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L.A. Noire
L.A. NoireSolve crimes in 1940s Los Angeles with groundbreaking facial animation.
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

Step into the shoes of LAPD detective Cole Phelps in a meticulously recreated 1940s Los Angeles. The game blends investigative interrogation with action-packed chase sequences, delivering a cinematic noir experience. Utilizing advanced motion‑capture technology, L.A. Noire lets players read suspects' facial cues to uncover the truth, while exploring an open‑world city filled with period‑accurate detail and branching storylines.

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
Story-Rich
Open-World Adventure
Best for
Fans of narrative detective games
Open-world RPG and sandbox fans
Specifications
Spec source
AI-estimated
AI-estimated
General
msrp
$19.99
release date
2011-05-17
Specifications
developer
Team Bondi, Rockstar Leeds, Rockstar North
publisher
Take-Two Interactive, Rockstar Games
age rating
ESRB M, PEGI 18
multiplayer
Single player
critic score
89/100
platforms
PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch
deployment
Game
open source
No
api available
No
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • Innovative facial‑reading interrogation system.
  • Rich, atmospheric recreation of post‑war Los Angeles.
  • Strong narrative with branching outcomes.
  • Blend of action and puzzle‑solving gameplay.
  • Enormous freedom
  • Best-in-class modding
  • Great atmosphere and exploration
  • Tons of content
Cons
  • Limited multiplayer options – single player only.
  • Some repetitive chase sequences.
  • Occasional pacing issues in longer cases.
  • 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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