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Rating 4.8 out of 5 stars with 1545 reviews
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Customers express satisfaction with the helpful staff at Best Buy. They also appreciate the portability of the game, which allows them to play it on the go.
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Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Great Game As Always! One Little Issue
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I have Skyrim on various platforms. It’s my favorite game ever and I will never not recommend it. However one issues I have with the Switch version is there is this terrible scratching/sudden static sound that happens every ones in a while when playing. This issue made it hard for me to decide between 4 starts or 5 since it doesn’t affect the game itself but rather it’s just an annoyance. It comes and goes but it can be a real damper on the game play. It’s quite annoying but since it doesn’t last long and you can usually make it stop by saving and restarting the application, it’s not a huge miss for me. Other than that the game is as fantastic as ever. Still good old Skyrim. :)
This review is from The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Standard Edition - Nintendo Switch
I would recommend this to a friend- Pros mentioned:Portable
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Massive world...portable fun!
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Ok, let me start by saying that I am completely new to the world of Skyrim but after playing for several hours let me just say that I can see why this game had earned the all the kudos and accolades it did waay back in 2011. This marks the sixth console on which this game has appeared on, and while some aspects are beginning to show its age, its still every bit the awesome game that it was all those years ago. Graphically this stands toe to toe with the PS3 or XBOX 360 versions, albeit with some sacrifices on draw distance and things popping up far away. The framerate is solid and while I haven't got to the big action pieces yet, what I have seen is impressive. Even more so given that until now, this game has never been on a portable system. The DLC that came out after the games' release, Dawnguard, Hearthfire, and Dragonborn, is all there too making this package even more worthwhile. There are no 'mods' (adjustments to the game made by fans) on it, so you can only play the game proper (sorry Thomas the Tank Engine fans), but again it is an absolute revelation that it plays and looks as well as it does on the not-as-powerful Nintendo Switch. New to the Switch version is motion controls and amiibo functionality. The motion controls you may or may not like but they are done fairly well-especially if you go the archer route. The amiibos give you treasure chests, but only once every 24 hours. A cool addition is that you can get Zelda exclusives, including the Hylian Shield, BOTW Tunic, and...The Master Sword!!!-when you use zelda based amiibo. Its random but they occur fairly often. Don't worry if you don't have Zelda amiibo, these Switch exclusives occur in game at some point as well. Playing this I realize that Breath of the Wild got a lot of inspiration from the gameplay of Skyrim. The bottom line: If you have never played Skyrim this is a must buy! If you have never experienced Skyrim before think Breath of the Wild meets Game of Thrones. There is alot to learn and not a lot of hand holding but its a 5 star game. If you owned this and played it already then I cant say this version justifies revisiting Skyrim once again as $60 is a lot for a 6 year old game. That it is portable now may entice those who played to shell out another $60 for the ability to drop in on the inhabitants of Tamriel once again.
This review is from The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Standard Edition - Nintendo Switch
I would recommend this to a friend Rated 5 out of 5 stars
A Bit Clunky, but Scarily Addicting
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I have somewhere around 40hrs in this game and I quite like it. It's not my usual cup of tea, but I have fun being a menace in the simulated society. My dad however, is a completely different kind of player. He was curious about it one night when he saw me playing for a bit. I set him up on my guest account creating a character and I basically lost my Switch for an entire month after that!! So, I bought him this physical copy and we transferred his save data over (fairly easy process btw, thanks Nintendo). He's now somewhere in the 50s with his orc werewolf and has nearly completed the entire map! He's an OG WOW player from back in the day, so I'm not surprised about his ability to grind and the bizarre little exploits he's managed to find embedded within the game. If you haven't played Skyrim yet though, it's a real treat. Something special for sure.
This review is from The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Standard Edition - Nintendo Switch
I would recommend this to a friend- Pros mentioned:Portable
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Skyrim on the go
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Skyrim has finally been released on the Nintendo Switch, many have already player the game on different consoles or pc, but now you can take Skyrim on the go, the odds are high that most probably you already played The legend of Zelda breath of the wild, and are looking for a great open world adventure, then look no further, Skyrim takes you on an adventure to slay dragons, acquire different equipment, magic, if offers many hours of gameplay, and if you are looking for a new adventure then by all means pic up this game
This review is from The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Standard Edition - Nintendo Switch
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Portable
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Amazing way to play this classic game
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Skyrim, a game that has won many awards and been played by millions, now can go with you anywhere on the Nintendo Switch; the graphics look great, and the motion controls feel good. Highly recommend this to anyone who hasn't played before, or has buts wants to be able to take it literally anywhere and have the enhanced looks the remastering of this game offers.
