    Bad Things Armor/Apparel (some skill development stuff too) Morrowind was great in this department, the way players could stack various pieces of unique armor (Left Gauntlet, Right Gauntlet, Left Pauldron, Right Pauldron, Cuirass, et-cetera) on top of clothing and stuff, enchanting    This is abridged. You can see the whole thing at http://resthard.blogspot.com before passing judgment here.

    Bad Things

    Armor/Apparel (some skill development stuff too)
    Morrowind was great in this department, the way players could stack various pieces of unique armor (Left Gauntlet, Right Gauntlet, Left Pauldron, Right Pauldron, Cuirass, et-cetera) on top of clothing and stuff, enchanting each piece of apparel with enchantments to boost stats in myriad ways. Of all the things to streamline (to put it nicely), why this? I mean, Skyrim left a lot of crap in the game that really didn't need to be in it, so who's the guy who was ultimately in charge of determining where the line would be drawn in terms of content? It's okay to implement a bunch of amateurish combat finishing animations that add absolutely nothing to the game, but when it comes to apparel customization, four main pieces of armor's the limit. And one ring, players can only equip one ring at a time. Where's the sense in that? Give me the option to at least equip two rings without having to find or make a mod!
    Say what you will about balancing the gameplay mechanics and player stats, this has nothing to do with it; otherwise, Bethesda would've spent more time fleshing out how skills are developed. The player can become, for example, a master-level blacksmith by making hundreds of leather bracers over and over again. Bethesda could have at least added milestones in skill development --you know, maybe a player would have to craft some specific armor set before he/she's able to move on to a higher skill level. But no, leveling skills, if that's something you're focusing on, has the potential to feel like a simple grind. And on this note, since when can mortals craft Daedric armor and weapons? Also, the fact that the components needed to craft more complex pieces of armor and weapons is so frighteningly simplified leaves me feeling unsettled. I find it hard to believe that with three, 0.1 stone leather strips and five, 1 stone ebony ingots, one can craft an elaborate piece of 38 stone ebony armor.

    Combat
    Despite what Bethesda says, the only thing that's been remotely updated are the combat animations, and even those leave much to be desired (there's zero finesse when it comes to fighting in Skyrim, in terms of both look and feel). Every fight can be handled in the same way. As it is with the entire game, and when it comes to doing battle in particular, Skyrim's made it so that players don't have to think. Even fights against dragons aren't all they're cracked up to be, as all the player's got to do is wait for a dragon to land before running up to it and assaulting it with a barrage of low-brow flurries. And why bother adding V.A.T.S. style kill animations if they all end up looking awkward?
    The animations themselves lack a certain finesse, though this is something more of a personal feeling. Sure, the game takes place in Skyrim, but does everyone have to look like a barbarian when they fight, tactlessly swinging their weapons about like muck-raking savages? Adding variety to animations or, if nothing else, making the different attacks more cohesive with one another would work out better. Take a page from Dark Souls --that game's got some really nice attack animations -- excellent sense of weight, good timing, finesse -- and they all fit with one another; that is to say, I believe that my character in Dark Souls is capable of performing all of these varied moves with all of these varied weapons.

    A few other things
    Level scaling is back, and while it's a little more subtle than it was in Oblivion, it's still a huge drag. The field of view is claustrophobia-inducing; would've been nice to add an option to change that instead of needing to tweak .ini files. The seemingly blatant disregard to ensuring how different armor pieces stack with one another is unacceptable (for example, wearing a hooded robe with a mask makes my character's head disappear).
    Morrowind felt like an immersive experience. Skyrim feels like a game and nothing more. As much as I'd like to explore the beautifully realized world of Skyrim, I know that underneath the nice veneer is a rotten core. I don't understand how games like Risen and Two Worlds II get metacritic scores in the 70's while Skyrim gets a 95.

    The bottom line is this: For the $60 price tag and for all the hype surrounding it, I shouldn't have to settle. I should be wowed by Skyrim, and I'm not. I don't wanna have my hand held when I play a game, and I'm sick of being reminded about how lame my Skyrim experience is by its numerous quirks. Skyrim is a horrible ode to the direction in which the game industry is headed. Playing Skyrim makes me miss Morrowind.    … Expand
  60. OmnipotentGamer
    Aug 5, 2013
    4
    This is with out a doubt the most over-hyped elder scrolls game. This game took what previous installments did right, and casualized it to a degree where it's almost not an RPG anymore. One of the best things about previous elder scrolls games was the class system WHICH WAS COMPLETELY REMOVED, this is done so that the player can "Play how they want to play" this ANNIHILATES the roleThis is with out a doubt the most over-hyped elder scrolls game. This game took what previous installments did right, and casualized it to a degree where it's almost not an RPG anymore. One of the best things about previous elder scrolls games was the class system WHICH WAS COMPLETELY REMOVED, this is done so that the player can "Play how they want to play" this ANNIHILATES the role playing element of the game near completely, because your character can be good at literally everything. The story line is very simple, and full of very lackluster characters, the ending of the game was so anti-climatic as well this just irks me to no end. The graphics are mediocre on PC, but this is easily remedied by the 2k texture pack. Also the lack of character development and impactful choices is just truly appalling compared to previous games. The guilds this time around are also extremely dumbed down and lack luster with the exception of a couple good quests.

