The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim VR Reviews
In the end though, it is very difficult for me to recommend this version of the game. We all know that Skyrim is amazing, but many people have played it for hundreds of hours at this point and the massive price tag just doesn't seem worth it to experience it in VR. I also can't see anyone wanting to spend the kind of time that this game demands with a headset strapped to their face.
I'm glad Skyrim VR exists. I like seeing developers like Bethesda experiment with its fully featured triple-A games in VR, but Skyrim was not a game made for the platform and it shows
Skyrim offers the most complete VR experience on PlayStation 4, but it comes at a cost.
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim VR is an attempt to transfer a large-scale and deep role-playing game to the world of VR-entertainment, which is difficult to call successful because the original project was not created specially for VR. Nevertheless, Bethesda creation is perceived as the first timid step towards VR-simulators of the future with 8K and more advanced immersive effects that we saw in the popular anime Sword Art Online. Sadly, technologically this version is as primitive as possible, and there is no pleasure in exploring the rich world of Skyrim with such a low quality. If you want to return to the cult game, you'd better play the standard Special Edition with normal graphics.
Review in Russian | Read full review
Once you get your VR legs, then maybe you can grok the terrible controls, but then you have to see how awful this game looks. Yes it is technically impressive that Skyrim is in VR, but it's not the best way to experience it.
A meager implementation of the RPG classic. Well meant, but only sufficiently executed. Only for die-hard fans.
Review in German | Read full review
Because of its diminished graphics and clumsy combat controls, Skyrim VR definitely isn't the best way to actually play Skyrim. However, if you leave the difficulty on the default lowest setting and roam the world as a god who can slay enemies with the flick of the wrist, it's a good way to experience Bethesda's legendary RPG from a whole new perspective.
Overall, Skyrim VR is still a good experience. Even if it has bad control mechanics as a VR game, Skyrim is still Skyrim. You can tell from the game’s visuals that Skyrim has aged and dated. However, Skyrim delivers its greatest strengths in this VR iteration: vast open-worlds and hundreds of gameplay hours. Despite its shortcomings, I was enjoying myself exploring Tamriel in VR. This was honestly not the best Skyrim experience but it was still worth it
As a VR edition the game is a success, especially when tailored to your preferences, but for the asking price it is strictly one for hardcore fans of Skyrim and/or VR.
Review in Arabic | Read full review
The The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim VR has brought something new to the table. It was pretty awesome to actually feel like you are part of the game, and the world of Skyrim now feels vast, varied, and like an actual genuine place thanks to the power of VR. I would have given this one a solid eight if it wasn't for the obvious issues with the game's graphics and the clunkiness of the controls, since it has all the DLC built-in from the start which is a nice bonus.
Skyrim VR is a janky mess, but a fresh and immersive way to experience a game you've already played on several platforms.
Skyrim is back, in VR and this time on PC. The game is still a great RPG, and the virtual reality adds a true value, even if those controls feel clunky and the graphics look old. Especially when compared to Fallout 4 VR.
Review in French | Read full review
Maybe one day we'll play an Elder Scrolls game that's built for VR natively, but for now, Skyrim VR is the next best thing.
A serious attempt to get the whole of Skyrim working in VR, but the compromises in terms of graphics and controls are considerable.
While it's not the best VR game, The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim VR is the most massive RPG on PSVR, and it's just as addictive as it's always been. Regardless of whether you play the main quests, chase down all of the side content, go hunting, go dungeoneering, be a smith and forge your own weapons, or go wherever you want to go, Skyrim works well enough, and that should be good enough for most players.
The added perspective brings Skyrim's immense scale to life, giving the 6-year-old game a renewed vigour. As incredible as it is, it's just not the sort of game that really benefits from VR. Skyrim's made to be played for long sessions, but most people can only tolerate VR for shorter bursts.
Knowing that I can always jump in and experience one of my favourite video game fantasy worlds, and through an inhabitant's eyes, feels like a huge comfort.
Skyrim VR is the best immersive experience that the player will get among the various versions already released of the game. The player will have the sensation of actually being in the northern cold lands of Tamriel, exploring its diverse and beautiful settings and interacting with NPCs. On the other hand, in terms of graphics, the game has inferior visuals compared to the remastered version. Using a pair of PlayStation Move as controllers is both liberating and frustrating, due to several tracking problems that greatly disrupt the combat, thus making this type of control more of an experience that entertains momentarily, but that inevitably will make the player stick to the DualShock.
Review in Portuguese | Read full review
Despite some minor execution problems, Skyrim VR is a good example of how a traditional game can be translated to VR. The sacrifices made to bring Tamriel to life on a virtual reality landscape are worth it if you consider the completely new perspective used to explore this magnificent RPG, which translates to a whole new immersive experience.
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