The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition

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7.8

Generally favorable reviews- based on 1137 Ratings

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  1. SHIOTTA
    Jul 10, 2020
    10
    Another game my wife and I played through at the same time. It was amazing being able to talk about our different chars and different decisions as we went along. Big, beautiful open world. Amazing quests. Loved it
  2. Shyzopredok
    Jul 30, 2020
    8
    Razobravshis' s «poekhavshim», ohrannik otvodit ego v tyomnyj podval («yama»), kuda ranee byl otpravlen «bratishka». Zdes' kapitan nachinaet vsyacheski izdevat'sya nad zaklyuchyonnymi i ohrannikom, zastavlyaya ih tancevat' i pet' «Yablochko». Posle izdevatel'stv ohrannik otpravlyaetsya perekusit' k sebe i rassuzhdaet, kak stanet polkovnikom i otomstit kapitanu, a v podvale ostayutsyaRazobravshis' s «poekhavshim», ohrannik otvodit ego v tyomnyj podval («yama»), kuda ranee byl otpravlen «bratishka». Zdes' kapitan nachinaet vsyacheski izdevat'sya nad zaklyuchyonnymi i ohrannikom, zastavlyaya ih tancevat' i pet' «Yablochko». Posle izdevatel'stv ohrannik otpravlyaetsya perekusit' k sebe i rassuzhdaet, kak stanet polkovnikom i otomstit kapitanu, a v podvale ostayutsya tol'ko dva mladshih oficera i nachal'nik gauptvahty, prodolzhayushchij izdevatel'stva. Kapitan zastavlyaet «poekhavshego» delat' emu minet. Nablyudayushchij za etim «bratishka» skhodit s uma. On hvataet kusok armatury, izbivaet kapitana, peregryzaet emu gorlo, nasiluet i **** Posle etogo «bratishka» nachinaet izdevat'sya nad «poekhavshim», razmazyvaya po ego licu krov', i, zasunuv emu traheyu v rot, zastavlyaet «trubit'». Ponyav, chto on ubil cheloveka, geroj Epifanceva sovershaet samoubijstvo, pererezaya sebe veny. V zhivyh ostayotsya tol'ko «poekhavshij», kotoryj bezuspeshno pytaetsya spasti myortvogo «bratishku». Ponyav, chto tovarishcha ne spasti, «poekhavshij» krichit ot bezyskhodnosti. V zalityj krov'yu podval vozvrashchaetsya nadziratel' i v more krovi nahodit v zhivyh tol'ko «poekhavshego» v kitele. Geroj Maslaeva nachinaet povtoryat', chto on — polkovnik (forma i pogony polkovnika u ohrannika i v samom dele byli pri sebe) i zastavlyaet «poekhavshego» pojti s nim na nekij parad. Zatem nadziratel' vstayot na stul i nadevaet na sheyu petlyu. Geroj Pahomova pri pomoshchi trahei kapitana vybivaet stul iz-pod visel'nika. On izdevaetsya nad trupom, napevaya pro «zelyonogo slonika» i imitiruya seks, posle chego zasypaet sredi myortvyh tel.

