The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim

 Switch
Metascore
84

Generally favorable reviews - based on 63 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 62 out of 63
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 63
  3. Negative: 0 out of 63
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  1. InsideGamer.nl
    Nov 21, 2017
    67
    The magic that is Skyrim is definitely still there after all these years. However, the bugs, old animations and repetitive quests are showing even more than before. There is still a beautiful world out there though, that is ready to be explored.
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  1. Destructoid
    Nov 16, 2017
    Despite the fact that it's probably being developed for refrigerators at this point, Skyrim is a great choice to port to the Switch.
  2. TheSixthAxis
    Nov 17, 2017
    Being able to take this huge adventure with you everywhere you go is fantastic, and, if you thought that Skyrim took over your life before, now it actually can.
  3. Tired Old Hack
    Nov 28, 2017
    It may look a bit dated these days – especially on a system where the vast majority of players own Breath Of The Wild – but Skyrim still has the potential to take hundreds of hours from you.
  5. USgamer
    Nov 16, 2017
    When I ask myself what I'm willing give up to play this on a portable, The Elder Scrolls: Skyrim on Nintendo Switch allows me to answer "I don't have to give up much of anything." That's pretty solid in my book and I'd say if you're a fan of Skyrim, this version is probably worth your time.

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#20 Best Switch Game of 2017
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#11 Most Discussed Switch Game of 2017
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#6 Most Shared Switch Game of 2017

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User Score
8.3

Generally favorable reviews- based on 750 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 617 out of 750
  2. Mixed: 57 out of 750
  3. Negative: 76 out of 750
  1. destinyfan1
    Nov 17, 2017
    10
    Yep zelda is a great game , but one of my favorite rpg's come's to the switch
    Just imagine ,running trough the big world just on a small    Yep zelda is a great game , but one of my favorite rpg's come's to the switch
    Just imagine ,running trough the big world just on a small screen on a plain
    It pretty much has everything that the other console version have
    Only controls are a bit hard in the beginning
    That doesn't take anything away from the 10 ,the game is just so good
    A must buy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!    … Full Review »
  2. Voodooseeker
    Nov 17, 2017
    10
    This game got hundreds of hours of content. I think the game is pretty crispy both in docked and handled. Nothing is left out in this SwitchThis game got hundreds of hours of content. I think the game is pretty crispy both in docked and handled. Nothing is left out in this Switch version, beautiful work - thank you Bethesda.
    I'm very impressed - and I'm able to carry Tamriel in my bag every day. My lunch breaks gonna be more fun from now on. This game is worth a re-visit + a must have for you Nintendo Switch!    … Full Review »
  3. VincentWarte
    Nov 17, 2017
    10
    BEATIFUL! Since 2011 I dreamed to play a game like Skyrim on the go. I have a strong passion for handhelds, and I even bought a handheldBEATIFUL! Since 2011 I dreamed to play a game like Skyrim on the go. I have a strong passion for handhelds, and I even bought a handheld Windows PC (GPD Win) to play games like Skyrim and Witcher 3 on the go. Unfortunately, that pocket PC wasn't strong enough to deliver and acceptable experience, and also the controls were not always easy to handle.
    But this port is the definitive way to go if you want to play on the go. The game runs perfectly fine on the Switch, it's the full Skyrim game, nothing was left out. I love it! If you're into that kind of games, then GO for it!    … Full Review »
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