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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.
Tales of Monkey Island
Tales of Monkey IslandPirate humor and puzzles in a classic point‑and‑click adventure.
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.

Embark on a swashbuckling journey with Guybrush Threepwood as he faces new foes, solves clever puzzles, and delivers the series' signature wit. This episodic adventure blends humor, clever dialogue, and challenging brain‑teasers across five chapters. Developed by Telltale Games and published by LucasArts, the game offers a single‑player experience on PlayStation 3, PC, iOS, and Mac, delivering the beloved Monkey Island charm to both longtime fans and newcomers.

Pricing
Paid (One-time)

Around $39.99 for the Anniversary/Special Edition.

Paid (One-time)
Category
Open-World Adventure
Story-Rich
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
Telltale Games
publisher
LucasArts
age rating
PEGI 12, ESRB E10+
multiplayer
Single player
critic score
80/100
General
msrp
$19.99
release date
2009-07-07
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • Enormous freedom
  • Best-in-class modding
  • Great atmosphere and exploration
  • Tons of content
  • Engaging humor and witty writing
  • Challenging yet fair puzzles
  • Strong voice acting and character work
  • Cross‑platform availability
Cons
  • Dated combat and animations
  • Bugs without mods
  • Re-released many times
  • Linear progression limits replayability
  • Some puzzles can feel obtuse
  • Graphics may feel dated to modern eyes
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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