    Pros-
    Fun Combat
    Lots of customization
    improved stealth
    Werewolves AND Vampires
    OST
    Pretty big world

    Cons-
    Easy
    Lack of True Role playing
    Story
    Dumbed Down Guilds
    Casualized leveling
    Dragons are a worse "Gate" mechanic
    Overly rewards the player    … Expand
  61. r0ckf4nt4sy
    Mar 7, 2012
    10
    I really love this game, but without the bugs & the need of mods it would be perfect.
    The gameplay, combat & story are really fun to play... with an xbox controller.
    I do not blame bethesda, they have put alot of effort & work into skyrim, i wouldn't bother them doing a special PC version. And to help bethesda the skyrimnexus came to the interwebs, i really like the game & its community    I really love this game, but without the bugs & the need of mods it would be perfect.
    The gameplay, combat & story are really fun to play... with an xbox controller.
    I do not blame bethesda, they have put alot of effort & work into skyrim, i wouldn't bother them doing a special PC version.
    And to help bethesda the skyrimnexus came to the interwebs, i really like the game & its community that's why i give a great score .    … Expand
  62. Brickthegrim
    Feb 25, 2012
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Primary reason why people are giving low scores is cause of bugs. EVERY game has bugs in the beginning they have already made huge progress on dealing with them. To be honest I never encountered ANY bugs that broke my experience or the game and I have put 180+ hours... (I know ridiculous) Only bugs I generally see are a few quests that didn't work but non were important to the games progression. The other bugs were with clipping like me shooting a body half into something which is is hilarious anyway.

    Some people have the nerve to talk about the physics being bad really? First game I ever seen with rivers that have force waterfalls that push arrows that feel reasonable (Not bang on but not to far off) Not to mention.

    People also complain about NPC's being repetitive. How many things do you expect them to program into the NPC's to say my god they can't spend years recording endless "useless banter" I am glad they put some in to give the characters some life but let's be honest would you want them to waste years of time and tons of game space just so you can hear endless amounts of pointless conversation I mean seriously that be ridiculous.

    Next point is people going on and on about "filler" quests there are a handful of repeat quests but the strong majority (at least 90+ hours of my play time worth) were all unique quests with unique characters in unique environment that if you pay attention can be quite captivating. Heck I remember recently walking into a random dungeon for no reason all of a sudden I am involved in some tragic necromancers war and he's using an enslaved Jarl as a lackey I thought that was neat for just a random nothing dungeon.

    Gear? Really people these days want WoW type gear systems were ever they go. I can't stand random gear systems it just means you have to spend more time looking for gear that enjoying the game. Elder scrolls gear systems are more in tune with a gun game were you put some effort into getting the look/feel you like but that just enjoy the game and not have to concern with it.
    If I am going to chop something's head of with an axe I will admit having a cool axe is nice but I don't see a point in having 10 cool axes non of which have exactly the stats I want. Instead I prefer to make my favourite axe put the enchants that reflect my play style (soul capture and life steal) and let me go. Although I use a bow not an axe but you get the point.

