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Nindie SpotlightNindie Spotlight The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim - Special Edition Review
Published 11/17/2017
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Series X|S / PS4 / PC / PS5 / XONE / Switch - 10/28/2016
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim - Special Edition
Skyrim special edition is a remaster of the classic from 2011. Now with upgraded visuals. Skyrim reimagines and revolutionises the open-world fantasy epic, bringing to life a complete virtual world open for you to explore any way you choose.
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- Bethesda Game Studios
- Publisher
- Bethesda Softworks
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Critic avg
81
29 scored reviews
Total coverage
29
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Score range
60–97
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Score range is 31+ points
Critic landscape
The critic average is 81 across 29 scored reviews, with a 37-point spread. Critics are far apart on this one.
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Most scored reviews currently sit in the 80–89 band.
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29 included scored reviews
90–1007 reviews · 24%
80–8916 reviews · 55%
70–795 reviews · 17%
Below 701 review · 3%
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Tomas Barry
Cubed3The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition (PC) Review
Published 1/3/2017
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80
-1 vs critic avg
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Read originalGabriel Zamora
PCMagThe Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition (for PC) Review & Rating
Published 12/16/2016
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70
-11 vs critic avg
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Read originalNicholas Ransbottom
RPGFanRPGFan Review - The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition
Published 11/24/2016
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82
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Read originalAndy Hartup
GamesRadar+Skyrim Special Edition review | GamesRadar+
Published 11/16/2016
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90
+9 vs critic avg
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Read originalMegan Walton
TrueAchievementsThe Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition Review
Published 11/15/2016
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90
+9 vs critic avg
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Read originalLauren Relph
Windows CentralSkyrim: Special Edition Review on Xbox One | Windows Central
Published 11/12/2016
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90
+9 vs critic avg
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Read originalSimon Brown
GameGrinThe Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim - Special Edition Review
Published 11/11/2016
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80
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Read originalKen McKown
ZTGDThe Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition (XB1) Review
Published 11/9/2016
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Read originalRandy Kalista
Gaming NexusThe Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim–Special Edition Review - Gaming Nexus
Published 11/9/2016
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