The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind

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Generally favorable reviews- based on 1785 Ratings

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  1. SalmanA.
    Aug 7, 2008
    0
    15 hours until you get to the main part of the main quest? That's not impressive, that's just poor game design. Vague instructions and directions as to where to go, piss poor combat that leaves you swinging your weapon more minutes at a time before you hit anything, so on. Trying to get some info from a NPC? Be prepared to spend a good 5 minutes getting anything out of them ,if 15 hours until you get to the main part of the main quest? That's not impressive, that's just poor game design. Vague instructions and directions as to where to go, piss poor combat that leaves you swinging your weapon more minutes at a time before you hit anything, so on. Trying to get some info from a NPC? Be prepared to spend a good 5 minutes getting anything out of them ,if anything. I understand that there may be a good game in here, but there's just too much misery to go through to get to it. This isn't even counting the horrible bugs abd technical issues.… Expand
  2. huntercreed
    Oct 28, 2007
    1
    THIS GAME SUCKS to many fucking glitches its bullshit i sat there for 3 hours had some good shit
    then hit a glitch on a table and it saved and i couldnt move had to reset twice fuck this game ive already broken it into 18 peices and burned it its case it being melted as well AS I SAID THIS GAME SUCKS!!!!!!!
  3. filippo333
    Dec 9, 2013
    9
    One of the best classic role-playing games to date. There is so much to do and explore; you may die a lot but you’ll learn a ton throughout your enormous adventure. You’ll barely be able to kill a rat, but you'll feel powerful once you find that magical weapon or skill which puts you at uncanny odds against your enemies. You'll feel lonely at times until you find a naked barbarian lookingOne of the best classic role-playing games to date. There is so much to do and explore; you may die a lot but you’ll learn a ton throughout your enormous adventure. You’ll barely be able to kill a rat, but you'll feel powerful once you find that magical weapon or skill which puts you at uncanny odds against your enemies. You'll feel lonely at times until you find a naked barbarian looking for his magical Axe.

    Morrowind may not be for everyone, it is an entirely different beast from other mammoths in the franchise such as TES IV: Oblivion and TES V: Skyrim but being different doesn't mean the game is bad in any way. Mechanics work differently, you'll have to use your wit to overcome challenging situations. Some mechanics may seem broken at first, but there are often techniques which you must master in order to get anywhere which is part of solving the wondrous mystery which is Morrowind. It’s not a mindless RPG like many modern games, it’s a true RPG, one which you’ll remember for a very long time.

    An adventure huge in scale; it may not be perfect (what game is), the adventures you will go on and mysteries you will solve will leave you in awe if you can overcome some of the technical limitations Morrowind has to date. Do not be put off though if you are looking for an alien yet timeless journey which you can stick your teeth into for hundreds of countless hours! To top it off, this is coming from somebody who hated Morrowind to begin with. Don’t give up, take your time and most of all enjoy yourself, you’ll overcome many of the problem’s you encounter.    … Expand
  4. Claytality
    Dec 14, 2019
    9
    A truly great game. Awesome exploration, quests, RPG elements, spells, music, and good story.

    A few warnings starting out: - It can be overwhelming and unclear where to go and what to do, so find an online guide. The game is dated and there are no way-points. Fast travel is available from certain NPCs, and is very useful. - Movement is EXTREMELY slow at first. The best fix for    A truly great game. Awesome exploration, quests, RPG elements, spells, music, and good story.

    A few warnings starting out:
    - It can be overwhelming and unclear where to go and what to do, so find an online guide. The game is dated and there are no way-points. Fast travel is available from certain NPCs, and is very useful.
    - Movement is EXTREMELY slow at first. The best fix for this is an item called boots of blinding speed. Luckily, you can get them early. Leveling acrobatics and athletics skills will help a lot.
    - The game starts out slow. Leveling from 1-2 took several hours. It took about 15 hours for it to stop being slow, but once it gets rolling, it is an extraordinary game. Stick with it!
    - Use mods to remove bugs.

