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The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim by Bethesda Softworks

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Platform: PC
Publisher: Bethesda Softworks
Developer: Bethesda Softworks
Category: Role-Playing

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Product Details:

The next chapter in the highly anticipated Elder Scrolls saga arrives from the makers of the 2006 and 2008 Games of the Year, Bethesda Game Studios. Skyrim reimagines and revolutionizes the open-world fantasy epic, bringing to life a complete virtual world open for you to explore any way you choose.

Live another life, in another world

Play any type of character you can imagine, and do whatever you want; the legendary freedom of choice, storytelling, and adventure of The Elder Scrolls is realized like never before.

All new graphics and gameplay engine

Skyrim's new game engine brings to life a complete virtual world with rolling clouds, rugged mountains, bustling cities, lush fields, and ancient dungeons.

You are what you play

Choose from hundreds of weapons, spells, and abilities. The new character system allows you to play any way you want and define yourself through your actions.

Dragons return

Battle ancient dragons like you've never seen. As Dragonborn, learn their secrets and harness their power for yourself.

Specifications:

Minimum

Connectivity: Internet access for Steam activation
Hard Drive Space: 6GB free HDD Space
Operating System: Windows 7/Vista/XP PC (32 or 64 bit)
Processor: Processor: Dual Core 2.0GHz or equivalent processor
RAM: 2GB System RAM
Video Card: Direct X 9.0c compliant video card with 512 MB of RAM

Connectivity: Internet access for Steam activation
Hard Drive Space: 6GB free HDD space
Operating System: Windows 7/Vista/XP PC (32 or 64 bit)
Processor: Quad-core Intel or AMD CPU
RAM: 4GB System RAM
Video Card: DirectX 9.0c compatible NVIDIA or AMD ATI video card with 1GB of RAM (Nvidia GeForce GTX 260 or higher (i.e GTX550Ti); ATI Radeon 4890 or higher).

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The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim

Gameplay:

9.2 out of 10

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9.2 out of 10

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8.9 out of 10

Lasting Appeal:

9.2 out of 10

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9.3 out of 10

Gameplay:

9.2 out of 10

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9.2 out of 10

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8.9 out of 10

Lasting Appeal:

9.2 out of 10

18 out of 1995%of customers would recommend this product to a friend.

67 The next chapter in the highly anticipated Elder Scrolls saga arrives from the makers of the 2006 and 2008 Games of the Year, Bethesda Game Studios. Skyrim reimagines and revolutionizes the open-world fantasy epic, bringing to life a complete virtual world open for you to explore any way you choose.

Gameplay:

9.2 out of 10

Graphics:

9.2 out of 10

Sound:

8.9 out of 10

Lasting Appeal:

9.2 out of 10

Overall Rating:

9.3 out of 10

Gameplay:

9.2 out of 10

Graphics:

9.2 out of 10

Sound:

8.9 out of 10

Lasting Appeal:

9.2 out of 10

18 out of 1995%of customers would recommend this product to a friend.

Summary of Customer Ratings & Reviews

Gameplay:

9.2 out of 10

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9.2 out of 10

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9.3 out of 10

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9.2 out of 10

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8.9 out of 10

Lasting Appeal:

9.2 out of 10

18 out of 1995%of customers would recommend this product to a friend.

Product Reviews

More Disappointing Than Good.

Overall Rating:

7 out of 10

Gameplay:

7 out of 10

Graphics:

9 out of 10

Sound:

6 out of 10

Lasting Appeal:

6 out of 10

Posted on:5/4/12

AlexanderP

Location: Dubuque, IA

Ignoring the previously broken status of the PC version, let us delve into The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim, the long awaited sequel to the hit game Oblivion.

In stark contrast to Oblivion's generic Europeon fantasy feel, Skyrim sports a very vivid and very violent fantasy world that could be compared to Norse mythology, with its Viking analogs and violent gods. And unlike Oblivion, exploring Skyrim feels like an adventure. It's one of those games that makes you glad to receive a quest that puts you half way across the map, because the environments are varied and atmospheric.

That's where the improvements stop. Now, a lot of fans of the series will disagree with me on everything I'm about to say, but it still feels like people are being blinded to Skyrim's flaws by the openness of the world.

