The Elder Scrolls Online

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  1. Dimocracy
    Jul 6, 2023
    8
    It's not the best MMORPG, because we all know it's World of Warcraft, but it's a good game!
  2. AAAStudios
    Jun 29, 2023
    10
    As a fan of The Elder Scrolls I am so happy to be able to finally play with friends with The Elder Scrolls Online!!! Thank you Zenimax Online Studios for all of your hard work!
  3. CollectorRed
    Jun 11, 2023
    10
    I uninstalled Diablo IV and repurchased ESO on steam. Previously I had it on pc. Immediately I am thrust into a huge open world, with players bustling around me. I was so happy that I could level and gain power, that I just ended up fishing for a few hours to get some perfect roe. Even fishing, I could get a valuable item that helped my character upgrade itself. Perfect Roe is worth aI uninstalled Diablo IV and repurchased ESO on steam. Previously I had it on pc. Immediately I am thrust into a huge open world, with players bustling around me. I was so happy that I could level and gain power, that I just ended up fishing for a few hours to get some perfect roe. Even fishing, I could get a valuable item that helped my character upgrade itself. Perfect Roe is worth a lot of gold at guild traders. What a breath of fresh air! To be able to enter an unexplored area, after previously leaving the game for 3 years, this is the type of fun I wanted. Epic crafting system, really good character customization, and social interaction. Thanks for welcoming me back, ESO.… Expand
  4. Kamama
    Apr 15, 2023
    10
    Very cool MMORPG with a huge amount of quest and a beatiful open world. One of my favorites
  5. GoR_Noki
    Apr 8, 2023
    9
    2022/23 and people still compare this game to Skyrim... *sights* not even the same engine....

    The Elder Scrolls Online is an MMORPG which plays 200 years before Morrowind, so round about 450 years before Skyrim. So much for the time frame within the lore. TESO is still one of the best MMOs on the market til this date. Well written stories, decent graphics, a big lore, much to explore    2022/23 and people still compare this game to Skyrim... *sights* not even the same engine....

    The Elder Scrolls Online is an MMORPG which plays 200 years before Morrowind, so round about 450 years before Skyrim. So much for the time frame within the lore.

    TESO is still one of the best MMOs on the market til this date. Well written stories, decent graphics, a big lore, much to explore and no player level restrictions for open world maps. The sound with 7.1 is amazing and there is much to do. I needed more than 300 hours to complete all quests of the main game (without DLCs) and there are so many DLCs out by now that you can almost tripple that! The pvp is huge and there is a nice learning curve for raids when you're willing to learn mechanics. Expect it to be hard though.

    It is a very good game but do NOT expect it to be like Skyrim! It's a common mistake people make.    … Expand
  6. MDXV
    Jan 27, 2023
    9
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  7. coywow
    Sep 17, 2022
    9
    After roughly 40 hours of gameplay:

    As a long time lover of the elder scrolls games i have always wanted an online experience in this magical world we have all fell in love with, and this game delivers that and more. while sadly compromising some former lore, ESO may not make much sense to the OG elder scrolls purists. This game is still very good. After about 8 years of being out    After roughly 40 hours of gameplay:

    As a long time lover of the elder scrolls games i have always wanted an online experience in this magical world we have all fell in love with, and this game delivers that and more.
    while sadly compromising some former lore, ESO may not make much sense to the OG elder scrolls purists.
    This game is still very good.
    After about 8 years of being out (November, 2022) the game has enough content for thousands of hours, and a fun online experience in a well done MMO experience. The game is very good, has all of the story, content, character building, a good fun leveling system, and everything else you could want from a modern MMO.    … Expand
  8. VegasWarped
    Jun 11, 2022
    9
    This is my favorite game, I love playing with my groups and communities that I have met in game. While this game does have its bugs, the action combat is very entertaining and responsive.
    Lore 10/10
    gameplay 9/10
    pvp 6/10
    community 8/10
    solo play 9/10
  9. SqueekyWheel
    Mar 23, 2022
    9
    Great game for those who like to explore and enjoy well written stories and quests. The world is HUGE, even just the base game will give you months of playtime. The ESO plus subscription gives access to all DLC content plus crowns that can be used in the crown store(ESO version of IRL cash shop) and a craft bag that holds an infinite amount of crafting materials.

    ESO relies heavily on    Great game for those who like to explore and enjoy well written stories and quests. The world is HUGE, even just the base game will give you months of playtime. The ESO plus subscription gives access to all DLC content plus crowns that can be used in the crown store(ESO version of IRL cash shop) and a craft bag that holds an infinite amount of crafting materials.

    ESO relies heavily on internet content creators to explain the game to players and there is very little info in game about how things work. This makes it confusing for some who expect the game to explain as you play. But there are plenty of great online resources to help you, like UESP, Alcast, Deltia's gaming, Xynode, Hack the Minotaur, Lucky Ghost, ESO-U, Brah we got this, Skinny Cheeks and many more. There are also guilds you can join with players willing to help and explain as you go along.

    The game caters mainly to beginners who are still levelling and exploring, and casual players who enjoy the stories and the questing. The world is beautiful, especially if you have a modern PC with a decent graphics card. There is a lot of artwork done in the world, and just looking around at the environments is a joy in and of itself. It's easy to loose yourself for hours just exploring in this game.

    Once you have levelled out a character and played through the vet DLC content, which is some of the hardest in the game, that's when it starts getting more tricky. There is not much you can do to progress as a player except for score pushing(going for world rankings etc) or PvP battles. With each new chapter coming out there is usually two new dungeons(4-man content) and one trial(12-man content) added, but beyond that there is not much an experienced player can look forward to. The overland questing, which is great and very nice for beginners, is simply mind numbingly easy for experienced players with high level characters. The content is still great, but there is no way to make the fighting challenging as there is no difficulty setting to make overland questing harder.

    So overall this is a beautiful and fun game that will keep you busy for at least about a year of playing, but as you get into end game it will be difficult to find challenging content to keep you interested in the long run. If ZOS ever adds a difficulty setting so experienced players can enjoy all new content the same way beginners can, I'd give it a 10 out of 10, but because it lacks this setting I give it a 9 out of 10.    … Expand
  10. MunhozMCM
    Nov 5, 2021
    8
    My Score:

    (8) - Very Good!

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  11. Krissy004
    Sep 18, 2021
    8
    If you like the elder scrolls series then you'll going to love this game. This game has a lot of single player content that I question its legitimacy as a MMO. With that being said, this game has a lot of multiplayer content to consider it self as a MMO. There's a ton of dungeons, PVP contents and raids. The main highlight of this game is how flexible it is to theorycraft the best classIf you like the elder scrolls series then you'll going to love this game. This game has a lot of single player content that I question its legitimacy as a MMO. With that being said, this game has a lot of multiplayer content to consider it self as a MMO. There's a ton of dungeons, PVP contents and raids. The main highlight of this game is how flexible it is to theorycraft the best class for your needs. Yes there's the usual class but you can achieve skills from other NPCs too. Even with a level cap, ESO incentivizes you to explore the world to get skyshards and do single player quest or delve quest to get those precious skill points. The monetization of this game is what you expect in a MMO this age. There's the cash shop where you can find exp boost, costumes and other cosmetic items. There's also a premium membership for $15 per month and the game lets you unlock past expansion and a larger loot bag for your crafting ingredients if you're the hoarder type of player.
    Now let's talk about the main issue of this game. Skill and item balance. Zenimax is doing an awful job of balancing the game. Yes you can theorycraft a class but that class that you create might be so strong that you can fight 5 players at once and defeat them. That's the main reason why most ESO players are PVE players. Alliance war and battleground doesn't have that much player that they "simplified" the options. This obvious stems from Zenimax when they first creating the game. They thought it's fun to create absurd skills and item set effects but forget how it will affect the enjoyment of the players in their PVP contents. If you're a PVE player then all of the things that I've said about skill and item balance doesn't matter.
    All in all, the game si good but there are some questionable decision especially the skill and item balance.    … Expand
  12. sulaco426
    Jul 21, 2021
    9
    Its just by far the best mmorpg around. i was sceptical at first, cause i dont particulary like TES. Its not a asia - grinder and leveling is always fun. the combat is really nice. its rather simple compared to other games, but its fun and good for new players. the only issue i have, is the questmarkers. ist sometime hard to follow and to now where you gotta go. qualitywise its on the sameIts just by far the best mmorpg around. i was sceptical at first, cause i dont particulary like TES. Its not a asia - grinder and leveling is always fun. the combat is really nice. its rather simple compared to other games, but its fun and good for new players. the only issue i have, is the questmarkers. ist sometime hard to follow and to now where you gotta go. qualitywise its on the same level as WoW… Expand
  13. wolfaust
    Jul 14, 2021
    8
    Elder Scrolls games have always distinguished itself from other games with its rich and deep content. These open-ended role-playing game elements, a wide variety of character design options and gameplay style always attracted lots of gamers. Hundreds of heroes in its centuries-old story and the impact of each of them on the world has been felt at all times in different eras of ElderElder Scrolls games have always distinguished itself from other games with its rich and deep content. These open-ended role-playing game elements, a wide variety of character design options and gameplay style always attracted lots of gamers. Hundreds of heroes in its centuries-old story and the impact of each of them on the world has been felt at all times in different eras of Elder Scrolls.

