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Metal Gear Solid
Metal Gear SolidStealth action masterpiece that redefined cinematic gaming
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

Metal Gear Solid introduced players to a deep, narrative‑driven stealth experience, blending tactical gameplay with cinematic storytelling. Set on Shadow Moses Island, you guide Solid Snake through a tense mission to stop a nuclear threat while uncovering conspiracies.

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
Stealth and story‑focused gamers
Open-world RPG and sandbox fans
Specifications
Spec source
AI-estimated
AI-estimated
General
msrp
$49.99
release date
1998-09-03
Specifications
developer
Konami Computer Entertainment Japan
publisher
Konami
age rating
ESRB M, PEGI 18
multiplayer
Single player
critic score
80/100
platforms
PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch
deployment
Game
open source
No
api available
No
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • Innovative stealth gameplay
  • Engaging cinematic story
  • Memorable characters
  • High replay value
  • Enormous freedom
  • Best-in-class modding
  • Great atmosphere and exploration
  • Tons of content
Cons
  • Outdated graphics by modern standards
  • Linear level design limits exploration
  • Occasional clunky controls
  • Dated combat and animations
  • Bugs without mods
  • Re-released many times
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4
User rating
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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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