The Elder Scrolls III: Bloodmoon

 PC
Metascore
85

Generally favorable reviews - based on 21 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 19 out of 21
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 21
  3. Negative: 0 out of 21
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  1. Four Fat Chicks
    100
    A tremendously valuable expansion to the world of “Morrowind,” adding a new story and an environment of real depth and complexity.
  2. Game Chronicles
    93
    A must-have expansion for those who enjoyed Morrowind with or without Tribunal. In some ways, it is a continuation of a well-loved favorite, in others; it’s like a whole new game.
  3. GameZone
    90
    This is a game that could easily have stood on its own with a little rounding out, but as it is, it is a remarkable addition to the original story.
  5. Game Informer
    90
    An expansion pack worth having if there ever was one. [Aug 2003, p.102]
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  6. Computer Games Magazine
    90
    Players who tried "Tribunal" and found it enjoyable but a bit underwhelming, this second expansion is easily the best of the bunch, leapfrogging even the original for buffed-up playability. [Sept 2003, p.70]
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  7. IGN
    89
    Bloodmoon also adds werewolves and though they're formidable opponents, the real attraction here is that you can actually become a werewolf yourself.
  8. Gamezilla!
    88
    Come prepared for a rousing adventure, as Bloodmoon has reinvigorated the adventures of the Elder Scrolls universe.
  9. Game Over Online
    87
    Bethesda's latest expansion pack carries the spirit of the first title and in its open-endedness is night and day different from the more scripted, rigid, and story-driven Tribunal expansion.
  10. AtomicGamer
    87
    The Elder Scrolls 3: Bloodmoon is a fine expansion for an already excellent game; it strives to push the Morrowind gameplay system to its limits, adds new good/evil options to quests, and supplies a fully-detailed new island to run around on.
  11. GameSpot
    85
    The main storyline is involving, and the arctic setting provides a fresh addition to the lore of the series.
  12. ActionTrip
    85
    Bloodmoon possesses several new and intriguing elements that include diverse new items, weaponry, indoor and outdoor environments, monsters, etc... True fans shouldn't miss it.
  13. PC Gamer
    84
    Living as a werewolf is still pretty cool. You can inflict serious damage with those claws, leap amazing distances, and take on more enemies than would be possible in your human form. [Sept 2003, p.74]
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  14. Gamer's Pulse
    84
    The game executes soundly, and feels more polished than the original Morrowind.
  15. Armchair Empire
    83
    Maybe Bloodmoon could have been down as a free, or low cost, download, but the added value of the werewolf alone make the twenty dollar cost seem like a bargain.
  16. GameSpy
    82
    Bugs aside, Bloodmoon is a smart buy for fans of the original game simply because it's not just more-of-the-same; the quests are well designed, and the werewolf slant changes the entire flavor of Morrowind.
  17. Adrenaline Vault
    80
    By being more open-ended than "Tribunal" and more focused than "Morrowind" itself, Bloodmoon captures the best of both worlds.
  18. Computer Gaming World
    80
    The addition of werewolves is interesting, but the implementation isn't very exciting. [Sept 2003, p.96]
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  19. Yahoo!
    80
    If you're a fan, there's no question about it - snap this one up without delay. With its snowy forests, ice-clad lakes, Nord villages and werewolves, Bloodmoon has plenty of new and interesting things to get your teeth into.
  20. Quandary
    80
    Bloodmoon is a quality product that is anything but a way to milk more money from a popular franchise and gives a little more of everything you loved about "Morrowind."

Awards & Rankings

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#19 Best PC Game of 2003
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#74 Most Discussed PC Game of 2003

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User Score
8.2

Generally favorable reviews- based on 133 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 104 out of 133
  2. Mixed: 20 out of 133
  3. Negative: 9 out of 133
  1. Smilingcookie
    Mar 31, 2015
    9
    One of the best expansions for a PC game I've ever seen. This adds a completely different map to your game with a very different culture,One of the best expansions for a PC game I've ever seen. This adds a completely different map to your game with a very different culture, environment and climate. Keeping the good gameplay but refreshing the setting.

    The quests try to convey deeper philosophical thoughts about the relation between man and nature. And they actually succeed.

    The story itself is enthralling and brings the complete Morrowind to it's climax.    … Full Review »
  2. DeusXCom
    Aug 2, 2014
    6
    As much as I love Morrowind to death and really enjoyed the previous DLC Tribunal that was expanding on the main story, after hearing praiseAs much as I love Morrowind to death and really enjoyed the previous DLC Tribunal that was expanding on the main story, after hearing praise on the Bloodmoon DLC, it left me a bit disappointed. The whole thing seems a bit like Skyrim demo to me, Bethesda was trying out winter environments, mountains, snow, ice, werewolves, Nord lore and while Bloodmoon is still quite enjoyable, it just felt like a Skyrim betatest to me. Unfortunately for Bloodmoon, I played Skyrim before Bloodmoon, so that might have hurt my impressions, as in Skyrim all those elements were even better. Still good, but nevertheless, Bloodmoon was the least favourite part of my entire Morrowind experience, which is otherwise still one of the best RPG's ever created to this day. 6/10… Full Review »
  3. JackB.
    Feb 19, 2007
    10
    Truly a great game. I enjoy the frozen icy environment that Morrowind was missing, and the idea of building a new city instead of 'Ooh, Truly a great game. I enjoy the frozen icy environment that Morrowind was missing, and the idea of building a new city instead of 'Ooh, look, a city that came from nowhere!' is cool. Even if you couldn't be a werewolf, encountering them is cool, they like, growl, and everything! Finally someone worth my Redguard fighter. Unlike in Tribunal, which was worst mod EVUH, this adds a new island which might look small, but it's not, believe me. And if you go to the barrows (Or whatever they are called) you might never leave. I myself, for example, moved over to Solstheim because of stronger monsters, and cool quests. If you're lower level, you shouldn't complain with some wolves or bears, and for higher levels there are those nasty Spriggans (Keep respawning after getting killed! Grah.) For extremely high levels, you might want to seek out some werewolves, and possibly become one yourself, and then kill without being suspected! Best od EVUH! Better than Tribunal all the way! PS: If you wanna real challenge, try Karstaag at the end of the game, he's tough, but Hicine's guile aspect is plain crazy.… Full Review »
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