The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition

hands down one of the best games ever. at least top 10. good modding community.

One of the best if not the best game I have ever experienced, endless posibilities

I have spent way to much time on this game but no matter what I always come back to it as my comfort game.

Greatest game of all time, what I grew up playing and has so much nostalgia. Some of the best memes of all time.

idk it ok i've played it once or twice and for its age its like wine.

Elder Scrolls V— What Was, What Is, and What Could Be in Future
(My Most Comprehensive Review Yet: Apologies in advance if it’s a little long!)

- Read full review with Pics at:
https://medium.com/@mr.j.blueden/skyrim-a-love-lost-loved-and-lost-once-more-122fc100a85b

As a note: I am not here to talk about the game in all its glory, but more to share how I would love to see the series grow! This is in no way a dig at Skyrim, but rather a personal reflection of my experience and a wish list for future Elder Scrolls games.

Introduction: A Game That Stands the Test of Time

It’s no secret that The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim is an outstanding game. Thanks to its “MANY” re-releases, it has remained alive and kicking over the years. The continued support for mods has also breathed new life into the game, even though the Anniversary update rendered many great mods unusable due to a lack of updates.

Part 1: The Initial Highs

When Skyrim first launched in 2011, I was 17 years old, just a wee lad! I remember sitting down with my TV right next to my best friend and his TV (hey Dan!), cracking open the game, and starting our adventure. I was immediately blown away. Emerging from that starting cave into the vast, open world was breathtaking. This moment of freedom reminded me of the unforgettable exits in previous Bethesda games — stepping onto the docks in Morrowind, out of the Vault in Fallout, or out of the sewers in Oblivion.

What struck me most as I made my way to Riverwood were the flowers along the path. I stopped countless times just to crouch next to them and take a closer look. The graphical leap from Oblivion and the sheer detail of the world were astounding. “In a way” (we’ll get back to this later), the visuals were a huge step forward.

From raiding dungeons and amassing gold to filling my house with loot and forging connections, my first adventure in Skyrim was magical. However, over time, cracks in the armor began to show.

Part 2: The Downhill Journey

After a while, I noticed something. Unlike Oblivion or Morrowind, I didn’t feel a strong desire to revisit many locations or replay the game. (More on this later — it boiled down to the lack of unique architecture, dungeons, and variety in people.) It wasn’t immediately clear why. A few years later, I replayed Skyrim on PC with all the DLC. Unfortunately, I still felt uninspired. So, I started analysing what was missing compared to its predecessors.

Repetition in Design

Many places in Skyrim felt… cold… and I don’t just mean the actual climate setting! While the initial tavern in Riverwood felt cosy and unique, I quickly realised that almost every other tavern used the same or similar design. I’m aware there are exceptions, but there’s still a noticeable amount of repetition.

For example, when I reached the area near the College of Winterhold and was looking for an inn to rest and get back my fatigue, I expected a nearby inn to reflect its magical surroundings — perhaps with glowing crystals to light the room, enchanted flames, or wizards gathering in conversation. Instead, it was just another generic tavern, indistinguishable from those in Riverwood. This lack of differentiation made the world feel less alive and distinct.

What’s more, Skyrim’s interiors seemed to lack the vibrant life I remembered from Oblivion. Buildings rarely featured paintings or decorative art on the walls. I understand this choice: the historical context between the two games justifies it. After the Oblivion Crisis, the world descended into chaos, followed by the Great War. This left Skyrim as a harsher, less opulent province, with people focusing on survival over artistic expression.

However, while this makes sense narratively, it took away something that made Oblivion feel so alive for me. Paintings and other touches of art (Angelikatosh has an amazing video on this) weren’t just decorations; they reflected a world where people had the time, energy, and resources to focus on the frugal joys of life. Their absence in Skyrim made the world feel less rich and lived-in.

In Oblivion, you could walk into an inn and see a painting that gave a glimpse of Cyrodiil’s beauty or its history. These details added depth, making even the simplest locations feel more immersive. In Skyrim, the stark walls (I know not all of them) and lack of personal touches made many buildings feel utilitarian and cold.

The Magic System

Fittingly, let’s move from Winterhold to talking about magic. While Skyrim introduced dual-wielding spells and stunning effects for its magic system — which was such a great experience — it still lacked the depth and creativity of Oblivion.

