The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim VR

 PlayStation 4
Metascore
77

Generally favorable reviews - based on 44 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 34 out of 44
  2. Mixed: 10 out of 44
  3. Negative: 0 out of 44
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  1. Worth Playing
    Dec 27, 2018
    72
    While it's not the best VR game, The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim VR is the most massive RPG on PSVR, and it's just as addictive as it's always been. Regardless of whether you play the main quests, chase down all of the side content, go hunting, go dungeoneering, be a smith and forge your own weapons, or go wherever you want to go, Skyrim works well enough, and that should be good enough for most players.
  2. CGMagazine
    Nov 24, 2017
    70
    Skyrim VR is a janky mess, but a fresh and immersive way to experience a game you’ve already played on several platforms.
  3. Game Revolution
    Nov 22, 2017
    70
    Skyrim VR is a harbinger of things to come, and I do commend Bethesda on putting the work in to make this game fit VR.
  5. Metro GameCentral
    Nov 20, 2017
    70
    A serious attempt to get the whole of Skyrim working in VR, but the compromises in terms of graphics and controls are considerable.
  6. GamePro Germany
    Nov 28, 2017
    68
    Quotation forthcoming.
  7. IGN
    Nov 22, 2017
    68
    Because of its diminished graphics and clumsy combat controls, Skyrim VR definitely isn’t the best way to actually play Skyrim. However, if you leave the difficulty on the default lowest setting and roam the world as a god who can slay enemies with the flick of the wrist, it’s a good way to experience Bethesda’s legendary RPG from a whole new perspective.
  8. Gaming Nexus
    Dec 13, 2017
    65
    Once you get your VR legs, then maybe you can grok the terrible controls, but then you have to see how awful this game looks. Yes it is technically impressive that Skyrim is in VR, but it's not the best way to experience it.
  9. Hardcore Gamer
    Nov 21, 2017
    60
    Skyrim offers the most complete VR experience on PlayStation 4, but it comes at a cost. While RE7 might have been done better, it wasn’t for everyone. The nausea issues with Skyrim VR are going to be an issue due to the amount of time needed for grinding and exploration. Every piece of content that’s been released is included, but it’ll be hard for fans to shell out more money for a game they already own. Nobody should have to buy the same game three or four times to get enhancements. After playing through a game of this scale, is it worth doing again especially with the threat of sickness?
  10. ZTGD
    Dec 6, 2017
    50
    It is very difficult for me to recommend this version of the game. We all know that Skyrim is amazing, but many people have played it for hundreds of hours at this point and the massive price tag just doesn’t seem worth it to experience it in VR. I also can’t see anyone wanting to spend the kind of time that this game demands with a headset strapped to their face. The time I’ve spent using my PlayStation VR has mostly been with smaller games and experiences; ones that can be played for short bursts. Skyrim is not one of those games, demanding long and intense play sessions. As such, I feel that this would have been better served as a low cost add-on, with the ability to transfer saves to the standard version of the game.
  11. Game Informer
    Nov 18, 2017
    50
    I would love to see more experiments like Skyrim VR and Resident Evil 7 in virtual reality, where fully featured games get ported to this still-young medium. This port is rough, but I’m still hopeful that there is a game out there that works both ways. For now, if you want to revisit Skyrim, your best bet is to boot up one of the editions you already own or grab it on Switch.
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  1. TheSixthAxis
    Nov 24, 2017
    More importantly, it’s proven that traditional games, no matter how big, can work in VR.

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User Score
8.0

Generally favorable reviews- based on 285 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 223 out of 285
  2. Mixed: 17 out of 285
  3. Negative: 45 out of 285
  1. TimmytheGamer
    Nov 17, 2017
    10
    4 hours in and the world of Skyrim is alive and immersive in VR. This has renewed my interest in my PSVR. This is how Skyrim was meant to be4 hours in and the world of Skyrim is alive and immersive in VR. This has renewed my interest in my PSVR. This is how Skyrim was meant to be played. I can't wait to dive back in!… Full Review »
  2. ThomasBerg
    Nov 17, 2017
    9
    One of the best PSVR games available, up there with DiRT rally, Resident evil 7 and EVE : Valkyrie.
    So much more content than any PSVR game.    One of the best PSVR games available, up there with DiRT rally, Resident evil 7 and EVE : Valkyrie.
    So much more content than any PSVR game.
    Its skyrim, in VR. I expected to be standing, running around with a shield and sword.
    But like always I fell back to sneaking and archery. Only in VR archery is super fun. Its crisp, suprisingly accurate and just feels the best.

    Only played on a pro, and yes, graphics are rough at a distance, but scale, and crispness close to you feels just as good as almost any other game. Quite a feat concidering the vastness of the world and all the stuff going on. didnt see a single hitch that indicates an FPS drop.

    What I didnt like, was no option for smooth turning with the PSmoves. When you have your weapons sheathed, the move controllers appear in-game, and this is very immersion breaking. The whole selling point of VR is immersion. Minor annoyance.
    Also I wish there was some way to view my character in 3rd person, inventory screen or something, But I do understand that its not as easy as implementing a 3rd person camera mode, as this would also break immersion.

    Overall a really solid VR game, and not at all the "lazy port" i was dreading.    … Full Review »
  3. ignore78
    Nov 23, 2017
    3
    do not buy this if you are used to play the pc version or ps4 version. This is blurry and really bad looking. i think the 3d effect is bad anddo not buy this if you are used to play the pc version or ps4 version. This is blurry and really bad looking. i think the 3d effect is bad and i dont feel that it is real. and when i am holding a weapon it feels cheap. and the controls are horrible. the only thing that is good is that it runs smooth. i dont want to continue playing in VR, the game is soo much better non VR. And when you are attacking with motion controllers you are just poking the enemies. maybe the first enemy you are swinging the sword like a real swing, but you are not going to want to keep doing that much longer. and often when you are waving your sword at the enemy, sometimes the move controllers appears and the weapons are gone for a sec, and then they comes back. No! i dont recommend skyrim VR at all. if you dont have played skyrim at all. please dont play this before you have played the real thing. this is just a fun experiment for those who love skyrim and wants to look inside VR.… Full Review »
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