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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.
The 7th Guest
The 7th GuestA haunting puzzle adventure that pioneered CD-ROM storytelling
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.

The 7th Guest is a classic point-and-click horror adventure that blends atmospheric storytelling with challenging puzzles. Released in 1993, it set new standards for interactive multimedia with full-motion video and pre-rendered 3D environments. Players explore the eerie mansion of Henry Stauf, uncovering a tragic tale while solving a variety of logic and spatial puzzles. Its single-player experience remains a benchmark for narrative-driven puzzle games.

Pricing
Paid (One-time)

Around $39.99 for the Anniversary/Special Edition.

Paid (One-time)
Category
Open-World Adventure
Horror
Best for
Open-world RPG and sandbox fans
Fans of classic horror adventure games
Specifications
Spec source
AI-estimated
AI-estimated
Specifications
platforms
PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch
deployment
Game
open source
No
api available
No
developer
Trilobyte
publisher
Trilobyte, Virgin Games, Virgin Interactive Entertainment (Europe) Ltd., Philips Interactive Media, Trilobyte Games, Nightdive Studios
age rating
ESRB T
multiplayer
Single player
critic score
85/100
General
msrp
$19.99
release date
1993-01-01
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • Enormous freedom
  • Best-in-class modding
  • Great atmosphere and exploration
  • Tons of content
  • Groundbreaking use of CD‑ROM technology
  • Atmospheric horror atmosphere
  • Deep, story‑driven puzzles
  • Timeless visual and audio design
Cons
  • Dated combat and animations
  • Bugs without mods
  • Re-released many times
  • Outdated graphics by modern standards
  • Puzzles can be obscure and require trial‑and‑error
  • Limited save system may frustrate some players
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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