In Oblivion, I could craft my own spells, experiment with different effects, and create powerful, quirky combinations. This sense of discovery and personalization added immense replay value.

In Skyrim, the magic system felt more static and restricted. So what if I wanted to create a ridiculous spell that both healed and hurt me? That’s what experimenting with magic is about! Without this feature, magic in Skyrim felt less like an arcane art and more like another combat skill.

Even if the system was seen as overpowered? So what? I play the games to craft my own story and become who I wish to be, to roleplay within the world that I have been given. Having more tools and outlets to be creative allows me to really get into that head space.

Character Progression

Another aspect that felt lacking was character progression. In Oblivion, I started as a nobody and built myself into someone powerful. It felt meaningful. In Skyrim, I began the game as the Dragonborn, the chosen hero destined to save the world. While the power fantasy was enjoyable, it didn’t hit me the same way for ME.

What’s more, the removal of features like customizable character sheets or spellcrafting left me missing the sense of control and identity I had in earlier games. The perks system in Skyrim was fun, but it didn’t feel as flexible or satisfying as shaping my character through experimentation in Oblivion, Morrowind, (Honorable mention Fallout 3), OR Daggerfall — that really gives you the character creation to be who you wish to be, perks and negative effects and all. (This game was next level when it came to how much you could do in character creation).

This also impacted replayability. In Skyrim, playing a second character felt too similar to my first playthrough, unlike other Elder Scrolls games, where I could experiment with vastly different builds. (P.s. I did go back in December 2023 and replay the entire Oblivion… and loved every second of it).

The World’s Tone

Finally, Skyrim’s tone felt darker, gloomier, and more grounded than its predecessors. While this worked for the Nordic setting, I missed the quirky, vibrant charm of Oblivion. The world of Cyrodiil felt more like a fantasy realm filled with colourful characters and magical whimsy.

In Skyrim, many characters felt stoic or serious, and the environments, while stunning, felt bleak in comparison. This is a personal preference, but I missed the charm and eccentricity that made Oblivion stand out.

Conclusion

To be clear, I love Skyrim. It’s an amazing game, and I’ve poured countless hours into it over the years. However, compared to earlier games in the series, it feels different. Features like spellcrafting, quirky charm, unique interior designs, and even small details like paintings, level-up systems were sacrificed in favour of a streamlined experience. (As a side note for this, even the menu in Skyrim feels… Menuiii and not themed to the style of the game like Oblivion… I THINK they tried to make it smooth but ended up for me being less intuitive).

While Skyrim is a masterpiece in its own right, Oblivion and Morrowind will always hold a special place in my heart for their depth, variety, and personality.

This is where my review will end and I will quickly run through some things I would love to see (No matter how....

skyrim is the only game that will never die.
i will be honest skyrim is one of the best game in history and one that will never die. and a will be honest here
skyrim is honestly trash,bored 0 of 100000 garbage if you don't play it with mods. skyrim you need to play it with mods if you want a full no end game. but in the moment you install it mods its going to become the best game in the world 10000000000000000000 of 0 a master piece the mods make the game much better.
more weapons,spells,enemys,bosses,worlds,npc anything you want with mods.
i truly recommend you guys to buy skyrim special edition because is the best version for mods (annyversary is good too, but the better version for mods is this one SPECIAL EDITION because it has more mods and that). skyrim is that one game that you cant live without using mods.
SO WHAT ARE YOU WAITING? USE THAT 50 DOLLARS YOU HAVE AND BUY THIS MASTER PIECE and go DOWNLOAD 100-2000 mods :D.

Greatest Game Ever. Ive owned it for every thing its ever come out on at least once if not three times. I dont even begin to know how many hours i have on it. i have gotten all the trophies twice. i still come back to it once a year for a couple hours

The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition

Final Score: 9/10

My vanilla game with zero mods has CTD issues, the game is literally unplayable lol

Skyrim is a game that is once in a lifetime

I have always liked this game since it first came out. This one can be hard to load at times or freezes but otherwise its a great game

fantastic game! I've put in so many hours on xbox, and now with mods, it's a whole new game!

