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Resident Evil 2
Resident Evil 2Survive the nightmare in Raccoon City’s darkest corners
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

Resident Evil 2 drops players into the terrifying streets of Raccoon City, where they must navigate claustrophobic corridors and solve intricate puzzles while fending off relentless undead. The game blends classic survival horror with strategic resource management, delivering a tense single‑player experience that has become a genre benchmark.

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
Survival horror fans
Open-world RPG and sandbox fans
Specifications
Spec source
AI-estimated
AI-estimated
General
msrp
$19.99
release date
1998-01-21
Specifications
developer
Capcom Planning Room 2
publisher
Nintendo, Virgin Interactive Entertainment, Capcom
age rating
ESRB M, PEGI 18
multiplayer
Single player
critic score
55/100
platforms
PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch
deployment
Game
open source
No
api available
No
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • Atmospheric and tense setting
  • Deep, memorable puzzles
  • Iconic horror legacy
  • Multiple endings increase replay value
  • Enormous freedom
  • Best-in-class modding
  • Great atmosphere and exploration
  • Tons of content
Cons
  • Outdated graphics by modern standards
  • Fixed camera can be disorienting
  • Limited combat mechanics
  • 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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