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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 Wizard and the Princess
The Wizard and the PrincessA classic 1980 adventure where a brave hero rescues a princess from a wicked wizard.
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 Wizard and the Princess is a pioneering graphic adventure from 1980 that blends fantasy storytelling with early point‑and‑click exploration. Players guide the hero through a colorful kingdom, solving puzzles and battling magical foes to save the princess. Developed by On‑Line Systems and released on PC, the game offers a nostalgic experience with simple controls, charming pixel art, and a memorable soundtrack that captures the spirit of early computer gaming.

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
Fans of classic 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
On-Line Systems
publisher
IBM, Melbourne House, StarCraft, On-Line Systems
multiplayer
Single player
General
release date
1980-12-31
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • Enormous freedom
  • Best-in-class modding
  • Great atmosphere and exploration
  • Tons of content
  • Charming retro graphics
  • Engaging puzzle design
  • Memorable fantasy storyline
  • Easy-to-learn controls
Cons
  • Dated combat and animations
  • Bugs without mods
  • Re-released many times
  • Limited graphics by modern standards
  • Text parser can be unintuitive
  • No save‑point checkpoints beyond manual saves
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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The Wizard and the Princess Reviews

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