The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim

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  • Summary: The open-world adventure from Bethesda Game Studios where you can virtually be anyone and do anything, now allows you to go anywhere—at home and on the go. New features include motion controls, gear based on the Legend of Zelda series, and amiibo compatibility. Dragons, long lost to theThe open-world adventure from Bethesda Game Studios where you can virtually be anyone and do anything, now allows you to go anywhere—at home and on the go. New features include motion controls, gear based on the Legend of Zelda series, and amiibo compatibility. Dragons, long lost to the passages of the Elder Scrolls, have returned and the future of Skyrim hangs in the balance. As Dragonborn, the prophesized hero born with the power of The Voice, you are the only one who can stand against them. Live another life, in another world—from battling ancient dragons, exploring rugged mountains, building a home, or mastering hundreds of weapons, spells and abilities. For the first time ever, go into battle Legend of Zelda style: fight with the Master Sword, guard with the Hylian Shield, while wearing the Champion's Tunic. The game also includes official add-ons—Dawnguard, Hearthfire, and Dragonborn. [Nintendo]… Expand
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 62 out of 63
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 63
  3. Negative: 0 out of 63
  1. DarkStation
    Nov 16, 2017
    100
    The fact that a game stuffed with hundreds of hours of content runs so well on a mobile video game console is nothing short of amazing. On its own, Skyrim is a phenomenal game and now I don’t have to be stuck on the couch or on my computer. I can play it wherever and whenever I want. What a time to be alive.
  2. Nintendo Life
    Nov 16, 2017
    90
    The Switch isn’t short of games that have already taken a bow, or several, on other hardware, but Skyrim might be the one that most deserves another look from both hardy Elder Scrolls adventurers and absolute beginners alike. Despite its age showing, the countless little cracks in its already fractured façade, it still delivers a palpable sense of space, and the player’s niche-carving progress through it, that few games before or since have managed. May its dancing northern lights never dim.
  3. GamingTrend
    Nov 16, 2017
    90
    Seeing one of the most celebrated open worlds brought to Nintendo’s portable flagship is a welcome surprise. Being able to take a game this expansive on the go is an amazing feat, and seeing it come in this feature complete is Bethesda at its best. While the motion controls have a bit of wonk, come for the HD rumble, and stay for the chance to explain why you are yelling Fus Ro Dah! on the bus.
  4. God is a Geek
    Nov 16, 2017
    85
    Overall, I’m more than impressed with Iron Galaxy and Bethesda’s work on Skyrim for Switch. If you’ve never played Skyrim before, now is a great time to get into it. Skyrim on Switch is the only version that you can take to Starbucks for an Americano to the knee and it is quite an accomplishment.
  5. Telegraph
    Nov 27, 2017
    80
    It’s still a great RPG too, with a compelling swords and sorcery narrative, plus a sprawling, reactive world to explore.
  6. Cubed3
    Nov 16, 2017
    80
    Bethesda has managed to port its enormous and captivating world into what's basically a tablet, and has done so almost flawlessly.
  7. 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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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 117 out of 154
  2. Mixed: 13 out of 154
  3. Negative: 24 out of 154
  1. Guo56
    Jun 29, 2020
    10
    Fun way to play the ultimate fantasy adventure game on the go when your bored.
  2. MayMoJo
    Feb 24, 2023
    10
    I bought Skyrim 2012 for my PC, loved it like not other game before and stopped playing after over 350 hours with different characters andI bought Skyrim 2012 for my PC, loved it like not other game before and stopped playing after over 350 hours with different characters and storylines around 2015. Bought this version immediately after I got myself a Switch. Skyrim in the bed, on the go, everywhere - a dream came true! Performance is superb, graphics too. In fact both better as on my old pc! Content is awesome too with the dlc's. Still worth to play!… Expand
  4. 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!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!    … Expand
  5. Brnlv
    Dec 5, 2019
    9
    As a first-time player, I’ve found Skyrim to be a stunning world to explore. The landscape, complete with sunrises, weather, and northernAs a first-time player, I’ve found Skyrim to be a stunning world to explore. The landscape, complete with sunrises, weather, and northern lights, is fantastic, and the cities and many dungeons and caves all have interesting quirks and personalities. It’s buggy at times - I’ve had two straight-up crashes and several instances of lost followers due to clunky AI - but overall, it doesn’t amount to more than low-level frustration in an otherwise fantastic game experience. Got it for $30 on Black Friday but the asking price is worth it for the hours you’ll put in.… Expand
  6. OpticalFred
    Mar 28, 2023
    8
    I never understand why skyrim is considered such a masterpiece don't get me wrong the game is fun on the beginning but the more you play theI never understand why skyrim is considered such a masterpiece don't get me wrong the game is fun on the beginning but the more you play the more you realise that the fighting system is clunky af, the cavern or instances are just copy/paste, the story is ok and the most important the game is full of bugs.

    Every fanboy will say omg but the mods!,the mods!....
    who cares about the mods how do you still accept that Bethesda sells you game that aren't finish that you need to mod to make them good.

    I played around 40 hours and the more i played the more a realise his flaws.    … Expand
  7. LordDoran
    Jan 12, 2018
    8
    If you have played this game on PC, then you're probably gonna have a bone to pick with the graphics. I was personally amazed at how well theyIf you have played this game on PC, then you're probably gonna have a bone to pick with the graphics. I was personally amazed at how well they have managed this port. Gameplay is just as I remember, with genuinely no slowdown. My only problem is the price of it here in UK (I work at a games store so I got a fairly generous discount). I say jump in if you want a nice healthy dose of nostalgia.… Expand
  8. cursed_legacy
    May 1, 2020
    0
    Ну давай разберем по частям, тобою сделанное )) Складывается впечатление что ты реально контуженный , обиженный жизнью имбицил )) Могу тебе иНу давай разберем по частям, тобою сделанное )) Складывается впечатление что ты реально контуженный , обиженный жизнью имбицил )) Могу тебе и на свиче сказать, готов приехать послушать?) Вся та хуйня тобою сделанная это простое пиздабольство , рембо ты комнатный)) от того что ты много написал, жизнь твоя лучше не станет)) пиздеть не мешки ворочить, много вас таких по весне оттаяло )) Про таких как ты говорят: Мама не хотела, папа не старался) Вникай в моё послание тебе постарайся проанализировать и сделать выводы для себя)… Expand

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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