    Honestly best game I have ever played for any genre main reason for that? Because it was a full game! I put ridiculous hours into this a single player and still have stuff that needs doing (I have not even touched the repeat stuff) I am so SICK of games coming out and a week later downloadable content because it's a business. At least Bethesda tries to make money but not at the expense of putting cut up products to make that money.    … Expand
  63. garland_spqr
    Sep 13, 2015
    10
    A masterpiece in every regard. The most engrossing game I have ever played up until now. Years have passed and Skyrim is still the pinnacle of a video game world.
  64. ElchaBillo
    Jun 24, 2013
    10
    This game is nothing less than a masterpiece. Skyrim offers a huge world that is exciting and awesome to explore. I have enjoyed every moment I've spent playing this game
  65. quassel
    Mar 11, 2012
    10
    if you liked morrowind you will love skyrim, its a real elder scrolls again after the not quite good oblivion, new engine, good quests and a allround good feeling, really a masterpiece
  66. ebo974
    Apr 25, 2012
    9
    Ahhh Skyrim! Tons of hours playing it... The engine is fabulous, that game is deep and rich for exploration. There is lot of quests, even if lot of them are almost similar and not really interesting to do.
    The main story is classic, but cool. I hope we'll have some expantions packs. I think that game is a masterpiece in RPG/Action game. Everybody should try it :)
  67. JimCorbett
    Jul 4, 2014
    8
    Although I don't think that Skyrim is worthy of the praise that most people bestow upon it, it certainly is one of the better RPGs that i've played. The sheer size and amount if content available is amazing. The gameplay is also fine, it's not great, but not bad either. Skyrim does however suffer from some serious problems. The way you level up is one of the biggest flaws I've found in theAlthough I don't think that Skyrim is worthy of the praise that most people bestow upon it, it certainly is one of the better RPGs that i've played. The sheer size and amount if content available is amazing. The gameplay is also fine, it's not great, but not bad either. Skyrim does however suffer from some serious problems. The way you level up is one of the biggest flaws I've found in the game. I get that they were trying to be unique and innovative, but it just doesn't work. You gain experience for your skills by using the thing associated it. For instance, you get levels in your One handed weapon skill tree by dealing damage with one handed weapons. Each time you level up with a skill, you get a little experience on the main counter. When this main counter fills, your character gains a level. This encourages you to use many different weapons and strategies but it's just not accurate nor fun. I've seen the game constantly described as "Story Rich" and as a fan of a good story, i was excited to try it out. Unfortunately the story and the story telling is just bad. There is absolutely nothing to get interested in and you won't care about the life of any of the NPCs at all (Other than your spouse and any adopted kids). There is also an insane amount of bugs and glitches still present in the game over 2 years later. It's a great game for RPG fans and medieval fans alike. Just don't expect the perfect game.… Expand
  68. lintmaster
    Feb 3, 2013
    6
    Finally picked up this game after waiting for a price drop (which I swore I would do after being disappointed with Oblivion). First, what brings the game down: Bethesda seems to have no problem creating a beautiful and detailed world, however, they forget about giving it a sense of believability and immersion. Look at Bleak Falls Barrow as an example: you follow a very visible path up aFinally picked up this game after waiting for a price drop (which I swore I would do after being disappointed with Oblivion). First, what brings the game down: Bethesda seems to have no problem creating a beautiful and detailed world, however, they forget about giving it a sense of believability and immersion. Look at Bleak Falls Barrow as an example: you follow a very visible path up a mountain to a MAJESTIC stone sculptured temple in perfect condition. Yes, it looks very cool and impressive, however, it feels like a tourist attraction. The door to the temple is highly visible atop a wide, pristine stair case. The whole place feels like it was recently built yet I'm supposed to believe it's an ancient ruin??? I don't get it. Inside the temple are cobwebs and crypts with treasure that has, inexplicably, not been looted yet. Why are the bandits the only people to discover this place and why didn't they bother looting it yet? I guess they didn't notice the big-ass chests sitting out in the open. Contrast this to Baldur's gate where you discover an underground crypt system under a shifted grave marker in an old dilapidated graveyard (which I was warned to be wary of). It actually felt like I was exploring and ancient dungeon that no one had entered in a hundred years. Another example of immersion breaking is Anise's cabin. The cabin literally has no roof. There is almost more sky than there is roof yet Anise lives there, in a cold climate!?! Inside the cabin she has candles burning I guess not enough sunlight is coming THROUGH the roof. I also get to "talk" to Anise. But all she does is say 3 lines over and over that describe who she is. Sorry but that's not conversation nor is it immersion. Let me actually talk to her and discover who she is myself. They made her into a prop instead of a character I can get to know. One of her lines say "it's hard getting by out here but I make do". So I raid her garden of everything green and she still says the same 3 lines. C'mon, Bethesda give me some interaction and immersion here. It would be very easy to program some new lines if I raid her garden or enter her cabin without permission. There is something to discover about her but it could have been done so much better. I could go on and on about immersion but I'll stop there. The combat still feels like 1998 (with only minor improvements), walking animations the same. When will developers make characters legs stop moving when they hit an obstacle? Or automatically step over the obstacle? Never, I'm thinking. Little disappointed in only 3 attributes to choose from as well. The dungeons and night time seem too well lit as well. It would be fun to have dungeons be pitch black and have you rely on your torch or spell for light and/or have old wall torches that you light as you go. Focus on atmosphere and creeping you out like in doom3 back in the day. Imagine hearing sounds in the dark that's beyond the light of your torch. It's hard to be afraid in a dungeon that's lit up like Walmart. That's the thing about Skyrim, there's just so many things they could have done better. But it does have a positive side: the game looks amazing on ultra high. Much more atmospheric than Oblivion the urban park. The monsters look cool and scary. Having a giant run at me and pound me into the ground was very cool (ah no level scaling with them at least). It will be fun to build up my character and take them out (isn't that right Oblivious?). The UI is trash but I found using the Xbox controller helps immensely and was very intuitive. As a whole I'm having fun and would recommend the game (for $39.99) despite the immersion/reality issues I have with it.… Expand
  69. DaChunK
    Dec 24, 2015
    10
    Played this game for almost 500 hours.

