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. okamimiyazaki
    Oct 29, 2016
    10
    Huge improvement over the PS3 version. The negative reviews are mostly people who are complaining about the steep price (they haven't even played it) or are comparing it to PC.

    This version has added a lot for the Sony crowd (mod support, albeit limited; improved sound; improved graphics; better performance; etc) It's a great buy for a first-time Skyrim player, probably not worth $60    Huge improvement over the PS3 version. The negative reviews are mostly people who are complaining about the steep price (they haven't even played it) or are comparing it to PC.

    This version has added a lot for the Sony crowd (mod support, albeit limited; improved sound; improved graphics; better performance; etc) It's a great buy for a first-time Skyrim player, probably not worth $60 for someone coming back to the game again, but wait for a price drop and it will be worth it. This is what Skyrim for console should have been the first time it was released - but better late than never I suppose.    … Expand
  2. vcca15
    Oct 31, 2016
    10
    I loved Skyrim when I originally bought it, beat it but never played the DLC's. I wasn't going to re-buy it, didnt have anything going on this weekend, ended up buying it and had a absolute BLAST. Loved being back in Skyrim with the new graphics. They arent the best part though, along with getting to play the DLC, the LOADING TIMES ARE CUT AT LEAST IN HALF, HALLELUJAH LOL
  3. Nathaniel_Cage
    Dec 11, 2020
    10
    Great story and well portrayed characters made me play this game for 100+ hours. Definitely will play this game again in the future!
  4. trollkiller
    Oct 28, 2016
    10
    How to rate a game that is a remaster of a game that is a gaming icon like GTA5?

    Simple, if you havent played it--and enjoy RPGs--BUY IT and plan to spend 100+ hours immersed in one of the seminal games of our generation. If you HAVE completed it then you know exactly whether to buy this version or not.. As for me, I am loving losing another 100+ hours of my life to the world of    How to rate a game that is a remaster of a game that is a gaming icon like GTA5?

    Simple, if you havent played it--and enjoy RPGs--BUY IT and plan to spend 100+ hours immersed in one of the seminal games of our generation.

    If you HAVE completed it then you know exactly whether to buy this version or not..

    As for me, I am loving losing another 100+ hours of my life to the world of Skyrim Enhanced    … Expand
  5. paddystudmuffin
    Jan 1, 2017
    10
    A remaster of one of the best games ever what's not too like. I'm playing it all over again and I love it. One for the collection. Keep up the great work Bethesda!
  6. NikolayG
    May 27, 2017
    10
    There is no better, more addictive, RPG than Skyrim; it provides a sense of adventure and constant discovery, with something interesting always just around the next corner. This version is the best console version. First person or third person. Real-time combat. Skyrim provides a grand open world full of dungeons and towns and cities - a large overarching series of quests make up the mainThere is no better, more addictive, RPG than Skyrim; it provides a sense of adventure and constant discovery, with something interesting always just around the next corner. This version is the best console version. First person or third person. Real-time combat. Skyrim provides a grand open world full of dungeons and towns and cities - a large overarching series of quests make up the main story, but there are scores of side quests all over the place. But that's only the beginning of the game because the PS4 version makes adding user made mods simple, which enables you to alter the graphics, add items, change game-play, and add tons of quests, and also to remove whatever you added very easily. You want to level up more slowly? There's a mode for that. More quickly? There's a mod for that. Want there to be more animals? More creatures? Mammoths not tough enough for your taste? Do you think weaker animals should have the brains not to challenge you? There's a mod for all of these things and hundreds more. Buying Skyrim is a no brainer.… Expand
  7. Umbrella-17
    May 25, 2017
    10
    This is review is mainly based on the Original Skyrim here you have an amazing Game that's is beyond time in a way with a lots of content an amazing breathing living world with his flaws and bugs/glitch proper to Bethesda games and the fact that they didn't fix any of them is a little lazy but still the game is really worth it if you have not played it when it originally release. ButThis is review is mainly based on the Original Skyrim here you have an amazing Game that's is beyond time in a way with a lots of content an amazing breathing living world with his flaws and bugs/glitch proper to Bethesda games and the fact that they didn't fix any of them is a little lazy but still the game is really worth it if you have not played it when it originally release. But if you already played the original then its not that great the graphic have been slightly upgraded.… Expand
  8. SpawnCap
    Nov 1, 2016
    10
    Very worth it. I have played over 1000 hours across PS3, Xbox 360, and PC. On PC (i5 2500/HD7950/8GB) this game wouldn't even run if I had loaded mods making it look like this version.

