The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition

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  • Summary: Skyrim Special Edition brings the epic fantasy to life in detail. The Special Edition includes the game and add-ons with all-new features like remastered art and effects, volumetric god rays, dynamic depth of field, screen-space reflections, and more. Skyrim Special Edition also brings theSkyrim Special Edition brings the epic fantasy to life in detail. The Special Edition includes the game and add-ons with all-new features like remastered art and effects, volumetric god rays, dynamic depth of field, screen-space reflections, and more. Skyrim Special Edition also brings the full power of mods to the PC and Xbox One. New quests, environments, characters, dialogue, armor, weapons and more with Mods, there are no limits to what you can experience.… Expand
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 23 out of 24
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 24
  3. Negative: 0 out of 24
  1. The Digital Fix
    Dec 21, 2016
    90
    If you've never set foot in the world of Skyrim then now's the time to get your feet wet. Still one of the best RPGs to date and that's not just nostalgia talking.
  2. Windows Central
    Nov 12, 2016
    90
    Fundamentally, stepping back into Skyrim is like revisiting one of your favorite places as a child. Everything is like you remembered it, except it's been redecorated and modernized.
  3. 3DJuegos
    Nov 4, 2016
    85
    Skyrim Special Edition brings whatever you want in terms of duration and deeply enjoyable RPG experience, but it could be a much better remaster with more polish.
  4. MondoXbox
    Nov 9, 2016
    82
    A valid remaster job, with good visual improvements and tons of new contents due to the added mods support. Owners of the original game are a bit let down due to the lack of a savegame import feature and high price point, but it's definitely recommended to anyone who never played the game so far.
  5. Game Rant
    Nov 8, 2016
    80
    The updated graphics may not feel truly current-gen to Xbox One and PS4 players, but the quality and originality of the game’s mechanics and setting are still a step above the competition.
  6. Telegraph
    Nov 3, 2016
    80
    Xbox One owners will be super pleased –– thanks to Bethesda’s ongoing mod support since the release of Fallout 4, you’ll get access to over 200 mods at the time of writing. PS4 players aren’t so fortunate, and will likely be disappointed by the paltry number choose from –– Sony’s 1GB limit on mod files means that the mods themselves are limited to more cosmetic changes that don’t nearly explore the vast potential that a community driven bank of content provides.
  7. GameCritics
    Dec 30, 2016
    55
    Sure, it’s still awesome in scope and there’s a ton of content in the package, but it only offers minimal visual improvements, dated gameplay, and inexplicable legacy bugs. Unless someone defines their RPG experience by sun rays and water effects, this reissue just doesn’t represent a notable improvement over the original. Still, for those who aren’t yet Dragonborn, this is the best way to become so.

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  1. Positive: 63 out of 83
  2. Mixed: 14 out of 83
  3. Negative: 6 out of 83
  1. 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 anThis 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
  2. George383
    Mar 4, 2022
    10
    The greatest game I have ever played. I first played on the PS3 back when it first came out and I am still playing today. This game is amazingThe greatest game I have ever played. I first played on the PS3 back when it first came out and I am still playing today. This game is amazing and will forever be a classic.… Expand
  4. Radientshadow
    Sep 9, 2023
    10
    A really fun game in an exciting universe.
    The introduction is a classic, having a dragon appear during your execution. I was pulled into the    A really fun game in an exciting universe.
    The introduction is a classic, having a dragon appear during your execution. I was pulled into the universe and it’s civil war.
    The magic and combat may feel outdated now. But i find it incredibly fun to explore, fight, loot and quest my way around the world. The factions are all fun. The cities are all themed in cool ways.
    I would recommend not finishing the main quest straight away, but to play side quests and explore the world so that you really know the world first. The civil war storyline is great, but you will change the fate of cities through it. So I would recommend travelling these cities first and enjoying the world.    … Expand
  5. jeffo2448
    Nov 16, 2016
    9
    This is my first Skyrim game and I'm blown away. In matter of fact, it's my first Elder Scrolls game I've played. The amount of detail andThis is my first Skyrim game and I'm blown away. In matter of fact, it's my first Elder Scrolls game I've played. The amount of detail and amount of things to do are seemingly endless. I'm thoroughly enjoying my first play through. I can understand the frustration from previous owners, but like I said, this is my first time purchasing and playing Skyrim.… Expand
  6. Vitalick
    Jan 27, 2023
    9
    Jugado por segunda vez después de años me ha seguido pareciendo una obra maestra . El combate un poco anticuado pero como rpg , ambientación yJugado por segunda vez después de años me ha seguido pareciendo una obra maestra . El combate un poco anticuado pero como rpg , ambientación y sounido una pasada. La versión esta special edition luce muy bien por los años que tiene el juego.… Expand
  7. Krizix
    Feb 19, 2020
    8
    This game deserves more but the achievements are locked when you enhance your game with mods even if you don't chest. I envy PC players here.This game deserves more but the achievements are locked when you enhance your game with mods even if you don't chest. I envy PC players here.

    But damn, since its 1st release this RPG is a masterpiece and not a random filling of quests.    … Expand
  8. RafaelBarrera
    Feb 25, 2019
    0
    There was no reason to make this remaster, Skyrim is not that old and this remaster sucks, it doesn't really improve the game.

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#34 Best Xbox One Game of 2016
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#19 Most Discussed Xbox One Game of 2016
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#25 Most Shared Xbox One Game of 2016