    Mods gallor and constant player content make this game a true timeless masterpiece.

    Will play it for years to come. Great game and great developer.
  70. cchmie
    Dec 28, 2011
    10
    Beutiful Graphics,Awesome Fighting,Very Hard. This Game Could Kick Oblivion's Ass In A Sword Fight It Will Automaticly Win GOTY **** All Hater's Just Relax And Have A Action Packed Adventure

    10 Game Of The Year
  71. mselene
    May 11, 2014
    9
    I know people would probably say this is hyperbole, but I will be frank - Skyrim is one of the best RPGs of all time. I almost can't describe the feeling - the game you imagined when you were 12 years old every time you looked at the back of the box, and then were disappointed to realize was an illusion once you actually installed the software? Skyrim is that game I imagined. In my opinionI know people would probably say this is hyperbole, but I will be frank - Skyrim is one of the best RPGs of all time. I almost can't describe the feeling - the game you imagined when you were 12 years old every time you looked at the back of the box, and then were disappointed to realize was an illusion once you actually installed the software? Skyrim is that game I imagined. In my opinion it's the realization of the promise the Elder Scrolls series has always had but fell short of.

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

    And that's the release - add to that the fact that it has one of the largest and most active modding communities of any game, not to mention is stable like a ROCK with 50 mods running... I mean damn. It's hard to find a fault. This game richly deserves its almost universal positive reviews from users and critics alike.    … Expand
  72. rush905
    Jun 17, 2012
    10
    An all amazing game. If I could give it higher than 10 points I would. If you are looking for an RPG with exploration involved along with extensive character customization, this is the game for you.
  73. hacko
    Dec 15, 2011
    10
    Amazing doesn't do the landscape justice. Skyrim offers the single most impressive gaming landscape I have ever seen, not just in its scope, but in the variety and detail, a truly monumental achievement that allows for sublime absorption of the player in its verisimilitude. Towering mountains, sodden marshland, and arid plains comprise the landscape with such character and drama that youAmazing doesn't do the landscape justice. Skyrim offers the single most impressive gaming landscape I have ever seen, not just in its scope, but in the variety and detail, a truly monumental achievement that allows for sublime absorption of the player in its verisimilitude. Towering mountains, sodden marshland, and arid plains comprise the landscape with such character and drama that you can sense the dry air and caustic environment that seeps with the harsh danger that informs the events of the game. Where the setting of Oblivion conveyed a seat of majesty in the Empireâ… Expand
  74. meediocre
    Sep 30, 2013
    7
    For me, the wonder and magic starts to wear off after about 20 hours or so into the game. Truly wonderful, gorgeous open game-world, with great music and hundreds of hours worth of content to discover and explore, is unfortunately let down by rather repetitive and boring quests, characters and combat. It's a difficult one, because in terms of volume of content and ambition it certainlyFor me, the wonder and magic starts to wear off after about 20 hours or so into the game. Truly wonderful, gorgeous open game-world, with great music and hundreds of hours worth of content to discover and explore, is unfortunately let down by rather repetitive and boring quests, characters and combat. It's a difficult one, because in terms of volume of content and ambition it certainly gets top marks, but just how fun and engaging is the experience of actually playing Skyrim? I guess that completely depends on the player, and I'm totally aware that this Bethesda RPG is considered one of the all-time greats. But, starved of any real narrative meat, tense combat and addictive reward systems, it kind of left me feeling like giving up, even though I've got the Legendary Edition and have probably only completed 5% of the game, or less. Despite having some essential visual mods, I still was annoyed by bugs and glitches in the game, or having side-quests that I just couldn't seem to complete. That being said, I'm still in awe of the value for money the game provides, and if I were a bit younger and had a lot more time to go traipsing around, then I might have carried through. This is a huge, epic game but it is not a fantastic gameplay experience.… Expand
  75. R_O360
    Dec 26, 2011
    10
    Amid the myriad of dissapointing hyped up games being released in the past couple years, Skyrim is a game that has surpassed all expectations and matched all hype. It is truly a masterfully crafted entertainment experience that is a QUALITY video game. Everyone should play this wonderful game.
  76. ShadowSaber
    Dec 28, 2011
    10
    Bethesda really, really outdid themselves on this game and I'm glad they put so much effort in this, especially after collecting so many fans of the TES series. After the fantastic Morrowind and Oblivion, I seriously didn't expect something extremely new or special about this game, and feared that it might be ruined like all the other newer games.
    Instead, they surprised me with a    Bethesda really, really outdid themselves on this game and I'm glad they put so much effort in this, especially after collecting so many fans of the TES series. After the fantastic Morrowind and Oblivion, I seriously didn't expect something extremely new or special about this game, and feared that it might be ruined like all the other newer games.
    Instead, they surprised me with a completely fresh title. The beginning of the game was slightly confusing, but I guess it's kinda standard for the TES games to begin with you being some kind of a unlucky prisoner, freed by an unexpected event soon after. The engine seems to be polished and upgraded to it's best, during nearly 60 hours of game-play I haven't noticed a single bug or an unusual thing that hindered my further progress. The only thing that CAN get annoying from time to time is the battle music that tends to get stuck here and there, requiring a complete restart of the game in order to be cleared up.

