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The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim
The Elder Scrolls V: SkyrimA moddable open-world fantasy RPG where you can go anywhere and be anyone.
Syberia
SyberiaA haunting journey through a forgotten world of automatons.
Overview
Description

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.

Syberia follows lawyer Kate Walker as she travels across Europe in search of a mysterious inventor and his mechanical creations. The game blends atmospheric storytelling with intricate puzzles, delivering a memorable adventure experience. Set in richly detailed environments, players explore abandoned factories, snowy landscapes, and enigmatic towns, uncovering the secrets of a lost era while confronting personal dilemmas and moral choices.

Pricing
Paid (One-time)

Around $39.99 for the Anniversary/Special Edition.

Paid (One-time)
Category
Open-World Adventure
Puzzle Adventure
Best for
Open-world RPG and sandbox fans
Adventure and puzzle enthusiasts
Specifications
Spec source
AI-estimated
AI-estimated
Specifications
platforms
PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch
deployment
Game
open source
No
api available
No
developer
Microïds Canada
publisher
Microïds, The Adventure Company, 1C Company, Big Fish Games, Anuman Interactive, Namco Bandai Games Europe S.A.S., Microids, Meridian4, MC2-Microïds
age rating
ESRB T, PEGI 7
multiplayer
Single player
critic score
77/100
General
msrp
$19.99
release date
2002-08-09
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • Enormous freedom
  • Best-in-class modding
  • Great atmosphere and exploration
  • Tons of content
  • Engaging, cinematic storyline
  • Beautiful hand‑drawn visuals
  • Thoughtful and varied puzzles
  • Strong voice acting and atmosphere
Cons
  • Dated combat and animations
  • Bugs without mods
  • Re-released many times
  • Pacing can feel slow for some players
  • Limited replayability after story completion
  • Occasional obscure puzzle solutions
Community & Metrics
Upvotes
4
0
User rating
4.0 (2)
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What reviewers say

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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