The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim

1. Gameplanet (NZ)

   9.5/10
   5 October 2011

   The Nordic world of Skyrim offers a staggering cache of content, remarkable storytelling and wholly compelling encounters. Read more

   • A massive and consistent game world that always rewards exploration, usually in unlikely ways. Massive body of lore underpins the game world. Intuitive skill system. D...
   • Not enough voice actors. Some early choppiness.

2. 3 News

   

   10/10
   26 November 2011

   That’s the beauty of Skyrim – it’s a living, breathing world, or at least as close to one as we can come to in this type of game. There’s a real sense of the cycle of nature and of social communities and it all feels very lived in and infinitely distracting. I’ve spent 72 hours in the game over just 5 days and I can sense I am not very far along the main quest line. But I am so completely distracted and content; that does not bother me at all. Read more

3. Gameplanet

   9.5/10
   11 November 2011

   Where Oblivion may have caused many to sit on the fence when faced with any new Elder Scrolls release, Skyrim stands tall in redemption. It is, without any shadow of doubt, the best RPG experience available right now. Read more

4. GameSpot

   9.0/10
   10 November 2011

   As for standard spells, they come in the usual schools of magicka: destruction (zap skeletons with sparks!), conjuration (summon a giant frost atronach!), alteration (light the way ahead!), and so on. You can even dual-wield spells, going full-on mage, with a glowing ball of fire in one hand and a summon at the ready in the other. For that matter, you can dual-wield one-handed weapons, giving you more flexibility in how you form your character. Read more

   • 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...
   • Glitches and bugs frequently disrupt the immersion, Friendly AI is often more of a hindrance than a help.

5. GamingTrend

   9.4/10
   12 October 2011

   Games like The Elder Scrolls series appeal to me on a level deep in my brain – a place that compels me to take anything that isn’t bolted down and … Read more

   • I never had to grind levels – ever., Graphically improved in every way, World feels alive and interactive, Menu system is sleek and simple, Soundtrack is fantastic, Ne...
   • Frequent load times, Pop-in at long draw distances, Combat occasionally lacks impact with weapons, Typical Havok-powered jittery bugs, Infrequent instances of texture ...

1. " "FANTASTIC!!!!""

   

   10/10
   Reviewer: Douw, Mighty Ape
   9 January 2011

   I can't believe the time has finally come for the fifth installment of the Elder Scrolls series.This game is going to be mindboggling and I am sure that Bethesda Softworks will deliver THE GREATEST GAME EVER.SKYRIM!!! Read more

2. BigPond GameArena

   9.5/10
   Reviewer: ST170ish, BigPond GameArena
   29 November 2011

   Keeping it short'n'sweet... I liked Oblivion and I like this. It will have good longevity goody two shoes first then bad ass next :) Read more

   • Game play and story is imersive like a good Sara Douglass book., Havent got stuck in any stupid spots yet
   • 1000 gold for a lame horse that seems slower than running for it!, Fighting is too basic... and why cant I punch out 2 guards at the same time?, graphics seem bland in...

3. JB Hi-Fi Digital Home

   

   8.0/10
   Reviewer: Reviewer guy, JB Hi-Fi Digital Home
   22 October 2011

   This is the best game I've ever played... So very fun and addictive. I got hooked on it for 1 month everyday.. Lol but buy it plz the best game ever. But graphics are bad... Read more

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