The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind

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8.8

Generally favorable reviews- based on 1785 Ratings

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  1. smahlt
    Aug 22, 2023
    10
    Best game Bethesda ever made. Best story, best worldbuilding, and best gameplay if you actually take a couple minutes to learn how it works.
  2. PenetratorGod
    Aug 20, 2023
    5
    I'm sorry to say this, but it's too old a game for me. The gameplay is too dated to play today. If this game is remade, it could be one of my favorite games, but as it is, it's unfortunately unplayable now.
  3. Avroveks
    Aug 4, 2023
    10
    For more than 20 years this game is the best that has ever been in history, unfortunately this will no longer happen, but thank God that we have it
  4. SvaD
    Jul 9, 2023
    9
    I have to learn how to play this game, but after I did - oh, what a journey! Yeah, combat is dated and some quests are maybe way too simple, but other than that, this game aged like a fine wine.
  5. Sylictic
    Jul 8, 2023
    7
    The first elder scrolls game to start to nail down the formula that made oblivion and skyrim so successful.
  6. zcat5
    Jun 26, 2023
    6
    A true role playing game, but with clunky mechanics. This game has intense depth and immense replayability. It is hurt by its age, with graphics really not holding up to modern standards, even with mods. Of course I have to mention "Miss, miss, miss!" - however, this aside, Morrowind was best RPG of its time period and laid the groundwork for a new era of RPGs. On launch, this was a 10/10 game.
  7. 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.
  8. ThegnUrsidae
    May 31, 2023
    8
    It would be folly to espouse the notion that Morrowind is a game which has aged well, for it is conspicuously a concoction of the early 2000's. It is arduous, mentally strenuous and inherently arbitrary in both the combat and dialogue. While traversing the realm, you will be verbally abused by Dunmer supremacists, envision mages plummeting to their demise and witness the local flora andIt would be folly to espouse the notion that Morrowind is a game which has aged well, for it is conspicuously a concoction of the early 2000's. It is arduous, mentally strenuous and inherently arbitrary in both the combat and dialogue. While traversing the realm, you will be verbally abused by Dunmer supremacists, envision mages plummeting to their demise and witness the local flora and fauna, which will attempt to maul you in a manner of gruesome ways. Despite the adversity, such is life in the realm of Morrowind, where the lofty peaks are shrouded in ash and the people are tained with a stygian hue for the crimes of their forefathers.… Expand
  9. Magical_Viktor
    Apr 30, 2023
    6
    Существуют просто Зло и Большое Зло, а за ними обоими в тени прячется Очень Большое Зло. Очень Большое Зло, Геральт, это такое, которого ты и представить себе не можешь, даже если думаешь, будто уже ничто не в состоянии тебя удивить. И знаешь, Геральт, порой бывает так, что Очень Большое Зло схватит тебя за горло и скажет: «Выбирай, братец, либо я, либо то, которое чуточку поменьше»Существуют просто Зло и Большое Зло, а за ними обоими в тени прячется Очень Большое Зло. Очень Большое Зло, Геральт, это такое, которого ты и представить себе не можешь, даже если думаешь, будто уже ничто не в состоянии тебя удивить. И знаешь, Геральт, порой бывает так, что Очень Большое Зло схватит тебя за горло и скажет: «Выбирай, братец, либо я, либо то, которое чуточку поменьше»
  10. Nick7000
    Mar 5, 2023
    10
    Однажды Бога попросили создать что-то прекрасное, но он перестарался и так получилась эта игра. Я знаю здесь каждый сантиметр, каждый пиксель и каждую реплику, но при этом всем, я все равно буду ее проходить еще и еще.
  11. JapanLlama
    Feb 27, 2023
    10
    The game today feels still fresh and well made, Bethesda really did put a lot of effort in creating a fantastic RPG.
  12. KOMC
    Feb 26, 2023
    9
    another one of my favourite of al time!!!
    one of my earliest game too, played it with simple MGSO 2.0 mod.
    environment design is so good! many areas still looks beautiful with simple mod! the world building is on another level! even though NPC don't have AI or routine or voice, Morrowing still felt more alive than most modern game world! sadly I can't felt same level of greatness    another one of my favourite of al time!!!
    one of my earliest game too, played it with simple MGSO 2.0 mod.
    environment design is so good!
    many areas still looks beautiful with simple mod!
    the world building is on another level!
    even though NPC don't have AI or routine or voice, Morrowing still felt more alive than most modern game world!
    sadly I can't felt same level of greatness from Oblivion and Skyrim anymore...    … Expand
  13. youngfool
    Feb 25, 2023
    10
    There are secret cults hiding in peoples basements. There are gods standing around in palaces. You can jump 10000 feet into the air within the first five minutes of playing the game. There’s a divine being disguised as a goblin in some random house that you can sell your best gear to. It’s like Elden Ring but for people who read history books for fun. also everyone is super gay. ThereforeThere are secret cults hiding in peoples basements. There are gods standing around in palaces. You can jump 10000 feet into the air within the first five minutes of playing the game. There’s a divine being disguised as a goblin in some random house that you can sell your best gear to. It’s like Elden Ring but for people who read history books for fun. also everyone is super gay. Therefore it’s objectively the greatest videogame of all time. If you disagree, we can’t be friends.… Expand
  14. Xe0m
    Feb 16, 2023
    10
    Best RPG and best The Elder Scrolls game for sure. Clearly, this is the ONLY game in the world that needs a remaster in 2023
  15. iErdo
    Jan 27, 2023
    9
    A great RPG with some minor pains like the combat system. Huge world, multitude of quests, items. Equipments, locations. Hundreds of hours of gameplay.
  16. Chillaoi
    Jan 14, 2023
    9
    Review só pra lembrar a nota que dei pro jogo:
    O melhor da série, um dos melhores RPG's que já joguei.
  17. Ave-Nar
    Dec 27, 2022
    9
    When I first played Morrowind I was much more receptive to games than nowadays. So I just fell in love with it and had the greatest gaming experience in my entire life. So much freedom and creativity, brilliant music and artstyle, The story is captivating and deep. As i didn't have internet back then I had to learn all the game mechanics by trial and error method which was fun.