    The graphics are completely solid and acceptable for this kind of a game, tho I must admit I was a little disappointed on how it all looks. I was expecting Bethesda to be more serious and step out of the "make a game for Xbox360, port it to PC quickly" pattern, but that wasn't the case here. The graphics are just slightly improved in comparison to the console versions, but I don't understand why the devs simply didn't put more effort in this masterpiece and made graphics better, more appealing and up-to-date with all the things graphic cards can render these days. This automatically draws the question concerning system specifications..they do seem pretty strange, especially the requirements for Ultra settings. Six years old graphics just shouldn't lag on high end computers.
    One more disappointing thing, which I've hoped to be gone in the PC version, is the useless, weird inventory, which is completely out of place since we don't get to compare items without scrolling all the way down, then all the way up to the second item. At least they put in the Favorites quick menu.

    Game-play is vastly improved, especially the leveling part which was pulled off horribly in the previous TES game, which required you to level only the main professions/skills you picked, in order to progress in-game. This time, we get leveling for each skill equally, allowing us to both level and choose various perks and "talents" which help us further our favorite skills and have additional bonuses when performing those.

    I don't want to type anymore, because the text so far pretty much explains why you should at least try this epic title. It might seem a bit expensive for now, but I'd say it's definitely worth your money and time.    … Expand
  77. netpk
    Dec 28, 2011
    10
    The year 2011 was one of the best for games, and was consecrated Skyrim the best game this year, with a history rich in fables and stories, lots of possibilities with characters, epic soundtrack, and a massive popularity!
  78. Holo_Benkai
    Dec 29, 2011
    10
    My second Elder Scroll game since Oblivion. I loved Oblivion but it's like they read my mind & put everything in Skyrim that Oblivion lacked. It's such an awesome game. I can't be @rsed to say why, I'm too busy playing it and have clocked up 150 hours so far!
  79. calla
    Dec 31, 2011
    9
    Just a warning: I have never played any of the previous Elder Scrolls games, so this is coming from an ES noob. That being said, I loved this game. I enjoy these types of games so it didn't come as a big surprise to me when I spent almost an entire month playing it. The reason why this is getting an 9 instead of a glorious 10 is because of the main story, and the many bugs I encounteredJust a warning: I have never played any of the previous Elder Scrolls games, so this is coming from an ES noob. That being said, I loved this game. I enjoy these types of games so it didn't come as a big surprise to me when I spent almost an entire month playing it. The reason why this is getting an 9 instead of a glorious 10 is because of the main story, and the many bugs I encountered during several playthroughs. I really enjoyed the story, but it felt like some of the guild quests lasted longer than the main quest line. I felt a bit... disappointed at how they ended it, and was grateful I spent the majority of my time exploring the world, finishing all guild quest chains, and 200+ miscellaneous quests before deciding to finish the main story. There were several bugs that I encountered during my time playing Skyrim. I had thought it was a user error, but many of my friends had problems with their playthrough as well. It's not difficult to ignore, but it certainly is a nuisance to deal with. The environments were amazing, and the OST for this game was so good I didn't turn off the in-game music for my own. The controls weren't bad enough for me to lower the score even more. It was actually very easy to get used to and in the end, felt very comfortable to use. All things considered, this game was very enjoyable to play, and for a game as huge as this, I wasn't expecting it to be flaw-free, but that doesn't mean I should give it a free 10 either. If you enjoy RPG's, get this game. It's definitely a contender for GOTY, I don't care what anyone says. Also, Pro-tip: Even if you find yourself stressing for cash I advise against using any NPC/Profession exploiting. Most of them are game breaking, and I found it was much more enjoyable to play it out instead of cheating the system. :)… Expand
  80. AlexBugella
    Jan 1, 2012
    10
    So ive played the game for 43.3 hours, according to steam, and i still haven't finished the thieves guild, dark brotherhood, champions and winterhold college quest lines (Im leaving out a lot of other quest lines) and i know that there is still at least another 40 hours in the game that i don't even know about. the game has the same combat system from Oblivion with a few changes and newSo ive played the game for 43.3 hours, according to steam, and i still haven't finished the thieves guild, dark brotherhood, champions and winterhold college quest lines (Im leaving out a lot of other quest lines) and i know that there is still at least another 40 hours in the game that i don't even know about. the game has the same combat system from Oblivion with a few changes and new executions to perform on the various enemies. The main quest line is very fun and once your about 10 quest from completing, you will not want to exit the game until you've completed it. The different guilds are much more fun now since there's a story instead of just climbing the ranks. The skill system is the same, use the skill to level it and level enough skills, you level up overall. Now there's perks to the skills, which i thought was going to be like the perks in Fallout (which i really didn't like) but they're pretty good, they're really about making that ability more powerful/useful. Now the dragons. They're all around Skyrim and they're really menacing no matter your level and extremely satisfying to take down. Also the new shouts are a good addition to the game. find a word wall, learn part of a shout, find a dragon, kill the dragon, absorb the soul, use it to unlock the word and use your shouts. I can keep going, this is my game of the year, and you should experience it.… Expand
  81. VycDarkshadow
    Jan 1, 2012
    9
    Bought this game several weeks ago for PC. Never played Oblivion, Morrowind, or any other Elder Scrolls game, so really didn't know what to expect, other than wandering around and killing things.