There has yet to be an update to this game that has actually improved it in any capacity. Every single update has been an inconvenience to playing the game with mods. It is beyond embarrassing to putting payed mods in a single player game that is a decade old to prop up your failing company. Don't buy this game because they screwed up the only reason to play it in the first place

---{ Graphics }---
☐ You forget what reality is
☐ Beautiful
☑ Good
☐ Decent
☐ Bad
☐ Don‘t look too long at it
☐ MS-DOS

---{ Gameplay }---
☐ Very good
☑ Good
☐ It's just gameplay
☐ Mehh
☐ Watch paint dry instead
☐ Just don't

---{ Audio }---
☐ Eargasm
☑ Very good
☐ Good
☐ Not too bad
☐ Bad
☐ I'm now deaf

---{ Audience }---
☑ Kids
☑ Teens
☑ Adults
☑ Grandma

---{ PC Requirements }---
☐ Check if you can run paint
☐ Potato
☑ Decent
☐ Fast
☐ Rich boi
☐ Ask NASA if they have a spare computer

---{ Game Size }---
☐ Floppy Disk
☐ Old Fashioned
☑ Workable
☐ Big
☐ Will eat 10% of your 1TB hard drive
☐ You will want an entire hard drive to hold it
☐ You will need to invest in a black hole to hold all the data

---{ Difficulty }---
☐ Just press 'W'
☑ Easy
☐ Easy to learn / Hard to master
☐ Significant brain usage
☐ Difficult
☐ Dark Souls

---{ Grind }---
☐ Nothing to grind
☐ Only if u care about leaderboards/ranks
☑ Isn't necessary to progress
☐ Average grind level
☐ Too much grind
☐ You'll need a second life for grinding

---{ Story }---
☐ No Story
☐ Some lore
☐ Average
☑ Good
☐ Lovely
☐ It'll replace your life

---{ Game Time }---
☐ Long enough for a cup of coffee
☐ Short
☐ Average
☑ Long
☐ To infinity and beyond

---{ Price }---
☐ It's free!
☐ Worth the price
☑ If it's on sale
☐ If u have some spare money left
☐ Not recommended
☐ You could also just burn your money

---{ Bugs }---
☐ Never heard of
☐ Minor bugs
☐ Can get annoying
☑ ARK: Survival Evolved
☐ The game itself is a big terrarium for bugs

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I probably have made 1000 different charecters in my whole time of playing this game and have prolly purchased this game at least 20 times for all different consoles. its safe to say this game is an addiction you cant escape.

Greatest RPG ever made. The Gameplay and the repeat gameplay have yet to be matched by any game.

You never really quit Skyrim, you just take breaks. Yes it's that good, even after all these years.

Have been playing since 2011. I have over 10.000 hours on my ex-account. I beliave I'm qualified enough for a small review. Thank you very much.

Not much to tell about the game actually. Yeah, its good game for 2011. But in 2024 its really outdated with old mechanics and visuals. That said, its a decent game. Old but Gold. If you like open world RPG fantasy games, you will probably have a good time. Maybe even play for a second or third time with different builds. Not much replayability I'm afraid except for trying new builds, and seeing very very minor different outcomes in some side quests. Overhaul good game but not great.

Well... I think I hear some of you say, ''If its not such a great game, how the hell did you played for over 10.000 hours?''

If you really don't know the answer for that question my friend. Consider yourself blessed. You don't want to know the answer. Just go. Play the game a bit, probably get bored after some point and move on. Or better, forget Skyrim there are lots of much better games, go play something else. Thats my advice. Farewell.


Do NOT ever check Skyrim Nexus Mods page. Just play the game normally if you must. Get bored and move on to something else. I repeat. Don't EVER check that website or any other Skyrim modding websites. STAY AWAY YOU FOOL!!! SAVE YOURSELF!! You don't know what you're getting yourself into. GO AWAY!! The addictivity of Skyrim moding... OH HELLS! Those who know knows. JUST GO AWAY YOU FOOL!!!

Despite having enjoyed Skyrim, it is STILL not a completely finished game. For the record, I consider a any game that has to be fixed with 3rd party modifications as an unfinished game. I don't buy games to mod them, I buy them because the story and world created is fun to explore. Bethesda seems to have decided it can get away with lazy writing, poor game animations and near constant glitches, because of this I no longer look forward to Bethesda releases, nor will I purchase them.

A beautifully hand-crafted world and lore, but the way you interact with it is super painful and really uninteresting. It's games like these that a mixed rating should be introduced to Steam, because I don't think it's bad, nor do I think it's good either. One thing's for certain however:

It just works

ITS THE GOAT 🐐

300+ hours and still finding new things. This game is absolutely massive - we're talking hundreds of dungeons, countless quests, and a world so detailed you can spend hours just exploring random caves and ruins. The freedom to play however you want is unmatched - want to be a sneaky archer? Done. Battle mage throwing fireballs while summoning demons? You got it. Heavy armor warrior charging into battle? Hell yeah.

