The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim VR

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  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 be played. I can't wait to dive back in!
  2. Osaka_Doc
    Sep 3, 2018
    10
    An absolute triumph, perhaps the greatest video game I have played since cutting my teeth on white phosphor dots and bleeping in the early 1970's.

    What I find astonishing, as an 'older' gamer, is the lack of appreciation this game seems to have. Perhaps for people of my generation, who were the first to experience video games outside of research laboratories, this game is the    An absolute triumph, perhaps the greatest video game I have played since cutting my teeth on white phosphor dots and bleeping in the early 1970's.

    What I find astonishing, as an 'older' gamer, is the lack of appreciation this game seems to have. Perhaps for people of my generation, who were the first to experience video games outside of research laboratories, this game is the realization of decades of dreaming and wondering - what would it be like to have a more embodied experience fighting a dragon, delving into a subterranean lair, riding a horse through a snowstorm down a treacherous mountain path while being chased by a monster.

    In fact, as far as I am concerned, anyone who has spent some time with this (on PSVR or PCVR) and is not impressed is simply someone I cannot trust in terms of making a claim about any video game.

    Amazing.    … Expand
  3. wesker2012
    May 8, 2018
    7
    The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim VR shows off the potential of open world games and big, open environments in VR. Fans of both those aspects along with fans of the Elder Scrolls franchise will probably fall in love with this game despite it's issues. The game is immersive and helps you get lost in it with the gorgeous vistas, excellent music, voice acting, and seeing characters right in frontThe Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim VR shows off the potential of open world games and big, open environments in VR. Fans of both those aspects along with fans of the Elder Scrolls franchise will probably fall in love with this game despite it's issues. The game is immersive and helps you get lost in it with the gorgeous vistas, excellent music, voice acting, and seeing characters right in front of you through the VR. The cons consist of downgraded graphics, confusing/clunky controls and menu navigation, and wonky combat.… Expand
  4. kernowtom
    May 16, 2019
    10
    Totally blown away with this version of Skyrim. I did upgrade to a PS4 pro for this game as I was not happy with the visuals on the standard PS4. It is very nice on the pro a lot sharper which allows me to play for a lot longer 6 plus hour sessions. I don't find this game causes any motion sickness.
  5. Johnnywit
    Dec 20, 2018
    10
    Any review that complained about controls is wrong, you can play exactly the same way as regular skyrim with a controller. As others mentioned, you feel like you are really in Skyrim. While graphics are downgraded, I believe the added level of immersion is a solid tradeoff. I have now seen and done things in Skyrim VR that I never did during my 300 hour playthrough with the flat version.
  6. drcoomer
    Aug 10, 2020
    10
    As someone who fell in love with Skyrim way back in 2011 as a teenager, I may be a little biased. I've put hundreds of hours into this game on several different playthroughs on 2 different consoles, and I'm adding a "third" with this PSVR version. Let jump right in.

    Graphics: 9/10 It's hard not to give this a 10/10 solely because it's VR. I can't tell you how many times I would just    As someone who fell in love with Skyrim way back in 2011 as a teenager, I may be a little biased. I've put hundreds of hours into this game on several different playthroughs on 2 different consoles, and I'm adding a "third" with this PSVR version. Let jump right in.

    Graphics: 9/10
    It's hard not to give this a 10/10 solely because it's VR. I can't tell you how many times I would just stop, look around, and think to myself, "Holy sh*t, I'm literally standing in Whiterun right now," which is a very weird and awesome feeling. VR is a whole new level of gaming and it's only going to get better.

    Narrative: 8/10
    Skyrim tells an engaging story that keeps you interested throughout. It may lose traction a little bit here and there but it mostly keeps a steady pace. There are a couple more intriguing story lines in the DLCs if you get them complete version.

    Protagonist: 10/10
    Being able to fully customize your characters appearance and apparel automatically renders a 10/10 IMO. Skyrim executes this perfectly. However, in VR you cannot see your own character so it's kind of pointless. Regardless, still awesome.

    Characters/Interactions: 10/10
    Skyrim really immerses you into the game with things like being able to get married, adopt children, own pets, build your home. All of these things create such a unique experience in VR that it's hard to put the headset down sometimes. Not to mention some awesome supporting characters you meet along the way, both friend and foe.