    V titrah pokazana chyorno-belaya scena, v kotoroj ohrannik krichit: «Ya polkovnik! Ya stanu polkovnikom!»    … Expand
  3. Vaeu
    Jun 30, 2020
    8
    I was late to the Skyrim experience, but even then it was still a fantastic game with deep lore and interesting characters and storylines, as well as endless content with its iconic gameplay. It has aged well and is a quintessential RPG.
  4. Rafdragon
    Jul 5, 2020
    10
    The best RPG that ever existed!! Excellent!!! The freedom, the character build system, openworld, great history and perfect soundtrack.
  5. NintendoFan9501
    Aug 14, 2020
    8
    after a little while, its very fun, with alot of places to explore, and lots of quests. I recommend this game!
  6. Fredamm
    Jul 21, 2020
    8
    здесь ровно 75 букв чтобы просто оставить оценку игре, не описывая ее + и -
  7. DadsJob
    Jul 23, 2020
    9
    I have bought and played this game SEVEN times! I even bought a switch just to have tgis game again.
  8. RozzleMeGozzles
    Aug 2, 2020
    8
    There is a lot of fun to be had with this game, but it all comes down to whether or not you want to play the DLC, as the base game itself is the best experience you'll get.
  9. nexus151196
    Jun 5, 2023
    8
    Сама по себе - игра хорошо сохранилась. Вот только лок на FPS - ужас.
  10. Elite_Soldier
    Nov 21, 2020
    9
    I'm just writing at least 150 characters because I wanted to save this review in a more convenient way to look back at scores that I had given stuff as a user
  11. apokalipto
    Aug 11, 2023
    9
    Very good game. I enjoyed playing this game a lot. I strongly recommend this.
  12. WhiterunGuard
    Oct 22, 2020
    10
    after a little while, its very fun, with alot of places to explore, and lots of quests. I recommend this game!
  13. MulQuahDiiv
    Nov 24, 2020
    10
    Game of my life. I sunk in this world countless hours. Despite it's age and glitches it's still brilliant and definitely a must-have
  14. Joey_0316
    Nov 25, 2020
    10
    This is the game that made me fall in love with open world games. I spent hundreds of hours playing this.
  15. Kirksmigael
    Nov 29, 2020
    10
    Quite easy the best and most recognizable game of all time. Anybody who says they don’t like Skyrim probably puts anchovies on pizza.
  16. LDM99
    Dec 28, 2020
    10
    obra maestra. probablemente el mejor mundo abierto que pude jugar en mi vida, muy pocos juegos me llegaron y transmitieron tanto, y skyrim es uno de ellos. Muy recomendado.
  17. etolmach
    Jan 11, 2021
    9
    A review by Ruthie, my student who is 10 years old:

    Are you bored? Do you want some action? Some adventure? And are you ok with seeing blood and hearing mild language? If you are you should try playing Skyrim: Elder Scrolls V special edition! It’s the all in one adventure game of the ages! It is personally my favorite game I have ever played and all though it came out a long time ago    A review by Ruthie, my student who is 10 years old:

    Are you bored? Do you want some action? Some adventure? And are you ok with seeing blood and hearing mild language? If you are you should try playing Skyrim: Elder Scrolls V special edition!

    It’s the all in one adventure game of the ages! It is personally my favorite game I have ever played and all though it came out a long time ago it is still super, super fun to play. You can even get a horse, a dog, and a friend to help you fight dragons. You can complete quests, clear caves, join guilds, and even become a mage.

    In the Skyrim main storyline, you are the legendary Dragonborn, and you have to join sides with either the stormcloacks or the imperials in order to save Skyrim from collapse. I have played so far, I have played for maybe 15 hours straight, and even I haven’t gotten very far. The main storyline lasts about 30 hours but there are so many side quests it should take 60-70 hours.

    If you arent the violent type you could try trading to earn your coin. If you want to you can buy a house in most cities, and you are able to adopt two children and get married. Another thing you can do is build a house. Building a house makes the house much larger and you can choose which rooms you want, but it costs much more if you don’t want to gather all the resources yourself.

    Those are some of the many reasons I love Skrim and that’s why I recommend it. There are many games I play but this one is by far my favorite. So next time you’re bored and trying to find a game to play, try Skyrim. Skyrim does not work on a PlayStation five and may contain some stuff that may not be appropriate for all ages.    … Expand
  18. TheDazPaz
    Feb 6, 2021
    10
    One of my favourite games of all time, no matter what anyone says this game will always be a 10/10 for me. Play it if somehow you haven't already.
  19. YannySp101
    Jun 22, 2021
    9
    Before diving into my review, I wanted to say that The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim was my favorite game for a long time; almost thousands of hours were spent in this game back then, but since I played it on my PS4 now, I wanted to review this version.
    The plot isn't anything special but the rich lore really makes up for a decent story overall.
    The gameplay is still good! The combat system    Before diving into my review, I wanted to say that The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim was my favorite game for a long time; almost thousands of hours were spent in this game back then, but since I played it on my PS4 now, I wanted to review this version.
    The plot isn't anything special but the rich lore really makes up for a decent story overall.
    The gameplay is still good! The combat system hasn't aged well but the game is very addictive even to this day thanks to its depth, variety and unparalleled open world design.
    The RPG elements are awesome, the world is very big, there are so many side-quests to do and there is so much hidden lore.
    The graphics don't look as nice as they did back then but the world is still quite gorgeous.
    The expansions (Dawnguard & Dragonborn) are great; they add 2 of the best quest-lines in the game + some very cool additions into the game.
    Also, if there is one thing in this game that will never age, it's the music; Skyrim's music is a masterpiece!
    Unfortunately though, a part of the game that aged like milk is the dungeon design; many dungeons are similar to each other and they get repetitive after a while.
    Lastly, a personal issue I have with this version of the game is that after playing the original version for years, I felt like I was just doing a new playthrough. My experience with this version was not as exciting as it was with the original version back then.
    The game is still very addictive though and that makes up for most of it's flaws.