    However,    When I first played Morrowind I was much more receptive to games than nowadays. So I just fell in love with it and had the greatest gaming experience in my entire life. So much freedom and creativity, brilliant music and artstyle, The story is captivating and deep. As i didn't have internet back then I had to learn all the game mechanics by trial and error method which was fun.

    However, as other ES games were released I realized that there are some flaws in the game: too many bugs, easily exploitable game mechanics, too much luck based game mechanics. And I hate cliff racers.

    Still this is probably one of the best games ever made.    … Expand
  18. Babutto
    Dec 7, 2022
    9
    Ok, guys. It's hard to write a short review on Morrowind because the game is iconic, legendary and it's been so many years it was released.

    Pros.: - Interesting story. It has many details, names, characters. And the twist that the protagonist is becoming the prophetic figure. For the time, it was a very smart decision to justify why the protagonist is cool, getting stronger and finally    Ok, guys. It's hard to write a short review on Morrowind because the game is iconic, legendary and it's been so many years it was released.

    Pros.:
    - Interesting story. It has many details, names, characters. And the twist that the protagonist is becoming the prophetic figure. For the time, it was a very smart decision to justify why the protagonist is cool, getting stronger and finally fights the antagonist.
    - The world. It looks dull and boring. But Morrowind has interesting backstory, many characters for interaction, nice locations.
    - There is a variety of paths to play the game. Also, Tribunal may be interesting as well as Bloodmoon. They expand the story.
    - Main theme is legendary.
    - Memes based on the game are awesome.

    Basically, the coolest thing of the game is the story and world building.

