At the time of the PS3 and Xbox 360, The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim had arrived like that, without warning. Graphically impressive for an RPG of the time, Skyrim had however quickly shown its limits on consoles. A finding that is completely reversed with this Special Edition which finally benefits from sufficient computing power to offer a pleasant adventure within Tamriel. More beautiful graphically, the remaster benefits from reworked graphics for the occasion. Textures are finer, and spells, like environments, appear more detailed. Players will then take pleasure in observing all the details of the different sets they are led to explore. A feeling reinforced by the absence of aliasing and a greater depth of field which suddenly offers magnificent panoramas. Of course, the game quickly shows its limits on the graphics engine side and we still feel that the latter is a bit dated. Especially since the gigantic size of the open world can affect the quality of the textures, and it is not uncommon to still see some pixelated elements in the middle of sets that benefit from a quality facelift. Nevertheless, in addition to being pleasing to the eye (without transcending the genre either, eh), The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Edition above all benefits from a foolproof fluidity. Indeed, although the game is blocked at 30fps, it does not suffer from any slowdown, unlike the PS3 and Xbox 360 versions which often displayed a coughing framerate.
IT'S BEAUTIFUL WHEN IT'S FLUID
In addition to the slowdowns that have almost disappeared, it is especially the much shorter loading times that breathe new life into the game. Surveying the world of Nirn turns out to be a real pleasure, both for newcomers and old players. . The big black spot remains the bugs, repeatedly, and the AI which often makes incomprehensible decisions. Between the characters who fly away for no reason or the elements of the decor which sink into the ground, Skyrim Special Edition offers its share of laughter to the players. It is true that it would have been much more pleasant to evolve in a world where bugs are not as present, but it must be admitted that these have greatly contributed to the success of the title and are in a way an element in their own right. of the game. Especially since with fast saving, it is now possible to save your game just before the "hot" moments, in order to prevent a bug from ruining your progress. On the other hand, we also regret the interface which remains as messy and complicated to use with a controller. Just like the compass which can make it difficult to move around the map, often pushing the player to turn in circles. Fortunately, the open world and the life found there invite the player to wander across the plains to admire the different areas of the game. We are certainly lost, but at least we are caught up in the atmosphere of the title.
LIKE MODS FROM HOME
The real novelty of The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition is actually in the mods. Available since the launch of the game on PC, these are finally accessible for players on consoles. Downloadable via the Bethesda.net platform, the mods are child's play to install. Once acquired, these give a whole new dimension to the game of Bethesda, which regains a significant interest among players who have already made the adventure on PS3 or Xbox 360. On the other hand, do not expect to modify the textures of the game on PS4 since Sony has blocked the use of these mods; probably to avoid overstretching the capabilities of the machine. Apart from that, you can totally transform your game by removing loading times in cities for example, or by increasing the movement speed of your horses. In addition, The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition includes all DLC released since the game's launch, providing players with a quality adventure that will keep them busy for hours.
