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I have Skyrim on various platforms. It’s my favorite game ever and I will never not recommend it. However one issues I have with the Switch version is there is this terrible scratching/sudden static sound that happens every ones in a while when playing. This issue made it hard for me to decide between 4 starts or 5 since it doesn’t affect the game itself but rather it’s just an annoyance. It comes and goes but it can be a real damper on the game play. It’s quite annoying but since it doesn’t last long and you can usually make it stop by saving and restarting the application, it’s not a huge miss for me. Other than that the game is as fantastic as ever. Still good old Skyrim. :)

Ok, let me start by saying that I am completely new to the world of Skyrim but after playing for several hours let me just say that I can see why this game had earned the all the kudos and accolades it did waay back in 2011. This marks the sixth console on which this game has appeared on, and while some aspects are beginning to show its age, its still every bit the awesome game that it was all those years ago. Graphically this stands toe to toe with the PS3 or XBOX 360 versions, albeit with some sacrifices on draw distance and things popping up far away. The framerate is solid and while I haven't got to the big action pieces yet, what I have seen is impressive. Even more so given that until now, this game has never been on a portable system. The DLC that came out after the games' release, Dawnguard, Hearthfire, and Dragonborn, is all there too making this package even more worthwhile. There are no 'mods' (adjustments to the game made by fans) on it, so you can only play the game proper (sorry Thomas the Tank Engine fans), but again it is an absolute revelation that it plays and looks as well as it does on the not-as-powerful Nintendo Switch. New to the Switch version is motion controls and amiibo functionality. The motion controls you may or may not like but they are done fairly well-especially if you go the archer route. The amiibos give you treasure chests, but only once every 24 hours. A cool addition is that you can get Zelda exclusives, including the Hylian Shield, BOTW Tunic, and...The Master Sword!!!-when you use zelda based amiibo. Its random but they occur fairly often. Don't worry if you don't have Zelda amiibo, these Switch exclusives occur in game at some point as well. Playing this I realize that Breath of the Wild got a lot of inspiration from the gameplay of Skyrim. The bottom line: If you have never played Skyrim this is a must buy! If you have never experienced Skyrim before think Breath of the Wild meets Game of Thrones. There is alot to learn and not a lot of hand holding but its a 5 star game. If you owned this and played it already then I cant say this version justifies revisiting Skyrim once again as $60 is a lot for a 6 year old game. That it is portable now may entice those who played to shell out another $60 for the ability to drop in on the inhabitants of Tamriel once again.

This game scored highly on the other systems it was released on. It was an instant success. The Switch version is more of the same. It looks great and plays well with no slowdown that I've encountered in my playtime. I enjoy the motion controls, and they respond well, but I still prefer to play with a standard Nintendo Switch Pro Controller. The graphics hold up well to the PS4 and Xbox One versions, not quite as good, but still pretty close. One thing this version has that the others do not, is the Amiibo inclusion. Just tap an Amiibo to your Switch/Controller and you'll get a Treasure Chest with something inside. Sometimes it's equipment, other times just crafting supplies. It's a nice addition to the game. If you've already played and beaten the game, there really is not much to come back for, but either way it is still a great addition to the growing Switch library!.

This is not a new game at all, but it preforms surprisingly well on Switch. I’ve only had 1 game breaking bug in ~40 hours of play time that caused me to revert to an old save. They clearly didn’t do anything with this since the last port other than add amiibo. Save times are short, DLC is included, no mods, no surprises. Good old Skyrim, but portable!

This game is just like its counterparts on other systems plays well (this review is of the switch version and I previously played this on Xbox 360). It still has many of the same glitches from the other version but this does not negatively affect overall game play. Motion controls work well except for the block motion but I prefer using a regular controller anyways. If the convenience of portable play and motion controls are not of interest though it can be found for a lower price on other systems. Battery life is around 3 to 2 hours depending on if the WiFi is on and the brightness of the screen.

Skyrim on the go is a bit surreal. Elder Scrolls games are usually when I upgrade to a fancy new PC to handle some of the most impressive visuals in a generation. Now one is running on a tablet, and it looks better than it did on consoles just a few years ago. And not only can you take Skyrim in your pocket, you can sleep it, set it down, and hop right back into the game in no time at all. If you've never experienced Skyrim, you could do worse than buying this version. Maybe you loved Skyrim but never returned to play the expansions. Or maybe you played it to death but still want to be able to have it with you wherever you go. You'll get your money's worth with an Elder Scrolls game.

Skyrim has finally been released on the Nintendo Switch, many have already player the game on different consoles or pc, but now you can take Skyrim on the go, the odds are high that most probably you already played The legend of Zelda breath of the wild, and are looking for a great open world adventure, then look no further, Skyrim takes you on an adventure to slay dragons, acquire different equipment, magic, if offers many hours of gameplay, and if you are looking for a new adventure then by all means pic up this game

TES V: Skyrim is already a great game, but add to that an amazing work at porting it to the new Nintendo hybrid console and you've got yourself an excellent game to play on the go. Bethesda did an excellent job at porting this game to the Switch: looks good, runs good and plays good. Smooth framerate and nice incorporation of motion controls, I absolutely recommend this game to anyone that has a Switch, even if you already played it in any other format, this is a new experience altogether.

