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. apokalipto
    Aug 11, 2023
    9
    Very good game. I enjoyed playing this game a lot. I strongly recommend this.
  2. 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
  3. 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
  4. 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
  5. 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
  6. 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
  7. 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
  8. 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.
  9. 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.
  10. 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
  11. 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
  12. 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.
  13. archonome
    May 20, 2017
    8
    I've played Oblivion but I never tried skyrim due to the "dark" imagery.. I thought it was too bland for me and the open world aspect looked boring.
    So I tried Witcher 3 which bored me(sorry if you disagree. GO ahead downvote my review I don't care. Witcher 3 is overrated, the story is boring...chasing after ciri gets old after 20 hours)....
    But I just got this game and after spending    I've played Oblivion but I never tried skyrim due to the "dark" imagery.. I thought it was too bland for me and the open world aspect looked boring.
    So I tried Witcher 3 which bored me(sorry if you disagree. GO ahead downvote my review I don't care. Witcher 3 is overrated, the story is boring...chasing after ciri gets old after 20 hours)....

    But I just got this game and after spending time on it. I gotta say Bethesda KNOWS how to make a game feel alive and the quests are not ALL boring fetch quests. Some of them do have kick ass plots(ex: Dark brotherhood).

    I'm a hard to please gamer and I don't fall for hype of graphics and new shiny features. But the good reviews from this game are deserving. There are waaay too many open world games these days. This game is one that deserves to open world even if it makes it boring and repetitive at times(quests).

    Any reviewers giving this game anything below 6 should be ashamed of themselves.... They are dragging the User Score to 6.7. If I never played this game, this might have made me think this game was crap.... I would've missed out on it.

    Note: For those players who are complaining that it offers nothing new compared to PS3 and deserves a low rating.... Are you guys retarded??? NO DUH!! It's a re-release of an old game. DID YOU REPURCHASE THIS GAME EXPECTING A FRESH NEW STORY/GAMEPLAY? Come on.    … Expand
  14. camman75
    Oct 30, 2016
    8
    The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Remastered Edition is exactly what you want out of a remastered game. The graphics have been upgraded in a major way when compared to the original console version. The load times have been improved dramatically, and the game runs significantly better as well. Also, all the DLC has been included on the disc, so no additional downloads are needed to get the fullThe Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Remastered Edition is exactly what you want out of a remastered game. The graphics have been upgraded in a major way when compared to the original console version. The load times have been improved dramatically, and the game runs significantly better as well. Also, all the DLC has been included on the disc, so no additional downloads are needed to get the full experience.

    Unfortunately, there are some negatives to this remastered. First, the mod support on the PS4 is not good, as the file size is less than ideal, and only original in game assets are usable. Secondly, $59.99 is a steep price for the remastered, and while I had no problem paying for it, I can understand why many people feel it should have been priced at $39.99 or $49.99, as there is not a whole lot of new content.

