The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Reviews

Skyrim is one of the most epic and immersive experiences I ever had. The game is filled with things to do, has an impressive soundtrack, and incredible replay value. Some minor glitches, flaws, and pacing issues prevent some from continuing to play, which is something that Breath of the Wild excels in.

FIRST IMPRESSIONS

I never played any of the other Elder Scrolls games, but Skyrim seems to have transcended the series and become perceived as a title unto itself.
At first, while I liked it okay, I just found myself thinking, "What was all the fuss about?" I generally don't like open world games, because having a whole world of limitless possibilities to explore is just overwhelming to me; I prefer to have just one goal and stick to it.
But the moment you meet Paarthurnax was where the game finally grabbed me; that's when I thought, "This is getting awesome!" :) And the excitement and wonder just kept right on building relentlessly from there.
One of my favourite parts of the game was the College of Winterhold: I found that storyline to be every bit as compelling as the main quest.
My least favourite aspect of the game is definitely the combat: I was constantly wishing for some kind of targeting system. But on the other hand, I am simply blown away by the sheer scope and detail of the world that was created in Skyrim. You could probably spend months on end trying to explore every inch of the land, and I still don't think you'd find everything there is to see!
Oh, and don't expect an ending, because it doesn't have one. :)
Overall, it took a while for this game to win me over, but once it did, it seized me firmly in its teeth and never let go.

My rating: 85%