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Beneath a Steel Sky
Beneath a Steel SkyA retro sci‑fi point‑and‑click adventure set in a dystopian city.
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim
The Elder Scrolls V: SkyrimA moddable open-world fantasy RPG where you can go anywhere and be anyone.
Overview
Description

Beneath a Steel Sky is a classic point‑and‑click adventure from 1994, where you play as the amnesiac hero Robert Foster navigating the oppressive megacity of Union City. The game blends witty dialogue, challenging puzzles, and a richly detailed cyber‑punk world. Developed by Revolution Software and originally published by Virgin Interactive, the title has been remastered for modern platforms, offering both nostalgic fans and new players a timeless story with updated graphics and cross‑platform support.

Skyrim is Bethesda’s landmark open-world RPG set in a Nordic fantasy province, known for its freeform exploration, dragon-shouting Dragonborn, and an enormous modding community that keeps it alive over a decade later.

Pricing
Paid (One-time)
Paid (One-time)

Around $39.99 for the Anniversary/Special Edition.

Category
Story-Rich
Open-World Adventure
Best for
Adventure gamers and puzzle lovers
Open-world RPG and sandbox fans
Specifications
Spec source
AI-estimated
AI-estimated
General
msrp
$9.99
release date
1994-03-01
Specifications
developer
Revolution Software
publisher
Virgin Interactive Entertainment (Europe) Ltd., Revolution Software, Virgin Interactive Entertainment, Inc.
age rating
ESRB T
multiplayer
Single player
critic score
85/100
platforms
PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch
deployment
Game
open source
No
api available
No
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • Engaging sci‑fi storyline with witty humor.
  • Challenging puzzles that reward logical thinking.
  • Cross‑platform availability ensures broad accessibility.
  • Atmospheric soundtrack and voice acting enhance immersion.
  • Enormous freedom
  • Best-in-class modding
  • Great atmosphere and exploration
  • Tons of content
Cons
  • Pixel art style may feel dated to some players.
  • Puzzles can be obscure without external hints.
  • Limited replay value after completing the story.
  • Dated combat and animations
  • Bugs without mods
  • Re-released many times
Community & Metrics
Upvotes
0
4
User rating
Not enough data
4.0 (2)

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The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Reviews

4.0 (2)
Anonymous

Love it

The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim has been my go-to lately. Great atmosphere and exploration. No real complaints. Would recommend.

Anonymous

Good but flawed

Picked up The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim recently. Upside: enormous freedom. Downside: bugs without mods.

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