Denny Connolly
Game RantSkyrim Special Edition Review
Published 11/8/2016
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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
All coverage currently scored
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%
Showing 11-20 of 29 matching critic reviews. 29 total critic reviews. Page 2 of 3.
Robert Ramsey
Push SquareReview: The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim - Special Edition (PS4)
Published 11/7/2016
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70
-11 vs critic avg
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Read originalShael Millheim
ImpulsegamerThe Elder Scrolls V Skyrim Special Edition Review
Published 11/6/2016
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86
+5 vs critic avg
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Read originalNathaniel Stevens
Digital ChumpsDigital Chumps The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim - Special Edition Review
Published 11/5/2016
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86
+5 vs critic avg
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Read originalLou Contaldi
DualShockersThe Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition Review — Getting Addicted Again
Published 11/4/2016
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80
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Read originalShawn Petraschuk
COGconnectedSkyrim Special Edition Review – Triumphant Return of the Dovahkiin
Published 11/3/2016
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85
+4 vs critic avg
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Read originalRosh Kelly
WccftechSkyrim Special Edition Review – When Some Polish Is Not Enough
Published 11/3/2016
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70
-11 vs critic avg
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Read originalChris Carter
DestructoidReview: The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition
Published 11/3/2016
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75
-6 vs critic avg
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Read originalRichard Seagrave
GameSpewThe Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition Review
Published 11/2/2016
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80
-1 vs critic avg
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Read originalNeil Bolt
PlayStation UniverseThe Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition Review - PS4
Published 11/2/2016
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