This review is from The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Standard Edition - Nintendo Switch
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:PortableCons mentioned:Pricey
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
DLCs are included!
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Doesn’t state it but it comes with the 3 DLCs and also the Zelda items. Is pricey but you get the bonuses. I waited until I had certificates to take most of the blow for me. Now I can play Skyrim in bed, school, or hook it up to the projector
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Portable
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Skyrim in the palm of your hand...
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Lets get a few things out of the way... Yes, this is a six year old game. Yes, the graphics are a bit dated by current standards. Yes, you probably purchased this on one or more platforms in the past. All that being said, this is Skyrim on a handheld system. That is a testament to how fast technology has advanced in just six short years. It runs remarkably well. It looks great on the handheld screen at 720, and looks fine docked at 1080p. As good as a current PC, PS4 or Xbox? No. Does that matter? No. I know everyone likes to compare specs these days. But if specs are your top priority, you probably shouldn't own a Switch. You can now play a game that just 5-6 years ago required a high end gaming PC. A remarkable achievement. Overall, this review isn't about the specifics of the game. There are hundreds of reviews going back years if you want those. This version doesn't have mods but that is ok. This is to introduce those who never took the time to play Skyrim and enjoy it in portable form. Highly Recommended. Lets hope Morrowind and Oblivion are not far behind.
This review is from The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Standard Edition - Nintendo Switch
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Portable
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Dragon Born!
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.3rd copy of Skyrim i own. Don't regret the purchase and plan on putting in another 100 hrs in this game. Skyrim on the go is also amazing, looks cross between the special edition and the 360 version of the game. Defeating Dragons and other beasts and a chance of becoming a Vampire. What more do you need!? No mods but that's why i have this on PC also. Mainly bought this for portability and on the go play.
This review is from The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Standard Edition - Nintendo Switch
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Portable
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Still a masterpiece, reinvigorated by Switch
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Skyrim was amazing when it came out in 2011 and though it is starting to show some age, the game is still incredibly immersive. Nintendo gave us a polished, open-world masterpiece that only Nintendo could with Breath of the Wild earlier this year. In comparison, Skyrim's moment-to-moment gameplay is much rougher around the edges. But while Breath of the Wild's Hyrule feels intentionally, well, wild, Skyrim feels lived-in. If you want an open world filled with dozens of meaty sidequests, lively towns populated with NPCs, and deep lore, then Skyrim offers a different kind of immersion that Zelda does not. It is a different kind of masterpiece in world-building and still holds up well today. If you are a Nintendo-only gamer that has never played it, I assure you it is worth your time! If you have played it before, only you can decide how much the portability of the Switch matters to you. To me, it's a no-brainer. After a few years away, the Switch got me to go back to Skyrim. Now that I can take it anywhere, I might never leave.
This review is from The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Standard Edition - Nintendo Switch
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Portable
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
An excellent port.
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Although the Nintendo Switch version of Skyrim is more similar to last-gen's PS3 and Xbox 360 versions than the PS4 and Xbox One's "Enhanced Edition," its portability makes it the best version available if you find yourself playing your console away from home. It runs great (even better than the PS3 and 360's version) and the addition of motion controls and The Legend of Zelda weapons and armor are enough to give the game a 4th or 5th playthrough. If you've never experienced Skyrim, this is an easy sell. If you're familiar with it already, then know that all of the crafting and farming is significantly easier on a handheld than it is tethered to your TV or PC.
This review is from The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Standard Edition - Nintendo Switch
I would recommend this to a friend Rated 5 out of 5 stars
SKYRIIIIIIIIIIIM!!!!!!!!!!!
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I'd like to start by saying I already owned the original and remakes on pc; this is my favorite version. Looks wise it's about the same as original skyrim on high settings with the improved water and whatnot of the remaster, but you probably won't notice because it's good enough and you'll be having too much fun. The real winning feature though is the motion controls (aiming your bow, spells, etc), they work very well and make it drastically easier to play with a controller and IMOHO make it better than mouse and keyboard. The gesture controls (swinging a sword, blocking with a shield, etc) are ok... but not enough to make me want to play with joy-cons instead of a pro controller. I wish I could mod it (unofficial patch especially) but it's still REALLY good!
