No, Skyrim’s Switch 2 port isn’t that bad — but there’s room for improvement

After some much-needed patches, Skyrim Nintendo Switch 2 Edition is a decent way to enjoy the decade-and-a-half-old role-playing game. The game looks great in both docked and handheld modes thanks to crisp and clear image quality, and input latency issues are thankfully a thing of the past. Some visual bugs remain, though, and performance can vary between interior and exterior environments, creating a bit of an uneven experience. But overall, this is a solid feature-complete port that’s especially worth checking out if you like the idea of playing Skyrim on the go.

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  Fantastic, crisp image quality

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  Contains all expansions and Creation Club content

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  Plays great in handheld mode

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  Overall performance is disappointing

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  Occasional visual oddities hurt immersion

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  No field-of-view slider is particularly irksome

The Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrim isn’t exactly a game that needs an introduction. Its broad appeal and astonishing staying power have seen it come to ...