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Professor Layton and the Last Specter
Professor Layton and the Last SpecterSolve puzzles and uncover mysteries with Professor Layton in a charming 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

With hand‑drawn artwork, atmospheric music, and a cast of memorable characters, the title delivers a nostalgic yet fresh mystery experience. Players progress through point‑and‑click exploration, unlocking new puzzles and narrative branches as the plot unfolds.

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
Puzzle enthusiasts and story lovers
Open-world RPG and sandbox fans
Specifications
Spec source
AI-estimated
AI-estimated
General
msrp
$19.99
release date
2009-11-26
Specifications
developer
LEVEL-5
publisher
LEVEL-5, Nintendo
age rating
PEGI 7, ESRB E10+
multiplayer
Single player
critic score
84/100
platforms
PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch
deployment
Game
open source
No
api available
No
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • Engaging and varied puzzle design
  • Rich, character‑driven story
  • Beautiful hand‑drawn visuals
  • Atmospheric soundtrack
  • Enormous freedom
  • Best-in-class modding
  • Great atmosphere and exploration
  • Tons of content
Cons
  • Linear progression limits replayability
  • Some puzzles may feel overly obscure
  • No multiplayer or co‑op mode
  • 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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