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

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

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

    All things considered, i'm definitely happy with this game, and would recommend it to anyone.    … Expand
  82. mephage
    Dec 9, 2012
    9
    Unlike many MMOs and RPGs these days, I found myself desiring to explore the whole world. I love they way they've designed a game that truly does give the player the choice to do whatever they wish. Combat is fun and challenging, with so many play styles that it feels unique. There are a few bugs but given the scale, this game is surprisingly very polished. All in all this game for me hasUnlike many MMOs and RPGs these days, I found myself desiring to explore the whole world. I love they way they've designed a game that truly does give the player the choice to do whatever they wish. Combat is fun and challenging, with so many play styles that it feels unique. There are a few bugs but given the scale, this game is surprisingly very polished. All in all this game for me has been the first game since HL2 that I have really enjoyed on an "omg awesome!" level. It is easy to see the negatives of such a game if you read all the reviews but really what matters is how you respond to it and if it gets you engaged. For me Skyrim has done exactly that and therefore for me, this game is top notch.… Expand
  83. Panther117
    Mar 30, 2012
    10
    "This is the deepest, loveliest world ever created for a single player to explore."-Joystiq.
    "Skyrim is one of the most gargantuan undertakings gamers will experience all year. The sheer size of the adventure...is mind-blowing.-The Guardian.
    â
  84. Amorphous_Blob
    Feb 8, 2012
    9
    Solid 8 and heres why: Beautiful environments, huge chioce of gameplay(currently playing a psychopath who kills EVERYBODY he meets), mediocre story, bad AI, BUGGY AS HELL, but still one of the best games iIve played this year and exactly what i wanted in the game. It really shows that for all branching storylines, tonnes of companion quests and multiple endings in other games they willSolid 8 and heres why: Beautiful environments, huge chioce of gameplay(currently playing a psychopath who kills EVERYBODY he meets), mediocre story, bad AI, BUGGY AS HELL, but still one of the best games iIve played this year and exactly what i wanted in the game. It really shows that for all branching storylines, tonnes of companion quests and multiple endings in other games they will never feel as open as this game that doesn't make you play the story, that doesn't(except rarely) force you to interact in a certain way with characters...

    Only a 9 cos assasins guild quest is a bit boring and lydia kept running into me and pushing me off ledges...    … Expand
  85. AlluCash
    Jan 29, 2012
    10
    Funny how some people played this for like an hour and thought it did not live up to and exceed its previous games. Fools... This game is unreal if you played for more than a few hours and set your hot keys. There are mods for ore etc the game is fantastic. I have waited for it for a long time. Thinking I was only going to be let down with so much anticipation of it being great. NotFunny how some people played this for like an hour and thought it did not live up to and exceed its previous games. Fools... This game is unreal if you played for more than a few hours and set your hot keys. There are mods for ore etc the game is fantastic. I have waited for it for a long time. Thinking I was only going to be let down with so much anticipation of it being great. Not only is it great it has exceeded my expectations. If you liked any of the previous Elder scrolls then you will love this game period no matter what anyone on here says that is negative you will get pulled into this game and love it.… Expand
  86. JJMolson
    Feb 4, 2012
    10
    When i finished Oblivion i had very high expectations for Skyrim, congratulations Bethesda you did it again, an astonishing game! Cant wait to play another.
  87. Microtor
    Feb 5, 2012
    10
    This Game.. Epic.
    Just.. Look at all the ways you can actually play it. Side missions, Almost better than the main mission.
    a really good version of its predecesor Oblivion. But with more ways to play it and more interesting quests.
    I have played only Oblivion and Skyrim. So i unfortunatly i cant compare it to anithing exept oblivion.