    Cons.:
    - The game is VERY outdated. The pace is slow, too much grind, the game literally forces you to grind, finish many alternative quest lines to actually do something in the main one. The Fifth and Fourth trials are trash - all that running around with stupid quests and begging to be named Nerevarin...
    - Upgrading and lvl systems are trash too - you start the game jumping all the time to boost the skill. You have an alternative of training but it is costly. Need more money from the quests. Main quest line money making is unreasonably low. So, you HAVE to go around and finish as much as you can do.
    - No fast travel. People tell - you need to explore the island. Screw the island - the huge chunk of it is just dusty, ugly ashlands. Bethesda did right when switched to fast travel (that I highly criticized for years).
    - Too many boring quests. Dumb bring-take.
    - The character is very slow regardless of your 100 speed.

    There are more cons. The game is just outdated with its expansions. Better to play Skywind (when and if it's released) which should be adapted for modern standards. This game is AWESOME and it WAS awesome. But its time passed long time ago. And for those, who remember playing it being 14-16 - too late guys. Cant waste that much time for the game.    … Expand
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    Nov 27, 2022
    8
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  20. horriblefanfare
    Nov 16, 2022
    4
    i have played this video game for so long that my ass hurts and i cant do anything about it, the doctor said i should really stop but its too much fun i cant stop AT ALL!
  21. gautamkumar633
    Oct 31, 2022
    9
    I played Morrowind after I had already played Oblivion. The graphics are outdated but the scale of the game makes up for this fault by offering the player lots of side quests, lots to visit and see and a wide range of weapons, armour, spells and abilities.
  22. 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.
  23. Triple_A
    Aug 19, 2022
    10
    This is definitely the best RPG of all time, the amount of detail in it is horrific and giving you complete freedom in almost everything is really amazing, the only downside for me is the combat system, and why Bethesda has given up many features that were in Morrowind and not used in Skyrim And Oblivion that doesn't make sense at all?!
  24. unchartedlord45
    Aug 14, 2022
    6
    Morrowind is a frustrating masterpiece. Both one of Bethesda's only good in house releases and also amongst the worst to play. I'm going to be real here, for the time, Morrowind was incredible. In 2002 and for years after that it was amongst the best RPG's out there. But in 2022, as more and more RPG's come out with better and better mechanics, Morrowind begins to show it's flaws.Morrowind is a frustrating masterpiece. Both one of Bethesda's only good in house releases and also amongst the worst to play. I'm going to be real here, for the time, Morrowind was incredible. In 2002 and for years after that it was amongst the best RPG's out there. But in 2022, as more and more RPG's come out with better and better mechanics, Morrowind begins to show it's flaws.

    Combat: Unintuitive at first. And that's what gets me the most. Elder scrolls games are full of combat. Your attacks are based on movement, which sounds good, right? If only. Granted, given enough time you will get used to it, and when you do, it's good! But you will fight the mechanics as much as you fight your foes. You will die. A lot. Time and time again as you grow more and more used to how this horribly jank combat system works. Your sword will pass right through foes, as the dice roll the game uses to calculate attacks hitting does not count if the weapon you use actually touches the thing you're fighting. Fans of the game pride Morrowind for being brutal and not holding your hand, but difficulty alone does not make a good game. Morrowind misses that memo, time and time again.

    Movement: No. Please. You move at a snail's pace, and your sprint is not much quicker. This forces you to slow down, look around, take the world in. This wouldn't be a problem if the world were anything worth looking at.

    Graphics: For a game from 2002, it could be worse, but this needs to be said. Morrowind is a mess of jagged polygons and low resolution textures, made all the more frustrating by the simply incredible aesthetic design. The world is both grating and wondrous to look at, befitting the game itself. It simultaneously makes you want to vomit and gives you headaches, as much as it makes you marvel at how they accomplished this in 2002 and makes you yearn for a perspective not already seeded with modern day graphics.