    Now I have a PS4 version that looks better than my PC version, and looks the same as my PC version if I am running the SE version on PC (which I also obviously have. Also, FINALLY a stable version of    Very worth it. I have played over 1000 hours across PS3, Xbox 360, and PC. On PC (i5 2500/HD7950/8GB) this game wouldn't even run if I had loaded mods making it look like this version.

    Now I have a PS4 version that looks better than my PC version, and looks the same as my PC version if I am running the SE version on PC (which I also obviously have.

    Also, FINALLY a stable version of Skyrim on console at last!    … Expand
  9. Big_Bear
    Nov 7, 2016
    10
    Some truly hilarious review on here. Giving one of the greatest RPG's of all time a low score is just stupid; there isn't a single negative review with any hint of logic or sense about it.

    Skyrim is still an amazing game, as there still isn't any other fantasy RPG that has come close to it since it's 2011 release. Now in a new and improved format, it remains King of RPG's. Better than    Some truly hilarious review on here. Giving one of the greatest RPG's of all time a low score is just stupid; there isn't a single negative review with any hint of logic or sense about it.

    Skyrim is still an amazing game, as there still isn't any other fantasy RPG that has come close to it since it's 2011 release. Now in a new and improved format, it remains King of RPG's. Better than the Witcher 3, better than Fallout 4, it's an amazing game.

    Good - It's more of what is great about Skyrim, but now with much better visuals and Mod support to potentially greatly extend the already sizeable game. If you are like me, primarily a console player, you will be very pleased with the PS4 mods available. Personally I never thought it would happen in a million years. Since starting a new character I have installed around 10 mods, ranging from fixing little annoyances to adding new content, they're great.

    Bad - Full price is a bit much but just about worth it. The worst things about Skyrim remain to this day as most are part of the fabric of the game design. The factions are far, far too basic, particularly the Companions and Mages Guild - there simply isn't enough to do with them, especially after taking charge.

    One of the strangest/worst design decisions is the inability to simply edit your characters appearance at any time. Yes you can go and do it in the Ratway, but devs should realise that we should be able to do it from a menu at absolutely any time we want.