    Bought for $7.50, played 171 hours, highly recommended.    … Expand
  5. RPGFanatic
    Nov 21, 2012
    10
    This game rocks with the latest overhaul mod:
    http://morrowind.nexusmods.com/mods/36945/
    Mods have made it up there with skyrim. The wonderful thing with mods is that they can iron out issues and you get to customise the quality of the game such that it becomes perfect. This game is the benchmark for RPGs, along with baldur's gate, the original fallout, the 1st mass effect, deus ex and    This game rocks with the latest overhaul mod:
    http://morrowind.nexusmods.com/mods/36945/

    Mods have made it up there with skyrim. The wonderful thing with mods is that they can iron out issues and you get to customise the quality of the game such that it becomes perfect. This game is the benchmark for RPGs, along with baldur's gate, the original fallout, the 1st mass effect, deus ex and system shock 2    … Expand
  6. Mistrss-Rarity
    Dec 24, 2012
    10
    The Elder Scrolls series has always been known for its size, depth and story and Morrowind is no stranger to this. While not as large as Daggerfall, Morrowind makes up for it by having an engaging and deep story that keeps you entertained long after it has ended.

    Morrowind puts you in the roll of a Prisoner as they reach Seyda Neen and attempt to start their new life. You are given a    The Elder Scrolls series has always been known for its size, depth and story and Morrowind is no stranger to this. While not as large as Daggerfall, Morrowind makes up for it by having an engaging and deep story that keeps you entertained long after it has ended.

    Morrowind puts you in the roll of a Prisoner as they reach Seyda Neen and attempt to start their new life. You are given a blank slate; a way to reforge your new life whether it's a murderous assassin or honorable paladin, the only limited parts to Morrowind is your imagination.

    Morrowind isn't like typical RPGs where you pick a role and are limited based on that role (Fighter, Cleric, etc). Morrowind allows you the freedom to be whatever you wish. During is time, Morrowind pushed even the most powerful hardware and to this day looks alien and mysterious. Morrowind continues to live on through the efforts of talented modders and fans alike.

    It is my opinion that Morrowind catches all magic and depth of every Elder Scrolls title and is the best Elder Scrolls title yet.    … Expand
  7. iddqd4
    Jan 27, 2018
    6
    При всех достоинствах, никогда не нравилось как игра выглядит с точки зрения графики и дизайна.
  8. Ydun79
    Feb 11, 2019
    9
    Blew me away back in the day with its graphics and immersion, alchemy, travel, ... Awesome game!
  9. teamore
    Oct 16, 2018
    10
    That is not a game. This is an experience. You don't play Morrowind. You live in Morrowind. We're watching you, scum.
  10. Einar
    Jul 23, 2016
    2
    ok so i am going to start with listing the positives: the artstyle is the good (just google why. my opinion on the artstyle basically belongs to the entire human race as well) ok now for the **** parts: the combat is awfull with you having to move for diferent attacks and therefore mising all the time and even with the always use best attack on you miss anyway becuse unless you are levelok so i am going to start with listing the positives: the artstyle is the good (just google why. my opinion on the artstyle basically belongs to the entire human race as well) ok now for the **** parts: the combat is awfull with you having to move for diferent attacks and therefore mising all the time and even with the always use best attack on you miss anyway becuse unless you are level 10000000000 in the weapon you are using then you will miss a lot no matter if you are a mele guy. traveling is complete torture becuse even if you are sprinting then you still walk in a decently brisk pace and becuse stamina drains so fast then you will have to rest every milimeter (by the way no fast travelling). and the interference is so unintuntutive that a nuclear reactor would burst into laughter. i could go on and on about why this game i so bad but have **** to do like say deleting this **** tragedy of a game from my steam library. (sorry if there are typo's im terrible at spelling).… Expand
  11. Broyax
    Apr 26, 2018
    0
    J'ai jamais réussi à dépasser le chapitre d'introduction de ce jeu, l'espèce de prologue, l'un des plus laborieux qu'il m'ait été donné d'expérimenter soit dit en passant; que ce soit sur la version Xbox ou PC.

    Du coup, je me suis demandé si c'était bien un jeu Bethesda, car même dans le moyen Oblivion, j'avais bien tenu entre 30 et 40h avant de craquer d'ennui. Il faut qu'une fois    J'ai jamais réussi à dépasser le chapitre d'introduction de ce jeu, l'espèce de prologue, l'un des plus laborieux qu'il m'ait été donné d'expérimenter soit dit en passant; que ce soit sur la version Xbox ou PC.

