The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim - Nintendo Switch Edition Reviews

The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim - Nintendo Switch Edition is ranked in the 93rd percentile of games scored on OpenCritic.
8 / 10.0
Nov 16, 2017

We just can't get enough of The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim. This porting has been a sweet reminder of our first unforgettable journey in the northern region of Tamriel, a magical land full of stories and activities to dive in until you lose knowledge of time. Sure, a couple of visual imperfections bothered us, but they did not cease our thirst for adventure. With Nintendo Switch, Skyrim has just found its new home.

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8.5 / 10.0
Nov 16, 2017

Six years later, Skyrim remains true to itself - even on the Nintendo Switch.

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8.5 / 10.0
Nov 16, 2017

The Switch version of The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim is a truly wonderful game, yet another potential killer application for the new Nintendo console. Despite occasionally showing the fact that it was originally released in 2011, the game is still one of the best fantasy experiences out there.

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Unscored
Nov 16, 2017

Despite the fact that it's probably being developed for refrigerators at this point, Skyrim is a great choice to port to the Switch. Very little had to actually be compromised, and unless you have a thing for high-res texture packs on PC, you aren't missing out on much.

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Ofisil
Top Critic
8 / 10
Nov 16, 2017

The only reason to avoid The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim on Nintendo Switch is if you weren't a fan of the original game in the first place, or if you were expecting something new. Other than that, Bethesda has managed to port its enormous and captivating world into what's basically a tablet, and has done so almost flawlessly.

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8.7 / 10.0
Nov 16, 2017

A great addition that makes sense mostly if you plan to play on the go. If you think you'll play Skyrim mostly at home get it for a different platform.

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8 / 10
Nov 16, 2017

Skyrim comes to the Nintendo Switch in a package that brings not just what featured in the original release but also some additional content, not to mention the added advantage of playing it on the go in any possible location. While the game is starting to show its age, the version brought to the Nintendo Switch performs very well and like the original, it's certain to keep its players in front of the screen, big or small, for over one hundred hours of exploration.

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8 / 10.0
Nov 16, 2017

Bethesda’s blockbuster action-RPG from 2011 translates impressively well onto Nintendo’s hybrid platform. Taking a vast adventure such as this on the go perfectly highlights why a future where more big titles support the Switch is a future we should strive for

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8.5 / 10.0
Nov 16, 2017

Skyrim VR is one of the best VR games that are in the market nowadays. Even though this game has gone through almost every console and also PC, this is a great way to surprise the player and create a better immersion.

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Heavy
Top Critic
9 / 10.0
Nov 16, 2017

If you want a portable Skyrim in your life that looks and performs great, look no further than Skyrim on the Nintendo Switch.

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Metro GameCentral
GameCentral
Top Critic
8 / 10
Nov 17, 2017

One of the best ever Western style role-players is given a new lease of life as a portable game.

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Justin Celani
Top Critic
9 / 10.0
Nov 17, 2017

If Skyrim has grown stale or doesn't hold interest to certain players anymore, the Switch version most likely won't do anything to win players back. Though for newcomers and fans that want to return, Skyrim is here, as a great as remembered, and grand scale adventure now in the palm of your hands.

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Unscored
Nov 17, 2017

Being able to take this huge adventure with you everywhere you go is fantastic, and, if you thought that Skyrim took over your life before, now it actually can.

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Erik Kain
Top Critic
8 / 10.0
Nov 17, 2017

If you've waited this long to play Skyrim you can wait a little bit longer. Then again, if this is your first time with the game, well, maybe it's worth it after all.

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Nov 19, 2017

Thanks to that freedom of playstyles, Skyrim for Nintendo Switch is the best version of the game since the original release and is definitely worth your time.

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80 / 100
Nov 20, 2017

A great port to go of one of the most important RPG of all time.

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4.5 / 5.0
Nov 20, 2017

With the visual, sound, and bug issues aside, I love having Skyrim on my Switch. To be able to lose myself in that world at the drop of a hat is something that I’ll never get used to.

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pikamus
Top Critic
8.5 / 10.0
Nov 21, 2017

Perfect for making even a long commute feel like a breeze.

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Alan Bell
Top Critic
9 / 10.0
Nov 21, 2017

Skyrim now fits in your pocket. It runs shockingly well on Switch, and there are even motion controls if you want 'em. What's not to like?

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9 / 10.0
Nov 21, 2017

It’s 2017 and I find myself obsessed with Skyrim once more. Now that it’s portable on the Switch, I can take it anywhere, only restricted by battery life.

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