    Gameplay: 10/10
    Man, there's something about using the Move controller to cast a spell from your "hand" and blowing an enemy to pieces. Or wielding a sword and slicing your way through a wave of bandits. Or drawing back the bow behind your head and sniping a giant across a field. All of it is just amazing. It's hard to believe that this is where we're at with technology, but I couldn't be happier with it!

    Overall Score: 9.5/10    … Expand
  7. WhiterunGuard
    Oct 22, 2020
    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 be played.
  8. jay_ck
    Oct 1, 2018
    10
    I've been playing videogames for almost 30 years. Skyrim on PSVR is the best gaming experience I have ever had. So immersive, so engrossing, so amazing to be inside the world. I play for hours (sitting), using Moves, and love every second of it. I marvel at it repeatedly, and literally say "wow" while playing.
  9. CatsPawDigital
    Nov 18, 2017
    8
    When playing a VR game, one expects a certain trade-off: one gains immersion in exchange for a substantial loss in resolution and, usually, drastic reduction in content and length of play. Happily, since this is Skyrim, the latter is not an issue here. The former is, and very much so. But as I said, this is to be expected and, speaking personally, it was during the opening sequenceWhen playing a VR game, one expects a certain trade-off: one gains immersion in exchange for a substantial loss in resolution and, usually, drastic reduction in content and length of play. Happily, since this is Skyrim, the latter is not an issue here. The former is, and very much so. But as I said, this is to be expected and, speaking personally, it was during the opening sequence that I decided that the trade-off was worth it.
    Alas, not every aspect has come off so well. I've always said that if a PS4 VR game allows for the use of the motion controls it's always best to use them. I used the word 'said', because I can no longer honestly say so. If you're exploring, the motion controls work just fine once you get used to them (which may take some time). Using the motion controls to swing a sword or draw a bow or aim a blast of magic feels extremely satisfying (although in the case of the bow it's nearly impossible to hit anything at range without a great deal of practice). When you throw everything onto combat, though, it completely falls apart. Why? There is no way, or at least no way I can discover, to use the motion controls to move any way but forwards. You can't back up and, depending on your settings, turning quickly to face an attacking enemy may be a challenge as well. What I feel was needed here was something akin to the navigation controller, something with a thumbstick, but alas no such peripheral exists.
    Fortunately, the game plays perfectly fine with the standard dualshock controller and the move controls are completely optional.
    Some may also be disappointed with the absence of mods. I understand they were left out due to the difficulty of adapting them for a VR environment for which they were not designed. This makes sense, but that doesn't keep it from being a disappointment.

    Now that the bad is out of the way, we can move onto the good, which is essentially everything else. If a fantasy rpg is going to be adapted for VR instead of built from scratch, Skyrim was an excellent choice and my opinion is that, motion controller fail aside, this adaption is exactly what an open world fantasy RPG on VR *should* be. Plus, not only is Skyrim an amazing game but you likely have more potential play time with this one game than than you do with all other existing physical PSVR releases combined. That's value, that is.

