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Gabriel Knight 3: Blood of the Sacred, Blood of the Damned
Gabriel Knight 3: Blood of the Sacred, Blood of the DamnedA dark, cinematic adventure that blends mystery, horror, and history into a thrilling point‑and‑click experience
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

The title pushes the series into a more action‑oriented direction while preserving its deep storytelling roots, offering both seasoned fans and newcomers a compelling mix of suspense, supernatural intrigue, and historical detail. With a single‑player focus, players guide Gabriel through exotic locations, uncovering clues and confronting deadly foes in a race to prevent a cataclysmic ritual.

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 game fans
Open-world RPG and sandbox fans
Specifications
Spec source
AI-estimated
AI-estimated
General
msrp
$39.99
release date
1999-10-05
Specifications
developer
Sierra On-Line
publisher
Sierra On-Line
age rating
ESRB M
multiplayer
Single player
critic score
70/100
platforms
PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch
deployment
Game
open source
No
api available
No
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • Engaging, mature storyline
  • High production values with FMV and 3D
  • Strong puzzle design
  • Atmospheric audio and visuals
  • Enormous freedom
  • Best-in-class modding
  • Great atmosphere and exploration
  • Tons of content
Cons
  • Clunky combat mechanics
  • Occasional dated graphics
  • Save system can be unforgiving
  • 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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