The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition
Winner of more than 200 Game of the Year Awards, The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition brings the epic fantasy to life in stunning detail. The Special Edition includes the critically acclaimed game and add-ons with all-new features.
Open World, RPG, Adventure games average 86% — The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition scores 9 points above average
Total Reviews
208,126
196,864 positive / 11,262 negative
Top 15%Positive %
94.6%
Top 29%30-Day Trend
+0%
Dev Response Rate
0%
Top 100%Monthly Velocity
500
reviews/month
Top 47%Early Access Ratio
0.0%
of reviews from early access
Developer Activity
Update Frequency
Averages one update every 20 days
Recent Updates
6 updates in the last 90 days
Score Projection
17,114 more positive reviews needed to reach Overwhelmingly Positive (estimated 147 weeks)
Review Themes
Extracted from 500 reviews using keyword analysis
Score based on all 208,126 reviews. Theme analysis based on 500 recent reviews.
How The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition Compares
| Game | Score | Dev Response | Monthly Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition | 94.6% | 0% | 500 |
| The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion® Game of the Year Edition (2009) | 94.9% | 0% | 133 |
| The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim | 94.5% | 0% | 114 |
| Dragon's Dogma: Dark Arisen | 88.5% | 0% | 133 |
| The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion® Game of the Year Edition Deluxe (2009) | 94.9% | 0% | 134 |
| Hogwarts Legacy | 90% | 0% | 500 |
Verdict
With 208.1K reviews and a 94.6% positive score, The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition 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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