    Pros:
    + Rich lore
    + Fun gameplay
    + Excellent world design
    + Amazing RPG elements
    + Huge world filled with of content + DLCs
    + Godlike soundtrack

    Cons:
    - Repetitive dungeon design

    Narrative: 6/10
    Gameplay: 7/10
    Content: 10/10
    Characters: ?/10
    Music: 10/10
    Graphics/Audio: ?/10

    Final Rating: 9/10
    - Amazing -
    It's been nearly a decade since The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim's first release and this game still manages to offer a solid RPG experience that holds a very special place in my heart.

    Do I recommend it?:
    Yes, it'll always be a must-play in my opinion.    … Expand
  20. Robert199
    Mar 25, 2021
    9
    I remember back in 2011 getting this for the Xbox 360 at Walmart it was my very first m rated game I’ve ever played when I first started up the game the opening sequence I memorize it word by word it was the best opening I’ve ever witnessed in gaming the world of Skyrim is truly amazing too so many quests that you’ll spend hours beyond hours of walking you’ll lose track of time like I didI remember back in 2011 getting this for the Xbox 360 at Walmart it was my very first m rated game I’ve ever played when I first started up the game the opening sequence I memorize it word by word it was the best opening I’ve ever witnessed in gaming the world of Skyrim is truly amazing too so many quests that you’ll spend hours beyond hours of walking you’ll lose track of time like I did I highly recommend you play this if you haven’t… Expand
  21. Axomarine
    Aug 25, 2021
    10
    Bethesda makes one of, if not the best game of the 2010s with a massively open world filled with memorable questlines and wild selections in character and general.
  22. TicketStubs
    Jan 8, 2022
    8
    Since this is a remaster I was hoping they would have improved on a lot of the bugs in the game. I wasn't able to join the thieves guild because of a glitch for on of the quest turn in locations. Other than that, this game is fantastic. The open world is fun to explore, there are lots of enemies to kill, the dungeons are exciting, etc. The story had a bit of an underwhelming finish butSince this is a remaster I was hoping they would have improved on a lot of the bugs in the game. I wasn't able to join the thieves guild because of a glitch for on of the quest turn in locations. Other than that, this game is fantastic. The open world is fun to explore, there are lots of enemies to kill, the dungeons are exciting, etc. The story had a bit of an underwhelming finish but that didn't even matter because everything else was so much fun.… Expand
  23. konjakthesober
    Sep 22, 2021
    10
    One of the best games ever and it still holds up. It is more than a must play. Can´t rekomend it enogh.
  24. CnPx98
    Mar 9, 2022
    8
    I know this game has been remade or remastered more times then there are numbers but that doesn't stop it being a fun game. Of course the mechanics & graphics are starting to show their age. But if you think back to when it was originally released they were great. Also for how much content they jammed into this game it was ahead of its time. The combat is fun and you can build yourI know this game has been remade or remastered more times then there are numbers but that doesn't stop it being a fun game. Of course the mechanics & graphics are starting to show their age. But if you think back to when it was originally released they were great. Also for how much content they jammed into this game it was ahead of its time. The combat is fun and you can build your character in so many different ways and priorities different combat types. There is tons of different story lines to play through aswell. Each story gives you different rewards and items. Unlike most other games where you complete them in a couple days in Skyrim you have weeks of game to play so for that its well worth the money.… Expand
  25. Fedoskin
    Dec 5, 2021
    10
    Greatest game. A great soundtrack, a great graphics, an interesting characters. Must play
  26. DM29x
    Dec 9, 2021
    9
    one of the best games ever made. still holds up after 10 years. I don't see how you couldn't like this game. only reason its not a 10 is that the combat could be better
  27. Zadreck
    Jan 1, 2022
    9
    Mi juego favorito aunque tenga varios errores y bugs igual lo hace un muy buen juego para pasat el tiempo
  28. chrissybam
    Jan 14, 2022
    9
    So much love for this game!