    Overall, I loved the original, and I love this remastered, but not sure Bethesda added enough to justify $59.99 for most people. Similarly, Sony/Bethesda really dropped the ball on mod support, and it is a shame to see.    … Expand
  15. MaxPayneIsGod
    May 24, 2022
    8
    Its Skyrim, by now you've either played it or you haven't, you either like it or you don't.
    I like it, despite never progressing very far in the game.
    The amount of quests to do, places to go, people to talk to is overwhelming and is probably, in my eyes, more of a hinderance than an benefit. You can literally lose yourself in this game and I can see why people have put 100s and 100s of    Its Skyrim, by now you've either played it or you haven't, you either like it or you don't.
    I like it, despite never progressing very far in the game.
    The amount of quests to do, places to go, people to talk to is overwhelming and is probably, in my eyes, more of a hinderance than an benefit.
    You can literally lose yourself in this game and I can see why people have put 100s and 100s of hours and played through it multiple times.
    Basically, if you're thinking about playing it but still can't decide, just play it, chances are you'll love it    … Expand
  16. GamerJosh0137
    Oct 29, 2016
    8
    Skyrim has been the proverbial thorn in my side ever since it's initial release. If you tell another fellow gamer that you have never played Skyrim before your credibility goes out the window faster than a farmer's daughter's first sexually active boyfriend. So naturally, I finally decided to give it a shot. Skyrim is a beautiful and massive rpg developed by the beloved BethesdaSkyrim has been the proverbial thorn in my side ever since it's initial release. If you tell another fellow gamer that you have never played Skyrim before your credibility goes out the window faster than a farmer's daughter's first sexually active boyfriend. So naturally, I finally decided to give it a shot. Skyrim is a beautiful and massive rpg developed by the beloved Bethesda studios. My first impression was that for a complete remaster Skyrim didn't look all that great, especially considering fps was still locked at 30. Wtf? However, after about 3 hours my frame rate concerns were completely overwhelmed by a completely immersive experience, followed closely by a grand sense of exploration. Several times I caught myself veering way of the beaten path a story mission had me following just so I could see what was on the other side of a certain hilltop. I tend to forget what I was doing quite often. This could be a negative to some, but for me it was awe inspiring. With so much to level up, skills to learn, weapons to use, armor to wear, things to craft, you could certainly feel overwhelmed but none of that ever hindered my ability to enjoy playing the game. Skyrim is a true testament to the last generation, and I'm sure a game to be talked about and enjoyed years to come. I gotta say that before I bought Skyrim, I was playing Battlefield 1 almost exclusively, and even though I can't wait to get back on the battlefield I just can't tear myself away from Skyrim. I admit to the reader I am not even close to making a dent in Skyrim's campaign, but I am super confident that what I have played so far is par for the coarse. If you are looking to play Skyrim for the first time then you should do yourself a favor and get started. Players looking to revisit might be a little disappointed, especially on PC. Bethesda locking Skyrim at 30 fps on console is a bit frustrating but as I said before it is over shadowed by what the game has to offer on a pure gameplay level. I think it is safe to say that the combat in Skyrim has not aged well, but fun none the less. Long story short; If you have played Skyrim already maybe you should steer clear. I don't think that what Skyrim remastered has to offer warrants 60 dollars for those who have already played it on consoles. If you have NEVER played Skyrim like me, then it is definitely a must buy. Especially for those of you who consider yourselves to be RPG fans.… Expand
  17. hopper1974
    Nov 1, 2016
    8
    You can pick this up for little more than £30. For this you get the remaster of the original, plus all three major DLC packs, and some nice mods to play with. Some kind of 'reduced price if you own the original' would have been nice (but I assume technically not possible). But this is nowhere near the cynicism of 'you must spend £70-£80 on the delux COD Infinite edition to play the COD4You can pick this up for little more than £30. For this you get the remaster of the original, plus all three major DLC packs, and some nice mods to play with. Some kind of 'reduced price if you own the original' would have been nice (but I assume technically not possible). But this is nowhere near the cynicism of 'you must spend £70-£80 on the delux COD Infinite edition to play the COD4 remaster'. For anyone who did not play the original Skyrim, this is a must (I still play games released in the 90s); for those who played (and completed) the original, it's probably a matter of taste (and more relevant to console owners than PC players).

    The graphical upgrade is noticeable but hardly 'wow' (the original assets are largely the same, the engine is basically the same, and this is not strictly a 'remaster'): rather, some environmental objects (plants, foliage etc) have been added, there is much improved lighting, a new depth-of-field etc; the draw distance is better and more stable (less pop-up); load-times are very much improved (no waiting half a minute to enter a tavern); and I find the mods actually render it more enjoyable for those (like me) simply wanting to relive the experience (boosting the carry weight is a 'cheat', yes, but it removes that annoying thing of having to either leave stuff or travel back to a merchant two or three times a mission). One small change I do not like is that 'running' is now toggle-based (with no option to switch to hold).