    However, I think The Elder Scrolls is successful in the single-player genre. However, when we came across multiplayer, especially in the MMORPG genre, I was quite shocked. The game, which we could play with monthly recurring payments at the beginning, now uses the buy and play philosophy only, which I think is very clever!

    Still, there are many elements in the game that I consider good and bad. After a quick thought about these, I had to prepare a comment like the one below.

    Pros:

    1. True Elder Scrolls experience...
    2. Buy to Play... "Off-topic: Come on, it's 2021 of the 21st century. Playing an MMO with a subscription method is not a good thing. Devs should use their imagination to create a new way to earn money from their games; like monetize cosmetics! It's easy, and all of the players can afford it."
    3. Almost whole Tamriel, and it's immersive, explorable with lots of world events, creatures, and chests to loot!
    4. You can play the game both in First Person and Third Person; however, the first-person mode is not pure as Daggerfall, Morrowind, Oblivion or Skyrim.
    5. As a classic in all Elder Scrolls games, ESO also provides rich stories and its classic factions, like Fighters Guild, Mages Guild, Thieves Guilds and Dark Brotherhood. These factions have their storylines, too. Count side-quests, too.
    6. Play with your style with a customizable skill system; Healer with Khajiit Dragonknight, or Tank with Argonian Nightblade. Of course, you still can create your tank, damage dealer or support character, too.
    7. Deep passive skills system with Champion Points (CP).
    8. Show your allegiance to your faction in large scale PvP Zone, Cyrodiil; capture resource points, castles and outpost. Most importantly Elder Scrolls! Or just go with the Battlegrounds.
    9. Daily dungeon and battleground rewards.
    10. Frequent balance changes with updates and expansion. However, the PvP balance is horrible!
    11. Lots of world bosses, caves with their quests.
    12. Cleverly designed dungeons and trials with good and challenging mechanics.
    13. Leveling is not difficult as they said, it is easy and when you already have CP (like paragon levels) it's getting easier. Example: If you are at 900CP, and if you hit level 50 with your alt-toon then this character, too, will get 900CP right away. Just do main quests, and daily dungeons, you will get to level 50 as soon as possible.
    14. You can be a Vampire or Werewolf.
    15. Crown Store offers only cosmetic items! Yay!
    16. Outfit (like transmogrification) System
    17. AddOn Support
    18. It's not P2W!

    Cons:

    1. Servers... They have latency compared with players around the world. ESO has 2 megaservers; NA and EU. Servers sometimes clumsy, latency may be too high and this leads you to follow players from their back not fight side by side.
    2. Gold is the only soft coin in ESO, and it is difficult to earn. Join Trader Guilds and sold some of the items you loot from the world to other players. Do dungeons, join trials, complete side-quests and main quests, eliminate world bosses, wander around to find chests, you will get used to it.
    3. File Size! Hundreds...
    4. PvP balance is horrible, buggy and there is no balance between classes. Since 2014.
    5. Crown Store items sometimes are not worth a new store update. Literally!    … Expand
  14. Cell1e
    Dec 30, 2020
    8
    This game has improved a lot since I first reviewed it 4 years ago, its now has lots more customisation, leveling is easier and so is making money in game. In fact this game has now become one of my favourite mmos to play on a regular basis but much of that has to do with the quality of life improvements that the modders have made to the game. Funny but true and very typical of a BethesdaThis game has improved a lot since I first reviewed it 4 years ago, its now has lots more customisation, leveling is easier and so is making money in game. In fact this game has now become one of my favourite mmos to play on a regular basis but much of that has to do with the quality of life improvements that the modders have made to the game. Funny but true and very typical of a Bethesda game. Still I can now recommend that you try this game, add a few mods to it as well and you will love it. :)… Expand
  15. PenguinForSale
    Dec 13, 2020
    8
    First of all: Of course I haven't played every MMORPG in the world, but in my opinion this is the best one out there!

    Not just that you buy the game and then can play it whenever you want (no ESO Plus needed, DLCs not necessary - base game is fine, it will take a while for normal players to get to max level) but the game itself is worth the initial price you pay. It is big, it has    First of all: Of course I haven't played every MMORPG in the world, but in my opinion this is the best one out there!

    Not just that you buy the game and then can play it whenever you want (no ESO Plus needed, DLCs not necessary - base game is fine, it will take a while for normal players to get to max level) but the game itself is worth the initial price you pay. It is big, it has heart, it's fun, full of life thanks to an amazing community, ever evolving, there is always something new to find, you can play whatever kind of combat style you want and change it later on, graphics are neat, active support, etc.
    Addons make this game even better so now i have nothing to complain about the core experience.
    Played it on PS4 first and switched to PC. Why? Just because community is a huge part in MMORPGs (imo) and it was annoying to communicate on console, also the addons made sense to me at higher level and if you play regularly.

    ESO Plus is expensive for what you get though (that's why 8/10). And unfortunately if you play ESO with "purpose" at least the crafting bag is needed, regular bank and inventory space is not enough for a chronic looter... also the cosmetics or whatever you wanna buy from the crown store are also a little expensive. But that's optional, so, there you go.

    Over 6 years on the market in a fast paced industry and ESO is still relevant and highly enjoyable to play. Other MMORPGs could never hold my attention this long. Good job.    … Expand
  16. PCGamingGhost
    Aug 25, 2020
    9
    My history with The Elder Scrolls franchise may not be as expansive as some here and I can honestly say that I've never played a game in the series before jumping into The Elder Scrolls Online, but I'm glad because I didn't have any real expectations going into this game. First off I want to say that I've been playing ESO on and off for several years and I consider it to not only be one ofMy history with The Elder Scrolls franchise may not be as expansive as some here and I can honestly say that I've never played a game in the series before jumping into The Elder Scrolls Online, but I'm glad because I didn't have any real expectations going into this game. First off I want to say that I've been playing ESO on and off for several years and I consider it to not only be one of the best MMORPG's available on the market today, but one of the finest MMORPG's of all-time. I'm serious when I say that. This game has everything a fan of the MMO genre could possibly ever want. You want a huge and ever expanding world to explore and discover? This game has it. You want thousands of quests and adventures to solve? This game has it. You want challenging group content such as dungeons and PvP? This game has it. In other words your not going to be short on things to do in The Elder Scrolls Online and at times it's going to feel like after hundreds of hours played that you've barely put a dent into what this game has to offer.

    Now, does all this content and activity mean that this game perfect and has zero flaws? No. Far from it. Like with most games there are little things that stand in the way of pure perfection. There are moments where sometimes you feel like completing a certain task is impossible, or you feel lost and have no idea what to do next, but as a whole I would say that this game is one of the best RPG experiences I've ever had and definitely worthy of players giving it a solid effort if you're a fan of the MMO genre or a fan of The Elder Scrolls in general. The world is vast and exciting, the player base is booming and extremely helpful, and the story you'll encounter as you play through the game and it's expansions is enjoyable and intriguing.

    I've put over 1,100 hours into The Elder Scrolls Online and have enjoyed it's many expansions (chapters) and feel like this game gives me the closest feeling to my early days playing World of Warcraft as any game I've played since. The feeling of adventure and wonder and not knowing what you'll come across next as you make your way through the world. It's truly a remarkable experience that should be one click away on everyone's hard drive. Jump on in and experience the magic for yourself!
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  17. Lizarino
    Jul 16, 2020
    9
    As someone who doesn't particularly enjoy MMOs, I really enjoy this game a lot.

    I've tried getting into a lot of other MMOs in the past and either not liked the controls, the the graphics or something else. Out of the about 10 or so MMOs I tried last year, ESO was the only one I could get into. It looked great for an MMO, I liked the art style, it had controls I liked and was used to    As someone who doesn't particularly enjoy MMOs, I really enjoy this game a lot.

    I've tried getting into a lot of other MMOs in the past and either not liked the controls, the the graphics or something else.
    Out of the about 10 or so MMOs I tried last year, ESO was the only one I could get into. It looked great for an MMO, I liked the art style, it had controls I liked and was used to and already like the world and lore from playing the single player elder scrolls games.

    Classes:

    There are currently 6 classes in ESO (4 free and 2 are with DLCs - warden and necro). All of the classes can do good damage, tank or heal, some better than others if you want to min-max.
    Each class has 3 skill lines and each skill has 2 morphs to choose from, which alter how it works. There's also skill lines for each weapon in the game as well as guilds, like fighters guild, mages guild, undaunted.

