

In his 2011 review, Kevin VanOrd wrote: "The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim doesn't rely on sheer scope to earn its stripes. If you've always wanted to give Skyrim a try, there's no time like the present, but beware: it's easy to lose yourself in the game. Platform parity aside, Skyrim Special Edition is a significantly improved console version of the now-classic game. With the new Special Edition release, console players are almost on equal footing now-the one exception being Bethesda is controlling which mods are available on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One.

Skyrim was popular on consoles as well, but the Xbox 360 and PS3 ports were far and away inferior, with muddy visuals, diminished frame rates, and extended load times. The 2011 hit thrived on PC thanks to powerful hardware and a flood of user-created mods.

For the first time ever, go into battle Legend of Zelda style: fight with the Master Sword, guard with the Hylian Shield, while wearing the Champion's Tunic. Live another life, in another world-from battling ancient dragons, exploring rugged mountains, building a home, or mastering hundreds of weapons, spells and abilities. As Dragonborn, the prophesized hero born with the power of The Voice, you are the only one who can stand against them. New features include motion controls, gear based on the Legend of Zelda™ series, and amiibo™ compatibility.ĭragons, long lost to the passages of the Elder Scrolls, have returned and the future of Skyrim hangs in the balance. The open-world adventure from Bethesda Game Studios® where you can virtually be anyone and do anything, now allows you to go anywhere-at home and on the go. Winner of 200+ Game of the Year Awards, Skyrim® arrives on the Nintendo Switch™ console.
