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The Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrim

In the frigid northern province of the continent of Tamriel the legendary dragon god Alduin rises, bringing with him a plague of ferocious flying lizards and the promise of the end of the world of Nirn. Only one being stands between this malevolent force and the people of the eponymous province Skyrim: Dovahkiin, the Dragonborn, a figure blessed with the ability to absorb the very powers these terrible creatures seek to unleash upon the land.

Based on 41 reviews

Excellent:

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Good:

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Bad:

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Pros

Mayhem and wonder can lurk behind every bend, every hill, and every mountain; main quest line is an improvement from Oblivion; dualwielding and Shouts make combat more fun; enchanting, making potions, and crafting weapons is easy, and for some, likely qui
The world of Skyrim is gorgeous and feels alive; freedom to explore and play the way you like; it's just super-awesome.
Vast, vast world to explore, dungeons and caves are wonderfully differentiated, graphics and sound are for the most part incredible to behold.
Incredible amount of content; world feels alive; more than enough improvements to the Bethesda RPG formula; engaging quests; great new leveling and combat system; did we mention the content?
Superb visuals, voice acting, soundtrack, Enormous, highly interactive game world, Provides almost limitless options for playing, replaying.
Immense world stuffed with varied tasks to perform, Dragon battles are a blast, Lovely art design capped by some beautiful, atmospheric touches, Enjoyable battles that you can approach in a variety of ways, Lots of compelling, selfcontained stories to exp

Cons

Technical issues could ruin moments for some players; it's too easy to go into "sneak" mode when backing up with the control stick. I've been playing the PC version of The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim on my home PC, which has an Intel i7 950 processor
You will forget what it means to sleep or have meaningful social interactions outside of the game.
Combat isn’t very visceral, and victories and losses feel unearned, Menus and interface are terrible, While the world is wide open, most quests and dungeons are very linear, Bugs abound, especially with physics
Interface is gamepad friendly; does little to take advantage of the PC platform besides the improved visuals; companions are still dumb as a bag of rocks.
Some bugs, Quirky interfaces sometimes frustrating, No multiplayer mode.
Glitches and bugs frequently disrupt the immersion, Friendly AI is often more of a hindrance than a help.

By TechSpot on November 21, 2011

Graphics Card & CPU Performance Review: The praise Skyrim has received is well justified, and although I'm generally not an RPG fan, I must admit to having some fun. The graphics are impressive, particularly considering how much detail the outdoor scenes contain...

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By Xtra Gamer on February 29, 2012

Time for the first review of 2012 and what a way to start it with The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim. Ever since it was announced this game has had so much pressure to come out on top. Being the sequel to the amazing The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion, which is...

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By PCWorld New Zealand on January 17, 2012

Skyrim is a game about an ancient evil, a civil war, and mighty Nord heroes. It’s also a game about stealing people’s pants while they’re wearing them, punching bears in the face, and performing unspeakable acts of necromancy on...

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By Expert Reviews on December 14, 2011

Bethesda's eagerly-anticipated RPG epic fulfils its promise with a rich world, gripping plot and hundreds of hours of potential gameplay...

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By NowGamer on December 13, 2011

Skyrim certainly draws a new line in the sand for RPGs moving forward, blending the accessibility of Fallout 3 with the depth and storytelling of Baldurs Gate. Mods and better visuals make the PC version the one to get.More Articles >>>...

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By Game Observer on December 10, 2011

Skyrim makes strides in the Elder Scroll franchise. It introduces important changes without touching the foundation of what made the series great: freedom. You will waste countless hours running around, discovering beautiful locations, fighting new...

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By Smarthouse on November 29, 2011

Bethesda's latest RPG comes in the anticipated glee of rabid role players who have followed the Elder Scrolls series through to its fifth instalment. Each time, the worlds have become richer in detail, broader in scope and longer – and Skyrim...

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By FiringSquad on November 25, 2011

We should have acted. They’re already here. The Elder Scrolls told of their return. Their defeat was merely a delay, to the time after Oblivion opened, when the sons of Skyrim would spill their own blood. But no one wanted to believe… believe...

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By Game Chronicles Magazine on November 25, 2011

The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim is almost too good for this world. Since getting my review copy, I've spent dozens of hours exploring the mountains and valleys, the glaciers and forests, the caves and ruins of Skyrim, battling dragons, and getting...

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By GamePro on November 21, 2011

Wonder comes in many forms in Skyrim, and Bethesda shows us this wonder in many places and in many ways in one of their most enjoyable games yet.Wonder has always been at the heart of The Elder Scrolls. The wonder of discovering what sits on a...

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