    This brings me into one big problem I have with the game: stamina builds and how limiting they are for what skills you can use. If you don't want to be forced into using a stave with a magicka build (another con for me) then you can do a stamina build. This forces you to only use 2 or 3 of your class skills at most which heavily limit your options and make your character much more boring, as well as having more than one stamina character pretty much the same as any other.

    Another thing I like about ESO is how you can solo most of the content in the game, if you hate other humans like me.    … Expand
  18. Sphinxmoth
    Jun 21, 2020
    9
    Well, ESO had a really bad start back in 2014.
    But for now the game is far not bad: really good side quests (There are 5 or 7 "go-and-kill-10-monstername-oh-ye-fabled-hero" quests in all game. And the game have few hundred quests.), good-written main quests. Honestly this game comfortably plays as single-player, which is very rear for an MMO an which is really awesome for The Elder    Well, ESO had a really bad start back in 2014.
    But for now the game is far not bad: really good side quests (There are 5 or 7 "go-and-kill-10-monstername-oh-ye-fabled-hero" quests in all game. And the game have few hundred quests.), good-written main quests. Honestly this game comfortably plays as single-player, which is very rear for an MMO an which is really awesome for The Elder Scrolls series veterans.    … Expand
  19. Artok1488
    May 28, 2020
    10
    Советую играть только тем, кто не боится общаться с людьми. Потому что в соло игра откроется вам по другому.
    По поводу графики всё очень хорошо. Локаций много и квесты на 7. Но игре ставлю 10 потому что задания тут не главное.    Советую играть только тем, кто не боится общаться с людьми. Потому что в соло игра откроется вам по другому.
    По поводу графики всё очень хорошо. Локаций много и квесты на 7. Но игре ставлю 10 потому что задания тут не главное.
  20. Archemer
    Feb 13, 2020
    10
    It had issues at launch but the alternative games are definitely less enjoyable.
  21. CynicalFurry
    Dec 26, 2019
    8
    Not fantastic, but not bad either.

    First off, I love Fallout and Elder Scrolls, and I play both of the franchises RELIGIOUSLY. I am generally not very fond of MMO RPG's, but this one plays well, and I dont feel like an idiot for playing it. RPG Elements are a lot more limited compaired to its sibling games, but it is understandable, it is an MMO RPG, so they cant exactly have you be    Not fantastic, but not bad either.

    First off, I love Fallout and Elder Scrolls, and I play both of the franchises RELIGIOUSLY. I am generally not very fond of MMO RPG's, but this one plays well, and I dont feel like an idiot for playing it. RPG Elements are a lot more limited compaired to its sibling games, but it is understandable, it is an MMO RPG, so they cant exactly have you be free to do whatever, but it still is worth some time. I got bored a few times while playing, and found some of the quests to drone on just a little too long for my personal liking, but as soon as you start getting into it, the game becomes a joy to play. I really did enjoy my time playing it for the most part. I loved exploring some of the wonders of earlier tamriel than weve seen, and seeing some of the historic moments that the other games were built apon was definitely enjoyable. The only reason why i lost enjoyment in some parts is because of the limitation, But overall, i do reccomend this game greatly.    … Expand
  22. neytirix77
    Sep 15, 2019
    10
    Interesting world
    Fun combat
    Great leveling experience Interesting and varied systems Really cool PVP Tons of quests that are ACTUALLY REALLY INTERESTING Lots of endgame content with tons of challenges for all the veteran kids! Lots of stuff to collect and hoard A very active trading market A very active community Super social! What else can I ask for? Been playing for 3 and a    Interesting world
    Fun combat
    Great leveling experience
    Interesting and varied systems
    Really cool PVP
    Tons of quests that are ACTUALLY REALLY INTERESTING
    Lots of endgame content with tons of challenges for all the veteran kids!
    Lots of stuff to collect and hoard
    A very active trading market
    A very active community
    Super social!

    What else can I ask for? Been playing for 3 and a half years.    … Expand
  23. Latorn
    Feb 25, 2019
    10
    Greatly improved since launch. One of, if not THE best MMORPGs of 2018/2019.
  24. game_over
    Jan 31, 2019
    8
    Poor inventory management, bad pings unless you happen to be close to their _one_ server location in the US, slow zoning, crates(gambling), slow loads (even with an SSD), and sometimes unforgiving group play.

    v.s. Great graphics, compelling quests, lush and diverse zones, and (generally) large amounts of content. This was one of the last AAA mmorpg(s) to be made before companies    Poor inventory management, bad pings unless you happen to be close to their _one_ server location in the US, slow zoning, crates(gambling), slow loads (even with an SSD), and sometimes unforgiving group play.

    v.s.

    Great graphics, compelling quests, lush and diverse zones, and (generally) large amounts of content.

    This was one of the last AAA mmorpg(s) to be made before companies decided they could make a crapload more money from mobile gaming at a fraction of the upfront/maintenance costs.

    ****The game is better now than it was at release. You can group with any friend, in any alliance, and any level in PvE. You can port to any zone, in any alliance and do quests there. The horrid grind after 50 isn't really that much of a grind anymore.

    If you are a subscriber the inventory management hell is somewhat mitigated.    … Expand
  25. zoob_m
    Dec 18, 2018
    8
    There isn't much to say here. Do you like modern Elder Scrolls games such as Skyrim or Oblivion? Do you like high fantasy MMOs such as World of Warcraft or Guild Wars 2? Do you ever just wish you could get both in the same game? Well lucky for you, this game combines those two things seamlessly. It would be just another MMO or just another Elder Scrolls game, if not for doing theThere isn't much to say here. Do you like modern Elder Scrolls games such as Skyrim or Oblivion? Do you like high fantasy MMOs such as World of Warcraft or Guild Wars 2? Do you ever just wish you could get both in the same game? Well lucky for you, this game combines those two things seamlessly. It would be just another MMO or just another Elder Scrolls game, if not for doing the remarkable task of being both.… Expand
  26. Godcario
    Oct 10, 2018
    9
    I love this game but there is one problem, this game is a great game to put lots of game time into but its a pay to win game for people who don't want to put in the time (I am not one of those players) I love to play and play till I find more stuff to do after a while though (Like 400 hours) you get bored hop off for a couple of months buy new expansions then come back asking for more!I love this game but there is one problem, this game is a great game to put lots of game time into but its a pay to win game for people who don't want to put in the time (I am not one of those players) I love to play and play till I find more stuff to do after a while though (Like 400 hours) you get bored hop off for a couple of months buy new expansions then come back asking for more! It's a great game I can't wait for the next expansion on the Elder scrolls series!!!!… Expand
  27. MicahMahaffey
    Jun 20, 2018
    10
    The game has come a long way, dont listen to any of the old reviews, the games changed SO MUCH! Its way better now! BEST Elder Scrolls out, and easily the BEST MMO
  28. CasperWenneke
    Apr 27, 2018
    9
    I will make this review short as possible. In my opinion this game is absolutely amazing in its own special way. the lore is incredible, and i have never seen anything like it. A lot of people bash this game, but i say they look at the wrong places. The game does have some bugs and frame issues, but i look apart from this, then the game is original and spectacular. Anyone who has everI will make this review short as possible. In my opinion this game is absolutely amazing in its own special way. the lore is incredible, and i have never seen anything like it. A lot of people bash this game, but i say they look at the wrong places. The game does have some bugs and frame issues, but i look apart from this, then the game is original and spectacular. Anyone who has ever wanted to play Skyrim, Oblivion or Morrowind ("almost") with a friend then this is for you.… Expand
  29. ghofmann
    Dec 1, 2016
    9
    The One Tamriel Update changed the whole game. The world has always been huge, but now you can quest/explore/hunt/grind anywhere at any time. Dropped gear sets that used to be tied to specific level ranges will now drop at your level, so the amount of gear choices and build customization has increased like 100 fold. Plus resource nodes and mobs spawn/drop items at your level, no matterThe One Tamriel Update changed the whole game. The world has always been huge, but now you can quest/explore/hunt/grind anywhere at any time. Dropped gear sets that used to be tied to specific level ranges will now drop at your level, so the amount of gear choices and build customization has increased like 100 fold. Plus resource nodes and mobs spawn/drop items at your level, no matter where you are in the game. While this does kill a little bit of immersion (what used to be a lvl 10 mudcrab in the beginner zone is now a max level [or whatever level you are] mudcrab, lol) it makes the whole world worth playing in. The starter zones are beautiful and full of interesting NPCs, so it's nice to be able to play there and still get optimum experience/rewards. Plus, it makes the leveling horizontal rather than vertical, which I've always been a fan of. Higher level characters have more skill options and access to passives that increase power, but not necessarily more raw power.

    It had a terrible launch and first year, but most of issues have been resolved. Cyrodil (PvP) still suffers from lag, but it's playable on most machines. -1 point.