    It's one of very few games where bugs and glitches are charming and funny. In fact, they are not even annoying me that much. What I do like: - Lots of quests, fractions and stuff to explore! - Lovely details in quests and in NPC interaction. - Gameplay can fit to every playstyle and can even be changed during the game. - Challenges players to play the    So much love for this game!

    It's one of very few games where bugs and glitches are charming and funny. In fact, they are not even annoying me that much.

    What I do like:
    - Lots of quests, fractions and stuff to explore!
    - Lovely details in quests and in NPC interaction.
    - Gameplay can fit to every playstyle and can even be changed during the game.
    - Challenges players to play the game again, it can be almost like playing a new game when playing another role or class.
    - DLCs are fun and not just a money-making add-on.

    What I don't like:
    - The graphics are quite outdated, sometimes when being in a cave, I find it hard to orientate because the surfaces are flat.
    - Some features could have been designed more convenient, like a central cheast in your house where you can store all of your building materials and don't have to take it and overencumber yourself.

    I'm still playing it on my first play-through and don't want it to end :-(
    But I still planned how I want to play it on my second time. Awesome game!    … Expand
  29. MrBrooun
    Feb 21, 2022
    10
    Легендарная игра которая будет жить вечно.
  30. brennenmorrow
    May 5, 2022
    10
    While this game is still buggy and the graphics haven't aged very well, it is the most fun and iconic video game I've ever played. I've been playing it since 2011 and the modding community had made this last as long as it has. I love the environments that it has set up and the expansive lore. I don't feel like I need to do much more convincing cause if you haven't played it by now, whatWhile this game is still buggy and the graphics haven't aged very well, it is the most fun and iconic video game I've ever played. I've been playing it since 2011 and the modding community had made this last as long as it has. I love the environments that it has set up and the expansive lore. I don't feel like I need to do much more convincing cause if you haven't played it by now, what are you doing!?!?… Expand
  31. chernandez31
    Feb 22, 2022
    9
    I have played the PS3, PS4 and PS5 versions of this game but without a doubt played it more on the PS4, and will be grading it as a whole game rather than a remaster. I think it is a very slightly overrated game, as it’s gameplay is very repetitive and boring. Everything else though is either pretty good or amazing so this game should at least be a 9.
  32. NotMinhLe
    Jun 27, 2022
    10
    I'm sure we've all played or heard of Skyrim at this point of its lifespan; the game that has been re-released over 10 times over the course of 10 years. Even so, coming back into this was still an amazing experience after so many years.

    The open world is massive, littered with an abundance of things to do, yet the game does not feel bloated as you're constantly exploring new vistas and    I'm sure we've all played or heard of Skyrim at this point of its lifespan; the game that has been re-released over 10 times over the course of 10 years. Even so, coming back into this was still an amazing experience after so many years.

    The open world is massive, littered with an abundance of things to do, yet the game does not feel bloated as you're constantly exploring new vistas and places. Each area you progress through will lead you to another objective that you unintentionally found.

    Combat can be pretty expansive and intricate, also with the addition of certain MODS on the PS4 version it'll give you an unforgettable experience.

    Definitely would buy again and again.    … Expand
  33. SulkSonic
    Apr 17, 2022
    10
    Skyrim is a classic at this point. The PS4 version continues the game's legacy on the then next-gen console. I'm looking forward to playing this game on the PS5 whenever mine arrives.