This review is from The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Standard Edition - Nintendo Switch
I would recommend this to a friend- Cons mentioned:Controls, Darkness
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Switch version is not my favorite
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This is one of my favorite games of all-time and I’ve been playing the PS3 version on and off for the past seven years or so. I was excited that I could buy the Switch version, but there are two issues with it that make the experience unpleasant so I docked 1 star. There are many areas, such as in caves, that are dark. These areas are, of course, supposed to be dark, but on the Switch version they are TOO dark to the point where I literally can’t see what I’m doing most of the time, even when screen brightness is turned to 100%. There’s no other way that I’m aware of to change the settings on the Switch. On the TV I use the “Vivid” setting but I never had this problem with the PS3. Sure I can use a torch, but it’s really inconvenient and not always possible. The other thing is that I found the controls and camera movements to be too loose. The slightest touch of the sticks makes the camera move around too much and it is giving me literal headaches. Again, I didn’t have this issue with the PS3.
I would recommend this to a friend Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Good... with the same few flaws
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This game is just like its counterparts on other systems plays well (this review is of the switch version and I previously played this on Xbox 360). It still has many of the same glitches from the other version but this does not negatively affect overall game play. Motion controls work well except for the block motion but I prefer using a regular controller anyways. If the convenience of portable play and motion controls are not of interest though it can be found for a lower price on other systems. Battery life is around 3 to 2 hours depending on if the WiFi is on and the brightness of the screen.
This review is from The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Standard Edition - Nintendo Switch
I would recommend this to a friend- Pros mentioned:Portable
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Portable Skyrim
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Skyrim on the go is a bit surreal. Elder Scrolls games are usually when I upgrade to a fancy new PC to handle some of the most impressive visuals in a generation. Now one is running on a tablet, and it looks better than it did on consoles just a few years ago. And not only can you take Skyrim in your pocket, you can sleep it, set it down, and hop right back into the game in no time at all. If you've never experienced Skyrim, you could do worse than buying this version. Maybe you loved Skyrim but never returned to play the expansions. Or maybe you played it to death but still want to be able to have it with you wherever you go. You'll get your money's worth with an Elder Scrolls game.
This review is from The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Standard Edition - Nintendo Switch
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Portable
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Portable.... best benefit yet!
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I own the original day one release on the PC. I have played it over 200 hours, but I never bought the DLC or got any of the other changes. So for close to the same price (With gamers club) I get the updated version with ALL the DLC. I can't wait to play it again, while on the go, and experience all the new content. Played a few hours so far and I love it. There are things I like about the PC version, but I can play this any where and that is a plus. I have enjoyed BOTW on the go, and will enjoy this as well. My favorite type of game are these exploration type games.
This review is from The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Standard Edition - Nintendo Switch
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Portable
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Excellent port
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This an excellent port of an excellent game. Graphics are amazing weather in the dock or if you use the switch as a portable device. Contains all three of the previous expansions making this a decent deal, especially if you are a Gamers Club Unlocked member. I won’t go into the details of the game, since it is actually an older game that has been ported to the Switch. But it plays fantastic on the Switch and is worth it if you have played it on other systems and loved it, or if you somehow have never played it you should give it a try.
This review is from The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Standard Edition - Nintendo Switch
I would recommend this to a friend Rated 5 out of 5 stars
A must-have for the Switch
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.TES V: Skyrim is already a great game, but add to that an amazing work at porting it to the new Nintendo hybrid console and you've got yourself an excellent game to play on the go. Bethesda did an excellent job at porting this game to the Switch: looks good, runs good and plays good. Smooth framerate and nice incorporation of motion controls, I absolutely recommend this game to anyone that has a Switch, even if you already played it in any other format, this is a new experience altogether.
This review is from The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Standard Edition - Nintendo Switch
I would recommend this to a friend- Pros mentioned:Portable
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Decade game but mobile
||Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Sure it’s the same glitches and exploits you’ve seen on console and pc but we can finally play TES V pretty much everywhere without a bulky set up. Unfortunately the rendering is terrible but it feels like a Monty python film. Plus you have a chance to get great loot from your amiibos with the new power.
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Portable
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Everything you love about Skyrim
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This is a fantastic title for the Nintendo Switch. The graphics are as good as it was on any other console and the controls are too. I've put hours into this and haven't seen any slowdown in framerate. It plays great as a portable title and definitely one that will keep you occupied for hours and days.... By far my favorite title for the Switch and a perfect title to showcase what the Switch can really do!
This review is from The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Standard Edition - Nintendo Switch
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Portable
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
First time playing Skyrim - it's fun
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I'd never played these games before. I tried Oblivion for a few hours but didn't like the character design and fighting felt clunky so gave up. This one is way better. The opening was fun. The portability is great - no hiccups. The motion control is great for bows. Quick save just adds to the nice pick up and play feel of this game. Excited to finally play this game. Graphics look good to me as well.
This review is from The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Standard Edition - Nintendo Switch
I would recommend this to a friend