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The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition

RPG Single-player Steam Achievements Playable without Timed Input Save Anytime Stereo Sound Surround Sound Partial Controller Support Steam Cloud Remote Play on Phone Remote Play on Tablet

$39.99

EDITOR'S RATING

9.0/10

Release Date: October 27, 2016

Description

If you've ever wanted to just wander off into a massive fantasy world and ignore the main quest for weeks, Skyrim Special Edition is basically built for that. The game drops you into a huge land where dragons can attack at any time and your choices actually shape how things play out. It's the kind of title that makes you say "just one more quest" until it's suddenly 4 AM.

Review

Gameplay in Skyrim revolves around total freedom, letting you mix archery, magic, and melee however you want while exploring caves, ruins, and towns at your own pace. The systems are deep enough that you can craft, steal, or lead factions across multiple playthroughs, though the combat feels pretty stiff and dated compared to newer action games, with enemies that sometimes just stand there swinging. The Special Edition adds better mod support on consoles, which helps fix some of the jank and keeps things fresh after all these years. The upgraded graphics make Skyrim's snowy peaks and misty forests look sharp and atmospheric, especially during those long treks where the weather shifts and changes the mood completely. Sound design stands out with a sweeping orchestral score that swells during battles and ambient tracks that sell the loneliness of the wilderness, while voice acting ranges from solid to hilariously wooden in side quests. It all combines into an immersive vibe that makes even basic exploration feel epic, though loading screens can still pull you out of it now and then. Overall this is essential for anyone who loves open-world RPGs with replay value, whether you're new to the series or coming back for the improved visuals and DLC all in one package. It rewards patient players who enjoy building their own stories over strict narratives, so if you don't mind some rough edges in the mechanics you'll sink hundreds of hours easily. Skip it only if you need super polished combat or hate fantasy tropes.