    Now, go buy this game for your VR. No, it isn't perfect, But unless you hate this kind of game, it's definitely a must-have.    … Expand
  10. Jakedoe
    Nov 17, 2017
    10
    I started playing at release i suffered a few bugs of course it's a bethesda game but i reload and most ironed out easily,. The game is great in vr it's skyrim as you remember it but with a new perspective and it is amazing to see everything as a 6 fr character the scale is just great, i know they keep releasing skyrim but bethesda has brought the first meaty vr game to ps and i for oneI started playing at release i suffered a few bugs of course it's a bethesda game but i reload and most ironed out easily,. The game is great in vr it's skyrim as you remember it but with a new perspective and it is amazing to see everything as a 6 fr character the scale is just great, i know they keep releasing skyrim but bethesda has brought the first meaty vr game to ps and i for one love it, it's an incredible game to play in vr it's a different experience and the gameplay is great the aiming is clunky at first but works well.
    I am playing with DS4 and the controls work well but is lacking in some ways but the game is great in my opinion i am just happy that vr is starting to move forward and i praise our corporate overlord bethesda for leading the charge so far.
    If you have vr and are looking for something to play this game is great and content rich you may want tk wait for the price to drop but i was happy to pay 100$ for a great game.
    The game is great buggy at times and has a bit of learning curve with the aiming but works great for me!
    Giving a 10 purely because its the best game oj the psvr market currently i can't wait for doom so i can use my aim controller and destroy some demons!    … Expand
  11. OldSchoolGamer1
    Feb 6, 2018
    10
    Skyrim VR is my childhood dream come true. I've clocked in over 150 hours and it just keeps getting better. Climbing mountains, explorimg ruins, slaying dragons and sitting down at a table in an inn after a days work in full 3D immersion is an incredible experience. Words really can't do it justice. It's to bad we live in an age where people cant appreciate how far we have really come.
  12. JJAli
    Feb 12, 2018
    10
    Ladies and gentlemen.
    Welcome to the first true open-world VR game! The most of VR games are really closed and limited but not this one. Yep, graphics is not perfect, but it is 7 years old. I want to believe that it will give a push to developing of open world VR games. My dream came true. The most of people criticize Bethesda for reissuing games. But in this case they are not right.
  13. 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.
    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    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.    … Expand
  14. okamimiyazaki
    Nov 17, 2017
    10
    Scale is amazing (fear of heights!) interiors look phenomenal, NPCs look awesome up-close, the full game we know and love is there. Not perfect - NPCs blurry from a distance (obviously to save performance), certain less-important textures are low-res up close (e.g., grass), but overall they did a fantastic job prioritizing graphics. DS4 controls are perfect and move controls work reallyScale is amazing (fear of heights!) interiors look phenomenal, NPCs look awesome up-close, the full game we know and love is there. Not perfect - NPCs blurry from a distance (obviously to save performance), certain less-important textures are low-res up close (e.g., grass), but overall they did a fantastic job prioritizing graphics. DS4 controls are perfect and move controls work really well (except no smooth-turning on moves, just on DS4, hopefully coming soon). Great audio, awesome UI design (text is very easy to read), overall this is an incredible Skyrim and VR experience!… Expand
  15. awolcz
    Nov 18, 2017
    9
    I spent hundreds of hours in original Skyrim, finished the platinum trophy, but Skyrim VR feels so new and so different. It adds whole new dimension of experience. You really feel like you are there, especially in the dungeons, which are now scary. I was never fan of bows in original game, but I really enjoy playing as an archer here. Wielding a bow is really natural and amazing experience.
  16. DEDE1973
    Oct 1, 2018
    10
    10 hours in and this is one of the best experiences I had in years. I am playing on an original PS 4 and the game plays very smoothly. The graphics are good for a game with a world that huge.
    I chose the motion control, normal locomotion and after one hour you do not want to go back to a DS4 anymore. Bethesda has found an amazing control scheme using the PS move. Shooting arrows with a    10 hours in and this is one of the best experiences I had in years. I am playing on an original PS 4 and the game plays very smoothly. The graphics are good for a game with a world that huge.
    I chose the motion control, normal locomotion and after one hour you do not want to go back to a DS4 anymore. Bethesda has found an amazing control scheme using the PS move. Shooting arrows with a bow feels like shooting with a real bow in real life, it is extremely well implemented after a little bit getting used to. Similar for slashing and stabbing with a sword. It is as if you were doing it in real life. Blocking incoming arrows with a shield is again amazing.
    The controls and buttons schemes are extremely well mapped on the 2 moves and it is great. Using fire and other magical cast is something you have to experience in VR.
    I read somewhere that the graphics are still better on a PS4 Pro, but as I mentioned before, I still have to encounter a major bug on a PS4 og.
    I haven't experienced any sickness or nausea after few hours of gaming uninterrupted. There are quite generous options in the settings to accommodate the VR experience to your liking. Especially the FOV and the snap turning intensity etc.

    Update 1: After almost 20 hrs of playing, I definitely confirm my score of 10. Using the bow and arrows is terrific especially after you invest some skill point in it. The dungeons are now scary, very scary. I had several jump scares that left me trembling. Your first encounter with a Draugr will leave some marks lol. Holding a torch while roaming dungeons is like in real life. Fabulous. I have never experienced something like that after more than 35 years of gaming. Ignore the people that are complaining about the graphics. It’s true that the resolution is low, but the graphics are well detailed and when you’re inside the World of Skyrim it’s not an annoyance at all. You’ll get used to it rapidly. Bethesda has made a big service to VR by releasing Skyrim for it. It has demonstrated that huge games can be adapted to the technology and are as much as if not more enjoyable than in 2D. I hope other big developers will follow suite and jump in the train (I’m looking at you Witcher 3. Imagine casting magic by drawing rectangles with your PS Move). Bethesda has proven as well that VR is not a gimmick but a real revolution in how we play video games. I’m hopeful for the future.