    Final Though- A great freking game
  88. eddies1214
    Feb 5, 2012
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Skyrim is a great game at first, but this first look makes a big impression. The story lines were very dramatic and exciting. But after playing the game a while you get bored as the dungeons are repetitive and possibly were chosen from a random generator, as everything seems the same. The game is one of those "gets boring after a while" games. Not only that, but I did not like the AI of NPCs and enemies. Dragons get to be very easy. But if you are committed and play it well, it can reward you with a good experience. The graphics were pristine. The controls were comfortable and easily adaptable. The PC commands provide a steady flow of entertainment, and that's what I think makes this game best on PC.… Expand
  89. dudeditto
    Feb 9, 2012
    9
    Amazing landscapes even though the textures may be blurry. It's incredibly fun to explore. Huge variety of quests. Dragons look and feel real. Awesome game.
  90. LukeDukem
    Mar 7, 2012
    9
    Very good game! Even better than Oblivion and Morrowind! Very good RPG elements, also story is good. I just don't like some ot the music tracks, but we can't have anything ;-)
  91. Playtapus
    Feb 11, 2012
    10
    When I got the game for Christmas, I was definitely happy. I spent thirty hours straight playing it the next week on freetime. The storyline, graphics, and sound are great. I'm angry that people are giving it major negative reviews over how their opinion is stained with angst that is general **** It's a good game and has lots of options.
  92. Celebrochan
    Feb 13, 2012
    10
    This game is amazing. It will eat all your free time... and act as a conversion medium between what is and is not free time to further fuel the fire that is Skyrim.
  93. dejaime
    Feb 14, 2012
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Awesome game and, despite of what most people say, the computer interface is way better than the previous 2, saves you lots of time.
    Big world, lots of quests, heavy customization. The DLCs holes are bad though, the lack of an arena and unimportant towns makes you wish why exactly they done that.
    Most dungeons gets quite repetitive after a while Bandits/Falmer/Dwemer/Rogue Mages/Draugr and you have more than 60% of all dungeons in the game. Unbalanced skills like Smithing & Enchanting kills part of the joy when replaying the game.
    It really feels boring to build a character that you -know- will be weaker than a previously played one. The Master dificulty could be a bit harder. The console is better than ever. It is a great game for anyone that likes the previous Elder Scroll titles, the new interface will take some time getting used to, but you'll see how it's really faster and efficient than Oblivion's one.
    No doubt, one of the best games in the last years, and probably will keep the title for some more.    … Expand
  94. Krepost
    May 7, 2012
    9
    The game is expansive, immersive, and well-scripted. Most people will tell you that the game is great, and it is, so I won't go in to it. In short, there's lots of exploration and replayability, the storyline is slightly above average at best, there are way less bugs than the last round of Bethesda games (but there are still some crashes). Why not a 10/10? After a while the game becomesThe game is expansive, immersive, and well-scripted. Most people will tell you that the game is great, and it is, so I won't go in to it. In short, there's lots of exploration and replayability, the storyline is slightly above average at best, there are way less bugs than the last round of Bethesda games (but there are still some crashes). Why not a 10/10? After a while the game becomes inexplicably boring. Give it a try.… Expand
  95. Namesh
    Feb 21, 2012
    9
    C'est la première fois que je joue à un jeu de la série des Elder Scrolls, et étant un gros fan de RPG, j'ai été vraiment retourné par ce titre ! le scénario n'a rien d'exceptionnel (Comme dans beaucoup de jeux, notre personnage est le seul à pouvoir sauver le monde desC'est la première fois que je joue à un jeu de la série des Elder Scrolls, et étant un gros fan de RPG, j'ai été vraiment retourné par ce titre ! le scénario n'a rien d'exceptionnel (Comme dans beaucoup de jeux, notre personnage est le seul à pouvoir sauver le monde des méchants dragons). Mais ce qui différencie ce jeu des autres du genre, c'est principalement la liberté d'action, dans les choix de personnalisation du personnage, et de ses capacités.
    La bande sonore est tout juste parfaite, grâce à elle on est totalement immergé dans le jeu!
    Les graphiques sont géniaux bien que le manque réalisme dans les combats sont assez frustrants (notamment concernant les blessures, aucun impact de flèches, ou encore de marque de blessures)
    Voila pourquoi je ne lui mettrai pas 10. Sans aucun doute le meilleur RPG de ces dernières années!    … Expand
  96. Mogul
    Mar 19, 2012
    9
    I'm 130+ hours into this, and I still haven't done everything that I want to do, or explored all of the game's content. This game is simple HUGE, and provides an incredible opportunity to roam around the land and have all kinds of fun. On the negative side, the menus seem a bit clunky, the inventory system is extremely annoying, and the dragons are a bit of a joke to fight off. I alsoI'm 130+ hours into this, and I still haven't done everything that I want to do, or explored all of the game's content. This game is simple HUGE, and provides an incredible opportunity to roam around the land and have all kinds of fun. On the negative side, the menus seem a bit clunky, the inventory system is extremely annoying, and the dragons are a bit of a joke to fight off. I also must be one of the only people who pretty much never uses the dragon shouts, and thinks that they are stupid. Still, on the PC, modding can improve many of the annoying features of Skyrim, and on the positive side of things....well, most of the game is a giant positive. I liked Morrowind, hated Oblivion, and think that Skyrim is on a completely different level from either of those predecessors.… Expand
  97. JgamerD
    Mar 6, 2012
    10
    I cannot express enough how much I enjoy this game. It has been several months since release, and I still regularly play it. Honestly, when I preordered Skyrim, I was a little scared. After the huge disappointment I had from Dragon Age 2, I didn't know what to expect. All I knew was that I was crossing my fingers and hoping for a good rpg experience. Also, I had enjoyed Oblivion soI cannot express enough how much I enjoy this game. It has been several months since release, and I still regularly play it. Honestly, when I preordered Skyrim, I was a little scared. After the huge disappointment I had from Dragon Age 2, I didn't know what to expect. All I knew was that I was crossing my fingers and hoping for a good rpg experience. Also, I had enjoyed Oblivion so much that I was unsure how the next game (Skyrim) would live up to my expectations. To my surprise, Skyrim was not good - it was excellent!