Skyrim does not understand what constitutes a plot. Rising action, climax, falling action. Oblivion nailed those elements down, figuring out that build up towards a conflict should be rewarded with an ending that, although not surprising, felt closing and sufficiently interesting to keep the player from poking at the inevitable plot holes. Skyrim stumbles through the rising action, skips over the climax, and slips straight into the falling action. The narrative is weak, never presented in such a way or such an order as to appear interesting. In Oblivion, I went out of my way to discover factions and side quests because I was exploring the world. In Skyrim, I actively avoided the main quest. It was boring. Even the characters reciting their lines sound bored, fidgeting as though ready to run off the moment you turn your back on them.

Which leads me to my next complaint: the factions. Like the main quest, the factions fail to grasp two things: build up and character. Unlike Oblivion, where the quests rise in intensity until your breaking into the Imperial City to steal an Elder Scroll in the most elaborate heist ever attempted, the faction storylines throw meaningless quests at you, then suddenly propel you into an underdeveloped plot with opposing factions you've not heard enough about to fear. The College of Winterhold suffers the most, ending the moment it seems to be going somewhere.

Actually, I take it back. The Dark Brotherhood was still excellent. Kudos, Bethesda. You saved the best.

The greatest atrocity committed by Skyrim, however, is the leveling system. It is impossible to effectively multiclass. I do not exaggerate. Though attributes do exist in Skyrim as they did in Oblivion, they don't help you. Skill with a skill is controlled through the allocation of perks, one of which you earn every level. Because there exist 251 skills, but a level cap of only 81, you can make use of only a third of those perks--and if you don't dedicate them to a single play style, then your character will end up weaker for it in the late game. In Dungeons and Dragons, we would use the term "railroading" to describe this situation. The series that totes its ability to let the player play anyone they want to has taken away just that.

Despite all this, Skyrim isn't walking out of this review without a recommendation, just one given with a great deal of apprehension and the wish that I hadn't purchased this game for $60. It's still good, mind you. The exploration makes of for a great deal of the failures brought on by the questlines, but Skyrim ultimately feels like an alpha: a game that wasn't fit for release. Concepts and story elements it introduces feel like they were built for something greater that never sees the light of day.

It's for these flaws that I still prefer Oblivion for everything but its world.

Overall Rating:

7 out of 10

Gameplay:

7 out of 10

Graphics:

9 out of 10

Sound:

6 out of 10

Lasting Appeal:

6 out of 10

3 of 6 found this review helpful.

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Great Game, Truly Amazing

Overall Rating:

9 out of 10

Gameplay:

9 out of 10

Graphics:

7 out of 10

Sound:

10 out of 10

Lasting Appeal:

9 out of 10

Posted on:4/19/12

pnuk23

Location: New York, NY

This game is perfect for: hardcore gamers

This game raises the bar for video games. It fantasy fighting is truly remarkable. I love it's form of leveling, instead of distributing points to dexterity or strength, it's leveling system is truly unique. This story is great and epic. Since nothing is perfect, there are a few minor issues. The first one is that when you are engaged in conversation you yourself don't speak. The second one is that you can just leave a conversation. FUS RO DAH

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Overall Rating:

9 out of 10

Gameplay:

9 out of 10

Graphics:

7 out of 10

Sound:

10 out of 10

Lasting Appeal:

9 out of 10

0 of 1 found this review helpful.

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Awesome Game

Overall Rating:

10 out of 10

Gameplay:

10 out of 10

Graphics:

10 out of 10

Sound:

10 out of 10

Lasting Appeal:

10 out of 10

Posted on:3/19/12

DarkJungleApe

Location: Logan, UT

This game is perfect for: hardcore gamers

This is my first Elder Scrolls game and i am very impressed with it. The graphics are amazing, especially the landscapes. I love the ability to choose whatever you want to do in the game it makes for a huge replay value. If you liked the other Elder Scrolls games i would recommend this one. Great for hardcore gamers who like RPG's. I bought the collector's edition with the art book and Dragon statue, which are both really cool, especially the art book since i like to draw as well. I think you should buy it too.

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Overall Rating:

10 out of 10

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Sound:

10 out of 10

Lasting Appeal:

10 out of 10

3 of 5 found this review helpful.

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AWESOME

Overall Rating:

10 out of 10

Gameplay:

10 out of 10

Graphics:

10 out of 10

Sound:

9 out of 10

Lasting Appeal:

10 out of 10

Posted on:2/20/12

matrixcube5

Location: California

This game is perfect for: hardcore gamers

the game is great for hardcore gamers and is a highly addictive and anticipated game that brings a lot to the table on all systems, the visual effects make Oblivion look like it was made in the 90's in comparison. overall a splendid game.