    Update 2 (One year later): I purchased a ps4 Pro and I'm playing on it at the moment. The experience is noticeably smoother in terms of graphics and frame rate. I advise you to play Skyrim VR on a Pro. I clocked 108 hours up till now and still I'm not bored. I originally never played the expansion and they offer me a lot of additional content and a new island. The developers have patched the games several times and the latest patch in my opinion brought the most improvement to the game. I really wish Bethesda brought Fallout to VR and make good use of the Aim controller.

    To summarize my long review of the game. This is the game I bought my PSVR for a few months back, and I made the right choice. If you loved Skyrim and you want to experience it in VR with a new character, do not miss this opportunity and get the game or the Skyrim VR bundle. If this sells a lot, it will push other big developers to release big games in VR and will keep the technology alive.    … Expand
  17. militarynewb
    Nov 27, 2017
    10
    11/19/2017: Got this game yesterday and was only able to play about 30 minutes before I was ready to throw up. Bought some dramamine off brand. Motion sickness is GONE. About two hours in and LOVING it. This game can sell VR. If you need to buy some Dramamine until you get your VR sea legs it will work!! Seriously thought that dragon was going to own me. If this is what the future has to11/19/2017: Got this game yesterday and was only able to play about 30 minutes before I was ready to throw up. Bought some dramamine off brand. Motion sickness is GONE. About two hours in and LOVING it. This game can sell VR. If you need to buy some Dramamine until you get your VR sea legs it will work!! Seriously thought that dragon was going to own me. If this is what the future has to offer almost when I see you guys next year because I'm not leaving this VR world.

    UPDATE 11/27/2017: I ACTUALLY BEAT THE MAIN STORY LINE. All the times I have owned Skyrim I've never beaten the game. This game hooked me so much that I finally beat it! Now I am looking forward to the countless hours of side quest and leveling to get that beautiful platinum. Make no mistake, even without the trophies, this is a most have experience! I have had worn the PSVR for upwards of 6 plus hours at a time and had no discomfort issues. That move controller feels natural in my hand now. Very impressed that they utilized such crappy controllers so well.

    Just a little bit of an update on the motion sickness. So it took me additional day to get over the motion sickness. It turned out that the Dramamine I took the day before was still in my system so I would say after a solid 4 days the motion sickness is completely gone even with no medication. GET THIS GAME. GET THIS GAME GET THIS GAME GET THIS GAME. I'm flying overseas to see my in laws in a few days and I am thinking about packing this VR headset with me!! Its too good! Get THIS game!.    … Expand
  18. Nah1108
    Nov 20, 2017
    10
    Even if you've played the game and beaten it 50 times, you have NEVER played it like this. The world comes alive around you, the people are right there with you, even something as simple as hunting animals with a bow and arrow or having a drink at the Whiterun Inn is a great experience. Watching the snowflakes hit your face, swimming in the rivers, it's all just fresh and new andEven if you've played the game and beaten it 50 times, you have NEVER played it like this. The world comes alive around you, the people are right there with you, even something as simple as hunting animals with a bow and arrow or having a drink at the Whiterun Inn is a great experience. Watching the snowflakes hit your face, swimming in the rivers, it's all just fresh and new and exciting. Plus, the dungeons turn it into a kind of horror game as well. PSVR Skyrim is where it's at!… Expand
  19. KurosakiCarlos2
    Nov 18, 2017
    10
    Nos encontramos ante una bestialidad de videojuego. Bethesda ha sido capaz de llevar un juego inmenso a las PSVR, y aunque gráficamente el juego tiene sus carencias, es una experiencia totalmente apabullante. No se ha visto nada igual antes, un mundo abierto tan grande en el que te vas a ver inmerso. Sonido, ambientación, jugabilidad...bienvenido a Skyrim...porque una vez que entres, noNos encontramos ante una bestialidad de videojuego. Bethesda ha sido capaz de llevar un juego inmenso a las PSVR, y aunque gráficamente el juego tiene sus carencias, es una experiencia totalmente apabullante. No se ha visto nada igual antes, un mundo abierto tan grande en el que te vas a ver inmerso. Sonido, ambientación, jugabilidad...bienvenido a Skyrim...porque una vez que entres, no podrás salir de él. Toca techo la Realidad Virtual.… Expand
  20. Raketemensch
    Nov 19, 2017
    10
    I’ve been playing video games since Pong came out. They’re one of my favorite things in life, and I still have every console I’ve ever owned, from my Atari 2600 and ColecoVision right up through my PS4. I have a room set up with video switches where I can, and do, use any of them at any time to play my favorite games. I had never played Skyrim, but have logged hundreds of hours in FalloutI’ve been playing video games since Pong came out. They’re one of my favorite things in life, and I still have every console I’ve ever owned, from my Atari 2600 and ColecoVision right up through my PS4. I have a room set up with video switches where I can, and do, use any of them at any time to play my favorite games. I had never played Skyrim, but have logged hundreds of hours in Fallout 4, which has very similar mechanics and whatnot.

