The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition

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7.8

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  1. Agarwel
    Oct 28, 2016
    7
    It is tricky to rate. As a remaster for people who owns the original it is not so great deal. Content is same, graphics are improved but not in every aspect (you have nice lighting effects, improved flora, etc. But textures, character models etc looks still outdated). But owners dont need a review. So for people who dont know this game - just go and buy it. One of the best open world rpgsIt is tricky to rate. As a remaster for people who owns the original it is not so great deal. Content is same, graphics are improved but not in every aspect (you have nice lighting effects, improved flora, etc. But textures, character models etc looks still outdated). But owners dont need a review. So for people who dont know this game - just go and buy it. One of the best open world rpgs out there that offers hundreds of hours of fun. Beautifull detailed world, eight storylines, huge amount of ruins, forts, caves, temples, dungeons, towns,... to explore. Hundreds of unique NPCs (you can talk to almost anybody) I agree there are better games (like Witcher 3) but that does not make Skyrim a bad game. It may not be the #1 but it is still awesome experience worth exploring.… Expand
  2. OwtDaft
    May 10, 2018
    5
    + Graphics outdoors hold up well on PS4.
    - The combat is really clunky. Not very fun.
    - Lots of crap quests. Not close to the quality found in The Witcher 3 for example.
    - The game is huge but boring and lots of simlar looking locations.
    - The story is terrible.
  3. snakekill321
    Nov 3, 2016
    7
    You know, I honestly was not going to pick up this game, I love Skyrim, but 60$ for a remastered game ina w orld where remasters are usually 20, seemed overdone even with all the DLC, but I found it preowned at gamestop so i picked it up just to give it a shot, and honestly its everything i remember Skyrim to be, its grandiose, its spectacular, its glorious, its not worth the 60$ for aYou know, I honestly was not going to pick up this game, I love Skyrim, but 60$ for a remastered game ina w orld where remasters are usually 20, seemed overdone even with all the DLC, but I found it preowned at gamestop so i picked it up just to give it a shot, and honestly its everything i remember Skyrim to be, its grandiose, its spectacular, its glorious, its not worth the 60$ for a nostalgia trip. yes the game does have some better graphics but the character models are outdated still, the aspects of the glitches are still there, and the game itself is nothing new. There is nothing new added on. For those new to the game, yes get it for sure its marvelous, but those looking for the nostalgia, its not worth it. I promptly returned it to gamestop within the 7 days to get my money back… Expand
  4. MattyJ
    Nov 1, 2016
    5
    Pretty much the same as the original, except with upgraded to 2012 graphics. They stories fine and enjoy the only problem is the combat is incredibly dull. The combat is so lack luster that even fight a dragon is boring. The game would easily be a 9 out of 10 if the gameplay felt at least somewhat rewarding.
  5. kietnam
    Nov 15, 2016
    7
    The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition isn't really something I'd call a special edition. The base game of Skyrim is here with all the DLC and updated graphics. Despite this, it still carries over the flaws from the original game such as the boring combat, repetitive side-quests, and buggy game play. I would only suggest this game if you have never played the original or loved theThe Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition isn't really something I'd call a special edition. The base game of Skyrim is here with all the DLC and updated graphics. Despite this, it still carries over the flaws from the original game such as the boring combat, repetitive side-quests, and buggy game play. I would only suggest this game if you have never played the original or loved the original to no end, but if you played it and had lukewarm feelings about it then this is nothing more than what you've played.… Expand
  6. nickojeda612
    Nov 14, 2016
    7
    The game is just as fun as it used to be and the mods that are available allow it to be slightly more enjoyable than it had been before. Sadly this game isn't as awesome as it could be just because of the fact that it cannot be enjoyed like it can on the xbox because of the lack of mods. This game has made me see that xbox might be the way to go in the future for gaming. I also think thatThe game is just as fun as it used to be and the mods that are available allow it to be slightly more enjoyable than it had been before. Sadly this game isn't as awesome as it could be just because of the fact that it cannot be enjoyed like it can on the xbox because of the lack of mods. This game has made me see that xbox might be the way to go in the future for gaming. I also think that because of the fact that there is not as much actual content available to playstation users that the price should not have been as high as it was.… Expand
  7. SassyQuatch
    Jan 16, 2017
    5
    The only thing worthwhile about this edition is its addition of mods to the console. Every other feature is a minimal improvement in areas such as graphics and single quest content. Instead of deciding to improve gameplay or running capability Bethesda decided to take one of the easier ways out. This game is truly a glorified cash grab.

