The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim
Explore towns, mountains and ruins as the Dragonborn, choosing which stories to follow and developing skills that shape how your character handles the adventure.
- AI score · out of 10
- 9.0 / 10
About this game
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim puts you in the role of the Dragonborn as dragons return to threaten the region. Travel through towns, mountain country and ancient ruins, using weapons and spells to face opposition. An encountered story does not dictate your next destination: you can pursue it or carry on exploring elsewhere. Character development follows the skills you choose to strengthen. Alchemy, for example, lets you make potions, giving your growth a concrete purpose beyond following a story. The original Nintendo Switch package includes Dawnguard, Hearthfire and Dragonborn, while Joy-Con motion controls let you swing weapons and aim a bow. Zelda equipment is also obtainable through exploration without an amiibo.
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The Elder Scrolls invites you to make your own way through Tamriel, choosing how to fight, which quests to follow and where to wander next. Its fantasy RPGs pair character development with discoveries across different lands, while an online branch opens the world to shared adventures.
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A strong fit for players who want to choose their own route through a fantasy adventure.
Choosing destinations and developing selected skills could make the journey feel personally directed. That freedom asks you to supply some of the momentum yourself, so its appeal depends on enjoying detours and character-building choices.
Strengths
- The freedom to follow an encountered story or move on can support exploration driven by curiosity.
- Skill development gives players a way to pursue a preferred character concept.
Weaknesses
- Players who want a tightly prescribed sequence may find the open choice of destinations less motivating.
Who it is for: Players interested in wandering through fantasy locations and shaping a character around chosen abilities.
View scoring basis
| Dimension | Review state | Score | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dimension Being able to pursue a story or leave it for another destination should suit players who prefer setting their own priorities. | Reviewed | 9.6 / 10 | Not provided |
| Dimension For players who enjoy defining a character, the combination of chosen skills, weapons and spells offers several practical ways to express that preference. | Reviewed | 9.0 / 10 | Not provided |
| Dimension The contrast between towns, mountains and ruins may appeal to players who want the setting to give their wandering a sense of place. | Reviewed | 9.4 / 10 | Not provided |
| Dimension Joy-Con weapon gestures and bow aiming provide an additional control approach for players interested in physical input. | Reviewed | 7.6 / 10 | Not provided |
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Core information
- Developer
- Bethesda Softworks
- Publisher
- Bethesda Softworks
- Release date
- 2017
- Platforms
- Nintendo Switch
- Content kind
- Game
- Release state
- Released
- Region
- Worldwide
- Official website
- Not provided
- Offline minimum players
- Not provided
- Offline maximum players
- Not provided
- Online minimum players
- Not provided
- Online maximum players
- Not provided
- Categories
- Role-Playing · Primary genre
- Tags
- FantasyTurn-based Combat3D GraphicsMain Story 20–50 HoursSolo-friendlyThird PersonLevel ProgressionLong-term ProgressionStory-drivenExploration
- Supported game languages
- Not provided
- Requires base game
- Not provided
- Standalone
- Not provided
- Age ratings
- Not provided
- Play modes
- Single player
- Perspectives
- First personThird person
Release editions
- Windows PCWorldwide2011
- Nintendo SwitchWorldwide2017
- Xbox 360Worldwide2011
- PlayStation 3Worldwide2011
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Sources
- www.nintendo.comSource revision: 1
- www.nintendo.com