    I mention this only to give context to this next statement — Skyrim in VR is the greatest gaming experience of my entire life. Period. You will see lots of videos of it posted, you will see thousands of words written about it, but nothing can explain the experience of being IN the game world. I’ve had my PSVR for a year now, and I’ve played a dozen or so games with it, enjoying some more than others, but loving it the whole time. Yet none of it prepared me for this game.

    Step one: Use the Move controllers, but turn off teleporting. There’s probably a 30-mi Ute learning curve before you’re 100% comfortable with them, but once that last click falls into place it all feels pretty magical. I have always hated the Move controllers, but forced myself to get used to them so I could experience the bow and the magic properly, but in the end I discovered that I love them even in the menus. Bethesda did an amazing job with what I had always assumed were useless, horrible controllers.

    Long story short, again, best gaming experience ever. No exaggeration, no hyperbole, it’s flat-out all I want to do all day now. I can’t get it out of my head. I had concerns about wearing the headset for long periods, even with a year of experience, but now i’ve sat in-world for over 4 hours at a stretch with almost no discomfort.

    Get it. Play it. ASAP.    … Expand
  21. wavetoyou
    Nov 20, 2017
    10
    This is my first taste of Skyrim, and I'm glad I waited 6 years to finally take the plunge. While Resident Evil 7 looks better graphically (understandable, considering the two's age difference), the vastness of Skyrim more than makes up for it. RE7, Farpoint, and now Skyrim, alone, make the Playstation VR a must buy. Anyone who doesn't take advantage of this week's Black Friday discountsThis is my first taste of Skyrim, and I'm glad I waited 6 years to finally take the plunge. While Resident Evil 7 looks better graphically (understandable, considering the two's age difference), the vastness of Skyrim more than makes up for it. RE7, Farpoint, and now Skyrim, alone, make the Playstation VR a must buy. Anyone who doesn't take advantage of this week's Black Friday discounts will absolutely regret it.

    As for the review from Game Informer, giving Skyrim VR a 50...I was shocked, until I read the full article. Here's an excerpt, and all you really need to read:

    "Skyrim VR also made me sick, but I attribute this more to PlayStation VR than to the game itself. **Every PlayStation VR game makes me a little ill**..."

    Kevin Hilliard, the man responsible for such a subpar rating, should probably refrain from writing reviews for any games relating to VR. If I'm a food critic, who is allergic to a key ingredient in a prepared dish, you wouldn't ask me to write a review on how it tastes. Seems fairly common sense to me.    … Expand
  22. Xavien
    Nov 17, 2017
    10
    Well being a fan of the original wasnt going to make me biased on this one, I loved the original so was very excited to learn of one of my favourite rpgs being released as a VR game. I watched all the videos leading up to the release and kept up with all the latest news. My biggest worries were motion sickness with movement, how well the motion controllers work with the game and if itWell being a fan of the original wasnt going to make me biased on this one, I loved the original so was very excited to learn of one of my favourite rpgs being released as a VR game. I watched all the videos leading up to the release and kept up with all the latest news. My biggest worries were motion sickness with movement, how well the motion controllers work with the game and if it could be played in the sitting position. This was mainly because ive only seen people play it standing up.

    Ive tried the dual shock and motion controllers and both work well. Movement is easier with the DS4 but with a little practice you can get movement with the MC to work well. Basically, you move in the direction they are facing. To go backwards you point it up and slightly back at you. I found that it takes a little while to remember the button presses on both of them and you have to hold down the triggers in order to scroll menus. With this knowledge it shouldnt take long for anyone to get to grips with it.

