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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 Curse of Monkey Island
The Curse of Monkey IslandA witty pirate adventure that blends humor with classic point-and-click puzzles.
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 Curse of Monkey Island continues the beloved Monkey Island series with a charming blend of comedy, puzzles, and swashbuckling adventure. Set sail on a comedic quest across exotic locales, solving riddles and outsmarting foes with clever dialogue and iconic characters. Fans of classic adventure games will appreciate the hand-drawn art, memorable voice acting, and witty writing that make this title a timeless favorite for both new and veteran players.

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 game fans
Specifications
Spec source
AI-estimated
AI-estimated
Specifications
platforms
PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch
deployment
Game
open source
No
api available
No
developer
LucasArts
publisher
Activision, LucasArts, THQ
age rating
ESRB E, PEGI 12
multiplayer
Single player
critic score
90/100
General
msrp
$19.99
release date
1997-10-31
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • Enormous freedom
  • Best-in-class modding
  • Great atmosphere and exploration
  • Tons of content
  • Engaging humor and witty writing
  • Beautiful hand-drawn visuals
  • Challenging yet fair puzzles
  • Strong voice acting and character work
Cons
  • Dated combat and animations
  • Bugs without mods
  • Re-released many times
  • Limited replayability after story completion
  • Occasional obscure puzzle solutions
  • Outdated interface for modern gamers
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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