    I had the original at 9 or 10 (once the PS3 issues were finally resolved); perhaps naively, I had been hoping for 'Skyrim with Witcher 3 graphics' - this is not. But the game remains fantastic (the bugs a consequence of the sheer scale of what was attempted with last gen hardware); so 8 is a balance between the game for what it is/was and a slightly underwhelming upgrade (for those who have already played the original).    … Expand
  18. venomlocke
    Jan 23, 2017
    8
    It's still a fun game despite the lack of mods and SONY screwing up the system.

    The game also has great characters and a good game considering it's a 5 year old game. However, this game is still riddled with bugs and this shows that Bethesda doesn't care about fixing their games.
  19. JyroJyro
    Dec 22, 2017
    8
    Whilst Skyrim obviously feels a little outdated now in terms of graphics & gameplay, there is still nothing that comes close to rivalling it for the sheer adventure. Definitely overpriced for a remake, but if you never had the original then this is a must-have.
  20. kiptenbingo
    Oct 28, 2016
    8
    Yes its an old game. yes it has no new content. Yes it is still the best RPG on any system. I think it should have been priced better, however it is a must own game. Noticeable improvements over the PS3 version. Graphics are a lot cleaner and crisper, character models are a lot nicer, loading screen wait times are vastly improved and every thing runs at a nice pace. One of my favoriteYes its an old game. yes it has no new content. Yes it is still the best RPG on any system. I think it should have been priced better, however it is a must own game. Noticeable improvements over the PS3 version. Graphics are a lot cleaner and crisper, character models are a lot nicer, loading screen wait times are vastly improved and every thing runs at a nice pace. One of my favorite ever games just got better, this makes me happy regardless of anything else.… Expand
  21. hansvehof
    Oct 28, 2016
    8
    The game looks very beautiful. I am happy that the PS4 version does not offer console commands that spoil the experience. A bit expensive, though, after also purchasing it on PC and XBOX 360 in the past...
  22. shinymusic21
    Nov 17, 2016
    8
    Got another 60 hours our of this version which felt fair. Game play is still great and graphics are much improved. Mod support on console is a nice touch.

    Paid 67 CAD which was fair. Should not be priced as a full price game @ 80 CAD.
  23. CloseTalker
    Nov 19, 2017
    8
    Truly shocked at some of poor reviews for this amazing game. Even 6 years after the original version, this game feels great. Over 100 hours in and I still haven't finished the main quests. There's so much to do! I wouldn't mind having to think a little bit more on some of the quests, and it would be nice to have explore a bit more to find things without a marker showing you where to go.Truly shocked at some of poor reviews for this amazing game. Even 6 years after the original version, this game feels great. Over 100 hours in and I still haven't finished the main quests. There's so much to do! I wouldn't mind having to think a little bit more on some of the quests, and it would be nice to have explore a bit more to find things without a marker showing you where to go. Games need to stop holding our hands!… Expand
  24. UncutSuspiria
    Nov 7, 2017
    8
    One of my favorite games ever. I have purchased this game 3 times (Xbox 360, Xbox One, PS4 when I realized Xbox is garbage)

    Graphically, this game is nothing special. What makes it great is the huge amount of content and giant open world to immerse yourself in.
  25. CoreGamer1408
    May 22, 2020
    8
    Well I played Skyrim on PC and Xbox 360 back in the day so when this PS4 version came along I was more than happy with this visual upgrade. Still a fun open world APRG after all these years and nothing else on the market that comes even close to Skyrim. Compared to Fallout 4 well Skyrim is a technical dream. The base games two main stories one about the rise of the Dragons and the otherWell I played Skyrim on PC and Xbox 360 back in the day so when this PS4 version came along I was more than happy with this visual upgrade. Still a fun open world APRG after all these years and nothing else on the market that comes even close to Skyrim. Compared to Fallout 4 well Skyrim is a technical dream. The base games two main stories one about the rise of the Dragons and the other about religious persecution was interesting enough. Skyrim was a beautifully land to explore back in the day and more so now in the special edition . The leveling and crafting is fairly accessible and easy to understand as in ARPG-lite. The combat with the melee, ranged and magic is very fluid with some nice kill cams. Good game for people who have the wanderlust bug who want to do cool stuff on the way to seeing cool stuff.