    I don't like the class system. I'd rather have a classless system. But the game is really great as it is. I would subtract a point here as well, but there are a bunch of "0" scores that outrages me, because the reviewers have not been fair. Not liking the game or it not meeting your expectations does not warrant a score of 0.    … Expand
  30. Woodani
    Nov 30, 2016
    10
    If you're trying to decide if you want to try this game do it. Nows the time will all the patches and new content and especially the one Tamriel update this game is amazing. Weather you are a fan of MMOs or a fan of the elder scrolls series your bound to enjoy eso. Don't go into it expecting it to play just like skyrim. But it's similar enough you'll feel at home. The quests are reallyIf you're trying to decide if you want to try this game do it. Nows the time will all the patches and new content and especially the one Tamriel update this game is amazing. Weather you are a fan of MMOs or a fan of the elder scrolls series your bound to enjoy eso. Don't go into it expecting it to play just like skyrim. But it's similar enough you'll feel at home. The quests are really where it's at for a player like me. With basically unlimited quests to do. You can always find something in eso.… Expand
  31. wildbear247
    Sep 7, 2016
    9
    Been playing this game for a little over one year. Initially I gave this game a 6 because there were some key elements that were missing/flawed, and the the developers were mostly quiet about if/when they planned to address these elements. Missing/flawed elements included things like changing character appearance, changing character race, improving loot drops, fixing PvP lag, no PvPBeen playing this game for a little over one year. Initially I gave this game a 6 because there were some key elements that were missing/flawed, and the the developers were mostly quiet about if/when they planned to address these elements. Missing/flawed elements included things like changing character appearance, changing character race, improving loot drops, fixing PvP lag, no PvP dueling or other small scale PvP features, etc. Thankfully the developer has addressed all of the areas above (including adding other good and unexpected features) and the game continues to evolve and get better. I'm bumping my score from a 6 to a 9 in response. The developer could still improve on interacting with the player base in a more transparent way, so I'm withholding the 10 rating until I see that happen.… Expand
  32. mofoleone
    Aug 31, 2016
    10
    I really liked this game upon launch and felt really good to play something else than WoW for a change.
    People gave bad critics because they didn't want/couldn't afford monthly subs mostly, PVP is amazing PVE is fun, countless choices of leveling your char/playing it and amazing crafting system.
    One damn fine game if you ask me.

    If you like Elder Scrolls series get it, it's like 10$ on g2a
  33. StyexHD
    Aug 29, 2016
    10
    If you've ever wanted a game with an amazing community, the this is the game for you! With amazing PvP and PvE Gameplay, and an almost endless amount of questing!
    Everyone seems to work together to help each other improve at the game and grow their characters, even if you don't have a friend to play with, you can still jump into the game so late into its life and find someone to join you    If you've ever wanted a game with an amazing community, the this is the game for you! With amazing PvP and PvE Gameplay, and an almost endless amount of questing!
    Everyone seems to work together to help each other improve at the game and grow their characters, even if you don't have a friend to play with, you can still jump into the game so late into its life and find someone to join you in your MMO journey, you're never alone in The Elder Scrolls online!    … Expand
  34. Jakkimakkara
    Aug 11, 2016
    9
    I actually liked for this game. I know that many people hates it and I admit that it's not a good Elder Scrolls, but it is a good MMORPG. Ofc. sometimes it will get buggy, but none of games are perfect. ESO have an enjoyable PvP and even if you don't like PvP, there is still much content for a single player. If you are an Elder Scrolls fan, but don't enjoy for MMORPGs I don't recommendI actually liked for this game. I know that many people hates it and I admit that it's not a good Elder Scrolls, but it is a good MMORPG. Ofc. sometimes it will get buggy, but none of games are perfect. ESO have an enjoyable PvP and even if you don't like PvP, there is still much content for a single player. If you are an Elder Scrolls fan, but don't enjoy for MMORPGs I don't recommend ESO for you, but if you like for MMORPGs I recommend this game for you.… Expand
  35. mijxero
    Jun 16, 2016
    9
    I played this game on release day and I really didn't like it. I have returned recently and I have to say that it is really fun. As a buy-to-play MMO the microtransactions are not pay to win and are not shoved in your face. The DLCs are worth it, but you can still enjoy the game without them. All I have to say is that the combat is fun, the character building is unique, the quests areI played this game on release day and I really didn't like it. I have returned recently and I have to say that it is really fun. As a buy-to-play MMO the microtransactions are not pay to win and are not shoved in your face. The DLCs are worth it, but you can still enjoy the game without them. All I have to say is that the combat is fun, the character building is unique, the quests are actually very engaging, the dungeons are fun, and the community isn't terrible. I am sad to see so many negative reviews because I haven't had this much fun in an MMO since the original Everquest.… Expand
  36. AthanasiosT
    May 25, 2016
    10
    My first score (after beta testing and one week of official play) was a 9. My second score (after witnessing all the game's bugs) was a 6. My score now, after more than a year of absence and re-entering Tamriel, is a solid 10. Clearly the best and more mature MMO I've ever played. I don't agree with some things (please setup a global auction house), but they are not of great importance.My first score (after beta testing and one week of official play) was a 9. My second score (after witnessing all the game's bugs) was a 6. My score now, after more than a year of absence and re-entering Tamriel, is a solid 10. Clearly the best and more mature MMO I've ever played. I don't agree with some things (please setup a global auction house), but they are not of great importance. I'm planning on getting the thieves and dark brotherhood DLC and keep on playing it !!… Expand
  37. highkingnm
    Feb 17, 2016
    8
    Despite the game's very rocky start, it is now an exceptionally strong world. Much of the fault lies in the early world design. Other than Khenarthi's Roost and Auridon (the Aldmeri Dominion start zones) the early world is unimaginative and doesn't grip you. However, upon reaching Level 20 the game's pace picks up greatly and the game finds its feet. The endgame could (and apparently will)Despite the game's very rocky start, it is now an exceptionally strong world. Much of the fault lies in the early world design. Other than Khenarthi's Roost and Auridon (the Aldmeri Dominion start zones) the early world is unimaginative and doesn't grip you. However, upon reaching Level 20 the game's pace picks up greatly and the game finds its feet. The endgame could (and apparently will) be improved upon, but the sheer amount of content available upon finishing the game is immense (the explorable world almost doubles, followed by the addition of another equally sized world). Under subscription I would not have recommended this game, but with copies now available for as little as £10 in some places I highly recommend it. While it may never recover from the ill-conceived payment model it launched with, the current model is excellent and fits in nicely with the world. It is far from faultless. The quest writing is hit and miss: some is excellently written with some great humourous touches and moving parts, others are nonsensical and weak grinding fodder. So called important choices could also be better implemented, the first 40 levels seeing none that actually matter, although those made between levels 40 and 50 in Coldharbour have a big impact on the final couple of missions and it is not just who you side with but how you act that impacts this. Graphics also remain an issue, blotchy textures and poor pop-in hurting the world's beauty. Why an 8 then with this fairly hit and miss reception?
    The world itself is wonderfully realised. Beautiful and massive it feels freeing and open. The depth of each place is huge; even unmarked locations have stories behind them one can dig up and work out if so inclined. Considering it takes hundreds of hours to complete one's original alliance zone, the time to complete all three is considerable, but not unwelcome.
    In short, if you can bag it for under £30 then definitely consider it. If under £15 then it is an absolute must buy considering the pure mileage the game gives and the gloriously crafted world.    … Expand
  38. kajelis
    Feb 15, 2016
    9
    Ok, I've played this game from Beta. Early on this game was weak, and I did step away from it for a while. I refuse to base my review on this game based on its infancy. It has come a long way from day one and it is MUCH better now than it was in the beginning. The PVE is awesome, yes there are issues. For example; Group finder is not very strong, in all reality its been very weak since dayOk, I've played this game from Beta. Early on this game was weak, and I did step away from it for a while. I refuse to base my review on this game based on its infancy. It has come a long way from day one and it is MUCH better now than it was in the beginning. The PVE is awesome, yes there are issues. For example; Group finder is not very strong, in all reality its been very weak since day one. It's so easy to talk to and meet new people on this game that group finder is not highly necessary. If you don't like to go and talk to random people then you can play the game solo as it can be done by yourself. There are things that need groups to finish, World Bosses are a great example as they aren't easily solo'd.
    Yes, PVP is probably the weakest part of the game. It is better on The non-veteran area is better to pvp on than the veteran areas.
    Changes are being made with each patch or update. This game has been getting better with each update. This game isn't as bad as some people make it out to be. You can't go on the early experience from two years ago. See the game for what it is now. It isn't ridiculously expensive to buy and can be easily picked up for $15. A monthly subscription isn't necessary to enjoy the game and it can only get better.
    Now for the little things.
    Graphics: IMHO this game probably has the best graphics over any MMO i've ever played. Very well done ZOS
    Sound/Music: It's okay, expected from an elder scrolls game. Not great but not bad either.
    Playability: easy to learn, no crazy mechanics to memorize. Can build your character however you want even if it is the worst way to build it.
    Combat: flows well, no cooldowns like your average MMO's. It's a nice change of pace.