    Most of the fun my friends and I have had with    The only thing worthwhile about this edition is its addition of mods to the console. Every other feature is a minimal improvement in areas such as graphics and single quest content. Instead of deciding to improve gameplay or running capability Bethesda decided to take one of the easier ways out. This game is truly a glorified cash grab.

    Most of the fun my friends and I have had with this game has been in the screwy things that spawn as a result of the mods conjoined with the usual fun had in playing the base game of Skyrim. This title really wasn't necessary.

    That being said, I do think this edition was additive to the Skyrim experience on console. The change in graphics really did brighten the previously dull atmosphere. The addition of mods opened a new set of opportunities to goof around with a beloved game. Part of the fun of Skyrim was in its rough brokenness; this game contributes to that fun (and I'm not saying that ironically).

    All in all, this game adds just enough to not be a sham, but certainly not enough to cost 60 big ones. If you can pick it up for 20 bucks or less it might be worth it.    … Expand
  8. peteraff1
    Oct 28, 2016
    5
    Obviously for financial reasons, bethesda decided to make THIS PORT of a good game for new consoles that in general doesn't add anything relatively new in the experience. The graphics are worse than PC. And yet, the framerate remains at 30fps. If you never played this game, worth buying it. But if you have an medium-PC, buy the PC version for less money. Ignore completely this consoleObviously for financial reasons, bethesda decided to make THIS PORT of a good game for new consoles that in general doesn't add anything relatively new in the experience. The graphics are worse than PC. And yet, the framerate remains at 30fps. If you never played this game, worth buying it. But if you have an medium-PC, buy the PC version for less money. Ignore completely this console version, which in my opinion NOT WORTH THE FULL PRICE $60. Thank GOD I could sell my copy for $50, at least that.… Expand
  9. El-Stresso
    Nov 5, 2016
    7
    Even if I have played through this 10+ times on the Ps3, I bought it on my Ps4. It is not worth 60 bucks. The game does not look so much better on the Ps4, trust me. If you don`t believe me search it up. Everyone knows what Skyrim is by now anyways, so don`t buy it now. Wait till you can pick it up for 30-40 bucks.
  10. denoloco
    Nov 1, 2016
    5
    Let's see. The game is from 2011. The game does NOT run at 60fps. The games has an initial price of 59.99$.
    Those are the facts.
    Sorry Bethesda but even a game like Skyrim can't justify such price.
  11. BarryZut
    Nov 11, 2016
    5
    I have played this game on PC in 2011 for 200+ hours or so. This is DLC included. After 5 years I felt like playing this remastered game again on PS4. But come on Bethesda, did you just re-release this game for cash cow purposes? From the start, this game is filled with bugs and glitches. Even more than I encountered in 2011! That is just sad for a remastered version.
    On top of this, the    I have played this game on PC in 2011 for 200+ hours or so. This is DLC included. After 5 years I felt like playing this remastered game again on PS4. But come on Bethesda, did you just re-release this game for cash cow purposes? From the start, this game is filled with bugs and glitches. Even more than I encountered in 2011! That is just sad for a remastered version.
    On top of this, the latest patch was the last straw. The game crashes all the time. I have stopped playing and sold the game.
    Even so, without these problems I probably would have played another 200 hours or so. So my opinion if you want to buy this game? Wait until the price is dropped and the game is fixed correctly. You can buy The Witcher 3 GOTY for less, and it is 10 times better at this point.    … Expand
  12. BACON-A-TER
    Nov 5, 2016
    6
    Skyrim remains one of my favourite games of all time, with my 11 year old self spending way over 200hrs across 10 different playthroughs, back in 2011. However, despite my rose-tinted spectacles I cannot deny that the PS4 special edition isn't anything 'special'. To clarify, Bethesda's improvement of the visuals & graphical fidelity of the game does not justify the lack of any realSkyrim remains one of my favourite games of all time, with my 11 year old self spending way over 200hrs across 10 different playthroughs, back in 2011. However, despite my rose-tinted spectacles I cannot deny that the PS4 special edition isn't anything 'special'. To clarify, Bethesda's improvement of the visuals & graphical fidelity of the game does not justify the lack of any real overhaul of the game; glitches, terrible AI & bugs are still rife in the world of Skyrim, and they all compound to emphasise how poorly this game has aged (I some times have trouble going back to play TES V or even Oblivion). Furthermore, the updates to graphics on all versions still do not surpass that of what mods are capable of on the PC (obviously) so-if you can-just play the PC version if you're really concerned with graphical superiority.
