15 Video Games That Every True Gamer Should Have Completed

7. The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim

Whether you loved seeing dragons flying backwards, firing everything from carrots to goats off mountains, or simply losing yourself for hours on end in Bethesda's ridiculously huge fantasy world, Skyrim was the full package. It may have been full of bugs to begin with, but those were all part of the experience in the end (and you can't expect a game of this size to be utterly perfect). Building upon the legacy left by the Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion was never going to be an easy task, but Bethesda made sure they gave their next game the time and attention it needed to soar. Completing the game is almost impossible due to the vast size of the experience, but putting in at least 100 hours worth into Skyrim is an experience any gamer should be delving into. In fact, there's probably not anyone out there who has discovered every little thing in Skyrim. Is it even possible? There's quests hidden with quests, secret areas, things that are easily missable and one of the most detailed worlds ever created. Getting smacked about hundred feet into the air by a giant never gets old either.
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Dan Curtis is approximately one-half videogame knowledge, and the other half inexplicable Geordie accent. He's also one quarter of the Factory Sealed Retro Gaming podcast.