    Verdict - If you are a fan and have the PS3 version, BUY IT. If you've never played it but want to play probably the best ever fantasy RPG, BUY IT. While you're waiting for it to download, read some of the hilarious negative reviews and laugh at how stupid people can be. 10/10    … Expand
  10. europepro
    May 5, 2020
    10
    Para mí es un juego de 10 ....cada año qué pasa , me hace meter más en su universo .
    Comencé no entendiéndolo , venía de juegos rápidos y online , para las primeras veces , pero el tiempo pasó y me hizo reflexionar y mucho.
    Creo que es una enciclopedia en el mundo de los videojuegos ....es ese juego que cada céntimo que gastes te lo va a devolver ....y ni hablar de si le pones mods , esto    Para mí es un juego de 10 ....cada año qué pasa , me hace meter más en su universo .
    Comencé no entendiéndolo , venía de juegos rápidos y online , para las primeras veces , pero el tiempo pasó y me hizo reflexionar y mucho.
    Creo que es una enciclopedia en el mundo de los videojuegos ....es ese juego que cada céntimo que gastes te lo va a devolver ....y ni hablar de si le pones mods , esto le cambia totalmente la jugabilidad .    … Expand
  11. Sammyy06
    Oct 28, 2016
    10
    Awesome game, still the good old Skyrim with better graphics, better performance and the ability to use mod. Also, just the ability to play on a PS4 is great.
  12. x6po6go6x
    Oct 28, 2016
    10
    This is the best "console" version of one of the greatest open world RPG's ever. What else needs to be said? It's an amazing game with an insane amount of content. And now console users are gaining access to mods as well. This is imo, an important step in console gaming. As a PC user I would like to apologize for all of the jaded "Supreme master race" PC users who are gonna talk crap.This is the best "console" version of one of the greatest open world RPG's ever. What else needs to be said? It's an amazing game with an insane amount of content. And now console users are gaining access to mods as well. This is imo, an important step in console gaming. As a PC user I would like to apologize for all of the jaded "Supreme master race" PC users who are gonna talk crap. We've been playing modded Skyrim for years and while it's true that the Special Edition doesn't offer anything new to PC users, it's free for anyone who already owns the content included in this version of the game. So there is absolutely no reason for PC users to be spreading any negativity about this remaster. For console users this is an amazing value and certainly worth it.… Expand
  13. mrtrecool7
    Nov 29, 2016
    10
    I bought this years back for the 360 and never played it. So I decided to buy it again for the PS4 and I'm loving every minute of this game. I see alot of people saying 'its a bad remaster' 'the graphics are horrible'. But who really cares about graphics? The quests are so fun and I just love it. There is a reason why Skyrim won over 200 game award people. Just keep playing. Trust me.
  14. trevor1981
    Oct 31, 2016
    10
    I'm truly surprised at the low rating this game has. I had played it on pc and started playing this PS4 edition yesterday. The picture looks decent, the sound is amazing. After spending 3-4 hours playing, I'm sure I would want this game to never end. It feels like the first time. So I highly recommend to buy this game.
  15. Eduarfin
    Jan 2, 2017
    10
    Quem dera fosse a primeira vez jogando esta obra prima. Se nao jogaste, nem pense duas vezes. Até hoje nenhum jogo foi tao imersivo quanto este, gostaria que nao fosse assim, mas se depender das atuais franquias tamo fudido.
  16. SvenRogueKnight
    Oct 29, 2016
    10
    A better graphic engines, mod supports like Fallout 4, it remain the old Skyrim's storyline and this game is still one of the best RPG game currently selling.
  17. live4speed
    Nov 6, 2016
    10
    If you played the original Skyrim on PS3 or X360 I highly recommend this game! The graphics improvements are great but it also runs ALOT smoother and load times are almost gone. Plus you can now mod the game. There are still some bugs but most of them have workarounds by now. Overall a great game with a lot more polish. 200+ hours of gameplay is easy on this title especially with all theIf you played the original Skyrim on PS3 or X360 I highly recommend this game! The graphics improvements are great but it also runs ALOT smoother and load times are almost gone. Plus you can now mod the game. There are still some bugs but most of them have workarounds by now. Overall a great game with a lot more polish. 200+ hours of gameplay is easy on this title especially with all the DLC included. (Dragonborn and Dawnguard were both great!) Cant speak to PC version.… Expand
  18. TheSpideyReview
    Dec 25, 2017
    10
    A fun, open-world game that gives the player so much freedom, so much. There are even dragons, DRAGONS THAT WE CAN RIDE!!! There are some bugs, but it's only because of your freedom. There's freedom in your fighting, choices in story, and even how you travel. So much freedom and choices.
  19. Realist_gamer
    Nov 7, 2016
    10