    If you are a console owner, who has yet to play Skyrim, and are not bothered by any of the above: then I would recommend Skyrim Special Edition, as Skyrim is one of the best western RPG's ever released (just don't expect it to hold up to modern RPG standards, as it is quite dated & of course comes packaged with the classic Bethesda charm).    … Expand
  13. EmirKhorasani
    Mar 4, 2017
    7
    It's a fun game, but the world feels overwhelming sometimes. Like there's too much stuff to do. And I didn't find myself caring about the characters. I ended up giving up on trying to care and rushed through the story just to try to get done with it. I know in my head it's a great game but it just doesn't have the "it factor" that Fallout 4 did.
  14. Termin8ter
    Jan 3, 2017
    7
    Skyrim Special Edition is a bit of a disappointment. Instead of trying to improve the game for the remaster, Bethesda's only focus was to make the game look prettier with water-color textures and other stuff like that. They could have really improved Skyrim's issues to make it the near-masterpiece it could have been. But no.
    Also, why did they not remaster Oblivion instead? 2016 does mark    Skyrim Special Edition is a bit of a disappointment. Instead of trying to improve the game for the remaster, Bethesda's only focus was to make the game look prettier with water-color textures and other stuff like that. They could have really improved Skyrim's issues to make it the near-masterpiece it could have been. But no.
    Also, why did they not remaster Oblivion instead? 2016 does mark the 10 year anniversary of Oblivion. I don't care if "It'll be a big job" because it really won't. It's a game that came out in **** 2006, 10 years ago. It won't be overly hard to improve the graphics and solve the issues that were present in Oblivion. And I don't care if it got pushed to 2017. The point is, Oblivion needed a remaster more. Skyrim Special Edition isn't a bad game, but very unnecesary, and a tad of laziness was shown on Bethesda's part.    … Expand
  15. SuperGlare
    Nov 3, 2016
    5
    Same game higher price for x box one and ps4.
    If you never played this game you might consider buying it.
    Otherwise the pc version with graphics mods is always superior.
  16. Lazlo21
    Apr 6, 2017
    6
    I really hate to give Skyrim, one of my favorite PS3 games, a score so low. But in terms of a remaster, as a "Special Edition," this fails on quite a few levels. The graphics do not look all that better to be truthful, and in some areas of the game, I actually consider to be inferior than the 7th gen version. The E3 trailer made it appear like they had redone the game from the ground up,I really hate to give Skyrim, one of my favorite PS3 games, a score so low. But in terms of a remaster, as a "Special Edition," this fails on quite a few levels. The graphics do not look all that better to be truthful, and in some areas of the game, I actually consider to be inferior than the 7th gen version. The E3 trailer made it appear like they had redone the game from the ground up, but that is far from the case. The lighting mostly looks better, but sometimes, doesn't. And for a special edition, this game adds very little. It came with all the DLC, which i liked, having not bought any for the PS3 version. But shortly after reading the back cover you realize.... that's it. You payed $60 for a game you already own. Yeah sure, playing it with a dualshock 4 is nice, and there are a lot of bug fixes obviously, but there is absolutely no value here for those who already own the game. For new players, I recommend this game fully. Please, go buy it now. But for returning players like myself, just save your cash for ES6, you know, if it ever comes out.… Expand
  17. Fonske
    Jan 6, 2023
    7
    Good story, nice world. Unfortunately the game does not have a real ending. It has so many quests, with lot of story lines
  18. Fra-k
    Jan 26, 2019
    5
    terrible framerates. long loading times. glitchy textures. fan spinning because overheating ps4pro.
    This game deserves to be played on pc, where can shine also with mediocre hardware. On ps4, optimization and performances are terrible.
  19. TK4EVA47
    May 23, 2023
    6
    I played The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim in 2023 and thought it was an above average game that I liked.
    However, I dislike the "Creation Club" microtransactions.
  20. ascedentevil
    Jan 5, 2017
    7
    (ignore my review for the Xbox version I accidentally chose the wrong platform)

