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Evoland
EvolandJourney through the evolution of action-adventure gaming from monochrome pixels to full 3D.
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim
The Elder Scrolls V: SkyrimA moddable open-world fantasy RPG where you can go anywhere and be anyone.
Overview
Description

Evoland is a unique action-adventure game that tells the story of the history of gaming, taking you from early monochrome pixels and 2D adventures all the way to modern 3D graphics and real-time boss fights. Inspired by legendary JRPGs and action RPG series like Zelda and Final Fantasy, the game evolves as you progress, unlocking new technologies, gameplay mechanics, and graphical styles along your journey. Packed with plenty of humor and countless references to classic titles, Evoland offers a nostalgic trip down memory lane for veteran gamers while introducing newcomers to the milestones of video game history. Enjoy a seamless blend of turn-based battles, hack-and-slash action, and puzzle-solving across a whimsical fantasy world developed by Shiro Games.

Skyrim is Bethesda’s landmark open-world RPG set in a Nordic fantasy province, known for its freeform exploration, dragon-shouting Dragonborn, and an enormous modding community that keeps it alive over a decade later.

Pricing
Paid (One-time)
Paid (One-time)

Around $39.99 for the Anniversary/Special Edition.

Category
Open-World Adventure
Open-World Adventure
Best for
Retro gamers and classic JRPG fans
Open-world RPG and sandbox fans
Specifications
General
msrp
$9.99
release date
2013-04-04
Specifications
developer
Shiro Games
publisher
Shiro Games, Playdigious
age rating
ESRB E10+
multiplayer
Single player
critic score
80/100
platforms
PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch
deployment
Game
open source
No
api available
No
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • Clever and nostalgic evolution mechanic
  • Witty humor and classic game references
  • Diverse mix of gameplay styles and eras
  • Available across multiple platforms
  • Enormous freedom
  • Best-in-class modding
  • Great atmosphere and exploration
  • Tons of content
Cons
  • Short overall campaign length
  • Linear gameplay with limited replay value
  • Combines multiple genres without deeply mastering any single one
  • Dated combat and animations
  • Bugs without mods
  • Re-released many times
Community & Metrics
Upvotes
0
4
User rating
Not enough data
4.0 (2)

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The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Reviews

4.0 (2)
Verified User

Love it

The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim has been my go-to lately. Great atmosphere and exploration. No real complaints. Would recommend.

Verified User

Good but flawed

Picked up The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim recently. Upside: enormous freedom. Downside: bugs without mods.

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