    I've been a Elder Scrolls fan ever since I was a kid when I played Arena so I may be slightly biased. I refuse to compare this game to Skyrim since it clearly isn't. I believe that this game is best played on PC since it has the options for add-ons and the graphics are just waaaaay better on the PC as opposed to a PS4 or Xbox1. This game was never made with console gamers in mind and it plays VERY well with a mouse and keyboard. You have regular chat available to you, unlike the consoles, so type away if you want. I personally like to control who I can hear on my headset and use clients like TeamSpeak to talk to my friends as I play instead of having to hearing everyone in the whole zone like on console. So YES PC>Console.
    Piece of advice as you play the game. Go slow, take your time and enjoy it. Don't rush to max level. You rush to max and then you'll find yourself bored. Create Alts, maybe a different faction or a different class, see what the game as a whole has to offer. Enjoy the time in Tamriel, I'm sure it is more than worth it.
    Aloha    … Expand
  39. AndarneMG
    Dec 3, 2015
    8
    If I'd reviewed this game on release, or on any of the series of six month intervals on which I returned for second opinions thereafter, Zenimax would have been lucky to get a one from me here. More than any other game I've come across before I hated my initial experiences with ESO in Coldharbour, and quickly the game looked to be little more than a horrendous waste of money.

    That    If I'd reviewed this game on release, or on any of the series of six month intervals on which I returned for second opinions thereafter, Zenimax would have been lucky to get a one from me here. More than any other game I've come across before I hated my initial experiences with ESO in Coldharbour, and quickly the game looked to be little more than a horrendous waste of money.

    That being said, something changed markedly with my latest and longest foray into the game. Sure, my misgivings about the story (and particularly the awful dialogue thrown at the main VA) remain unabated, but on the whole my many hours spent since the last return have yielded a gem surprisingly detached from my long history of MMO outings.

    ESO doesn't eschew many of the sacred cows or cliches of the genre - I don't mean to suggest that - but where it does seem leagues apart is in the sheer wealth of legitimate, diverse play styles with which players can lose themselves in within a wonderfully (if not exactly beautifully) realized Tamriel.

    Give it a go - and be patient - you might just find yourself converted alongside me.    … Expand
  40. The_Garays
    Sep 22, 2015
    8
    I've played lots of MMORPGs and this is one of the best one besides Guild Wars 2.

    You can either choose going on your own and explore vast the world with lots of quests, or you can team up with your mates and go into the PvP that is crazy! How many people can be in there fighting for territories??? The first time I went in I was almost all the time in stealth mode fearing for my life,    I've played lots of MMORPGs and this is one of the best one besides Guild Wars 2.

    You can either choose going on your own and explore vast the world with lots of quests, or you can team up with your mates and go into the PvP that is crazy! How many people can be in there fighting for territories??? The first time I went in I was almost all the time in stealth mode fearing for my life, till I got beheaded by some random guy! Afterwards, I got more confident and started team fighting with my guild, what was pretty awesome when you ambush people that are lost or wondering around.

    You can literally play PvP for weeks and you won't get bored at all, there's always something going on.

    I understand people complaining about this game not being a Skyrim well successor because it focuses on other aspects, which I enjoyed very much the time I played it.

    The controls are very easy to master, they felt natural very fast. The sound and the graphics I would say that they're the best in genre besides Guil Wars 2. And the way you develop your character is really easy and fulfilling, because you see how you get rewarded by using the skills you like to.

    The only thing why I quit playing was the subscription, I don't see why it has to be so high, when there are other MMORPGs that don't charge you any subscription at all.    … Expand
  41. dublicious
    Sep 8, 2015
    9
    I've really enjoyed this game for over a year. Yes, it was initially very buggy. Yes, the quests can somewhat be uninspired (but some are great). Yes, there were balance issues. That was a year ago, and this is an MMO. This, unfortunately, is how almost every MMO release goes at first.

    Ultimately the game has been seriously improved in the time since release. Endgame (vet dungeons,    I've really enjoyed this game for over a year. Yes, it was initially very buggy. Yes, the quests can somewhat be uninspired (but some are great). Yes, there were balance issues. That was a year ago, and this is an MMO. This, unfortunately, is how almost every MMO release goes at first.

    Ultimately the game has been seriously improved in the time since release. Endgame (vet dungeons, trials) are awesome and that's where you spend most of your time in MMOs. If you want a rewarding grind, you won't get it. It's just not in this MMO's genes. If you want Skyrim 2, there's absolutely no reason you should have expected that.

    The only major gripe I have is the constant cycle of buffs/nerfs. Unfortunately though, that's the state of MMOs in 2015. One group feels insulted and slighted on a personal level when they don't win all the time so they complain loud enough that things get "rebalanced". Then the group that's been nerfed feels slighted and whines until it's rebalanced again. This goes on constantly but ultimately they're not huge changes that impact the game unless you PvP.

    As if it needs to be said, do not come here expecting a game you will get the most out of as a single player only. This is an MMO, not a single player game with some multiplayer. You really should interact with people. You should join a guild and run group dungeons. This is by far the best part of the game. Solo quests are a means to an end, and the end is a ton of fun with friends.

    On to PvP: I don't generally PvP, so when I do it only lasts until I die a lot and wind up frustrated because I don't have a PvP build and just don't spend a ton of time improving myself to do it, so I'm OK with it. However, the time I have spent has been fun a lot of the time. The PvP/PvE mixed Imperial City is a lot of fun IMO, but you're going to want to find a big group in peak hours otherwise you will be zerged.

    TLDR (but still kinda long it turns out): if you wanted Skyrim 2, look elsewhere. This is an MMO which is at its core, and by necessity cannot be exactly the same as a single-player-only RPG. People who started WoW 2 years in after they worked out their kinks and who think that WoW is the first/best MMO ever may lead you to believe the game is terrible. IMO, they're wrong. It's just new. And it's already way better than it was at release.    … Expand
  42. Brittattirb
    Aug 27, 2015
    8
    I've been playing ESO now for the better part of a year. I took a brief break to play the last WoW expansion, but went quickly back to ESO. Now it's free to play! And much less limiting than other sub to F2P MMORPGs that I've tried. All in all I've found ESO to be a bit clunky. Having 5 guilds is cool I guess, but 5 auction houses, 5 guild banks, etc? I think it diminishes the socialI've been playing ESO now for the better part of a year. I took a brief break to play the last WoW expansion, but went quickly back to ESO. Now it's free to play! And much less limiting than other sub to F2P MMORPGs that I've tried. All in all I've found ESO to be a bit clunky. Having 5 guilds is cool I guess, but 5 auction houses, 5 guild banks, etc? I think it diminishes the social aspect of the game in some ways because you lose track of who is who. It's almost too big, and it feels too realistic at times. The characters are a bit plain, the people all a bit haggard, the dye function makes up for some of the gear being less than imaginative, and the combat is interesting. The crafting aspect of the game is ingenious and fun, and you can really do a lot as far as variety between character classes and specs although there are definitely combinations with blatant advantages. I used to hem and haw about the fact you can only have 5 skills slotted until the point was made to me that with only 5 skills, it was impossible to know in a PVP setting how a player would act, and what they would do to thwart you. These days, my free time is very limited and ESO is working for me. I wish they would design a dungeon queue system like WoW,I hardly ever get to a dungeon because I don't have time to look for a group which can be difficult to find. i don't however want epic loot served to me on a silver platter, tired 2004 graphics, or the asshats that frequent WoW. ESO is blessedly lacking in the asshat department.… Expand
  43. HulluMunkki
    Jul 19, 2015
    10
    The Elder Scrolls Online may be the best MMORPG game out right now. I love ESO in many ways. It's fun to play Elder Scrolls with your friends. PvP is absolutely amazing and new I haven't seen anything like it before. After Tamriel Unlimited game bacme B2P (Buy to Play) which is great thing in my opinion! Graphics of the game are great. You are able to make your character just the way youThe Elder Scrolls Online may be the best MMORPG game out right now. I love ESO in many ways. It's fun to play Elder Scrolls with your friends. PvP is absolutely amazing and new I haven't seen anything like it before. After Tamriel Unlimited game bacme B2P (Buy to Play) which is great thing in my opinion! Graphics of the game are great. You are able to make your character just the way you want to. Character creation is pretty. They are adding New areas like Imperial City and Orsinium. The best thing is that you may find something that reminds you from the times when you were playing Morrowind, Skyrim, Oblivion or any previous Elder Scroll. It was just absolutely amazing to see that some of the buildings are very similar to the buildings in previous games! I don't regret any spent hours in eso.… Expand
  44. morro
    Jul 11, 2015
    10
    One of the best games I ever played. I'm a 35 years old Belgian. I'm a little biased because I've been playing The Elders Srolls 3 : Morrowind for years, and ESO seems to capture this atmospheric ambience I couldn't find in any other game. Bethesda/Zenimax seems to have adressed the complaints that were made by fans when Oblivion and Skyrim came out :

    - Oblivion and Skyrim had their    One of the best games I ever played. I'm a 35 years old Belgian. I'm a little biased because I've been playing The Elders Srolls 3 : Morrowind for years, and ESO seems to capture this atmospheric ambience I couldn't find in any other game. Bethesda/Zenimax seems to have adressed the complaints that were made by fans when Oblivion and Skyrim came out :

    - Oblivion and Skyrim had their gameplay oversimplified to appeal to a wider audience. ESO on the other hand has even deeper and more complex game mechanics than Morrowind.
    - ESO has open cities : no more loadscreen between wilderness and city or village. This makes a huge difference. It even has open houses that didn't even exist in Morrowind.
    - Possibilities of fast travelling have been greatly reduced : this forces you to take walking distances into account when you decide what to do next.
    - Separated armor slots for pauldrons and belts
    - Morrowind-style fog : you don't see the landscape very well beyond a certain distance. This increases the impression of distance when going from one place to the other. That with a nice DoF shader effect gives very impressive and mysterious distance effects.
    - Giant mushrooms, floating netches, guars, distorted trees that looks just like the ones from Morrowind.
    - Also absent in Oblivion/Skyrim : Mage and Fighter Guilds !
    - For character creation, you don't have as many face sliders compared to Skyrim but you get now bodysliders (shoulders, chest, gut, waist, hips, legs) !
    - No more console-oriented user interface, ESO was designed for PC interface.