    Sitting down works well, although i probably dont have quite enough space with my setup for it to be perfect, i find that if i lower the MC too much they dont respond very well, even with the camera tilted down as much as possible. Im sure this is a small problem i can work out with some time tomorrow though.

    As for motion sickness, well its practically zero. I do get a little motion sickness from VR games andor tiredness, but after a full day in the construction industry ive still managed to put in 3/4 hours solid with out a break with very little discomfort indeed! Thats even moving turn speed to full and on smooth movement for turning with the vignette off (thats the black circle FOV that defaults on) I could easily see some serious mammoth skyrim sessions turning in to hours at a time without a problem.

    The only thing that would be nice is mod support. Im pretty sure they will add this at some point, not that ive ever relied heavily on mods it still would be a nice added bonus.

    Now on to what it actually looks like. Well its not bad at all, Bethesda's character models have never been "beautiful" thats not going to change, but they look pretty clear as do the houses and structures that ive seen in my first few hours, i dont know if this has something to do with playing it on a PS4 Pro or if if looks the same on a standard one. Ok it might not be up there with Resident Evil or Farpoint looks wise but i was still pleasantly surprised at what i saw.

    On to skills now. Archery looked very cumbersome in the videos but its surprisingly fun with MC's and not as difficult as it looks to aim it up to get a shot. Magic is as fun as it looks in the videos, hence why im making a vampire sneaky magic user this time around :) The hands (yes they are the floating hands we see in most VR games) look great with magic flowing out of them. In some ways the most disappointing aspect is using hand weapons like swords etc.... mainly because they just float and you dont even see a hand holding the weapons, but its still acceptable.

    Even if you have played the original game as most have this is truly a fresh and exciting way of seeing skyrim in a totally different perspective. Its not often that i congratulate software companies for really trying their hardest to make the best of a game (some EA could do with doing) but Bethesda has my respect for a job well done. If your sitting on the fence about spending money on a 6 year old game, i can understand that as i was sceptical initially, especially on some of the elements ive covered here. Rest assured though that you could do far far worse then spend your money on Skyrim VR. The only down side that i can see is that im sure as with the original, the bugs will no doubt be present in certain quests but hopefully nothing game breaking im sure.    … Expand
  23. predator73
    Nov 18, 2017
    10
    This is a wonderful experience for both Skyrim veterans and newcomers. Yes, it's the full price tag, but it's also not "just a port", as VR makes this an entirely different game. You will be in awe at what the environments of Skyrim look like at full-scale. I find it easiest to just list the pros and cons of this version of the game.

    PROs: -Game runs incredibly well (!!), high FPS with    This is a wonderful experience for both Skyrim veterans and newcomers. Yes, it's the full price tag, but it's also not "just a port", as VR makes this an entirely different game. You will be in awe at what the environments of Skyrim look like at full-scale. I find it easiest to just list the pros and cons of this version of the game.

    PROs:
    -Game runs incredibly well (!!), high FPS with no stutter, no crashes, few bugs (for an ES game), PS4 fans don't even get stressed
    -Graphics of environment are really nice for VR, especially interior. Lighting, buildings, and mountains (up-close and distant) look great. It's obvious Bethesda had to "pick-and-choose" which textures to keep at hi-res and which ones to downgrade to run VR. They did a good job prioritizing. You're probably wondering "some people say the graphics are crap, and some say they're amazing, which are they"? The answer is: they're good, but expect some downgrade in certain (but not all) "up-close" textures and distant NPCs.
    -NPCs up-close (not far away) look incredible as well. They actually look less ugly in VR than in the special edition. They also look much more realistic in VR. There's detail I never noticed before; certain NPCs are like entirely new people. (Example: Irileth)
    -The scale is incredible. Exteriors and especially interiors take on a whole new meaning in VR. I never knew Dragonsreach ceiling was so tall. I've noticed so many new details in environments I never saw in my 1,000 hours of Skyrim 2D. Looking down even a flight of stairs is amazing, not to mention peaking over the edge of a cliff. Hope you don't have a fear of heights!
    -There are a plethora of comfort options for people who get motion sickness
    -Can play with move controls (which mostly work really well, see CON below) or Dualshock 4 (exact same controls as 2D Skyrim)
    -Controls overall are great. Magic and archery are fun (using the Dualshock 4, archery is more accurate than it's ever been in Skyrim. You feel like a skilled archer)
    -The UI is GREAT. Text is tack sharp, it's easy to read the menus and dialogue, the compass and status bars are intuitive, and the skill trees are impressive and beautiful.
    -It's Skyrim. Same full game with Dawnguard, Dragonborn, and Hearthfire. We already know what an incredible game it is.