    After debating whether or not to get this for a while (bearing in mind I have bought it twice before) I finally went for it and for the most part I am glad that I did. I have played through this game twice and then some, yes if you already have played it there isn't much new for you to experience less the    (ignore my review for the Xbox version I accidentally chose the wrong platform)

    After debating whether or not to get this for a while (bearing in mind I have bought it twice before) I finally went for it and for the most part I am glad that I did.
    I have played through this game twice and then some, yes if you already have played it there isn't much new for you to experience less the mods. the mods are fairly good but there isn't as big a range with the Ps4 vs Xbox or PC as the PS4 has limited file sizes or something meaning the mods are sparse/not as good, the ones I did download were pretty good but most graphics and high end mods are not available.
    Visually, there is some improvement, better lighting a textures as well as draw distance improve the overall experience and, whilst it will never hold a candle to the Witcher or highly modded PC Skyrim, it does give just a little breath of fresh air and the densely detailed world has made me stop to stare a good few times.
    I've already put many hours in and as elder scrolls games it's a different experience every time, a with a fresh fantasy character and random experiences, I am free once again to live out a new characters life and sample some of the different things that I was never bothered with before, I may even start a different one to try out more things.
    Overall there is of course not much extra content but with a rich world filled with things to do, you're surely to find things you haven't seen before and generally experience new things, whilst enjoying the same character freedom that is to be expected.
    For anyone who hasn't played this before it's a must buy, hundreds of hours gameplay are available and with the price sat at around £20-25 it's a massive bargain.
    For those who have played it and enjoyed it, it's still worth a pick up but there are other games out there in this price range (Witcher 3 GOTY) that will perhaps suit you more.    … Expand
  21. Sscimia
    Jan 2, 2017
    6
    The story and combat system are some of the best I've ever seen. You'll find yourself immersed in the world and there's a good feeling of progression. The combat system is fair, and a plethora of classes and abilities make the way you, and your enemies engage in combat very unique and compelling.

    However this games suffers greatly from bugs. I have played around 40 hours so far. Around    The story and combat system are some of the best I've ever seen. You'll find yourself immersed in the world and there's a good feeling of progression. The combat system is fair, and a plethora of classes and abilities make the way you, and your enemies engage in combat very unique and compelling.

    However this games suffers greatly from bugs. I have played around 40 hours so far. Around 30 were spent unmodded, and 10 were spent with mods enabled. They both suffered greatly. Missing NPCs, glitched quest items, and quest events not registering has frustrated me to the point where I feel the need to check that I've saved every 5 minutes, which feels more like a chore than it should. I understood the transition between last gen and current gen wouldn't have been flawless, but the last gen were vastly superior in my experience. That being said, I have heard rare cases of people playing through the game bug free. I've had no such luck.

    You're taking a chance on this product. That's for sure. But when the game is working it's nearly flawless. I wouldn't recommend purchasing unless you're a die hard elder scrolls fan. If you do purchase, you'll have a better time with no mods (not that there are many worth downloading on PS4 anyway).    … Expand
  22. Malef
    Mar 5, 2021
    6
    Blunt, flat, mostly boring, bad AI pathfinding, boring fighting, mess of typical fantasy tropes. Sometimes beautiful visually.
  23. JonathanSBE
    Mar 6, 2017
    7
    As a remaster I am not willing to rate it as a new game, I will in fact be extra critical to it due to me allready knowing it from top to bottom, in short the original is an easy 10. Now for the actual remaster...

    Its okay, the graphical work is outstanding, and the new effects reinvigorates Skyrim as never before, but the bugs that break quests are still there, the framerate on PS4 is    As a remaster I am not willing to rate it as a new game, I will in fact be extra critical to it due to me allready knowing it from top to bottom, in short the original is an easy 10. Now for the actual remaster...

    Its okay, the graphical work is outstanding, and the new effects reinvigorates Skyrim as never before, but the bugs that break quests are still there, the framerate on PS4 is somehow worse now due to a PS4 pro patch, and the mod support laughably subpar for being a main feauture.