    I play ESO as a single player RPG experience, but I find it nice to have other players around even if I don't talkt to them. That might change in the future, I'm new to MMO's. This MMO thing has some disadvantages regarding item management (you cannot store items in a barrel, you need to use the bank, etc.) but that's not too bad.

    All in all I see this game as a real Elder Scrolls game with great visuals, updated combat system (which is really great) and multiplayer options.

    Please note I've been playing ESO for 2 weeks, up to 10 hours every day. That makes around 140 hours. In Morrowind, 140 hours brings you to 1/3 of the game's content, in Oblivion you see more than 100% of the game in 140 hours. In Skyrim I would say 140 hours makes 70% of the games content. In ESO, I think I've seen 15% of the game : I've made 2 breton characters up to level 13, I've explored the breton starting map twice (Glenumbra + 2 small attended islands) and that's all. There a 6 or 7 other maps of this size, not counting the PvP elements. ESO is incredibly huge in terms of size and content.

    If you're a long time fan of the series, you have to play this game. I dont understand the bad reviews it got. Maybe the game has changed a lot since its release.    … Expand
  45. mrjoey
    Jul 2, 2015
    10
    One word to describe this masterpiece? - AMAZING.

    If you liked WoW, D2, Path of Exile, or Skyrim, this will literally be your new favorite game. And while I can't necessarily promise you anything, I guarantee it!

    I could go on and on about how great of a game it is, but I won't. I'll keep it simple and leave it for you to experience the greatness for yourself! : )
  46. WestLil0
    Jun 29, 2015
    10
    The more I play this game the more I love it. It's the first time I've given any game a 10, including Skyrim which was my #1 until ESO came out. The developers have done such a fantastic job. I mean, look at a Dragonknight character whose heart is beating through his transparent chest. Look at a tremendous healer who is totally immovable and continues to heal the teammates. Or play on yourThe more I play this game the more I love it. It's the first time I've given any game a 10, including Skyrim which was my #1 until ESO came out. The developers have done such a fantastic job. I mean, look at a Dragonknight character whose heart is beating through his transparent chest. Look at a tremendous healer who is totally immovable and continues to heal the teammates. Or play on your own, it's your choice. You will make friends online and do quests and dungeons together, or you can simply do the quests on your own (although some are so difficult you'd be better off grouping). It's my first MMO and very likely my only MMO. There are some players who have played MMO for years and are not as happy with the way this game works, but for those of us who like challenging quests, beautiful graphics, a community of players who for the very most part are courteous and work together well in teams, and an ongoing seemingly endless opportunity to play a variety of characters, this is a perfect game. I love it and have almost become addicted.… Expand
  47. Fulgent
    Jun 28, 2015
    10
    I love this game brilliant combat system combined with fun quests makes it a game worth paying for. Its stuffed with content such as brilliant pvp where there's brilliant sieges and cascades of spells and siege weapons on to the foes beneath. Brilliant graphics which makes it more immersive.
    Never forget this is NOT skyrim co-op but an MMO. No Ptw at all just buy once and play no    I love this game brilliant combat system combined with fun quests makes it a game worth paying for. Its stuffed with content such as brilliant pvp where there's brilliant sieges and cascades of spells and siege weapons on to the foes beneath. Brilliant graphics which makes it more immersive.
    Never forget this is NOT skyrim co-op but an MMO. No Ptw at all just buy once and play no subscription. A good story and lore.    … Expand
  48. flameborne
    Jun 18, 2015
    10
    I've never been moved to write a review, but this game has just been way too undeservedly criticized. The creators of ESO did an amazing job! Granted when it first came out it was unbalanced and less than perfect, but they have made significant improvements to the whole system since then, and now it is an amazing game! It is mind blowingly huge, fun to explore, the combat is intuitive, theI've never been moved to write a review, but this game has just been way too undeservedly criticized. The creators of ESO did an amazing job! Granted when it first came out it was unbalanced and less than perfect, but they have made significant improvements to the whole system since then, and now it is an amazing game! It is mind blowingly huge, fun to explore, the combat is intuitive, the storyline and side quests are engaging - it is a great game.… Expand
  49. BlackBear1994
    Jun 16, 2015
    10
    Excellent online gameplay and fluid combat. The graphics are what you can really expect from a 2014 MMO and the PVP full of intensity. Love it! While it had a rocky launch it has improved so much and is definitely one of the best MMOs currently out there.
  50. Arthur111
    Jun 16, 2015
    9
    So I read some reviews, bought the game, played it for a while and now I would like to counter some negative reviews this game gets.
    1. Graphics are great and the game does lag if you set graphics on lower settings. I'm playing on NA server from Europe on ancient GTX9600 and I have no lag outside of PvP.
    2. Team play is the best in this game. You do not need to 'invite' people into your    So I read some reviews, bought the game, played it for a while and now I would like to counter some negative reviews this game gets.
    1. Graphics are great and the game does lag if you set graphics on lower settings. I'm playing on NA server from Europe on ancient GTX9600 and I have no lag outside of PvP.
    2. Team play is the best in this game. You do not need to 'invite' people into your group to do quests. You bump into someone, run along, kill what you need to kill and you both get the reward.
    3. Crafting is very complex relative to other games. If you are good with numbers you will enjoy it, but lesser minds will struggle, which is good IMO.
    4. The game feels and plays like the Elder Scrolls. The younger players who only played Skyrim will find it a bit different and those who still remember Morrowind map by heart will find it different as well. Of course they had to compromise to make it work, but they did it well.
    5. The game is great to play solo. At the same time, the population of the server I am on is quite high making me wish there were less people for me to get more ore deposits sometimes.
    6. The world is big and distances are huge, but wayshrines reduce travel times to nothing! They work Diablo II - style. No more sleeping on the keyboard while flying around the map from one point to another. Amazing...

    I hope this helps you to make an informed decision about purchasing the game. As to myself, I never regretted buying it for a second.    … Expand
  51. nimander99
    Jun 11, 2015
    10
    Though I can understand the initial reviews from launch in April 2014 it is time for critics to readdress this game. I have been playing mmorpg's since text based moo's, mush's, and mud's and every graphical iteration since and this game is far and away the best mmorpg to date (IMHO).
    Do not expect this to be Skyrim 2 though, after all it is an mmo not a single player rpg. The graphics    Though I can understand the initial reviews from launch in April 2014 it is time for critics to readdress this game. I have been playing mmorpg's since text based moo's, mush's, and mud's and every graphical iteration since and this game is far and away the best mmorpg to date (IMHO).
    Do not expect this to be Skyrim 2 though, after all it is an mmo not a single player rpg. The graphics are great! The interface is almost exactly like Skyrim and best yet it gives us a peek at 2nd era Tamriel! As far as quests go, there is no fetch/kill-kill/fetch lazy quests in this game, you choices have an impact on future quests! Every single quest is voice acted which I honestly expect from games today.
    The unlimited character progression i.e the Champion System is perfect for a guy like me that wants to progress his character forever and the Justice System was a MUST ADD for this to truly be an Elder Scrolls experience.
    Console release was on June 9th so now is the time to get into the game! I hope I see you all in Tamriel soon...    … Expand
  52. Mashille
    Jun 11, 2015
    9
    This game is a very well done mixture of normal Elder Scrolls games with an MMO. The world is beautiful with great open expanses with, probably, the best lighting system I have ever seen in a game. The combat is Dynamic and skill based which involves movement and is very well done and extremely fun and addictive. ALL characters are fully voiced and all have their own story to tell withThis game is a very well done mixture of normal Elder Scrolls games with an MMO. The world is beautiful with great open expanses with, probably, the best lighting system I have ever seen in a game. The combat is Dynamic and skill based which involves movement and is very well done and extremely fun and addictive. ALL characters are fully voiced and all have their own story to tell with some great detail in quests, caves and dungeons. A very good community. End game dungeons and raids are very good for MMO players to enjoy with a massive amount of content. Over 300 hours easily.

