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Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace
Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom MenaceRelive the iconic prequel adventure in a classic PC action‑adventure game
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

Step into the galaxy far, far away with the 1999 PC release of Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace. This single‑player adventure blends action, puzzle solving, and cinematic storytelling to let players experience the film’s key moments from a new perspective. Built by Big Ape Productions and published by LucasArts, the game offers a nostalgic trip for fans and newcomers alike, featuring iconic locations, lightsaber combat, and a faithful recreation of the movie’s storyline.

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
Star Wars fans and retro PC gamers
Open-world RPG and sandbox fans
Specifications
Spec source
AI-estimated
AI-estimated
Specifications
developer
Big Ape Productions
publisher
LucasArts
age rating
ESRB M
multiplayer
Single player
platforms
PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch
deployment
Game
open source
No
api available
No
General
release date
1999-05-18
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • Faithful recreation of movie moments
  • Responsive lightsaber controls
  • Varied gameplay sections
  • Rich Star Wars audio and visuals
  • Enormous freedom
  • Best-in-class modding
  • Great atmosphere and exploration
  • Tons of content
Cons
  • Outdated graphics by modern standards
  • Linear level design limits replayability
  • Occasional control lag on older hardware
  • 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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