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Phantasmagoria 2: A Puzzle of Flesh
Phantasmagoria 2: A Puzzle of FleshA chilling sci‑fi horror adventure that tests your sanity.
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

Phantasmagoria 2: A Puzzle of Flesh is Sierra Entertainment's 1996 point‑and‑click adventure that blends science‑fiction horror with dramatic storytelling. Players assume the role of a journalist trapped in a nightmarish conspiracy, solving puzzles while confronting graphic, atmospheric terror. The game features full‑motion video, voice acting, and a branching narrative that pushes the limits of 90s interactive drama. Its single‑player experience remains a cult classic for fans of mature, story‑driven horror 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
Horror
Open-World Adventure
Best for
Adult adventure and horror enthusiasts
Open-world RPG and sandbox fans
Specifications
Spec source
AI-estimated
AI-estimated
General
msrp
$49.99
release date
1996-11-30
Specifications
developer
Sierra Entertainment
publisher
Sierra Entertainment
age rating
ACB MA 15+
multiplayer
Single player
platforms
PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch
deployment
Game
open source
No
api available
No
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • Engaging, mature storyline with multiple endings
  • High‑quality FMV and voice acting
  • Challenging puzzles that reward logical thinking
  • Atmospheric audio and visual design
  • Enormous freedom
  • Best-in-class modding
  • Great atmosphere and exploration
  • Tons of content
Cons
  • Outdated graphics by modern standards
  • Limited replayability after completing all endings
  • Occasional slow loading times due to video playback
  • Dated combat and animations
  • Bugs without mods
  • Re-released many times
Community & Metrics
Upvotes
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4
User rating
Not enough data
4.0 (2)

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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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