    Although the game is not like it's predecessors and single player elder scrolls games ti still has the feel of one. being able to go into first person with vast open zones. Although there is not as much freedom in exploration as in Skyrim, it is still very good and rewarding.

    The 'Skill' system is one of the best I have seen in any MMO with the freedom to use any weapon or armor with any class. Classes are also very open and free but all players still have access to deep and meaningful charterer progression.

    The graphics are not as good as 'Next Gen' games but that is due to it being an MMO and for MMO standards the graphics are amazing. Especially when you think about the 200 Vs 200 PvP battles and sieges which are awesome.

    Another great mechanic is the phasing which makes you feel as if you are actually making a difference to the world you are in. A good example of this would be A quest where A city had been overtaken by werewolves and I had to complete an attack to drive them out. After I finished the quest all the werewolves were gone and the city was filled with friendly NPC's.

    Questing is very good with meaningful decisions that can really make you think. Most quest progression is shared although not all quest progression is shared so at some points your group members will be separated from you until they get to the same point in the quest. However this does not take away from the greatness of the game. The main story is engaging with interesting characters and fun missions.

    Overall the game is definitely worth a buy for most people and is definitely worth a buy.    … Expand
  53. kuroo
    May 16, 2015
    8
    When I first played ESO, the game was pretty buggy and it wasn't worth it mainly because of the price: 50€ and then 15€ subscription every month, I stopped playing like a month after release.

    A few weeks ago I started to play again since it doesn't require a monthly payment anymore and I noticed the game improved immensely, one of the best game experiences I've ever had, quests don't    When I first played ESO, the game was pretty buggy and it wasn't worth it mainly because of the price: 50€ and then 15€ subscription every month, I stopped playing like a month after release.

    A few weeks ago I started to play again since it doesn't require a monthly payment anymore and I noticed the game improved immensely, one of the best game experiences I've ever had, quests don't require grinding, voice acting is a thing, lore and story are engaging, crafting is fun so is PVP and PVE (Some dungeons need a bit more of work although).

    I agree with some users who say that the game is not 100% Multiplayer since you can do a lot of things on your own, but that is a good thing from my perspective.

    Controls feel close to the average Elder Scrolls game, even tho physics are not the same.

    On main towns the game tends to lag a little bit, the good thing is that you don't have to spend much time there.

    Add-ons are an amazing thing, and I've only seen it in WoW (And something similar on EVE Online, where you can edit the Overview). They fill some gaps the game has, and others add pretty good features that make the whole experience smoother.

    I like the idea of multiplayer MMORPGs but the ones I played seem to be copying WoW (EVE not included), which is a game I personally don't like.

    To finish, if you like the idea of an MMORPG based on Tamriel with a few features from the TES games, this is your thing.    … Expand
  54. AngryIrishman
    May 12, 2015
    9
    I made an account simply to write a short review of the game. I've played all the Elder Scrolls, right from Arena and I find the online game to stay true to the lore, which is important to me as an Elder Scrolls fan. After a marathon with the game, I have come to the conclusion that it was worth the one time buy and if you're eager, like me, you'll even grab the premium membership. ThereI made an account simply to write a short review of the game. I've played all the Elder Scrolls, right from Arena and I find the online game to stay true to the lore, which is important to me as an Elder Scrolls fan. After a marathon with the game, I have come to the conclusion that it was worth the one time buy and if you're eager, like me, you'll even grab the premium membership. There are lots of features yet to be implemented, yet I'm confident that the developers will continue to refine and temper the title. I've had fun and I'm certain another Elder Scrolls fan would as well. The Combat system brings it out on top of any other MMORPG, the crafting is much simpler than the rest of the games in it's genre. However, one critique that I do offer is that there are not enough clearly defined roles, as there were in earlier titles, wherein one could define their character immediately, yet not so much as to limit his/her character.… Expand
  55. colindapieman
    May 6, 2015
    10
    Easily the best MMO I've played and one of the best ES games. Don't listen to the people that are trying to compare this to the previous games, as if they had made skyrim literally an MMO, or skyrim with co-op. That is not what this i, and if you review it as such, you will only be dissappointed as many others have.

    Now if we review it as an MMO, that all changes. Since becoming B2P,    Easily the best MMO I've played and one of the best ES games. Don't listen to the people that are trying to compare this to the previous games, as if they had made skyrim literally an MMO, or skyrim with co-op. That is not what this i, and if you review it as such, you will only be dissappointed as many others have.

    Now if we review it as an MMO, that all changes. Since becoming B2P, the game has minor micro-transactions that are absolutely non-freemium/paytowin. Seriously there's like 5 pets and a few weak potions.

    Gameplay wise, it's magnificent how much of the ElderScrolls they've managed to cram into the thing. Lorewise, it's incredible. 80% of Tamriel is explorable and there's lore all throughout. The environment is one of the most beautifully crafted in any game, so much more so than the massive amount of re-used assets in Skyrim. There's sneaking, stealing, magic, melee, all the armors, bows, etc... that you would expect from an ESO game, but now with raiding, guilds, and trading you expect with an MMO.

    In general, I've played many MMOs, and I could never get into any of them. The ESO is my favorite MMO, and just as good as any previous games of the series, but not the same type at all.    … Expand
  56. Razier
    Apr 15, 2015
    9
    If youŕe looking for a good review to base your decision on about this game, I ask that you look for a newer review from 2015. When this game first came out, I will admit, it was not great. I played it right after it first came out and was not thrilled. The monthly subscription was too much and the game play lacked. Now with all of the recent updates and with Tamriel Unlimited beingIf youŕe looking for a good review to base your decision on about this game, I ask that you look for a newer review from 2015. When this game first came out, I will admit, it was not great. I played it right after it first came out and was not thrilled. The monthly subscription was too much and the game play lacked. Now with all of the recent updates and with Tamriel Unlimited being released, it is an entirely different game. The quests are captivating and very well written, the combat while perhaps lacking a little bit, is still very fun. The PvP is still remarkable. Walking around the world the graphics are truly remarkable. I am very excited for the future of the game and look forward to seeing the future improvements they have planned.… Expand
  57. ThuulDaHarn
    Apr 2, 2015
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. If yo. Have enjoyed any elder scrolls games and mmo games this is the perfect game for you! For me, this is the first MMO game I have played and I am really looking forward to playing again. I havent played it since the beta and this is because the sub fee was a little too expensive, I am buying the imperial edition for my birthday on the 12th. I remember the game being great. It overwhelmed me when I took my first steps in the game. The first thing you see is the character creation menu and you can go really in depth about your character. Just like any elder scrolls game you start in a prison.

    Here's the over all rating for ME personally: TESO is a really great game and I definitely recommend it. If I had to give it a rating I will give it a number of around 9/10. On the downside there are some glitches and bugs which is to be expected in a game so new and populated, the game was amazing when I played it and I think it will be way better today.
    P.S: Frame rates WILL drop in the towns and cities where more people are, just like any other MMO
    I hope you found my review helpful :)    … Expand
  58. Aertos
    Apr 2, 2015
    8
    I get the bad reviews that this game got at the beginning because I was there for the horrendous loads of bugs, character set backs, item cloning expoits, bots etc. but this game made such a turn around with it's updates and the new business model.

    All animations are now fluid and combat feels heavy and just nice. There is now a dungeon daily with rewards you can't get elsewhere and the    I get the bad reviews that this game got at the beginning because I was there for the horrendous loads of bugs, character set backs, item cloning expoits, bots etc. but this game made such a turn around with it's updates and the new business model.

    All animations are now fluid and combat feels heavy and just nice. There is now a dungeon daily with rewards you can't get elsewhere and the justice system let's you rob houses and NPCs and adds an element of thrill to it, burglaring an altmer embassy and trying to run from the guards to the next hideout!

    My only complaint it that Zenimax did not manage to deliver on new content. They did change nearly every aspect of the core game, making it a brilliant title, especially now that it is coming out on consoles, but they showed off so much actual content that did not release yet. Basically veteran players got one new zone, Craglorn, and that zone was originally promised to be in the game from the start.

    Till now the game was a beta, or better an alpha for this game, and the re-release as Tamriel Unlimited finally made this game to the game it should have been.

