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Limbo
LimboA hauntingly beautiful puzzle-platformer that challenges your wits in a monochrome world
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

Limbo thrusts you into a stark, black‑and‑white landscape where every shadow hides a new puzzle. As a nameless boy, you must navigate treacherous environments using only your intuition and timing. The game blends minimalist storytelling with atmospheric sound design, delivering an unsettling yet captivating experience that rewards patience and observation.

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 atmospheric puzzle-platformers
Open-world RPG and sandbox fans
Specifications
Spec source
AI-estimated
AI-estimated
General
msrp
$9.99
release date
2010-07-21
Specifications
developer
Playdead
publisher
Microsoft Game Studios, Playdead
age rating
PEGI 16, ESRB T
multiplayer
Single player
critic score
84/100
platforms
PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch
deployment
Game
open source
No
api available
No
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • Stunning visual style
  • Engaging physics puzzles
  • Atmospheric sound design
  • Broad platform availability
  • Enormous freedom
  • Best-in-class modding
  • Great atmosphere and exploration
  • Tons of content
Cons
  • Limited save points can increase difficulty
  • No multiplayer or replay modes
  • Short overall length
  • 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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