The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim

User Rating

8.5/10 (476 ratings)

Release Date

17th Nov 2017

No. of Players

1 (Single Player)

Genre

Action, RPG

Publisher

Bethesda Softworks

Developer

Bethesda Game Studios

Content Rating

PEGI/18

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Epic Fantasy Reborn

Winner of 200+ Game of the Year Awards, Skyrim® arrives on the Nintendo Switch™ console. The open-world adventure from Bethesda Game Studios® where you can virtually be anyone and do anything, now allows you to go anywhere—at home and on the go. New features include motion controls, gear based on the Legend of Zelda™ series, and amiibo™ compatibility.

Dragons, long lost to the passages of the Elder Scrolls, have returned and the future of Skyrim hangs in the balance. As Dragonborn, the prophesized hero born with the power of The Voice, you are the only one who can stand against them.

Live another life, in another world—from battling ancient dragons, exploring rugged mountains, building a home, or mastering hundreds of weapons, spells and abilities. For the first time ever, go into battle Legend of Zelda style: fight with the Master Sword, guard with the Hylian Shield, while wearing the Champion's Tunic. The game also includes official add-ons—Dawnguard, Hearthfire, and Dragonborn.

The legendary open-world masterpiece from Bethesda Game Studios comes to the Nintendo SwitchTM system
Includes all content from official add-ons: Dawnguard, Hearthfire, and Dragonborn
Uncover the mystery behind the return of the dragons in a massive open world to explore any way you choose
Live another life, in another world and create your own custom character, and do virtually whatever you want.
Choose from hundreds of weapons, spells, and abilities. The character system allows you to play almost any way you want and define yourself through your actions
Your decisions matter in a world that changes dynamically based on your choices
Use motion controls to battle with melee weapons, aim your bow, or pick locks, exclusively on Nintendo Switch

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Thu 16th Nov 2017

Nintendo Life said:

The Switch isn’t short of games that have already taken a bow, or several, on other hardware, but Skyrim might be the one that most deserves another look from both hardy Elder Scrolls adventurers and absolute beginners alike. Despite its age showing, the countless little cracks in its already fractured façade, it still delivers a palpable sense of space, and the player’s niche-carving progress through it, that few games before or since have managed. May its dancing northern lights never dim.

9/10

Thu 30th Jan 2025

JJtheTexan said:

There are lots of places you can play The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim. Nintendo Switch is yet another, but it's just as good here as anywhere else, without the 4K bells and whistles you'll find on more powerful platforms. The complete core game is here, and it brings with it hundreds of hours of entertainment. It truly delivers on the promise of an open world, and you'll see its influence in hundreds of games that followed. There is just so much to see and do, as you traverse the snowy, mountainous continent of Skyrim and interact with its many denizens. If you've never played an Elder Scrolls game before, this is the perfect place to start, and a great way to do it, since you can bring the game on the go. Highly recommended!

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