Customer Ratings & Reviews

Entertaining game, I wold recommend if looking for something pre-owned.

This is a great fantasy game, but make time because it is hard to escape!

I've had skyrim for a while now, but I wanted to wait until I pretty much had experienced everything I could before writing a review for it. I didn't want to fully endorse it only to find something that ruined the game for me. Of course, nothing happened like that. I know you've heard this from a bunch of different "fanboys" a bunch of different times but this game is awesome! I mean, this is a true RPG right here. It's huge! The world is massive and is just chuck full of things to explore. Gone are the times in the bast games when you would wander for miles and not encounter much at all. Now you are exploring caves, ruins, barracks, towns, cities almost constantly. That doesn't mean that you won't be able to just explore and take in the scenery, however. There are tons of places to climb up and see for miles and I would recommend it because this game is very good looking. The world is one of the most finely crafted I have seen in a video game. There are many things you can do as well. There is a pretty lengthy main quest that I found to be very good but I would constantly get sidetracked by my curiosity of my surroundings and people coming up to me to give me a side-quest. There are a handful of guilds to join and play through as well that have had a lot of attention paid to them. Add to this the ability to smith your own armor, create your own potions, etc. and you have a bunch to do in this game. There are also a ton of improvements to the combat from past games and conversing with the NPCs is much more fluid and interesting this time around. It's not perfect. Im sure you've hear about quite a few bugs and glitches in the game. Those are true. The thing is,though, not all of them happen in every single copy of the game. Very rarely are they game-breaking either. They are usually just amusing little things like flying mammoths that float gently to the ground after a while and stuff like that. Things I easily overlooked in that grand scope of the game. If you have decided not to play the game only because of something bad you've heard about it then you will be missing one of the best games to date. If anything you should also read about why people like it and then play it while giving it a chance. You'll probably find yourself wrapped up in it like I did.

This is a good RPG. Good gameplay. Expect alot of travel in game.

It was for my daughter that likes to play those games

This game is a good addition to the elder scrolls.

There are so many different options and choices to this game.

my son plays this game. i haven't had time. he seems to like it.

Cool that you're able to just explore really anywhere.

For a long time, the number one game on my list has been Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time. Partly because of it's amazing story, and partly due to the fond memories I have associated with it. When Bethesda released Fallout 3, I thought that first place slot was going to be replaced. However, though Fallout 3 is a close second, its immersive gameplay and storyline were not quite good enough to overtake OOT and the memories. I had actually never played an Elder Scrolls until a friend had me borrow Oblivion. I enjoyed it, but there were too many things that annoyed me with it to really get into it. I had read reviews that a lot of the basic system had been improved with Skyrim, and so I decided to pre-order it. About 10 hours into the game, it replaced Fallout 3 as my number two. About 40 hours in, after having done a good number of side quests and a hefty portion of the main quest, it officially topped my list. The game is so immersive ... many of the characters seem so real, the landscape is unlike anything I've ever played, and the surprises that have come up are frequent enough to keep me on my toes. There may be slightly less humor to this game than one would come across in Fallout 3, but when Skyrim is funny, it's extremely brilliant. The fact that armor and weapons no longer degrade and break on you is one of my favorite changes that Bethesda has made. I understand that some people feel it takes away a certain realism from the game (because fighting dragons and mages is definitely part of my everyday life), but for me, it was just a nuisance. If you are wanting a game with a huge, open world environment where you can choose from hundreds of side quests and literally get lost in the game for hours on end, while having a blast , then this is definitely the game for you. If not, you should probably get back to your Modern Warfare 3.

Carrying on the tradition of TES, Skyrim is an extremely long, extremely well thought out game with 500+ hours of gameplay easily. The scope of skyrim is absolutely amazing, with hundreds of locations, NPCs, quests, and thousands of weapon and armor combination. Another way skyrim excels is the fact that there is a play style for everyone, mages, warriors, berserkers, archers, assassins, spellswords, and so much more. Skyrim is exciting and open right from the start, as you don't have to do the main quest at all, but can play for hundreds of hours without even starting the main quests. In addition to supporting so many types of characters, there are different guilds and factions that all offer their own story and questline. A mage can join the College of Winterhold, a warrior can join the Companions, an Assassin can join the Dark Brotherhood, a thief can join the Thieves guild, anyone can join either the imperials or stormcloaks and fight in the civil war, or, with the new expansion pack, players can play as either a vampire lord or a member of the Dawnguard. There are also other aspects besides questing, such a buying and decorating a home, smithing, enchanting, alchemy and a whole host of other things to do in Skyrim. This is truly the best game of this year, and one of the best ever,along with TES franchise, up there with the classics in sheer amount of gaming. Despite the M rating, I think that anyone 12 and above can play, because it isn't the most violent, bloody, or inappropriate game available. On another note, multiplayer may be a good thing for this game, but it doesn't have, despite good co-op and multiplayer opportunities. I also recommend a decent headset for full immersion, as this game has a lot of dialogue and arguably one of the best soundtracks currently. (See recommended products for ideas)

It' pretty much Fallout but there are dragons and stuff instead of miniature hulk looking things trying to kill you.