    Story: Blows the story of both Oblivion and Skyrim out of the water. I have nothing wrong to say about the base lore of Morrowind itself, though it irks me that a studio capable of making such a great storyline managed to also release the storyline in Skyrim, an incompetent mess.

    Replayability: Tons. If only I wanted to actually play this game ever again. There's so much to do, so much to see. If only they pulled some effort away from the quest design to tune up the combat and base mechanics, for if the team that worked on the quests worked on that, chances are I wouldn't be here, frustrated with how people find this game so good.    … Expand
  25. Hosseinkh
    Aug 1, 2022
    10
    20 years wow.
    Its 100% one of the best rpgs made which open a whole new gate for rpg games.
    This game deserves a 10 out 10 becuase. 1.story telling : im not going to lie but for somthing writed in 3 weeks its really rich of story and lore. 2.worls design: i think that was the first ever rpg game to use hand made dungeons that were not auto generated like daggerfall which is a real big    20 years wow.
    Its 100% one of the best rpgs made which open a whole new gate for rpg games.
    This game deserves a 10 out 10 becuase.
    1.story telling : im not going to lie but for somthing writed in 3 weeks its really rich of story and lore.
    2.worls design: i think that was the first ever rpg game to use hand made dungeons that were not auto generated like daggerfall which is a real big upgrade.
    3. The equipments : this game has more weapon types then any other rpg game in its time or maybe now made a real good game for role playing
    4. Races and class: in morrowind you needed to be a master of somthing to be actually use it perfectly. There is a bit flaw in here meaning you cant change your class mid game meaning you have to start over to build a new class. If you wanted to be a mage you had to train your mage skills meaning you couldnt become arch mage just by slashing your enemies.
    5. Enemies: one of the most original and cool enemies you will see in a game.
    6. And the best of all was the freedom, is soon is you are set free you can do anything you want you can go straight up go kill vivec a npc essential to the main quest but who cares like any body can stop you, thats what i call freedom.    … Expand
  26. LongVampire
    Jun 28, 2022
    10
    Мы следим за тобой, ничтожество!
    Отличная игра в которой при каждом новом прохождение можно обнаружить что-нибудь новое.
  27. Grize
    Jun 22, 2022
    3
    Morrowind is a game. A game that for its time is really bad in mechanics, storytelling, combat all of it. physics, graphics and UI. Somehow it crashes for me a lot even tried to reinstall even tried on a new computer. In the end, I don't get what people see in Morrowind even though the story is mee at best the DLC wear you go to Solstheim is interesting and the Telvannis is an interestingMorrowind is a game. A game that for its time is really bad in mechanics, storytelling, combat all of it. physics, graphics and UI. Somehow it crashes for me a lot even tried to reinstall even tried on a new computer. In the end, I don't get what people see in Morrowind even though the story is mee at best the DLC wear you go to Solstheim is interesting and the Telvannis is an interesting group. Somehow Daggerfall is more interesting. Oblivion did a big step up… Expand
  28. Jackie_Jackson
    May 25, 2022
    8
    Я сейчас примерно объясню чуть гейплея в эту игру заходиш и пытаешся убить палкой крысу примерно минут двадцать-тридцать пытаешься такой в общем смотреш во что ещё можно поиграть и вот примерно такой геплей в общем нормально рекомендуюЯ сейчас примерно объясню чуть гейплея в эту игру заходиш и пытаешся убить палкой крысу примерно минут двадцать-тридцать пытаешься такой в общем смотреш во что ещё можно поиграть и вот примерно такой геплей в общем нормально рекомендую
  29. Tomle1202
    May 11, 2022
    7
    As much as I adore the time I spent in Morrowind, it is very difficult imagining myself playing through it one more time.
  30. elijahlape
    May 3, 2022
    10
    One of the greatest RPGs ever created, and I'm really glad it exists. Happy 20th birthday, Morrowind!
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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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