    Du coup, je me suis demandé si c'était bien un jeu Bethesda, car même dans le moyen Oblivion, j'avais bien tenu entre 30 et 40h avant de craquer d'ennui. Il faut qu'une fois qu'on est lâché dans la nature, la lourdeur de Morrowind est sans commune mesure : là où on doit se rendre, c'est très loin et sur le chemin, la moindre bêbête te refait le portrait aussi sec.

    Evidemment, le jeu est vieux et graphiquement il pique les yeux, même sur la version PC mais les combats -horribles- et l'interface générale font partie de cette lourdeur de plomb qui plombe le jeu dès le début. Le monde des Elder Scrolls est connu pour son caractère tiédasse et générique mais il ne m'a jamais paru aussi mou et fade que dans ce Morrowind.

    Je me dis de temps à autre que je devrais retenter le machin -au moins avec un mod sur PC qui rehausse un peu cette baraque en ruines- mais rien que d'y penser, je me recroqueville à l'avance en cherchant l'issue de secours. Non, c'est définitivement trop naze en fait.    … Expand
  12. glorund
    Feb 27, 2019
    7
    Great Action RPG. Best in this genre.
    Modding abilities is a great (and may be main ) plus.
  13. hamedbanaderi
    Sep 14, 2019
    9
    Morrowind A successful and extraordinary title from the The Elder Scrolls series and the founder of oblivion and the skyrim masterpiece
  14. joveyex
    Oct 30, 2017
    10
    Es war einmal im Jahre 2002...
    Wie die Zeit vergeht. Ja, Morrowind ist schon über 14 Jahren alt!
    Genau zum Release hatte ich Morrowind auch das erste mal gespielt. Damals wie heute bin ich von diesem Spiel begeistert, von seiner tollen Stimmung, die Freiheit in dieser kleinen liebevoll gestalteten Welt, ohne dass einem Questmarker und Textboxen für Doofe durch die Handlung navigieren.    Es war einmal im Jahre 2002...
    Wie die Zeit vergeht. Ja, Morrowind ist schon über 14 Jahren alt!
    Genau zum Release hatte ich Morrowind auch das erste mal gespielt. Damals wie heute bin ich von diesem Spiel begeistert, von seiner tollen Stimmung, die Freiheit in dieser kleinen liebevoll gestalteten Welt, ohne dass einem Questmarker und Textboxen für Doofe durch die Handlung navigieren.

    Auch wenn Morrowind heute sehr angestaubt wirkt was Grafik und Gameplay angeht, so hat das Spiel von seinem Charme nichts verloren. Ein Klassiker aus einer Zeit in der selbstständiges Denken in Rollenspielen noch zu den Standartvorraussetzungen gehörte.    … Expand
  15. RagingPoet
    Nov 2, 2017
    10
    One of the best RPGs ever made. I spent countless hours playing it and so did most of my friends. Objectively Morrowind is far from perfect, but for me it is solid 10 out of 10.
  16. Glacialangel
    Feb 11, 2018
    9
    Great RPG, regardless of the poor combat system and somewhat grating lack of voice acting. The peaceful music, well-written characters, finely crafted story, and expansive world all make for a unique experience that is worth playing, even if only for a few hours(Disclaimer: I beat the game multiple times.). The feel of the game is overall quiet, and while I normally wouldn't recommendGreat RPG, regardless of the poor combat system and somewhat grating lack of voice acting. The peaceful music, well-written characters, finely crafted story, and expansive world all make for a unique experience that is worth playing, even if only for a few hours(Disclaimer: I beat the game multiple times.). The feel of the game is overall quiet, and while I normally wouldn't recommend playing a game I've fallen asleep to not once, but dozens of times, this is the exception to the rule.… Expand
  17. tomflanders
    Mar 31, 2018
    10
    For it's time, this game was unbelievable. A huge map to explore and an endless variety of weapons to find and armour to upgrade. Better than Skyrim, except graphics obviously.
  18. B-Bog
    Mar 22, 2019
    2
    If you would like for a game to make you feel depressed, confused, lost, bored and overwhelmed, this would be the one to get.

