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. 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
  2. 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.
  3. zodak
    Aug 26, 2023
    10
    skyrim bleibt einfach episch. diese unendliche freiheit bei der charaktererstellung, die lore und alles was es zu entdecken gibt, bleibt für mich einfach unerreicht.
  4. 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
  5. 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.
  6. apokalipto
    Aug 11, 2023
    9
    Very good game. I enjoyed playing this game a lot. I strongly recommend this.
  7. 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
  8. 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
  9. nexus151196
    Jun 5, 2023
    8
    Сама по себе - игра хорошо сохранилась. Вот только лок на FPS - ужас.
  10. 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!
  11. 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.
  12. 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.
  13. 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
  14. 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.
  15. ZXSth
    Feb 25, 2023
    9
    To this day, Skyrim is still one of the most compelling and open-ended video games a person can play. While the lack of proper mod support on PS4 hurts, the experience on the system is still a very fun one (though it is hard to recommend the PS4 version over the Xbox one for that reason alone).

    While far more streamlined than Oblivion, Skyrim still represents the pinnacle of open-world    To this day, Skyrim is still one of the most compelling and open-ended video games a person can play. While the lack of proper mod support on PS4 hurts, the experience on the system is still a very fun one (though it is hard to recommend the PS4 version over the Xbox one for that reason alone).

    While far more streamlined than Oblivion, Skyrim still represents the pinnacle of open-world action role-playing video games. Despite its only average combat, it is ubiquitous and present on almost every modern system for good reason. There is no reason, in today's day and age, why anyone who enjoys video games should not have at least tried Skyrim. It is worthy of anyone's time, and deserves its status.    … Expand
  16. 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
  17. daryl83
    Jan 27, 2023
    1
    Buggy mess with performance issues and crashing. I have never played a game that crashes this much and is so poorly optimised!
  18. 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
  19. 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
  20. 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.
  21. Esper_of_sparda
    Dec 16, 2022
    1
    This game doesn't feel like an rpg. It feels like an action game with terrible combat. I've heard alot of good things about Skyrim and decided to give it a try and oh my lord this is the biggest disappointment I have ever experienced. The combat is horrendous. The enemy AI is braindead. The open-world is dull,bland and lifeless. The storyline is horrible and the characters areThis game doesn't feel like an rpg. It feels like an action game with terrible combat. I've heard alot of good things about Skyrim and decided to give it a try and oh my lord this is the biggest disappointment I have ever experienced. The combat is horrendous. The enemy AI is braindead. The open-world is dull,bland and lifeless. The storyline is horrible and the characters are uninteresting and not worth caring for. When I heard that there was dragons in the game I expected an awesome fight,but as it turns out dueto the game's horrible combat it just makes the experience feel like the combat was made by a cookie clicker developer. The game STILL has game-breaking buga after 9 whole **** YEARS. Which leaves the modding community to do Bethesda's dirty work. Even with mods,the game still plays like garbage. If only Bugthesda can actually make a decent combat system along with bug patches I would've been playing this game 24/7. Most overrated game on planet **** earth. Don't understand the hype when there are HUNDREDS upon HUNDREDS of other games out there that have better combat,writing,storyline,everything.… Expand
  22. 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
  23. EptaEpt
    Sep 13, 2022
    1
    Sorry, but positive feedback is not available in your region. At least until your leadership changes the two-faced policy in their actions and statements.
  24. KANGAROOMAN123
    Sep 5, 2022
    8
    It is cool enough but nothing to special!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  25. 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
  26. 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
  27. Raziel72
    Aug 7, 2022
    10
    Игра в которой можно жить! Она подарит вам Очень много часов геймплея и удовольствия!
  28. 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
  29. 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
  30. Kostas_Spirou
    Jan 28, 2022
    10
    The Ultimate Medieval Western RPG at its peak with all the Expansions, a game that everyone who dares to call themselves a gamer should play.

    The game that made me a gamer, it holds a special place in my heart. This is the game of my dreams, my second home in which I've spent thousands of hours into and I still can't say goodbye to it, I always come back because there's always something    The Ultimate Medieval Western RPG at its peak with all the Expansions, a game that everyone who dares to call themselves a gamer should play.

    The game that made me a gamer, it holds a special place in my heart.
    This is the game of my dreams, my second home in which I've spent thousands of hours into and I still can't say goodbye to it, I always come back because there's always something to take care of.

    When I first played it as a very young kid, it absolutely blew me away, my experience with the game was unreal, everything about it was out of this world. One of the most gorgeous and breathtaking worlds in a videogame, and to this day it still manages to surprise me.

    I love the Scandinavian Medieval setting, with the dragons and the diverse amount of creatures and people, it's a huge game where you create your own story.

    The gameplay is mostly basic with a decent variety of weapons and spells, nothing groundbreaking but it serves its purpose. Where the game feels outdated and tedious is the dungeon design, most dungeons look the same and some puzzles can be frustrating, that being said this doesn't necessarily ruin the experience.

    The scenery, the music, the aurora borealis... it's very nostalgic and makes me teary-eyed, I mourn the days when I didn't know anything about this game, and I wish I could experience it for the first time again.
    A Timeless Masterpiece.

    Final Rating: "Masterpiece" ~ 10/10.    … Expand
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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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