The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim VR
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About The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim VR
Skyrim VR is an open-world RPG that transplants Bethesda’s 2011 hit into virtual reality. Released in 2017 for PC and PlayStation VR, it adds motion controls to the core game and its three expansions. You play as the Dragonborn, fighting dragons, stealing goods, and leveling up in a vast fantasy world. The VR version maintains the original’s freedom to explore mountains, caves, and villages, but swaps keyboard/mouse for hand movements. It’s not a new game, just Skyrim in 3D space, for better or worse.
Gameplay
Combat revolves around swinging a sword, hurling spells, or sniping with a bow using motion-tracking. You physically reach to pick up objects, open menus, or loot corpses. The world reacts as usual: dragons drop from skies, bandits ambush you in forests, and NPCs trade goods. But VR introduces quirks, like struggling to aim crossbows or fumbling potions mid-fight. Quests remain the same, but climbing walls and navigating tight spaces feels more intense. Single-player only, with no co-op. Sessions often blend exploration, monster slaying, and dungeon crawling, all while avoiding VR-induced fatigue.
What Players Think
Metacritic gives it 79/100, IGDB 76/100. Community stats show 75 achievements, with 3.8% average unlock. The rarest is "Master Criminal" (0.3% unlock rate), a thief’s challenge to steal from 100+ people. Reviews are split: some praise immersion, others gripe about clunky VR mechanics and motion sickness. Average playtime isn’t listed, but the base game typically takes 60, 100 hours. Critics note it’s a "must-buy for VR owners" but "not ideal for newcomers." One user called it "the best way to experience Skyrim," another "a frustrating port."
PlayPile's Take
Skyrim VR is a must for die-hard Elder Scrolls fans and VR enthusiasts. The price isn’t listed, but it’s a premium title. 75 achievements and a 3.8% average unlock rate suggest completionists will find value. However, motion controls can feel outdated by today’s standards, and VR fatigue limits session length. If you own a headset and love open-world RPGs, it’s worth a shot. Otherwise, the base game remains superior on non-VR platforms.
Game Modes
Single player
IGDB Rating
76.0
RAWG Rating
3.6
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