This game is pretty impressive. I never played the elder of scrolls series before but I easily got into the story of this game. The world is pretty huge. It has some minor glitches but the world of skyrim is beautiful. The level up system is pretty great overall. I wish one day it can use the mods like other platforms but I don't think it's going to happen.

It's Skyrim, most people know this game is great. I will say this version of Skyrim and it's selling point is that it's portable. The graphics are good, I would say it looks like a downgraded Special edition and does look better than I remember it looking on PS3. I think it performs great in handheld an tabletop mode. The only draw back I would say is the $60 price point for what is a 6 year old game. If you can get it for under the full retail price grab it. If you've played before on PS4. XB1, or PC, you're getting this to play on the go and understand it's not going to be 60fps and 1080p or higher resolutions.

Lets get a few things out of the way... Yes, this is a six year old game. Yes, the graphics are a bit dated by current standards. Yes, you probably purchased this on one or more platforms in the past. All that being said, this is Skyrim on a handheld system. That is a testament to how fast technology has advanced in just six short years. It runs remarkably well. It looks great on the handheld screen at 720, and looks fine docked at 1080p. As good as a current PC, PS4 or Xbox? No. Does that matter? No. I know everyone likes to compare specs these days. But if specs are your top priority, you probably shouldn't own a Switch. You can now play a game that just 5-6 years ago required a high end gaming PC. A remarkable achievement. Overall, this review isn't about the specifics of the game. There are hundreds of reviews going back years if you want those. This version doesn't have mods but that is ok. This is to introduce those who never took the time to play Skyrim and enjoy it in portable form. Highly Recommended. Lets hope Morrowind and Oblivion are not far behind.

Doesn’t state it but it comes with the 3 DLCs and also the Zelda items. Is pricey but you get the bonuses. I waited until I had certificates to take most of the blow for me. Now I can play Skyrim in bed, school, or hook it up to the projector

3rd copy of Skyrim i own. Don't regret the purchase and plan on putting in another 100 hrs in this game. Skyrim on the go is also amazing, looks cross between the special edition and the 360 version of the game. Defeating Dragons and other beasts and a chance of becoming a Vampire. What more do you need!? No mods but that's why i have this on PC also. Mainly bought this for portability and on the go play.

Skyrim was amazing when it came out in 2011 and though it is starting to show some age, the game is still incredibly immersive. Nintendo gave us a polished, open-world masterpiece that only Nintendo could with Breath of the Wild earlier this year. In comparison, Skyrim's moment-to-moment gameplay is much rougher around the edges. But while Breath of the Wild's Hyrule feels intentionally, well, wild, Skyrim feels lived-in. If you want an open world filled with dozens of meaty sidequests, lively towns populated with NPCs, and deep lore, then Skyrim offers a different kind of immersion that Zelda does not. It is a different kind of masterpiece in world-building and still holds up well today. If you are a Nintendo-only gamer that has never played it, I assure you it is worth your time! If you have played it before, only you can decide how much the portability of the Switch matters to you. To me, it's a no-brainer. After a few years away, the Switch got me to go back to Skyrim. Now that I can take it anywhere, I might never leave.

Although the Nintendo Switch version of Skyrim is more similar to last-gen's PS3 and Xbox 360 versions than the PS4 and Xbox One's "Enhanced Edition," its portability makes it the best version available if you find yourself playing your console away from home. It runs great (even better than the PS3 and 360's version) and the addition of motion controls and The Legend of Zelda weapons and armor are enough to give the game a 4th or 5th playthrough. If you've never experienced Skyrim, this is an easy sell. If you're familiar with it already, then know that all of the crafting and farming is significantly easier on a handheld than it is tethered to your TV or PC.

I mean what more can I say ?!? It is Skyrim..one of the best open world RPGs that you can now carry around play on Switch. It is a technical masterpiece and all the glitches of previous iterations are gone. Skyrim at it's best.

The graphics in this game is great and the Switch runs it efficiently. Distance drawing isn't as far as the PS4 but it doesn't ruin the experience at all. Being able to play it hand held is a big plus also.

This is the third version of Skyrim I've purchased since it's release and I've been enjoying it just as much, if not more now that I can take it where ever I go! Sure the graphics look similar to PS3/Xbox 360, but it still looks pretty good. It includes all the DLC and runs well on handheld mode from what I've played so far. I haven't encountered any bugs in the playthrough so far, but I've read other reviews from people that have.

I have somewhere around 40hrs in this game and I quite like it. It's not my usual cup of tea, but I have fun being a menace in the simulated society. My dad however, is a completely different kind of player. He was curious about it one night when he saw me playing for a bit. I set him up on my guest account creating a character and I basically lost my Switch for an entire month after that!! So, I bought him this physical copy and we transferred his save data over (fairly easy process btw, thanks Nintendo). He's now somewhere in the 50s with his orc werewolf and has nearly completed the entire map! He's an OG WOW player from back in the day, so I'm not surprised about his ability to grind and the bizarre little exploits he's managed to find embedded within the game. If you haven't played Skyrim yet though, it's a real treat. Something special for sure.