The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim - Special Edition

Impulse GamerShael Millheim

One of the most epic RPG's returns to the world of gaming with The Elder Scrolls V Skyrim Special Edition as Bethesda take this classic game and increases the

IGNLeif Johnson

8/10

If you’ve never experienced Skyrim, the Special Edition is certainly an adventure you can’t afford to miss. It still includes many of the original version’s bugs, ugly character models, and weak combat animations, but the memorable world benefits hugely from improved lighting and effects. There's also some appeal here if you've played before and want to relive Skyrim with the current generation systems, but you'll be best served by picking up the Xbox One version over the PS4 because of superior mod support. However, there’s no new content on the disc to entice you back if you’ve already playe...

GameSpewRichard Seagrave

8/10

With its host of visual improvements, solid performance and the inclusion of all DLC, Skyrim Special Edition is a must buy for those that are yet to step into its world. Whether it is worth double-dipping for those that have already seen and done everything however, is for them to decide. There’s nothing new to behold, beyond the inclusion of mods which console owners haven’t before been privy to, but there are far worse ways to spend your time and money. This is a fantastic remaster of what was already a great game, offering a thoroughly absorbing experience that could easily run into the hun...

VideogamerAlice Bell

8/10

Skyrim Special Edition on console looks lovely and runs well, and with all the DLC included it's a great option if you aren't fussed about mods. If you are fussed about mods you might be disappointed. Or already have a PC.

Push SquareRobert Ramsey

7/10

Like it or not, The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim remains a landmark role-playing game. When it first arrived in 2011, it's no exaggeration to say that the last-gen version introduced a whole new audience to the genre. In many ways, developer Bethesda Game Studios had cracked it – Skyrim carefully walked the line between being an accessible action RPG and, well, a typical Elder Scrolls title. Without question, it was a streamlined experience – something that didn't sit well with many long-time fans – but at the same time, it managed to retain that magical, immersive feeling that's always at the hear...

Checkpoint GamingRonnie Dixon

Unscored

Journeying back to the world of The Elder Scrolls for the Skyrim special edition was something magical. So what makes the Skyrim Special Edition so special? Well for one, it comes with every DLC that has been released, so you can fight against or alongside vampires in Dawnguard, build your homestead in Hearthfire or take to the skies with Dragonborn.