    My personal console version gripe was/is with the limited two real time quickslots. Way to much pausing to swap in and out stuff really disrupted the gameplay flow. Shame they didn't stick to the old eight quick slots way like in F03/FNV, Morrowind/Oblivion format. On PC you do get 8 quickslots via keyboard, but not with controller, oh well.    … Expand
  26. MarsCorialanus
    Nov 11, 2017
    8
    I loved Skyrim back when it first came out, and this re-release made me fall into the world of Tamriel all over again. It doesn't do much to improve on the past iteration besides a few bug fixes and better graphics.
  27. asdfxyz
    Nov 5, 2017
    8
    Skyrim Special Edition brings the epic fantasy to life in detail. The Special Edition includes the game and add-ons with all-new features like remastered art and effects, volumetric god rays, dynamic depth of field, screen-space reflections, and more.
  28. Bbplayer
    Nov 23, 2018
    8
    The game is amazing, a must play in my opinion. The problem is the creation club. There is no need for the creation club. Mods do a much better job and are FREE. The creation club drags this game down a bit.
  29. Oscar932
    Nov 21, 2022
    8
    the game is really enjoyable to me even though 11 years have passed, the gameplay mechanics are kinda aged not so well.
    the lore is really good and I didn't expected it was like this.
    the quests can be "stressful" to somebody because there are so many of them (they're like thousands and maybe I'm not joking lol) but in my opinion once you are in the mood of the game it becomes really    the game is really enjoyable to me even though 11 years have passed, the gameplay mechanics are kinda aged not so well.
    the lore is really good and I didn't expected it was like this.
    the quests can be "stressful" to somebody because there are so many of them (they're like thousands and maybe I'm not joking lol) but in my opinion once you are in the mood of the game it becomes really tasty.
    the game is indeed not for everyone but is surely one of those must play, or must to try at least    … Expand
  30. Williamjcassie
    Sep 3, 2019
    8
    Solid game. It is not the most visually impressive game for 2016 (keep in mind the original was released in 2009 tho) but the world feels dense and lived in. Each playthrough I do is different and interesting and after you complete the first couple missions, the world is your oyster. All side quests I have played are interesting, pretty unique and some are quite humourous. If you don'tSolid game. It is not the most visually impressive game for 2016 (keep in mind the original was released in 2009 tho) but the world feels dense and lived in. Each playthrough I do is different and interesting and after you complete the first couple missions, the world is your oyster. All side quests I have played are interesting, pretty unique and some are quite humourous. If you don't have this game installed in at least one one platform you are missing out!!… Expand
  31. 666Game666
    Oct 6, 2019
    8
    Take that arrow out of your knee! Graphics have been improved mightily and the npc's are still incredibly boring. Picking up thousands of useless items has also returned. That being said, it is still well worth sinking time into this epic game.
  32. Snoergli
    Jun 23, 2020
    8
    A nearly perfect RPG with endless freedom of character building and discovering new stuff every few steps.
    Looking forward to the PS5 version
  33. DraculaGame
    Jun 25, 2020
    8
    the game is weaker in terms of history and in the choice of dialogues, but it has a very fun gameplay, a captivating progress, and it holds me up a lot, it's a really addictive game.
  34. 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
  35. 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.
  36. 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!
  37. Fredamm
    Jul 21, 2020
    8
    здесь ровно 75 букв чтобы просто оставить оценку игре, не описывая ее + и -
  38. 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.
  39. nexus151196
    Jun 5, 2023
    8
    Сама по себе - игра хорошо сохранилась. Вот только лок на FPS - ужас.
  40. 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
  41. 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