The modding community is INSANE and keeps this game fresh even after 12+ years. The base game is already fantastic, but with mods you can literally transform it into whatever you want. Graphics, gameplay mechanics, new quests, new lands - sky's the limit.

Sure, it has some janky moments (looking at you, occasional physics glitches) and yes, sometimes NPCs still walk into walls. But honestly? That's part of the charm at this point. The storytelling, the atmosphere, the music (omg the music!) - it all comes together to create something special.
Plus, you can punch dragons in the face. While shouting them off a mountain. In VR if you want.
If you somehow haven't played this yet, what are you even doing with your life? Just buy it already. Todd Howard was right all along.

👍 Recommended (300 hours on record)

P.S. I used to be hesitant about recommending games, then I took an arrow in the knee...

Too much content. Played 1 unmoded run in 2 weeks. 106 hours. My but hurts

Was basically my introduction to a lot of Fantasy/Open-World/RPG elements of games in 2011, and I ranked it among my favourite games.
I replayed it recently and my opinion has dropped massively; even in 2011 this game was outdated in almost every way that matters other than graphically, and the amount of content it offered (which is mostly looting almost identical ruins).

- The OST is still good.
- Every major quest line is contrived, nonsensical, rapidly paced and so extremely generic to accommodate the protagonists' role in them. Likewise, the side characters don't matter.
- The peak of role-play offered is deciding to kill or spare an unimportant NPC.
- The dialogue is so plain and banal it's insufferable.

Had this game on PS3 when it first released, every trip through riverwood is like a new experience, but different at the same time. Kinda like reincarnation but you get to keep memories. Anyway, solid game. Want to teach my daughter about it when she is a little older.

This game is impressively expansive, allowing for a rich exploration experience. You begin your journey as a character who narrowly escapes execution, armed with little more than a loincloth. From this humble starting point, you have the opportunity to grow increasingly powerful based on the choices you make and the paths you decide to pursue.

The game offers a deep and immersive experience, combining engaging storytelling with intricate gameplay mechanics. Each decision impacts your character development and the world around you, making every playthrough unique.

One of the standout features is the extensive modding community, which allows players to customize their experience further. With countless mods available, you can enhance graphics, tweak gameplay mechanics, or even introduce entirely new storylines, making this game feel fresh and tailored to your preferences.

It’s no wonder this title has maintained a position among the top-rated games for years. In my opinion, it’s arguably the best installment in the Elder Scrolls series, delivering both depth and excitement that keeps players coming back for more. Highly recommended for anyone who loves epic adventures!

---{ Graphics }---
☐ You forget what reality is
☐ Beautiful
☑ Good
☐ Decent
☐ Bad
☐ Don‘t look too long at it
☐ MS-DOS

---{ Gameplay }---
☑ Very good
☐ Good
☐ It's just gameplay
☐ Mehh
☐ Watch paint dry instead
☐ Just don't

---{ Audio }---
☐ Eargasm
☐ Very good
☐ Good
☐ Not too bad
☐ Bad
☑ I'm now deaf

---{ Audience }---
☐ Kids
☑ Teens
☑ Adults
☐ Grandma

---{ PC Requirements }---
☐ Check if you can run paint
☐ Potato
☑ Decent
☐ Fast
☐ Rich boi
☐ Ask NASA if they have a spare computer

---{ Game Size }---
☐ Floppy Disk
☐ Old Fashioned
☑ Workable
☐ Big
☐ Will eat 10% of your 1TB hard drive
☐ You will want an entire hard drive to hold it
☐ You will need to invest in a black hole to hold all the data

---{ Difficulty }---
☐ Just press 'W'
☐ Easy
☑ Easy to learn / Hard to master
☐ Significant brain usage
☐ Difficult
☐ Dark Souls

---{ Grind }---
☐ Nothing to grind
☐ Only if u care about leaderboards/ranks
☐ Isn't necessary to progress
☑ Average grind level
☐ Too much grind
☐ You'll need a second life for grinding

---{ Story }---
☐ No Story
☐ Some lore
☐ Average
☐ Good
☐ Lovely
☑ It'll replace your life

---{ Game Time }---
☐ Long enough for a cup of coffee
☐ Short
☑ Average
☐ Long
☐ To infinity and beyond

---{ Price }---
☐ It's free!
☑ Worth the price
☐ If it's on sale
☐ If u have some spare money left
☐ Not recommended
☐ You could also just burn your money

---{ Bugs }---
☐ Never heard of
☐ Minor bugs
☐ Can get annoying
☐ ARK: Survival Evolved
☑ The game itself is a big terrarium for bugs

---{ ? / 10 }---
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☐ 10

Great game considering it is 15 years old.