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Overall Rating:

10 out of 10

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10 out of 10

Graphics:

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Sound:

9 out of 10

Lasting Appeal:

10 out of 10

2 of 3 found this review helpful.

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Ending Scene

Overall Rating:

9 out of 10

Gameplay:

8 out of 10

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10 out of 10

Sound:

10 out of 10

Lasting Appeal:

9 out of 10

Posted on:2/5/12

UndergroundOp

This game is perfect for: hardcore gamers

The ending battle was kind of disappointing and was too easy com paired to the rest of the game other than that it was an excellent game

Overall Rating:

9 out of 10

Gameplay:

8 out of 10

Graphics:

10 out of 10

Sound:

10 out of 10

Lasting Appeal:

9 out of 10

0 of 1 found this review helpful.

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An amazing game with amazing gameplay.

Overall Rating:

10 out of 10

Gameplay:

10 out of 10

Graphics:

10 out of 10

Sound:

9 out of 10

Lasting Appeal:

9 out of 10

Posted on:2/5/12

Anonymous

Location: Hamilton, OH

This game is perfect for: casual gamers

This game has absolutely everything you could ever want, Bethesda did an amazing job with the graphics and sound.

Overall Rating:

10 out of 10

Gameplay:

10 out of 10

Graphics:

10 out of 10

Sound:

9 out of 10

Lasting Appeal:

9 out of 10

0 of 1 found this review helpful.

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Awesomsauce

Overall Rating:

10 out of 10

Gameplay:

10 out of 10

Graphics:

9 out of 10

Sound:

10 out of 10

Lasting Appeal:

10 out of 10

Posted on:1/7/12

EpicRamenKnight

Location: Indiana

This game is perfect for: hardcore gamers

I began playing Skyrim a few days ago and I seriously can't stop playing. The only glitches I have found are usually really funny XD. There are so many missions to choose from that you're never bored. Dialogue is interesting and traveling is less boring with the people you meet on the road (thieves, imperials, hired assassins, etc.). Commands you can type in make being a beginner to Skyrim or the Elder Scrolls series a lot easier to play. There are many groups you can join (The Companions, The Nightingales, etc) and sub species you can become. This game is wicked and I definitely think it's a good game to buy if your looking for something fun to do to kill time or just sit around for fun. :D

Overall Rating:

10 out of 10

Gameplay:

10 out of 10

Graphics:

9 out of 10

Sound:

10 out of 10

Lasting Appeal:

10 out of 10

3 of 4 found this review helpful.

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Must have for any RPG fan

Overall Rating:

10 out of 10

Gameplay:

10 out of 10

Graphics:

8 out of 10

Sound:

10 out of 10

Lasting Appeal:

10 out of 10

Posted on:1/6/12

SocialKilla

This game is a must get if your a rpg fan. It is so long and you will definitely get your money worth.

Overall Rating:

10 out of 10

Gameplay:

10 out of 10

Graphics:

8 out of 10

Sound:

10 out of 10

Lasting Appeal:

10 out of 10

1 of 1 found this review helpful.

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Great game.

Overall Rating:

10 out of 10

Gameplay:

10 out of 10

Graphics:

10 out of 10

Sound:

10 out of 10

Lasting Appeal:

10 out of 10

Posted on:12/29/11

Johnnyd00d

Location: San Antonio, TX

This game is perfect for: casual gamers

This game great! Brings hours of entertainment. There is bugs here and there, but most of them are amusing. Like giants hitting you 400ft in the air. Overall great. The interface is more on the console side, but nothing you can't get use to.

Overall Rating:

10 out of 10

Gameplay:

10 out of 10

Graphics:

10 out of 10

Sound:

10 out of 10

Lasting Appeal:

10 out of 10

3 of 4 found this review helpful.

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OMG, AMAZING!!! MUST GET!

Overall Rating:

10 out of 10

Gameplay:

10 out of 10

Graphics:

10 out of 10

Sound:

10 out of 10

Lasting Appeal:

10 out of 10

Posted on:12/17/11

DragonRider2150

Location: Earth

If you do not get this game, then something is wrong with you. The are some glitches, but the graphics, sound, everything about the game is awesome. The price is totally worth it. Best game ever.