    CONs:
    -NPCs are very blurry from a distance (this was probably a sacrifice made to make the game run so well)
    -Move controls do not yet incorporate fully smooth turning (but you can smooth-turn with the Dualshock 4 controller, my preferred controller anyway). They're also flawed in some ways (archery isn't as good with moves), but I think these will be ironed out by Bethesda with feedback
    -Have not yet found a way to view your character after creating him/her. I'm guessing there either is one (mirror?) or it will be added
    -Textures do take a hit. Main examples: far away objects such as White Run look like vanilla again; some textures up-close (such as grass and flowers) also were reduced in resolution.

    Overall, HIGHLY recommend this game if you're either a Skyrim fan or a VR fan. If you are, get it.    … Expand
  24. bonafide1977
    Nov 17, 2017
    10
    The first must have game for VR. This is the first full game for VR and even if not perfect, the entire game is presented in virtual reality. There are still some movement issues, because we humans have not adapted to motion in VR worlds, the game could have used more tweaking in the controller motion sensitivity. Beyond that, it is hard to describe in words, all I can say is that thisThe first must have game for VR. This is the first full game for VR and even if not perfect, the entire game is presented in virtual reality. There are still some movement issues, because we humans have not adapted to motion in VR worlds, the game could have used more tweaking in the controller motion sensitivity. Beyond that, it is hard to describe in words, all I can say is that this game makes me excited about VRs future. It is a lot of fun.… Expand
  25. CARLDMAIN30
    Nov 20, 2017
    10
    From a veteran world of warcraft gamer who has played many mmo/rpg games, looking for that game that would finally be able to get my attention away from wow...here it is. It has arrived. Skyrim VR! I got bored of skyrim long time ago. I didnt want to ever touch it again. But this, this is different my friend. GO GET IT NOW. You will spend the money sooner or later. Go spend it today!
  26. Cambaudio
    Nov 19, 2017
    10
    I’ll keep it simple. This is the best game I’ve ever played and I’ve played them all since the 80s. Critics will cry about graphics or they got sick because they’re not used to VR. The graphics are great once your actually IN SKYRIM. People can criticize this masterpiece but they’re the ones missing out. Big time.
  27. gordox74
    Nov 17, 2017
    10
    You’re in Skyrim. Not much more to say. It’s amazig. Great controls too for both moves and DualShock and dualshock. Great sense of scale in all the areas especially the dungeons
  28. Philip1961
    Nov 20, 2017
    10
    Words cannot discribe how amazing this game is.
    If your a fan of rpgs ,BUY THIS GAME!!!.
    Its like your in anouther world,i have played 5 hours solid ,NO SICKNESS. Wow ,wow ,wow.controls are very good. UPDATE it gets better and better,also it is better with a pro. You can notice the differance. Update 2 . Was stalking a deer ,shot a arrow wounded it,when in for the kill,when a tiger    Words cannot discribe how amazing this game is.
    If your a fan of rpgs ,BUY THIS GAME!!!.
    Its like your in anouther world,i have played 5 hours solid ,NO SICKNESS.
    Wow ,wow ,wow.controls are very good.
    UPDATE it gets better and better,also it is better with a pro. You can notice the differance.
    Update 2 . Was stalking a deer ,shot a arrow wounded it,when in for the kill,when a tiger jumped out and killed it.
    Then it went fior me!!!! I have plated resident evil vr ,and i jumped more in this lol
    Love it .    … Expand
  29. Anakins14
    Nov 18, 2017
    10
    Hello,

    I want to say that I am lucky to have never played Skyrim. Not even the intro. I saw a few quick releases on the net and that's it. I tried Oblivion on XBOX 360 but I did not hang, especially because of the third person view. While a game like the Witcher 3 has captivated me to the end and even on these DLC. I've always dreamed of an RPG at "The Witcher" in VR, and this Skyrim is    Hello,

    I want to say that I am lucky to have never played Skyrim. Not even the intro. I saw a few quick releases on the net and that's it. I tried Oblivion on XBOX 360 but I did not hang, especially because of the third person view. While a game like the Witcher 3 has captivated me to the end and even on these DLC. I've always dreamed of an RPG at "The Witcher" in VR, and this Skyrim is a good entry in the field.

