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Broken Sword: The Sleeping Dragon
Broken Sword: The Sleeping DragonA globe‑trotting mystery adventure that blends history, intrigue, and puzzles.
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim
The Elder Scrolls V: SkyrimA moddable open-world fantasy RPG where you can go anywhere and be anyone.
Overview
Description

Join American lawyer George Stobbart and French journalist Nicole Collard as they chase a deadly secret hidden across Europe, from Parisian catacombs to a mysterious island. The game combines cinematic storytelling with classic point‑and‑click exploration, delivering a rich narrative that weaves historical myth with modern thriller elements. The 3D engine brings the series into a new visual era while retaining the clever puzzles and witty dialogue that define the Broken Sword franchise. Players solve environmental challenges, decode ancient symbols, and uncover a conspiracy that threatens the world.

Skyrim is Bethesda’s landmark open-world RPG set in a Nordic fantasy province, known for its freeform exploration, dragon-shouting Dragonborn, and an enormous modding community that keeps it alive over a decade later.

Pricing
Paid (One-time)
Paid (One-time)

Around $39.99 for the Anniversary/Special Edition.

Category
Puzzle Adventure
Open-World Adventure
Best for
Fans of narrative adventure games
Open-world RPG and sandbox fans
Specifications
Spec source
AI-estimated
AI-estimated
General
msrp
$19.99
release date
2003-11-14
Specifications
developer
Revolution Software
publisher
THQ, The Adventure Company, Revolution Software, Kalypso Media, Marvelous Entertainment
age rating
ESRB T, PEGI 12
multiplayer
Single player
critic score
60/100
platforms
PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch
deployment
Game
open source
No
api available
No
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • Engaging plot with memorable characters
  • Beautiful 3D environments that enhance immersion
  • Strong voice acting and dialogue writing
  • Varied puzzles that reward logical thinking
  • Enormous freedom
  • Best-in-class modding
  • Great atmosphere and exploration
  • Tons of content
Cons
  • Graphics show their age compared to modern titles
  • Some puzzles can be obscure and lack clear hints
  • Linear progression limits replayability
  • Dated combat and animations
  • Bugs without mods
  • Re-released many times
Community & Metrics
Upvotes
0
4
User rating
Not enough data
4.0 (2)

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The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Reviews

4.0 (2)
Anonymous

Love it

The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim has been my go-to lately. Great atmosphere and exploration. No real complaints. Would recommend.

Anonymous

Good but flawed

Picked up The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim recently. Upside: enormous freedom. Downside: bugs without mods.

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