    You just get shat out into this MASSIVE, hostile world. There is no tutorial or direction whatsoever. Many people seem to enjoy this, but I don't. As someone else wrote, the presentation just does not seem thought out at all. Right from the start you can read    If you would like for a game to make you feel depressed, confused, lost, bored and overwhelmed, this would be the one to get.

    You just get shat out into this MASSIVE, hostile world. There is no tutorial or direction whatsoever. Many people seem to enjoy this, but I don't. As someone else wrote, the presentation just does not seem thought out at all. Right from the start you can read dozes of books (which are WAY too long-winded), buy hundreds of spells and items, go anywhere you want, and talk to anyone you want (which doesn't matter that much because pretty much all the NPCs seem to hate you). Sounds like the ultimate freedom, right? But you are not being given any kind of reference system for what is important or beneficial, which just made me feel totally lost.

    The whole world is almost entirely grey and brown and filled with hostile characters and weird, disgusting bugs. How anyone could call this beautiful is completely beyond me. Just take the capital for example. It is impossible not to get lost here because everything just looks the same (and not very appealing at that).

    This game lacks character and soul. I'll still give it two points for its massive scope. But it is not fun and completely devoid of charm.    … Expand
  19. BeepBoopMan
    Jul 25, 2018
    9
    Since everyone ( including myself ) has heaps of praise for the game I will focus only on the more annoying side. First of all you should definitely get mods ( graphics enhancing, bug fixing etc. ). Secondly, there is not fast travel in morrowind from the map, if you want to get somewhere you gotta find a silt strider, go through a mages guild portal or a boat and have to pay them too ofSince everyone ( including myself ) has heaps of praise for the game I will focus only on the more annoying side. First of all you should definitely get mods ( graphics enhancing, bug fixing etc. ). Secondly, there is not fast travel in morrowind from the map, if you want to get somewhere you gotta find a silt strider, go through a mages guild portal or a boat and have to pay them too of course. So when youre stuck somewhere in the wilderness, you really are stuck. The magic system is a bit janky too but thats about it… Expand
  20. XReviews
    Jul 10, 2018
    10
    There's no any other word to describe this game than: Awesome. As the best RPG ever.
    Morrowind it's awesome, it's fantastic, and you can't deny it.
  21. EptaEpt
    Sep 13, 2022
    1
    Sorry, but positive feedback is not available in your region. At least until your leadership changes the two-faced policy in their actions and statements.
  22. nathaniel86
    Aug 14, 2018
    7
    I first started playing Morrowind soon after it came out, but I've never been able to finish it. This past year I finally commited and did it. Man, this game is huuuuuuge. Despite the fact thet I used mods to make it a little bit prettier, the game holds out suprisingly good for its years. The RPG elements are very solid, I mean it is a classic. The main questline was... well not veryI first started playing Morrowind soon after it came out, but I've never been able to finish it. This past year I finally commited and did it. Man, this game is huuuuuuge. Despite the fact thet I used mods to make it a little bit prettier, the game holds out suprisingly good for its years. The RPG elements are very solid, I mean it is a classic. The main questline was... well not very interesting for me at least. I was having a ton of fun joining the Thieves Guild and Morag Tong. I am scared though... now it is time for Oblivion. : o… Expand
  23. Danil_Shtangeev
    Oct 17, 2018
    10
    The most mysterious world I have seen in video games. Blended with exciting music
  24. MillersWeeb
    Nov 16, 2018
    0
    Вы вообще серьезно? Это же пиздец какая параша, даже с модами играть в это невозможно.
  25. EevieRoseAmalee
    Jun 24, 2023
    10
    A timeless classic that saved bethesda as a company. Their is not much else that needs to be said here.
  26. Zeratex
    Feb 11, 2019
    10
    Best Elder scrolls game, While it may be outdated the core rpg gameplay of it is simply brilliant.
    The game has a very deep rpg system with so much to do.
    Also unlike other Elder scrolls game this one has good story.

    The best Elder scrolls game, Enchanting is super fun in it.