    I didn't think playing this game would be so fun and exciting.Much much better than Witcher 3 that always exceeds the violence and nudity-showing limits;on the contrary this game is just so cool and controlled.it's gameplay elements are very similar to fallout series;and it's reason is obvious.same team,same ideas.Hadn't played the non-special version and can't say much about graphicalI didn't think playing this game would be so fun and exciting.Much much better than Witcher 3 that always exceeds the violence and nudity-showing limits;on the contrary this game is just so cool and controlled.it's gameplay elements are very similar to fallout series;and it's reason is obvious.same team,same ideas.Hadn't played the non-special version and can't say much about graphical changes and compare the original version to special one.But I can admit that I was amazed by this game.really regret not playing it some years ago.… Expand
  20. GamingNation2K
    Oct 28, 2016
    10
    Beautiful game on the ps4 wow im so happy atm. its nothing like the garbage ps3 version. BUY IT ITS WONDERFULL. I was stacking books on a shelf in my house in Whiterun, one of Skyrim's major cities, when I noticed a weapon rack right beside it. I set a sacrificial dagger in one slot, an Orcish mace in the other. They were on display for nobody but me and my computer-controlled housecarl,Beautiful game on the ps4 wow im so happy atm. its nothing like the garbage ps3 version. BUY IT ITS WONDERFULL. I was stacking books on a shelf in my house in Whiterun, one of Skyrim's major cities, when I noticed a weapon rack right beside it. I set a sacrificial dagger in one slot, an Orcish mace in the other. They were on display for nobody but me and my computer-controlled housecarl, Lydia, who sat at a table patiently waiting for me to ask her to go questing. The chest upstairs was reserved for excess weapons and armor, the bedside table for smithing ingots and ores, the one next to the Alchemy table for ingredients. I'd meticulously organized my owned virtual property not because I had to, but because tending to the minutia of domestic life is a comforting break from dealing with screaming frost trolls, dragons, a civil war, and job assignments that never seem to go as planned. It's even a sensible thing to do; a seemingly natural component of every day existence in Skyrim, one of the most fully-realized, easily enjoyable, and utterly engrossing role-playing games ever made.… Expand
  21. johnnydgood
    Oct 28, 2016
    10
    Thank God Skyrim is back! Yes, the same old game I've spent hundreds of hours in but this time available on my PS4. If you're expecting something new, this is not your game. If you, just like me, are looking forward to another hundreds of hours creating epic characters, smashing skulls or sneaking around the living and the dead, this is again your game. It looks amazing and it plays evenThank God Skyrim is back! Yes, the same old game I've spent hundreds of hours in but this time available on my PS4. If you're expecting something new, this is not your game. If you, just like me, are looking forward to another hundreds of hours creating epic characters, smashing skulls or sneaking around the living and the dead, this is again your game. It looks amazing and it plays even better. Forget all the newcomers. The disappointments and the wannabes, this is Skyrim and it's here to stay!… Expand
  22. Vildesteketchup
    Oct 29, 2016
    10
    No, no and no to all the critics. Its hugely improved compared to the ps3 version and is also better than the pc version - as i have both. Totally wonderfull, exciting game - one of the best ever - and there is a huge new feeling, like being the present in a sometimes almost breathtaking beautyfull and excting world. I dont think its just one cent too expensive. Its a must have. The bestNo, no and no to all the critics. Its hugely improved compared to the ps3 version and is also better than the pc version - as i have both. Totally wonderfull, exciting game - one of the best ever - and there is a huge new feeling, like being the present in a sometimes almost breathtaking beautyfull and excting world. I dont think its just one cent too expensive. Its a must have. The best game ever (many think it is) looking better than ever. There are a few places, like a rock or edge of grass which is still from the old version, but very few. As it is here, definately the best game available, because it already was the best game, now with very enhanced graphics - both in details and 3d feeling - and also in sound. there are games with a better graphic, like the new Battlefield 1, but its not many. There is absolutely a cinamatic feeling in the new PS4 version. Come on to the whiners:) - a huge game like that would be almost impossible to make quite in the BF quality regarding graphics and u know it. Buy it - and i'm not Bethesda employee:) U wont be disappointed… Expand
  23. neonatodstrllr
    Oct 29, 2016
    10
    Skyrim Special Edition is a love letter from Bethesda to fans of the game. Yes, it is a 6 years old game, and yes this is yet another remaster for PS4, but TBH, I spent 100+ Hours on the original version, and I pirated it for PC, given that I didnt pay for that one, Im more than happy to pay 60usd for this one, even when I already have played through it. For returning fans like me, its upSkyrim Special Edition is a love letter from Bethesda to fans of the game. Yes, it is a 6 years old game, and yes this is yet another remaster for PS4, but TBH, I spent 100+ Hours on the original version, and I pirated it for PC, given that I didnt pay for that one, Im more than happy to pay 60usd for this one, even when I already have played through it. For returning fans like me, its up to you if this game is worth the price, opinions are quite divided here. I think it is.

