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Obsidian
ObsidianExplore surreal sci‑fi puzzles in a mind‑bending adventure
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

Obsidian is a point‑and‑click adventure that thrusts players into a bizarre, science‑fiction thriller world where every choice matters. Solve intricate puzzles while unraveling a mysterious narrative that challenges your perception of reality. Set in 1997, this single‑player experience blends atmospheric storytelling with clever brain‑teasers, offering a hauntingly immersive journey for fans of classic adventure games.

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
Puzzle Adventure
Open-World Adventure
Best for
Fans of classic adventure and puzzle games
Open-world RPG and sandbox fans
Specifications
Spec source
AI-estimated
AI-estimated
General
msrp
$19.99
release date
1997-01-13
Specifications
developer
Rocket Science Games
publisher
SegaSoft, Inprore
age rating
ESRB E
multiplayer
Single player
platforms
PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch
deployment
Game
open source
No
api available
No
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • Engaging, atmospheric storytelling
  • Varied and inventive puzzles
  • High replay value due to multiple endings
  • Beautiful hand‑drawn art style
  • Enormous freedom
  • Best-in-class modding
  • Great atmosphere and exploration
  • Tons of content
Cons
  • Occasional obscure puzzle solutions
  • Limited save slots can force replay of sections
  • Some dialogue pacing feels slow
  • 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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