    Still better than most open world rpgs though.

    7/10    … Expand
  24. strawman_army
    Nov 22, 2017
    7
    This game is a flawed classic. Skyrim is a great open world with compelling storytelling tons to do, but it remains a bug-ridden mess with terrible combat. The great modder community has farther enriched it, much farther in fact than anyone could have imagined playing the original (not to mention correcting many of the bugs that Bethesda for some reason seems incapable of either avoidingThis game is a flawed classic. Skyrim is a great open world with compelling storytelling tons to do, but it remains a bug-ridden mess with terrible combat. The great modder community has farther enriched it, much farther in fact than anyone could have imagined playing the original (not to mention correcting many of the bugs that Bethesda for some reason seems incapable of either avoiding or fixing). Sadly, Sony's absurd policy regarding mods robs this version of all that potential. That really, really hurts the PS4 version. Despite those major shortcomings, you can still lose yourself in it for hours at a time, and it is an experience no gamer should miss. But if you can, experience it on PC or XBox… Expand
  25. AwkardInPublic
    Jul 18, 2018
    6
    I was hoping as a re-release there would be a little more polish to the game. i don't mind the occasional frame rate drop or character clipping, but when I’m tossed off a mountain for riding a horse or am unable to start a DLC quest witout phasing through a wooden plate because the game’s AI refuses to open a gate, I take issue.
  26. Faxthtax
    Sep 29, 2019
    7
    A remaster. It is better looking and faster loading. But that is about it..

    Skyrim is a vast world. On a technical level, Skyrim is one of those open world games done right. They spent a great amount of time filling up the world with content as there are hundreds of side quest and stuff to collect, and there is always something waiting on every corner in this game. Open world games are    A remaster. It is better looking and faster loading. But that is about it..

    Skyrim is a vast world. On a technical level, Skyrim is one of those open world games done right. They spent a great amount of time filling up the world with content as there are hundreds of side quest and stuff to collect, and there is always something waiting on every corner in this game.
    Open world games are HARD to bring forward to a complete and rewarding product.
    But it is a game with issues and bugs that weigh it down. Bethesda is known for this.
    I am really not drawn to RPG´s as i used to be in the 90´s. But there is something about Skyrim that keeps you going despite its errors. If you pick this up cheap you have hundreds of hours you can sink into it.
    I am not really a big fan of Bethesda as i don´t really like they style of game making and constant recycle of their PS3-looking game engine. They really need to reinvent themselves and move on.

    PRO:
    - Great vast world stuffed with content. Exploring is rewarding and fun. Deep realms and other dimensions are featured.
    - Value for you money. Hours of gameplay
    - Decent music score.
    - Dragons are cool..
    - Story concept is brilliant...