  42. KANGAROOMAN123
    Sep 5, 2022
    8
    It is cool enough but nothing to special!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  43. 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!
  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
  45. 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
  46. 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
  47. 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
  48. 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
  49. 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
  50. 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
  51. 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.
  52. 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
  53. 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.
  54. 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
  55. 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
  56. 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
  57. 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
  58. 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.
  59. 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
  60. 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
  61. 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
  62. 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.
  63. 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
  64. 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
  65. Malef
    Mar 5, 2021
    6
    Blunt, flat, mostly boring, bad AI pathfinding, boring fighting, mess of typical fantasy tropes. Sometimes beautiful visually.
  66. 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
  67. 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.
  68. 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.
  69. 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.
  70. 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.
  71. 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 $50, at least that.… Expand
  72. denoloco
    Nov 1, 2016
    5
    Let's see. The game is from 2011. The game does NOT run at 60fps. The games has an initial price of 59.99$.
    Those are the facts.
    Sorry Bethesda but even a game like Skyrim can't justify such price.
  73. 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
  74. 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.
  75. 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.
  76. 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
  77. Varg616
    Dec 12, 2021
    5
    CADÊ A VERSÃO EM PORTUGUÊS !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!??????????!?!?!?!?
  78. 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.
  79. 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
  80. 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.
  81. fluxmulder
    Nov 3, 2016
    4
    This is how lazy Bethesda was with this remaster: There's a mod called the "Unofficial Skyrim Special Edition Patch" which fixes bugs in the remaster. Keep in mind, these exact same bugs existed in the original Skyrim. Bethesda didn't even bother fixing them for the remaster. Apart from the usual graphical bells and whistles, this is the exact same thing as the original Skyrim. 4 for laziness.
  82. Mamal
    Dec 17, 2016
    4
    the mods don't add much to the PS4 version of the game and the game itself is great if you haven't played it already on other systems before. Stick to the PC version.
  83. Fudgeberry
    Feb 12, 2018
    4
    The combat is an unintuitive bore. The writing is, in all areas, terrible at worst and merely bad at best.
    Quests and dungeon design are unimaginative and stale. RPG aspects are entirely hamfisted.
  84. jsometie94
    Nov 1, 2016
    4
    I understand why they re-released it, I understand why it is selling well, but I can't justify them selling the exact same game to people with an upgrade here or there, release it with at least some new content, quests, game enhancements, new mechanics, literally anything. 4 out of 10 and it gets a 4 literally just because Skyrim is a good game.
  85. cottandy
    Oct 13, 2017
    4
    It's not a new game, no more than a graphics mod without any changes for a new price like for a full game we have never seen before.