Would highly recommend to those who like a good RPG.

As one of the only people who grew up with this game being a thing, but never playing it, I finally decided to play it this month and I finally understand the hype. I understand why it's so good. This game is amazing.

I, ironically, enjoyed The Forgotten City standalone title on Xbox, but couldn't get into Skyrim. Not sure what changed about me but I gave it another go and this time I love it. The true gold standard in open world action RPG games.

It also helps me understand why Starfield and other recent Bethesda titles just aren't landing. This game was/is amazing for its time, but you can't change the homework a little and expect people to give it the same response.

What Bethesda should be doing is trying to make games in the *spirit* of Skyrim, and not *be* Skyrim with a new coat of paint or a different setting in space and time.

What I think Skyrim captures, as someone who is playing this for the first time in 2024, and does not even play RPGs in general, is a feeling of mystery and awe, along with power and destiny.

Who are you? Why were you in the prisoner's cart? What is your purpose? All these things are yours to decide. Caves and dungeons and side quests galore, there is so much to do and affect.

If Bethesda wants to make ES6 have anywhere close to the kind of fame and reputation Skyrim has had, I sure hope they've been working on something truly creative and unique that captures that spirit instead of taking over 10 years to make effectively the exact same experience but in 4K.

I really enjoy Skyrim so far, it's the game that got me to buy a Steam Deck. Fantastic fantasy title, even at my age playing it 13 years late.

Bethesda is dying and bringing us down with them. They somehow found a way to include microtransactions in Skyrim. Literally going back to make their actually successful games like Skyrim and Fallout 4 worse.

Charging 40 bucks for a barely updated version of the game is a gross business practice, especially since there is no discount for owners of the previous version

---{ Graphics }---
☐ You forget what reality is
☑ Beautiful
☐ Good
☐ Decent
☐ Bad
☐ Don‘t look too long at it
☐ MS-DOS

---{ Gameplay }---
☑ Very good
☐ Good
☐ It's just gameplay
☐ Mehh
☐ Watch paint dry instead
☐ Just don't

---{ Audio }---
☑ Eargasm
☐ Very good
☐ Good
☐ Not too bad
☐ Bad
☐ I'm now deaf

---{ Audience }---
☐ Kids
☑ Teens
☑ Adults
☐ Grandma

---{ PC Requirements }---
☐ Check if you can run paint
☐ Potato
☑ Decent
☐ Fast
☐ Rich boi
☐ Ask NASA if they have a spare computer

---{ Game Size }---
☐ Floppy Disk
☐ Old Fashioned
☑ Workable
☐ Big
☐ Will eat 10% of your 1TB hard drive
☐ You will want an entire hard drive to hold it
☐ You will need to invest in a black hole to hold all the data

---{ Difficulty }---
☐ Just press 'W'
☐ Easy
☑ Easy to learn / Hard to master
☐ Significant brain usage
☐ Difficult
☐ Dark Souls

---{ Grind }---
☐ Nothing to grind
☐ Only if u care about leaderboards/ranks
☐ Isn't necessary to progress
☑ Average grind level
☐ Too much grind
☐ You'll need a second life for grinding

---{ Story }---
☐ No Story
☐ Some lore
☐ Average
☐ Good
☐ Lovely
☑ It'll replace your life

---{ Game Time }---
☐ Long enough for a cup of coffee
☐ Short
☐ Average
☑ Long
☐ To infinity and beyond

---{ Price }---
☐ It's free!
☑ Worth the price
☐ If it's on sale
☐ If u have some spare money left
☐ Not recommended
☐ You could also just burn your money

---{ Bugs }---
☐ Never heard of
☐ Minor bugs
☐ Can get annoying
☐ ARK: Survival Evolved
☑ The game itself is a big terrarium for bugs