    10/10
  34. Jdotdeedot
    Jul 1, 2022
    10
    This is the first and olny edition of skyrim i've played and I think it's a masterpiece. Best open world game i've probably ever played and probably the besr rpg as well. The world of skyrim is so satisfying to explore and all the unique encounters is amazing. The replayability in skyrim is also insane because of the amount of unique builds you can come up with. The amount of things to doThis is the first and olny edition of skyrim i've played and I think it's a masterpiece. Best open world game i've probably ever played and probably the besr rpg as well. The world of skyrim is so satisfying to explore and all the unique encounters is amazing. The replayability in skyrim is also insane because of the amount of unique builds you can come up with. The amount of things to do is vast and it's incredible. The dlc also just puts the replayability to even higher heights. Don't get me started on the shouts. I've never thought shouting would such a power. The amount of unique shouts you can have is large and I love it. Skyrim has also made me appreciate how cool dragons are. I'm definitely a huge fan of dragons now. The only negative thing I can say about skyrim is the annoying bugs from time to time and some disappointing quests you can take. Also the combat isn't the greatest but it can be weirdly satisfying, especially with magic. Overall skyrim is a fantastic game, play it NOW!!!!… Expand
  35. Raziel72
    Aug 7, 2022
    10
    Игра в которой можно жить! Она подарит вам Очень много часов геймплея и удовольствия!
  36. SofianeDp
    Aug 12, 2022
    10
    Beteshda last masterpiece e before turning into cash grabing company
    And even after 10 years it's still holding up as one of the best open world rpg's by far
  37. KANGAROOMAN123
    Sep 5, 2022
    8
    It is cool enough but nothing to special!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  38. egeucer
    Jan 1, 2023
    9
    Addicted to the game after all these years any small update or release gives me a excitement about to and play another time. Many hours spent on without any regrets, the content makes you feel that there is no limit. A real RPG experience. Actions and game-play has some flaws and when you consider the release of the game very old fashioned.
  39. 34mbi
    Feb 10, 2023
    9
    The game itself is very open world and it’s hard to finish every single mission there is, especially after the updates. The world building is beautiful and the different environments is breathtaking. Considering it is an older game that only gets updated now, the character creation is a little outdated and iffy but still much better than most character customization games in its time. ItThe game itself is very open world and it’s hard to finish every single mission there is, especially after the updates. The world building is beautiful and the different environments is breathtaking. Considering it is an older game that only gets updated now, the character creation is a little outdated and iffy but still much better than most character customization games in its time. It also has hacks in the game that you can preform even offline that are useful. I never get bored and am always surprised by the game no matter how many times I play it. The leveling system for this game is one of my absolute favorites and earning exp is rather consistent. The only negative I would have to say is that all the story lines are rather the same, there aren’t enough missions where your choices really matter or change what people think about you or what happens. Maybe a few like the war, the dark brother hood, and the companions but that’s about it. However, again, for its time I love this game and it’s in my top three favorite games of all time.… Expand
  40. firelord016
    Apr 8, 2023
    9
    this game is very fun but very repetitive and i should say that you probably have a lot oof character
  41. Ff7ff
    May 10, 2023
    10
    FOR THE KING
    FOR THE KING
    FOR THE KING
    FOR THE KING
    FOR THE LAND
    FOR THE LAND
    FOR THE LAND
    FOR THE LAND

    Best song ever.
  42. Gabritzke
    May 28, 2023
    8
    Esse é um dos jogos da minha vida, sempre amei Rpg Ent Skyrim não é exceção, os MODs no Ps4 ainda não estão no nível do PC mas já é uma coisa maravilha pra mim!
  43. Killerpummkin
    Aug 30, 2023
    9
    One of the best games ever made. A benchmark for RPGs and sandboxes, still relevant 12 years after the original release.
  44. xYourDeus
    Sep 8, 2023
    8
    Skyrim is a pretty fun game for it's time, being a 2011 game, there's a lot to do here. It was one of the first games I played on Playstation, played for 211 hours in total. In classic elder scrolls fashion, there's a lot of lore surrounding the game which is really cool if you're a lore-junkie like I am. All of the major questlines in the game have a good plot, the dragonborn DLC takesSkyrim is a pretty fun game for it's time, being a 2011 game, there's a lot to do here. It was one of the first games I played on Playstation, played for 211 hours in total. In classic elder scrolls fashion, there's a lot of lore surrounding the game which is really cool if you're a lore-junkie like I am. All of the major questlines in the game have a good plot, the dragonborn DLC takes this to another level.

    The combat is okay, the main appeal I believe is the amount of ways to approach combat in the game, you can spam shouts on people until they die, or optimize your stats as a stealth build and snipe enemies to death, but I combat is not the main appeal of this game anyways.

    The worst part of this game really is any quest that isn't a main questlines, side quests, or repetitive quests can be really boring and tedious. If you love to be a completionist and get every achievement, you will have to slow grind a bunch of boring quests to do so. I attempted to 100% this game because I loved it so much but the conditions to 100% it feature A LOT of boring quests. Specifically the "return the thieves guild to it's former glory" achievement, that particularly achievement has a bunch of repetitive and boring quests in it. That alone made me drop the idea of 100%ing this game.
    However, this game was the closest to 100% I ever got with any game I've played so far with an 84% achievement completion in the base game.

    Overall I think Skyrim is a great experience for its time. I'd give it an 8/10    … Expand
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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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