    You will find here nothing new. They promised that graphics will become better. Not good even in this aspect. Nothing. Maybe some little story changes? No. Rename it as a mod please! These so-called Special Editions, DLCs have already becomen an easy    It's not a new game, no more than a graphics mod without any changes for a new price like for a full game we have never seen before.

    You will find here nothing new.
    They promised that graphics will become better. Not good even in this aspect. Nothing. Maybe some little story changes? No. Rename it as a mod please!

    These so-called Special Editions, DLCs have already becomen an easy way just to take money from the fans. If there was something new, it would have been an another story, but what we see here is just the same old game for which developers want some additional money like for a competely new one.    … Expand
  86. Lord_Alaric
    Oct 31, 2016
    4
    The price tag alone is a pure betrayal to people who already bought the game and sunk hours into it already. This is Bethesda at its worst, making a company like EA look good. There's nothing new to see here apart from "God Rays" and Dynamic Depth of field, which is already a standard for most games.
  87. kraythe
    Nov 15, 2016
    4
    The most boring combat in an RPG i have seen in a while and graphics that look like they are out of Everquest. Hard to get into when much better options exist. Although the story might be interesting, it just couldn't capture me and immerse me. As I ran around the beginning levels all I was doing is hitting right trigger constantly. Compare this with Wither 3 which has a dynamic andThe most boring combat in an RPG i have seen in a while and graphics that look like they are out of Everquest. Hard to get into when much better options exist. Although the story might be interesting, it just couldn't capture me and immerse me. As I ran around the beginning levels all I was doing is hitting right trigger constantly. Compare this with Wither 3 which has a dynamic and engaging combat system or Shadow of Mordor which again has a great combat system. You want to feel like your personal skill matters and I did not get that feeling here. As for the graphics, they are very very very dated and not amazing at all. Characters we washed out, dirty and not even the females looked nice. There wasn't a single character that I really was attracted to play. The cut scenes were similarly dirty and just sub par compared to today's graphics. I give it 4 on the story and no more.… Expand
  88. Nikogx15
    Feb 9, 2017
    4
    The game is unplayable because there is a glitch when you save it says 0kb left even tho I have a 2tb hardrive so I cannot go 5 minutes without having to close the game and go back into it and have it not work properly. The game was a disaster on PS3 and is shaping to be a desaster on the PS4. Bethesda is my favorite gaming company been here since oblivion this is unacceptable fix it andThe game is unplayable because there is a glitch when you save it says 0kb left even tho I have a 2tb hardrive so I cannot go 5 minutes without having to close the game and go back into it and have it not work properly. The game was a disaster on PS3 and is shaping to be a desaster on the PS4. Bethesda is my favorite gaming company been here since oblivion this is unacceptable fix it and I'll give a 10/10… Expand
  89. egoBorder
    Jul 19, 2019
    4
    Typical Bethesda: this game runs like hot garbage. Found it on sale, just wanted to chill out and replay a classic...instead it's all about buying stuff for the game and same old framerate-chugging combat. Avoid unless you are some weird fan of this game that somehow hasn't played it yet, cuz you've probably played a better version otherwise.
  90. altaydron
    Oct 29, 2016
    3
    крутые разрабы крутой компании курят от стыда в сторонке, как как не смогли даже рядом повторить то что сделали модеры самоучки. стыд и срам!
  91. toolie
    Oct 29, 2016
    3
    Please don't buy it, this game is overpriced at 60 bucks it's not a remastered it's just an enhanced from pc version locked at 30fps really?, the game feels old it does disappoint me
  92. Justbiff
    Nov 23, 2016
    3
    Step right up ladies and gentlemen ! For the measly sum of 40-50 pounds you too can experience the wonder 5 year old game with fatal flaws that actually hard crash your console ! Want to see all kinds of bugs and glitches with some of the most janky animation and player faces ever ? We got you covered ! It was never acceptable for this game to be as unfinished as it was 5 years ago, itStep right up ladies and gentlemen ! For the measly sum of 40-50 pounds you too can experience the wonder 5 year old game with fatal flaws that actually hard crash your console ! Want to see all kinds of bugs and glitches with some of the most janky animation and player faces ever ? We got you covered ! It was never acceptable for this game to be as unfinished as it was 5 years ago, it doesn't work properly and it never did, Bethesda had 5 years to polish up and fix skyrim for the next gen and did absolutely nothing but make it look a bit better, it's a joke .… Expand
  93. Dietrich_
    Jan 23, 2017
    3
    "We love money". Bethesda releases an updated version of the 2011 game and sells it at a price just released Battlefield 1 and Mafia 3. But thanks to developers we can say at least for the fact that we do not need to buy add-ons. Glad that continue to release updates, the game will not throw.
  94. HappySpaceInvad
    May 29, 2018
    3
    Skyrim is probably my favourite game of all time. I've played it on PC, PS3, Xbox 360, Switch and now PS4. This version has a significant graphical upgrade from previous console versions, the ability to load in mods (albeit in a very limited fashion compared to the other platforms) and shorter load times (at least with the digital release, which is what I'm reviewing).