---{ ? / 10 }---
☐ 1
☐ 2
☐ 3
☐ 4
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☑ 10

It's an amazing game! The modding scene for it is insane but even without mods it's still a must to play

Is the game buggy as hell after 13 years (as of this review)? Yes.
Is it not as good as we were all hoping it would be because of scrapped content that looked really promising? Yes.
Is it super annoying that they have rereleased this thing about a dozen times with very few changes if any? Yes.
Is it a cash grab to have the creation club be a thing? Yes.
HOWEVER, is it a super fun game that will make you laugh, think, and seethe, giving you hundreds and hundreds of hours of fun? Absolutely!

fun game, a little buggy but good classic game

The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition is a triumphant return to one of gaming’s most celebrated worlds. With its stunning graphics, comprehensive content, and mod support, this edition invites both new players and long-time fans to dive back into the rich and expansive world of Tamriel. The Special Edition elevates the original experience, making it the definitive way to experience Skyrim. Whether you’re a seasoned adventurer or a newcomer ready to explore the land of the Nords, Skyrim Special Edition offers an unforgettable journey that stands the test of time.

Score: 9.5/10

70 hours and 75 achievements later I can confirm that delphine is a still a b****, to this day have never once sided with the blades.

10/10 would recommend pushing her off the side of cloud ruler temple, never gets old and its some of the most fun you'll have.

I love this game. You could spend hours modding it, and the modding community is full of incredible artists/developers. Recommended.

What a wonderful game to play. prefer it on handheld but great on PC. haven't gotten far on the game besideds cheats and mods but overall a fun game.

multiple hours of gameplay but infinite hours of possibilities through modding.

Game still good even though its rlly old :) runs well on my shitty laptop lol

Perhaps the most customizable game available. while a good game on its own, although dated, when modded it has the capability to rival most modern titles in terms of quality and dominates in terms of content. Base install 11GB, my current modded version 855GB. Worth every penny I have spent.

i used to play this game on my ps3 all the time until i got my pc witch i got about 3 weeks ago and id say i have about 3000 hours total ik everything about the base game and being able to refill that light with the amazing dlc`s its amazing i 1000% recommend playing skyrim

outdated game iwhen it comes to combat but we have mods to fix that. very beautiful rpg game!

i always come back to this and fallout 4. heres hoping they can create something like these games with the next elder scrolls, fallout and starfield.

Like Daggerfall, Morrowind, & Oblivion it's always good fun to keep coming back to. But Lordy do I wish they'd stop with the cash stop stuff. Mods keep this game afloat and that stuff often messes it up with their new bundled versions.

This game is aggressively mid. It's also the greatest game of all time. Play it, and you will see.

Skyrim is my favorite game. I remember when it was first released, I watched my dad play it for hours on the Xbox. I started playing it but wasn't entirely sure how you played it so I kept putting my skill points into random branches. Once I learned, it just took off from there. I have played pretty much every race in the game and explored different paths. I always have a new experience every time. I recommend this game for anyone who enjoys open-world and just exploring. Story line is good, but just the freedom of the game is the best.

The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim is a monumental achievement in the world of open-world RPGs, seamlessly blending vast exploration, intricate storytelling, and rich character development into an unforgettable experience. Released over a decade ago, its enduring legacy continues to captivate players with its immersive world, memorable quests, and unparalleled freedom.

From the moment you step into the frozen landscape of Skyrim, you’re greeted by breathtaking visuals and a sense of scale that is truly awe-inspiring. The diverse regions, from snowy mountains and lush forests to bustling cities and eerie dungeons, invite exploration at every turn. The dynamic weather and day-night cycle add to the immersion, making each venture feel unique. Whether you’re climbing the Throat of the World or delving into a hidden cave, there’s always something new to discover.

The game is packed with a wealth of quests, each with its own narrative arc and memorable characters. The main storyline, revolving around the return of dragons, is epic and filled with twists, but it’s the myriad side quests and faction stories—such as the Thieves Guild, Dark Brotherhood, and Companions—that truly shine. The lore of Tamriel is deep and rich, providing a captivating backdrop that enhances every encounter.

It's Skyrim, alright.... We all know what Skyrim is, its been around forever, at least in compared to modern day gaming that is.
Now here is what they don't say about this game. The modding community. It's amazing in this game. so many people churning out what ever your heart could desire. If you want a good adventure RPG, with a great modding community, with bugs that improve game play. GET THIS GAME.