The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition - PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5

The first time I played Skyrim was on November 11th of 2011 when it was originally released; and back then I absolutely loved it. So when I heard Bethesda was making a Special Edition I knew I had to get it. Ironically though, the game is the exact same version from 2011, which means all the same bugs made it in, hence making certain aspects of the game annoying. Now don’t get me wrong, not that it’s a super big deal, but considering Bethesda had 7 years to fix all the annoying bugs including broken dialog loops with non-essential NPCs, broken non-essential quests lines, and most annoyingly dragons killing off entire villages when fast traveling in, just to name a few, is still disappointing. I logged over 350 hours back in 2011/2012 and was hoping to do so again, but considering I’m a completionist I’m not willing to log that many hours again just to be annoyed with the same little things all over again. Thus I decided to only play through the game’s main storyline for nostalgic purposes, and surprisingly I ended up being satisfied. Nothing new has been added to the game, however there is an additional feature that allows you to download modified content created by the Skyrim gaming community, but in exchange you lose the ability to earn PS4 trophies. I would definitely recommend giving Skyrim a onetime play through unless you are a completionist or have played it before hoping all the little annoyances have been removed from the 2011 version.

WOW. was never a gamer until this came out. Every one needs to follow "Bethesda's" lead in open world platforms, there is nothing more fun than going where you want to when you want to; not corralled in like cattle to follow a certain path like most games out there. Now with the special edition you can add mod, this goes beyond fun to be able to add certain monsters, weapons, places....In all reality this game could go on forever.

Great game your store associate recommended, he was very knowledgeable about the game. Thank you for hiring the right people.

Skyrim V The Elder Scrolls Special Edition, truly a classic & must have for video game fans out there & the best version of Skyrim out there. The graphics are amazing & so is the action. The visual graphics make you feel like your actually in it. The combat against your enemies is simply amazing. There is alot of DLC to be aquired if this is your type of game. If you see this version out there & the price is right, this is definitely a must have for any video game collection!

When I first played Skyrim on my PS3 years ago it blew me away. The beauty of the world, the size of the game, and all the incredible secrets to find. Now you get all that with many improvements such as improved graphics, a more steady frame rate, and all the DLC. After playing for almost 400 hours on my PS3 I am still surprised by how much there is to explore and new things to find now playing the Special Edition on my PS4. Creation Club and mods are available to download and add more to your game. I personally don’t play with mods because I’m trying to platinum the game and don’t want to do a fourth playthrough of the gigantic game. Creation Club is my alternative to mods because they don’t disable trophies although the Creation Club store is lacking in content at the time of the review and some things are a little overpriced. While the game still manages to give you impressive vistas and more detailed environments many of the 3D models in the game aren't smooth. A few other things stand out that make the game feel dared too like textures not displaying in the distance, limited NPC dialogue and really bad AI; especially from your followers. All the glitches from the previous version are still in the game so be prepared to deal with that yet. Combat was never very good and playing it now it stands out even more after having many years of more polished and refined gameplay in games. Also there is no first person view while riding a horse which can be very immersion breaking. Overall it’s just a prettier version of the original game with a better frame rate. Much of the game hasn’t aged very well but the massive open world still offers plenty to do and lots to explore. If you’ve never played Skyrim or an Elder Scrolls game before and you like open world RPGs then this might be worth checking out. If you have played Skyrim before and want to play it again then I would absolutely recommend checking this out as it is the best way to play it on console. 4 out of 5 Stars.

This review is for those who have yet to play the game. I've completed the main questline on the PC version. The only reason I bought the PS4 copy was for collection purposes. For vanilla players (those who don't play mods) who doesn't play games on PC, this is still a completely viable option to play the game. The game also comes with a map inside the case. There is a limited selection of mods you can play on the PS4 version. If modding is important to you, then I would strongly playing on the PC instead.

While there isn't much new content, this special edition does come with all DLC and mod support. The improved graphics are good but not that much of an improvement. I would highly recommend this game simply because the game is still amazing. If you have never played this game it is a must buy and if you are looking at replaying it you will not be disappointed.

This game if full of endless fun and adventures. Total freedom in a game so vast in its worlds that gou could literally play it for weeks straight and not complete half of it. Thats not including the expansion packs you can buy the increase so many more aspects that its like playing a new game as well. Well worth the purchase