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The Elder Scrolls V: SkyrimA moddable open-world fantasy RPG where you can go anywhere and be anyone.
Overview
Description

Zak McKracken and the Alien Mindbenders is a classic point-and-click adventure game developed by Lucasfilm Games. The game follows the story of Zak McKracken, a tabloid reporter who must stop an alien invasion. With a unique blend of science fiction and comedy, the game takes players on a journey across the globe to uncover the truth behind the alien mindbenders. The game features a variety of puzzles, characters, and locations, making it a challenging and entertaining experience for players.

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
Retro gamers
Open-world RPG and sandbox fans
Specifications
Spec source
AI-estimated
AI-estimated
Specifications
developer
Lucasfilm Games
publisher
Fujitsu Interactive, Lucasfilm Games
multiplayer
Single player
platforms
PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch
deployment
Game
open source
No
api available
No
General
release date
1988-10-01
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • Challenging puzzles
  • Unique sense of humor
  • Classic gameplay
  • Engaging story
  • Enormous freedom
  • Best-in-class modding
  • Great atmosphere and exploration
  • Tons of content
Cons
  • Outdated graphics
  • Limited gameplay mechanics
  • No multiplayer option
  • 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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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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