    FOR NEWCOMERS: This is the best RPG out there, it has insane amounts of content unlike most AAA games nowadays.

    CONTENT: This game is up there with The Witcher 3 and GTA V in terms of content. And it is good content. Every quest has its own little story, and you can do everything from getting married, joining covenants to killing dragons or exploring dungeons.

    GRAPHICS: A little lackluster for todays standards, but the adition of some lighting engines and nice little enhancements, combined with the beautiful open world make for some amazing views when outside. Graphics look the worse when indoors but even then it is nothing unplayable.

    GAMEPLAY: Combat is nothing to run home about, its not an Arkham game, however it is good enough to be fun. Several weapon classes and variation in spells, in adition to the awesome VOICE powers make for some really cool combinations, and offer everyone a way to fight like they want to. Be a mage, be a swordsman, be both. You can choose.

    OVERALL: This game is a 10/10. If you havent played it and only have a console, making it impossible for you to pirate it on PC and play with 8K textures at 120fps, go buy it. It is more than worth it. If you have a PC capable of running the awesome mods that the community has created, go pirate/buy it there instead.    … Expand
  24. dgboweniii
    Nov 3, 2016
    10
    I don't know why anyone would complain. I'm a PC player and my "vanillia" skyrim does look better with the incredible mods the community has delivered.... but who cares? Skyrim i awesome and this gives me a reason to play it for a 4th time. Buy it.
  25. amnhhg
    Nov 23, 2016
    10
    THIS GAME IS PERFECTION. If you have played the original from PS3 and just want more its great with mods. THIS IS NOT PC. For PS4 its great. Mods enhance it
  26. Tallulah
    Nov 29, 2016
    10
    Skyrim was my first Elder Scrolls and I immediately became a fan for life.
    The game is nigh perfect. My only complaint, which is always my complaint, is I wish there was more character development and story. I want characters to matter. I want to care about them.
    Serana in Dawnguard was what I want from all main NPCs, but even she wasn't enough. Sadly, this is just how sandbox games    Skyrim was my first Elder Scrolls and I immediately became a fan for life.
    The game is nigh perfect. My only complaint, which is always my complaint, is I wish there was more character development and story. I want characters to matter. I want to care about them.
    Serana in Dawnguard was what I want from all main NPCs, but even she wasn't enough.
    Sadly, this is just how sandbox games are.
    Skyrim is as close to perfect as you can get.
    As for bugs and glitches. I don't care. I played this on PS3 and only had a few very minor issues.    … Expand
  27. Gamesearcher1
    Dec 7, 2018
    10
    When has an open world ever felt so open-ended, packed with content and also so fun? Skyrim is a beautiful amalgamation of these things. The open world is one of the main aspects of the game. As soon as your first mission ends, you can just roam around at your leisure. And what damn fun it is to explore the world. From the snowy peaks of a mountain, to the icky, spider-infested swamps, toWhen has an open world ever felt so open-ended, packed with content and also so fun? Skyrim is a beautiful amalgamation of these things. The open world is one of the main aspects of the game. As soon as your first mission ends, you can just roam around at your leisure. And what damn fun it is to explore the world. From the snowy peaks of a mountain, to the icky, spider-infested swamps, to an ancient, underground city built by a race thought to be extinct. There is nothing to complain about the world of Skyrim, apart from the reliance of fast travel, which is a problem faced by almost every open-world game, but it’s estentuated by the fact that, unless enemies are nearby, you’re falling or inside a building, you can always fast travel, with nothing stopping you. Back to positives, every location and side-quest has a backstory, that can be accessed by one of the hundreds of books. On the topic of quests, they’re another thing Skyrim nails on the head. The sheer quantity of quests is mind-boggling, and, yes, you do find rand, miscellaneous fetch quests. But everything not listed under the Misc. tab is extremely solid. The main questline is about you, the sacred Dragonborn, a brother to dragons, bringing down the harbinger of the end times, the world eater, Alduin. And I’m just going to say, the final boss fight is extremely disappointing. It’s just a normal, re-skinned enemy, but this time you have three people assisting you. There are also guild questlines, which conclude much smoother than the main campaign, but it faces a problem this game has; it tries to make you feel like a chosen one. This does