    So far, so    Skyrim is probably my favourite game of all time. I've played it on PC, PS3, Xbox 360, Switch and now PS4. This version has a significant graphical upgrade from previous console versions, the ability to load in mods (albeit in a very limited fashion compared to the other platforms) and shorter load times (at least with the digital release, which is what I'm reviewing).

    So far, so good... but there's a massive problem with this release which you will only discover if playing with a surround sound system (5.1 or 7.1). The sound channels are completely messed up, particularly for speech.

    For some reason, the NPC's dialogue and other sounds comes out of the opposite left/right rear channels to what you would expect. So, if the NPC is on your right, their voice comes through the front right speaker (which is correct) and the rear left speakers (which is wrong!). And the reverse also happens.

    As well as ruining the immersion, this also makes locating potentially combatants confusing to impossible. I've tried to live with it, but it's a game breaker unless I force the PS4 into stereo output, which is a pretty miserable concession when every other PS4 game works just fine.

    This has been raised on Bethesda's forums, Bethesda's Twitter channel... but the problem remains to this day. It rather demonstrates a lack of proper quality testing (perhaps the QA testers only play with 2-channel headphones on?). The PS3 version doesn't have this problem (although it has many many other problems). The Nintendo Switch version also doesn't have this problem, and I have been told the Xbox One version is also fine. I have loads of other games that use 7.1 sound perfectly (such as Uncharted 4). The problem is solely with Skyrim.