    10/10
  27. KrauserFear
    Jun 30, 2020
    0
    Im so sad I mean how this is the first time that I wanted a refund and what from bethesda I never expect that dude Im very serious sad this game is very old its 2002 game but doesn't feel like 2002 game felt like 10000000bc game who knows I am biggest bethesda fan bethesda life to me fallout life to me being a bethesda fan I show some respect
    The way this game should good in 2020
    1.The    Im so sad I mean how this is the first time that I wanted a refund and what from bethesda I never expect that dude Im very serious sad this game is very old its 2002 game but doesn't feel like 2002 game felt like 10000000bc game who knows I am biggest bethesda fan bethesda life to me fallout life to me being a bethesda fan I show some respect
    The way this game should good in 2020
    1.The theme is legendary no theme is better than this I guess when you walk in the morrowind world when the theme hit you feel emotional you feel stronger you feel like you can success your goal
    2.I think the story they didnt showed it in good visually but I can felt the story is legendary didnt finished the game bro played 11+ hours who know how big is this game
    3.The game have lots of cool sidequest and mission have variety of tomb have awesome ghost but the gfx :(

    The reason I am hating this game and the way why it should not recommended
    1.The game is freaking old
    2.The conversation system died no conversation just you have to read bunch of paragraph and essay finding the mission and paths and story :(
    3.there is no fast travel there is alien boat called strider who can passage or transport maybe don't wanna talk about that
    4.The movement system felt like 1 fps if the movement system was ok and full resoulation system was ok I could play the game half but they failed
    5.Gfx is sick I thought witcher 1 is way worse now I can tell witcher 1 is way next gen and fun I want to play witcher 1 again and having fun but this died on 2020 died rip

    there is a option in morrowind called "advice'' here is my advice

    My advice:- come on man don't be greedy make a remake and bring this game as a 2020 way people will love bethesda this legendary game should remove from steam like legendary game arnea and daggerfall this game should sealed as legend not bully by steam user in 2020 so if new user say what should we do there is a new version of morrowind in the elder scroll online you guyz should check it out its cool

    so that was my review I was listening to the morrowind theme :( I was feeling very emotional to writing this bad review ;(    … Expand
  28. Belplaven
    May 2, 2019
    8
    The game is good but very flawed I wouldn't recommend playing it without mods and if you are coming to morrowind straight from Skyrim be prepared for a completely different beast. Honestly I played Skyrim first and would reccomend playing oblivion before morrowind to get used to some of the different mechanics of morrowind and the leveling class and general rpg system so you won't beThe game is good but very flawed I wouldn't recommend playing it without mods and if you are coming to morrowind straight from Skyrim be prepared for a completely different beast. Honestly I played Skyrim first and would reccomend playing oblivion before morrowind to get used to some of the different mechanics of morrowind and the leveling class and general rpg system so you won't be totally culture shocked when the clunky and extremely complex mechanics of morrowind hit you. Overall as someone who has put many hours into the game I would say morrowind has the best atmosphere and lore of any elder scrolls… Expand
  29. Pardoow
    Sep 8, 2019
    8
    Its a great game, but I just filled it with mods and **** as it was a 17 years old game, it just didn’t achieve the insane standards I had from skyrim. Still, enjoyable besides the extensive longevity of it. I can definitely understand why it is considered a classic
  30. gessie00
    Sep 9, 2019
    10
    My favorite all-time game. The music, the lore, the magic creation system, jumping across the map, levitating around castles... there was no end to the mystery, dangers and hilarious silliness. Absolute endless, boundless freedom.

    Sometimes I recite the opening dialogue in my mind, which I know from memory because I re-played the game so often.

    Rating: Over 9000/10.
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Awards & Rankings

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#11 Best PC Game of 2002
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#1 Most Discussed PC Game of 2002
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#2 Most Shared PC Game of 2002

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Metascore
89

Generally favorable reviews - based on 30 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 28 out of 30
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 30
  3. Negative: 0 out of 30
  1. Pregaming
    90
    One of those games that just visually takes your breath away. It has some of the most detailed, and well realistically rendered environments and characters ever seen in a computer game.
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  2. Game Revolution
    83
    The Elder Scrolls tech support forum is overflowing with user complaints about compatibility issues. At any rate, this is still the biggest, deepest, most detailed RPG to hit the PC since Daggerfall, and for that, earns high marks.
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  3. PC Gameworld
    91
    This is a game that can stay on your hard drive for six months, still offering new experiences.
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