The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Review Summary

Last updated: 2026-05-21
Review summary
  • Extensive modding support and community
  • Immersive open world and environments
  • Freedom in gameplay and exploration
  • Highly praised game quality and replayability
  • Frequent bugs and performance issues
  • Criticism of combat system and RPG mechanics
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim header

Categories

Open-World ExplorationCharacter ProgressionCharacter CustomizationCraftingMod SupportSingle-player StoryFantasyAction RPG

Emotions

Archetypes

Hardware

Windows <8GB VRAMpositiveWindows 8-11GB VRAMpositive

Timed cohorts

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Refund churn

Risk snapshot

Fast read on churn risk and the loudest complaints.

80.4% PrecisionMay 21, 2025 → Apr 27, 2026
Total revenue at risk
$21,149

~$1,862 per month

Modeled from refund-intent reviews

Most dangerous issue
Frequent Crashes

Technical · 24.8% of risk

Churn driver breakdown

Weighted by churn risk

$21,149
Technical
Design
85.4%$18,062
14.6%$3,088
Issue map

Complaint treemap

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Issue treemap
Technical · 77.8% share
Design · 22.2% share
Issue · Technical
Frequent Crashes
Share of issues
22.2%
Primary region
USA
Detected from language cues
Anger level
Furious
Average sentiment intensity