    In short, if you have (and use) a multi-speaker surround sound system, buy this game on anything but the PS4.    … Expand
  95. Understated
    Jul 27, 2017
    2
    Bethesda may have upgraded the look but they fixed none of the inherent gameplay issues. As I played this disrespectful re-release, all the problems that existed in the original edition were still there in the SE edition, vebatum. That boyish face of Howard may by able to sell swampland in Florida, but for me never again. My new release day for any future games by this fat headed, arrogantBethesda may have upgraded the look but they fixed none of the inherent gameplay issues. As I played this disrespectful re-release, all the problems that existed in the original edition were still there in the SE edition, vebatum. That boyish face of Howard may by able to sell swampland in Florida, but for me never again. My new release day for any future games by this fat headed, arrogant development company will be at least 6 mos. to a year following the actual release day. They can write a decent yarn, but implementation of it in video game form is broken. They continue to produce 'lemons' and get away with it. Bethesda is shameless. Mods. They should never be on consoles! The console doesn't have enough tools to deal with the problems that exist and arise from using them. The hard reset is about it, but that stresses the console to keep doing it. It wasn't designed for this. Bethesda once again puts the burden on the consumer to spend money, time, and hardware to get their product running. But Bethesda needs the modding community to fix, enhance, and keep there product selling. And the modding community itself? An intellectually incestuous group that can't seem to come together on their efforts. Self-absorbed, arrogant, some don't even want to be bothered with issues and results that occur from their mod usage. My recommendation is to use only the USSEP patch and no others, if one can help it. Some modders don't even have Xboxs to test their mods with! Some won't be bothered with feedback. This isn't even their game they are adding to and manipulating. Disgusting! Putting a mustache on the Mona Lisa. Well, this game is NO Mona Lisa! It is not art! It's minor entertainment and no more. Make your own f*****g game if you modders think your so good. That also leaves Bethesda to have to stand on the foundations of their own game. To Howard, "I will never trust you again, period"!! I give this rehash a 2 for story only, when it works right.(with the USSEP of course) They (Bethesda) could have fixed it before putting facepaint on it and selling it yet again for $60.00. This smacks of money grabbing and arrogance. And Nintendo is going to release it on the Switch? Bad move. Good move on Sony's part to resist and to not allow scripted mods. Only not good enough, they bought in to this lie in the end. A warning! There is at least one modder out to brick consoles. An ignorant pc modder with an agenda against console users and I don't believe Bethesda truely cares enough or is vigilant enough to guard against it!… Expand
  96. DemonDan13
    Dec 27, 2016
    2
    This one is a no-brainer. Of course Skyrim is a great game, but it's a game that is five years old. Instead of new content, Bethesda decided to give us this, and even had the audacity to charge full price even though there is nothing new to enjoy. Maybe we'll get something new on the PS5 (and ESO doesn't count)
  97. cdsmith7
    Oct 29, 2016
    2
    This score is intended for the vast majority who have played the game on older consoles and are thinking about buying for mods and graphics improvements. First the mods are unbelievably limited on ps4. So much so, in my opinion it would have been better to advertise this version as without including mods. You wont see any mods that really change your experience for a new play through.This score is intended for the vast majority who have played the game on older consoles and are thinking about buying for mods and graphics improvements. First the mods are unbelievably limited on ps4. So much so, in my opinion it would have been better to advertise this version as without including mods. You wont see any mods that really change your experience for a new play through. Graphics look a little worse than I remember with unrealistic npcs, out dated "blocky" environment, muted colors and bugs galore. All said and done I'm selling my copy for $40 and I personally wouldn't pay over $20 for it. Mods 0/10; Graphics 3/10… Expand
  98. thekraken89
    Oct 28, 2016
    2
    Look, its Skyrim, Still a fantastic game. But comparing the original release to special edition there really isn't much to run home about. The graphics upgrade hardly warrants a second purchase. If you already own the game, don't rebuy. If you have never played it then I might suggest picking it up, but just keep in mind that 60 bucks is pretty steep considering you can make a betterLook, its Skyrim, Still a fantastic game. But comparing the original release to special edition there really isn't much to run home about. The graphics upgrade hardly warrants a second purchase. If you already own the game, don't rebuy. If you have never played it then I might suggest picking it up, but just keep in mind that 60 bucks is pretty steep considering you can make a better looking game with the original and some texture mods.… Expand
  99. phatbmx
    Nov 19, 2016
    2
    Having not played Skyrim before I was excited to discover what so many were talking about. Launching the game also launched a growing disapointment in what I payed $69AUD for. The game is tired, clunky and there is little graphically to interest. I had realised that all the positive reviews from friends and youtube were people who had played the game years ago. They were influenced byHaving not played Skyrim before I was excited to discover what so many were talking about. Launching the game also launched a growing disapointment in what I payed $69AUD for. The game is tired, clunky and there is little graphically to interest. I had realised that all the positive reviews from friends and youtube were people who had played the game years ago. They were influenced by nostalgia as years ago this would have been a great game. For a new player this game is little more than a waste of time.… Expand
  100. MyPayPineapple
    Dec 19, 2017
    2
    Lamentável, um jogo tão maravilhoso quanto esse sendo lançado 5 anos depois com algumas melhorias gráficas ( quase que insignificantes em relação aos gráficos da época ) pequenas, sem conteúdo adicional além de coisas pagas ( ridículo ) e mods limitados ( coisa que já tinha desde sempre no pc, ainda melhores ). O jogo foi apenas lançado para arrecadar mais dinheiro pela "aclamada" bethesdaLamentável, um jogo tão maravilhoso quanto esse sendo lançado 5 anos depois com algumas melhorias gráficas ( quase que insignificantes em relação aos gráficos da época ) pequenas, sem conteúdo adicional além de coisas pagas ( ridículo ) e mods limitados ( coisa que já tinha desde sempre no pc, ainda melhores ). O jogo foi apenas lançado para arrecadar mais dinheiro pela "aclamada" bethesda ( apesar de tudo ainda gosto da empresa ) enquanto estavam todos esperando pelo The Elder Scrolls 6 recebemos apenas um remaster mal feito.… Expand
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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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