I've had more fun playing Skyrim than I've had playing any other video game in a long time. First of all, this game is massive. I have sunk entire weekends into this game and am still nowhere near completing everything. The gameplay is solid. The leveling system has been simplified from the previous games which makes it more accessible to first time players. Using magic in combat is both easier and more enjoyable than it was in Oblivion. The scenery in this game is breathtaking. Coupled with an incredible soundtrack, it is very easy to just start exploring and completely ignore whatever you were supposed to be doing. The graphics on the 360 will be considerably less than on the PS3 or a PC, but I'm currently playing it on the 360 and it hasn't bothered me in the slightest. The storyline is surprisingly decent. A big issue with Elder Scrolls games is that they pack so much stuff into the game that some parts it don't get the detail they need. I also think it has a more mature storyline than Oblivion. This isn't to say the game is perfect. You have to save often because the game will crash on you. Luckily, it only seems to happen at loading screens. The downside is that you will be spending a lot of time at loading screens. Its also very easy to bug out a quest line if you cleared a dungeon before the quest sends you there. My biggest problem with the game though is that I'm having so much fun playing it that I've ignored the fact that Christmas is rapidly approaching and I have friends and family to spend time with and buy gifts for. If you have the time to get lost in a very detailed and immerisve world then I definitely recommend it. If you don't ... maybe wait until things slow down first.

Boring game. Didn't want to play past getting out of the city

I was told it was backwards compatible but it wasn't

Aside from the glitches, you cannot deny how awesome this game is. The amount of options provided are nearly limitless. There's almost too much to do. Critics have said that Bethesda goofed up by releasing the game with such obvious glitches but I don't care. The gameplay, storyline, and endless things to do make up for it in my opinion. Besides, patches are released so what's the point in crying about something that will eventailly be fixed. If you're a fan of Bethesda or the Elder Scrolls, this game is a must have. If you are foreign to this gaming, then I would suggest renting first.

Skyrim is one of those games that gets you hooked. The storyline and maps are so extensive it can seem to go on forever, and it is so easy to turn around and play it again after you've finished! There are so many options within the game that each time you play it is completely different. Choose a different race, become good or evil, join different guilds and pick and choose from countless side missions!

I've put hundreds of hrs into Elder Scrolls 3 Morrowind & Elder Scrolls 4 Oblivion w/ all downloadable content. I'm a huge Bethesda Softworks fan & loved Rage & Fallout games. They are known for great stories, gameplay, graphics, hrs of play. I haven't had any major glitches on my 360 such as dragons flying backwards as I have read online, occansionally I would get stuck between some rocks on a moutaintop, but thats why its great to save often! One thing I would mention is that there is a chance in the game where you can become a Werewolf!! Like one of the previous expansions for Morrowind!!!!

I am a huge fan of the elder scrolls and Skyrim is the best game yet. the story line is very interesting and has many side quests, i have been playing for over 75 hours and i don't even think i finished 25% of the quests. It is fun to explore the world and find random towns or ruins. the game is difficult at the beginning but it gets easier as you level up. the graphics are good but somewhat flawed. I have noticed random floating trees or grass. the textures also take some time to load. I have also noticed audio lag, sometimes when i use a shout it shows the effect then 3 seconds later i hear the sound. but all this is rare and doesn't bother me that much.

This is my first review that i have done for a game here, and i think this is the perfect game to review. There are a lot of rpgs on the market and there a lot of rpgs that can be considered top in its class. This game surpasses that. How so......read on......i'll tell you. When it comes to vast landscapes, hours of adventures, a good story, solid game play, and all around fun, this game offers that fully. The dept of the game is deeper than many games and the only game that can probably get close to being as deep as it is, is its predecessor. You can basically do whatever you want to do. You want to explore different cities and villages, do it. Want to smith your own weapons and sell them to earn some extra gold, go for it. Wanna make armor and enchant it so it can better protect you, enchant away! Want to loot and plunder caves, rob villagers, sleep all day, wake up and go on an epic quest for a dog, HAVE AT YOU! In this game, you can literally do whatever you wish. The only boundaries you have is your on imagination. The graphics on the game is phenomenal. Not a giant step above oblivion, but still beautiful none the less. The character models are awesome, and they don't all look alike!!! *yay!* The scenery of Skyrim is very impressive, and lets not talk about the water animation, it looks as if you can literally dip your hand in it and take a sip.....well.....hoping a deer didn't relieve itself in it upstream. The amount of time that you can spend on this game is crazy. There is so much to do in this game that if your new to the Elder Scrolls games, you could get overwhelmed very easily. On the bright side however, they made the interface a lot easier to use now, so if you are new to the series, it will be easy to just pick up and play. The favorites list has to be one of the best new installments in this game that i like. Now, you can select any weapon, armor, or magic spell that you frequently use, and add it to your favorites. To select an item as your favorite, simply click the Y or triangle button and BAM! Now all you have to do is push up on the D pad to select it. The leveling up system has also changed making it easier for new players to get in and get there feet wet. When selecting new perks, don't just focus on one particular tree, move around to the others and see what they have to offer, and let me tell you, there is a LOT to offer. You can basically be and do whatever you want, there is no 'Warrior' class, or 'Rouge' class, you can be a big, strong meat eatin' guy, that runs around all day casting fire spells and using a dagger, or, a skinny high elf with a gigantic battle axe that eats carrots all day. Its totally up to you. I can keep going on about this game, but it would be better if i stop talking, and YOU get to playing. Speaking of which, i'm gonna go play now. and to those who are about to game, I SALUTE YOU!