    CONS:
    - ...but not so well executed in details..
    - Atrociously bad combat. Simple hack & slash. Magic is pretty meh and pointless to use.
    - Virtually NO stealth mechanics.
    - Absolute terrible voice acting. The game has like 3 male and 1 female voice actor total.
    - Even this remaster has tons of bugs. Stuck missions is sadly still one of them.
    - As a remastered game, it looks better but it is still outdated.
    - This is a hoarder game. You can collect virtually everything lying around that you never will need.    … Expand
  27. thatscrazy
    Jul 3, 2020
    7
    7/10 if you never played this game this is your chance. 7/10 becouse it charged you full priece. Should have been 35,- to begin with
  28. GianpaoloUmarel
    Aug 25, 2020
    7
    The story is well written, the design is cool, some npc's are written well meanwhile other no, the combat system is a little bit slow and hard to get used to.
  29. Varg616
    Dec 12, 2021
    5
    CADÊ A VERSÃO EM PORTUGUÊS !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!??????????!?!?!?!?
  30. SevenArmedGod
    Apr 5, 2022
    5
    In terms of the game, it’s Skyrim, it’s good, but of course it’s very buggy, as is to be expected. However, for PS4 at least, it has crippled one of the best aspects of the Skyrim experience, the mods. Only allowing for existing assets and not any new ones creates an abyss where creativity goes to die, and locks out so many of the most amazing mods from being added to the game.
  31. TheCroWolf
    Jan 20, 2023
    7
    Lets be realistic story is poor,guilds are downgraded for oblivion ,combat is bad even for time when this was realised and specially in 2016.... world is nice,exploration,Atmosphere in game is good,and you have some mods even on console vanilla game for me is 7/10 with mods are 8/10 on console and 9/10 on PC bcz if you want 9/10 game you must play on PC and only on PC you can get fullLets be realistic story is poor,guilds are downgraded for oblivion ,combat is bad even for time when this was realised and specially in 2016.... world is nice,exploration,Atmosphere in game is good,and you have some mods even on console vanilla game for me is 7/10 with mods are 8/10 on console and 9/10 on PC bcz if you want 9/10 game you must play on PC and only on PC you can get full experience with all that great mods that are on PC and you can make it look like game from 2023 ...you can play on console and have fun add few mods and so on if you don't mind that game is updated and looks really bad now ...I'm a guy who have 2 full platinums 100%700h in this game with mods and without i like the game but I'm realistic and say how really is… Expand
  32. Menaga
    Aug 14, 2022
    5
    Not Recommended
    110.3 hrs at review time
    Gameplay 5/10
    Music and sound 7/10
    Screenplay 5/10
    Technical 3/10
  33. HeitorCampos
    Mar 13, 2023
    6
    Great exploration, everything else is pretty bad. Doesn´t help that exploration usually results in combat, which is quite bad. Since exploring is interesting, I had decent fun for a while, but it´s not something that everyone would like, too many rough edges.
  34. Crowolff
    Jul 15, 2023
    7
    like this, I played this game a lot, about 500,600 hours, so the missions in the game are not Nesta, the writing is very bad, there are some good quests here and there, the main mission is crap, the combat is as it is and it is bad, there are many bugs, there are not many, but there is also Bethesda I don't care at all if he fixes the game, the guilds in the game are much worse thanlike this, I played this game a lot, about 500,600 hours, so the missions in the game are not Nesta, the writing is very bad, there are some good quests here and there, the main mission is crap, the combat is as it is and it is bad, there are many bugs, there are not many, but there is also Bethesda I don't care at all if he fixes the game, the guilds in the game are much worse than oblivion, especially dark brotherhood and thieves' guild, the research is not bad, but it's not as good as those fans of that game say, you have some mods so you can fix the game, I installed mods to fix it too I would like to add that Bethesda is not what is available...the rating is 6, isn't this an rpg or an experience...fans of this game praise you, do they install 1000 mods and then praise, but they themselves don't like this game without mods that tells you everything... if you catch a discount of some 20 euros or dollars, it's not bad, but more than that, not at all, there are much better games than this one.. this is very overrated… Expand
  35. Ramoscello
    Aug 21, 2023
    5
    one of the most overrated game of all time, the combat system is one of the worst I have ever seen, the a.i is complete **** the movement are clunky, and the story is litteraly "generic fantasy plot" and the worst part bout this game is that Bethesda didn't resolved any of the issues with the 2939 edition of this game.
  36. Filip1992
    Aug 21, 2023
    7
    It's fine....overrated....with mods 8 without 7 this not realy rpg ...combat is not something...story is mediocre...guilds are meeh ...exploration,music is fine its fun to run around and explore when music plays In background but that is it ....definitely most overrated game and company

Awards & Rankings

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#52 Best PS4 Game of 2016
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#18 Most Discussed PS4 Game of 2016
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#31 Most Shared PS4 Game of 2016

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Metascore
81

Generally favorable reviews - based on 40 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 36 out of 40
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 40
  3. Negative: 0 out of 40
  1. CD-Action
    Jan 12, 2017
    85
    Special Edition is a boring remaster – there’s no new content and the visual update is modest. Nonetheless it’s the best way to play Skyrim on a console and a good reason to spend another couple hundred hours in one of few games that are truly worth it. [13/2016, p.67]
  2. Playstation Official Magazine Australia
    Jan 8, 2017
    90
    Thankfully, the base game itself remains as utterly essential as always. [January 2016, p78]
  3. Playstation Official Magazine UK
    Dec 27, 2016
    90
    Five years on and Skyrim's quality still stands head and shoulders above all RPGs not named The Witcher 3. It's well worth a revisit, even if the mod support is sorely lacking versus other formats. [Christmas 2016, p.94]
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