The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim
EPIC FANTASY REBORN The next chapter in the highly anticipated Elder Scrolls saga arrives from the makers of the 2006 and 2008 Games of the Year, Bethesda Game Studios. Skyrim reimagines and revolutionizes the open-world fantasy epic, bringing to life a complete virtual world open for you to explore any way you choose.
Open World, RPG, Fantasy games average 86% — The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim scores 9 points above average
Total Reviews
180,986
170,963 positive / 10,023 negative
Top 18%Positive %
94.5%
Top 29%30-Day Trend
↓-1.6%
Dev Response Rate
0%
Top 100%Monthly Velocity
73
reviews/month
Top 84%Early Access Ratio
0.0%
of reviews from early access
Developer Activity
Update Frequency
Averages one update every 6 days
Recent Updates
11 updates in the last 90 days
Score Projection
19,474 more positive reviews needed to reach Overwhelmingly Positive (estimated 1146 weeks)
Review Themes
Extracted from 500 reviews using keyword analysis
Score based on all 180,986 reviews. Theme analysis based on 500 recent reviews.
How The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Compares
| Game | Score | Dev Response | Monthly Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim | 94.5% | 0% | 73 |
| The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion® Game of the Year Edition (2009) | 94.9% | 0% | 133 |
| Mount & Blade: Warband | 97.8% | 0% | 99 |
| The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition | 94.6% | 0% | 500 |
| Blade and Sorcery | 96.6% | 0% | 381 |
| The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion® Game of the Year Edition Deluxe (2009) | 94.9% | 0% | 134 |
Verdict
With 181K reviews and a 94.5% positive score, The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim is Very Positive. The absence of developer responses represents a missed opportunity to deepen player loyalty. Sentiment has been consistent over the past month with no significant shifts.
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