    Right out of the gate, the sheer amount of options I had to create my character were awe-inspiring. Beyond that point, I was still given plenty of options to make believe I was part of the game world. As someone who also plays tabletop rpgs such as GURPS, verisimilitude is something which is very important to me. Another thing which is important to me is making options feel like real options; what I mean by that is making different options be actually viable, and not having one option be the right answer all the time. Skyrim performs excellently here.

    I am not without my complaints though, and there are two main things which bother me...

    The first is not being able to fight from horseback. I'd love to invest in a steed, but it's often more problem than benefit. I am sure I am not the only one who has been attacked while riding, and then had to be beat upon while waiting for the dismount animation to be finished. That bothers me.

    The second is that I wish the war felt more like a war. I am more than likely in the minority here on this one, but I would have liked being in command of troops for a few battles, and feeling as though I had to use strategy and tactics to engage in a battle and win. I would have enjoyed a strategic element being involved more with the war.

    On the topic of complaints, one of the reasons I love Skyrim so much is because Skyrim fixed many of the primary complaints I had about Oblivion. Those being that I could not give better equipment to followers, and that the level up system was sometimes a little clunky. The level system in Skyrim is a vast improvement over Oblivion. Skyrim is a great rpg experience. The best thing about it is that it is only the beginning. It is the first of TES games made using a new engine; I fully expect future installments to continue to improve. I can hardly wait for the next game in the series.    … Expand
  98. gossen
    Mar 7, 2012
    10
    Everything positive Im about to say has already been covered, Oblivion: 10 , this 9.5 (only due to minor flawys) , eagerly awaiting for the next installment :D
  99. diula3
    Mar 7, 2012
    10
    perfect game,
    loads of rpg elements,
    absolutely gorgeous world of skyrim, so many things to discover so many beautiful places to visit
    fantastic immersion into the game.
    buy it and support bethesda for making such an epic game and adventure .
    and mass effect 3 is a no match for this. skyrim gives you far more freedom, far more detail and yet, the adventure in the game feels so real
  100. Blazicus
    Mar 10, 2012
    10
    Easily one of the best games I've played. Almost every game that comes out of Bethesda is a absolute gem. They have yet to fail to impress me. With the modding community the way it is and Bethesdas interest in supporting that community they have established (in me) a repeat customer since i first played Morrowind and Skyrim was just more of that same calibre. P.S. - PLEASE DON"T SELL OUTEasily one of the best games I've played. Almost every game that comes out of Bethesda is a absolute gem. They have yet to fail to impress me. With the modding community the way it is and Bethesdas interest in supporting that community they have established (in me) a repeat customer since i first played Morrowind and Skyrim was just more of that same calibre. P.S. - PLEASE DON"T SELL OUT TO ELECTRONIC ARTS LIKE BIOWARE!… Expand
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Awards & Rankings

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#2 Best PC Game of 2011
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#1 Most Discussed PC Game of 2011
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#2 Most Shared PC Game of 2011

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Metascore
94

Universal acclaim - based on 32 Critic Reviews

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