The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim has an average rating of 91% based on 5 reviews from English-language gaming websites. Critics agree – the best rating was given by Game Informer (9.5/10), the worst by HardcoreGamer (4/5). The game was released on November 11, 2011 for PC, Nintendo Switch, Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3. Players on RAWG rate the game 88%.
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What critics praise
„Bethesda's long-running series returns with its best chapter yet. Be warned: We reveal minor plot spoilers.“
What is the rating of The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim?
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim has an average rating of 91% based on 5 reviews from English-language gaming websites. Critics agree – the best rating was given by Game Informer (9.5/10), the worst by HardcoreGamer (4/5).
When was The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim released?
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim was released on November 11, 2011.
What platforms is The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim available on?
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim is available for PC, Nintendo Switch, Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3.
How long does it take to beat The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim?
Players on RAWG spend on average 42 hours playing The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim.
Is The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim worth playing?
Yes. With an average rating of 91%, The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim is one of the highly rated games and critics recommend it. Critics largely agree on the rating.
What games are similar to The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim?
Games similar to The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim are for example The Elder Scrolls Online: High Isle, Sword of the Necromancer, Saints Row, The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt and KAO the Kangaroo.
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Best rating
9,5/10
Game Informer
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4/5
HardcoreGamer
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Ranking
#19
of 661 games released in 2011
better than 97 % of games
#1
of 26 games released in 2011 on PC
better than 100 % of games
#1
of 3 games released in 2011 on PS5
better than 100 % of games
#1
of 3 games released in 2011 on Xbox Series X|S
better than 100 % of games
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim – Anniversary Edition is one of those things that is simultaneously great and yet seems unnecessary. We can all agree Skyrim is a phenomenal game as it’s cited as a personal favorite of the past decade by a few members of our staff. The thing is with this update is nothing about it seems essential. Survival mode is a great challenge for people who enjoy that type of game....
Bethesda's long-running series returns with its best chapter yet. Be warned: We reveal minor plot spoilers.
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The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim has only been beaten 1 times and is better than most games compared. Our recommendation - the game is worth playing.
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