detract from the experience as a victory feels more given than earnt. The game also has slightly sloppy combat, with swordplay feeling weightless most of the time. Also the necessity of a bow to stand a chance against a dragon, before Dragonrend, is slightly annoying, although Archery was one of my favourite methods of combat. Magic was also varied, and I fondly remember looking up how to find new spells, and the journeys that I took the find them. While I found schools such Illusion to be useless to me personally, I can see the true appeal in it. Shouts are a new concept that are well-implemented, and bring brand new things to do, and Fus-Ro-Dahing a poor goat off the Throat of the World will never be boring. The game also looks quite nice for a seventh-generation open-world game, and I still have an extremely fond memory of exploring the outside of Winterhold, Masser and Secunda high in the sky, an aurora floating in the sky, and me fighting off a frost troll. Those gaming memories never leave you. The music, composed by Jeremey Soule is a fine example of how a calm soundtrack is made, with a bombastic main theme, which a masterful rendition of Morrowind’s. Oh, and it’s by Bethesda. Which means that this game contains more bugs than the Amazon. From horses that manage to climb 90 degree, vertical slopes to characters not showing up until you wait an in-game hour, this game has it all. And while Sony didn’t really like the idea of large mods, smaller ones that greatly tweak the game are there. And now we get to the end. This game is one that will be remembered for decades, or until the next Elder Scrolls game releases, and everyone disses Skyrim as trash. Either way, it will still always remain on my list for its beautiful world, its memorable characters and quests and elegant soundtrack.… Expand
  28. AustiB_10
    Mar 16, 2017
    10
    Having not played Skyrim when it came out on PS3/XB360 back in 2011, I know nothing about the quality of the remaster. I am not giving a 10 based on how well the graphics were updated or the bugs were fixed, I am giving the game itself a 10. I know i should probably be writing this on the PS3 version so as not to confuse anyone, but this is the game I played, so this is the game I amHaving not played Skyrim when it came out on PS3/XB360 back in 2011, I know nothing about the quality of the remaster. I am not giving a 10 based on how well the graphics were updated or the bugs were fixed, I am giving the game itself a 10. I know i should probably be writing this on the PS3 version so as not to confuse anyone, but this is the game I played, so this is the game I am writing this for. The remaster may not be all that great based on what I've seen, but Skyrim deserves a 10. If you have never played Skyrim or any of the other Elder Scrolls games, I strongly suggest picking this up; it well earns the money Bethesda asks of you. Again, I don't know how well the remaster is, but as a game, Skyrim is one of the best out there.… Expand
  29. Benonline27
    Jul 29, 2020
    10
    Best game ever made in both visuals and soundtrack, gameplay and quests are more of a downgrade from oblivion but the main story is way better than oblivions, characters are good, but not fallout new vegas level amazing, the only characters that are very deep are serana, paarthunax, jarl balgruuf, the jarl of windhelm (forgot his name), cysero and kodlak, the rest are mostly goodBest game ever made in both visuals and soundtrack, gameplay and quests are more of a downgrade from oblivion but the main story is way better than oblivions, characters are good, but not fallout new vegas level amazing, the only characters that are very deep are serana, paarthunax, jarl balgruuf, the jarl of windhelm (forgot his name), cysero and kodlak, the rest are mostly good characters but don't have a story to share, combat is a massive improvement on oblivion and in general is really good, the graphics aren't amazing but the visuals again, are breathtakingly amazing, the soundtrack is the best I have ever seen out of any game, and the side quests are really fun and generally give a worthwhile reward, skill system is really well done, but not challenging enough, it is really easy to level up skills and the thief tree as a whole is extremely easy to level up on, there is a wide arrange of playstyles, from a two-handed weapon warrior to a sneaky stealth Archer, overall the game is a beautiful masterpiece and I highly recommend it, dlc is amazing to (best is Dawn guard dlc)… Expand
  30. maki12345
    Nov 15, 2017
    10
    nice job Bethesda .Good game not the best but stil good for the switch and nintendo and its 3d party.Hope you do more titles in the future on the switch.
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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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