Buy it if you like
- Story and characters: 121 reviews raised it, mostly praise
- Combat: 51 reviews raised it, mostly praise
- Graphics: 43 reviews raised it, mostly praise
Think twice if you dislike
- Bugs: 33 reviews raised it, mostly criticism
- Crashes: 25 reviews raised it, mostly criticism
- Interface: 14 reviews raised it, mostly criticism
Based on 378k player reviews · updated
What players think
The recurring themes across 300 analysed reviews: what players praise, what divides them, and what to know.
Why players love itThings to know
50% of themes are praise25% are divided25% are complaints
Story and characters
Players who bring up Story and characters mostly praise it.
121 of 300 sampled reviews raised it
Alright time to review... finally at a point where all major storylines are complete and most important side quests complete as well...
Combat
Players who bring up Combat mostly praise it.
51 of 300 sampled reviews raised it
Different races, combat styles, allegiances, choices, and self-imposed rules can make another journey through Skyrim feel surprisingly fresh.
Graphics
Players who bring up Graphics mostly praise it.
43 of 300 sampled reviews raised it
Upgraded volumetric lights, improved shadows, new water and snow shaders, and higher-resolution textures noticeably refresh the game's image without altering its aesthetic.
Gameplay
Players who bring up Gameplay mostly praise it.
36 of 300 sampled reviews raised it
Unlocking new perks and abilities made it seem like the gameplay was gradually building toward something deeper and more engaging.
Audio
Players who bring up Audio mostly praise it.
22 of 300 sampled reviews raised it
The soundtrack by Jeremy Soule remains one of the top in the history of video games.
Steam Deck
Players who bring up Steam Deck mostly praise it.
6 of 300 sampled reviews raised it
(Also, although it says the game is unsupported on steam deck, it runs amazing!)
Theme by theme
Scored on what reviews say about each topic, not the thumbs.
Players love
Story and characters121 reviews
Combat51 reviews
Graphics43 reviews
Gameplay36 reviews
Audio22 reviews
Steam Deck6 reviews
Divided opinion
Difficulty86% still recommend
Performance100% still recommend
Optimization100% still recommend
Players complain
Bugs82% still recommend
Crashes92% still recommend
Interface79% still recommend
What you get
Can you play it alone, does a controller work, does it run on your machine.
Play modes
- Single-player
Controller
- Partial Controller Support
Store features
- Family Sharing
- Playable without Timed Input
- Remote Play on Phone
- Remote Play on Tablet
- Save Anytime
- Steam Achievements
- Steam Cloud
- Stereo Sound
Platforms
- Windows
Valve device support
Steam DeckUnsupported
SteamOSUnsupported
Steam MachineUnsupported
Should I buy it now?
Based on Steam price history.
Prices have been lower
$39.99
The lowest we've tracked is $9.99.
6 points recordedtoday · $39.99
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