    Of course it's a date engine, with graphics that date but do not forget that VR graphics are less elegant than HD graphics on a television. Moreover, given the greatness of the open world of Skyrim, the PS4 (Pro in this case) would be able to dazzle us in a gigantic world and that may very well be exciting ... Regarding the game and its history, as he's been recognized for a long time, I do not care at all on that side.

    And well after a few hours of games, I can assure you that the immersion is very good. It really feels like living another life on the lands of Tamriel. Frankly, I bought a lot of VR games and I can assure you that this one is the quintessence of Farpoint and Resident Evil 7. Except that it is almost 200 hours of games (thanks to all the DLC included in ).
    The graphics are superb (PS4 Pro). After there is always a small effect of pixelization due to the helmet, but given the immersion and the size of the open world we can forgive him that. I can guarantee you without saying too much that this game will be my best PSVR game. The few hours spent in this world have completely transformed me. Very little aliasing and NPC animations are really correct in VR.
    The handling of PS MOVE is good (it can never be excellent due to their technology) but at least it is not average or mediocre. Playing with the 2 PS Move while walking (tele transportation not mandatory) with the sword in one hand and the shield in the other is really something. Moreover the music and the dialogues are of high quality and in French naturally.
    Regarding the story, I had never played but I can guarantee you that I feel a little the Geralt de Rive Tamriel. To the point that when we put the helmet, we look at his hands to look for the shield and the sword (knowing that we can also use bows, axes and many others). Farpoint we had the story but a little short (6 to 7H), and personally I am more attracted by the titles where the story is focused on the elves, goblins, magic, earth-like that of the "Land of medium "than to annihilate aliens with laser guns on a rocky planet (even if the title is very good).

    Resident Evil 7 is excellent too, but this is more of a fear problem, which prevents you from playing too long.

    And both end in less than ten hours for the first, and less than 20 or 30 for the second. With Skyrim VR, we are talking about 200 hours of intense stories, in a beautiful open world (on PS4 Pro) where the few graphic imperfections (very minor) are quickly forgotten in view of the greatness of the title and the immersion it provides.
    So if you do not have a helmet and want to trade your monotonous life vote against a life full of dangers and chivalrous adventures then you know you can buy the title with your eyes closed (and the helmet that goes with it) !! !!! If you have the helmet then you can rush on game that is just excellent and more than immersive in VR.

    You understand, more than a simple portage, this game may be simply the best game PSVR. In any case if you are an RPG fan and you always dream to live the same adventures in real life then this game in virtual reality is for you.

    The navigation in PS-Move is not optimal (we click on the trigger then we go right, left, up or down with the ps move then release, to make the equivalent of a joystick). It's not great but hey, as long as there is no PS-Move with a joystick we will have no choice.

    Bye.    … Expand
  30. Jenny33
    Nov 21, 2017
    10
    This is the best VR game I have ever played!! It’s so amazing! It’s the first time ever that I’ve played 6 hours straight without taking breaks in between or getting a bit sick. The world makes you forget about the real life and you get completely lost in there and suddenly hours and hours has past by without you noticing, I mean, I can’t even explain how amazing it feels. This game isThis is the best VR game I have ever played!! It’s so amazing! It’s the first time ever that I’ve played 6 hours straight without taking breaks in between or getting a bit sick. The world makes you forget about the real life and you get completely lost in there and suddenly hours and hours has past by without you noticing, I mean, I can’t even explain how amazing it feels. This game is what VR was made for, this game is what I’ve been waiting for ever since I bought my VR headset. Two words, BUY IT!… Expand
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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.
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  2. CD-Action
    Feb 8, 2018
    75
    VR really lets you experience Skyrim on a whole different level of immersion. Even despite PS VR’s low resolution it’s really easy to forget about the real world. The problem for me was that although I’m usually resistant to VR-induced nausea, after ca. 40-60 minutes with Skyrim VR I was starting to feel sick. [01/2018, p.50]
  3. Playstation Official Magazine UK
    Feb 6, 2018
    80
    It's not perfect but there's no other PS VR game with this level of depth and detail. Even if you think you've seen it all before, you've definitely never see it like this. [Jan 2018, p.96]
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