    I would rate it a solid 9 out of 10, but because of the missing content and just this first year of bug fixing I reduce my score to 8.    … Expand
  59. dodo
    Mar 31, 2015
    9
    I seriously can't understand the negative feedback this game got. I've played Oblivion and Skyrim before and been playing this since it went free to play. Considering other mmos this is a really good one that manage to capture a lot of the Skyrim feeling although being multiplayer. The multiplayer dimension even adds meaning to it I think. It's really fun to play with a lot of good loreI seriously can't understand the negative feedback this game got. I've played Oblivion and Skyrim before and been playing this since it went free to play. Considering other mmos this is a really good one that manage to capture a lot of the Skyrim feeling although being multiplayer. The multiplayer dimension even adds meaning to it I think. It's really fun to play with a lot of good lore and quests to be had.… Expand
  60. Ozimandeus
    Mar 24, 2015
    10
    What was a bug ridden mess on release, has blossomed into an amazing game on par with World of Warcraft. The removal of the need for a subscription is especially welcome. The negative reviews are from the game on release.. It is a very different game today. Well worth your time and money.
  61. dryerlaw
    Mar 21, 2015
    10
    Started playing after Tamriel Unlimited launch. Liking the game very much. Combat feels satisfying with the new 'feel every blow' feature, and thieving feels good.
  62. Forrrge
    Mar 18, 2015
    8
    I came to this game very late, in fact just a month before it was due to make the subscription optional. Therefore the game has had a years worth of bug fixes, patches, content updates, balances and refinements. I've played many MMORPGs over the years, some with a subscription, some free to play and some with the same model being used here, in my personal opinion it is right up there.I came to this game very late, in fact just a month before it was due to make the subscription optional. Therefore the game has had a years worth of bug fixes, patches, content updates, balances and refinements. I've played many MMORPGs over the years, some with a subscription, some free to play and some with the same model being used here, in my personal opinion it is right up there. Heaps of quests, all voice acted and to a high level, large areas to explore, easy and meaningful crafting (I normally avoid like the plague) and a great atmosphere, its the most fun I've had in a game of this type for a long time.

    There are negatives however, if grouping is your thing, they do make it difficult i.e. people in the same area will see different things depending upon where they are in the quest e.g. mobs may be friendly to them and not to you. I would almost go as far to say that its an enhanced single player game that has multiplayer elements (which suits me). Highly recommended.    … Expand
  63. bungler
    Mar 15, 2015
    9
    Post Update 6 Review:

    Pros:
    - Currently the best graphics out of any MMO
    - Solid combat system (post Update 6)
    - TONS of content
    - Excellent armor customization
    - Active and friendly community

    Cons:
    - PVP still needs work
    - Broken group finder
  64. Costs1129
    Mar 15, 2015
    10
    I keep flipping between hate and love, but I think I have ultimately landed on love. The 1.6 patch really built a fun dynamic. You have high dps with active defense or moderate dps with passive defense. The variety in pvp has grown a lot. This game has found a nice stride and the devs seem to really care about at least letting us know they are listening.
  65. Chrithu
    Mar 12, 2015
    9
    I hit the 5000 character limit with my long review so now I make a short bullet list:

    Positives: + Fully voiced + Best combat system in a Fantasy MMORPG so far. + Skillsystem and Class-System offering a lot of freedom. Any class can be made a Tank, DD or Healer + Crafted gear is often better than looted stuff, thus crafting matters. + No Auction House. (a good thing in my book for    I hit the 5000 character limit with my long review so now I make a short bullet list:

    Positives:
    + Fully voiced
    + Best combat system in a Fantasy MMORPG so far.
    + Skillsystem and Class-System offering a lot of freedom. Any class can be made a Tank, DD or Healer
    + Crafted gear is often better than looted stuff, thus crafting matters.
    + No Auction House. (a good thing in my book for a myriad of reasons)
    + Awesome storyline (for Aldmeri Dominion and Daggerfall Covenant)
    + Best race-specific voice-work and Dialog-writing in any Elder Scrolls game so far.
    + Update 6 brought a Justice System. I can kill most NPCs now, and steal the **** outta them.

    Negatives:
    - Very little group content before end-game.
    - No group Dialogues. SWTOR set a new standart here. Any MMO missing a similar system will have to accept losses in the rating.
    - OUrageously bad storyline for Ebonheart Pact, which consists of Elder Scrolls most favored races. Might be the reason for a lot of the bad reviews mentioning dull quests.    … Expand
  66. SenseyZ
    Feb 15, 2015
    10
    Update 6, Made a lot of changes... and this game should have a good score by March's time frame.
    Subscription was dropped. so now it's buy to play!
    And Justice system is added along with a great service that replaced the subscription, it's called "ESO Plus" Good to see this game getting back on its feet. I can't wait for the freaking console version coming this June, 9. The hype is    Update 6, Made a lot of changes... and this game should have a good score by March's time frame.
    Subscription was dropped. so now it's buy to play!
    And Justice system is added along with a great service that replaced the subscription, it's called "ESO Plus"
    Good to see this game getting back on its feet. I can't wait for the freaking console version coming this June, 9. The hype is gonna kill me    … Expand
  67. stimpy77
    Feb 7, 2015
    8
    I played this just before the beta ended and the game was released, and then I bought it, but never played it, because I didn't want to pay a subscription fee. Now the subscription fees are ending (March 17, 2015) and the game will, like Guild Wars and the like, be free to play. Now I feel comfortable with firing up the game again and enjoying this game.

    My experience during the beta    I played this just before the beta ended and the game was released, and then I bought it, but never played it, because I didn't want to pay a subscription fee. Now the subscription fees are ending (March 17, 2015) and the game will, like Guild Wars and the like, be free to play. Now I feel comfortable with firing up the game again and enjoying this game.

    My experience during the beta was fairly positive. There's no point in comparing to other MMORPGs, what matters is "did I have fun?", and yes, I had some fun, although I was a bit frustrated at times by the difficulty of my early character, but in a way that's a good thing, it's not good for things to be too easy. That said, the game experience does feel watered down. It's not Skyrim, it's not even Oblivion, but being an MMORPG it is similar in mechanics to World of Warcraft, Lord of the Rings Online, and others, while retaining the art direction and lore of the Elder Scrolls.

    I'm really irked by those who keep repeating "P2W", etc., on every free-to-play game, like a broken record, I honestly don't give a crap about any of that, you're buying into a gaming experience that is primarily PvE not PvP and whatever floats your boat is reasonable here. I'm just happy that in a month and a half (in March 2015) I won't have to worry about monthly subscription fees, so I can pay the initial cost of the game and not $250 or whatever for two years of gameplay before realizing that the game isn't worth that much.    … Expand
  68. ManrayInTheSky
    Jan 25, 2015
    10
    Best continuation of TES series. Beautiful graphic, nice pve, open world, non-target, pvp siege battles. Don't even listen to haters, you will love it.
  69. Sloanster
    Jan 25, 2015
    9
    It's almost been a year since the game dropped, and ESO has changed. Yes, it was bugged at the start and there were some major gameplay issues corrupting everyone's experience. After a good amount of time, I can safely say TESO is one of my favorite MMOs I have played yet. The community is fantastic, and I find the questing to be very fun. Graphics aren't very important in an MMO, but theyIt's almost been a year since the game dropped, and ESO has changed. Yes, it was bugged at the start and there were some major gameplay issues corrupting everyone's experience. After a good amount of time, I can safely say TESO is one of my favorite MMOs I have played yet. The community is fantastic, and I find the questing to be very fun. Graphics aren't very important in an MMO, but they still look beautiful. If you can keep you mind open, and remember not to compare is to Skyrim or the previous Elder Scrolls games, you might actually enjoy yourself. I only give this a 9/10, because there are still some issues in gameplay mechanics, but the developers have promised fixes will be on their way.… Expand
  70. XandWacky
    Jan 11, 2015
    10
    I enjoyed this game. All the things that were in Skyrim and other Elder Scrolls will be making their way with content patches. Onto the real review: This game is amazing. This game is immersive. This game feels and looks like time was put into this. It doesn't even feel like a theme park ride, it feels sandbox. If you are looking for a new MMO or game in general, you should give this a try.
  71. Hanilvor
    Jan 6, 2015
    8
    This is a great game - don't let the hype fool you. However - if you're expecting a game more like Skyrim give it a few months, once they fully implement the justice and champion systems the game will seem an awful lot more "Elder Scrollsy."

    I gave the game an 8 out of 10 because they still haven't quite managed to figure out how to promote more diversity in character builds. Yes you    This is a great game - don't let the hype fool you. However - if you're expecting a game more like Skyrim give it a few months, once they fully implement the justice and champion systems the game will seem an awful lot more "Elder Scrollsy."

    I gave the game an 8 out of 10 because they still haven't quite managed to figure out how to promote more diversity in character builds. Yes you can level with just about any build/style you want, but for end game content you can feel pigeonholed into having to choose one meta-build. Hopefully the new Champion System resolves this when it is fully implemented.    … Expand
  72. salamalajk
    Dec 29, 2014
    10
    Best MMORPG ever created. I understand some reviews at launch, however Elder Scrolls Online was never a bad game to begin with. It's launch was one of the smoothest ever, when you look at Warlords of Draenor and their struggles for 2 weeks, ESO launched in a perfect state. Also not to mention WoD is just a "small" expansion and not a full game like ESO.

    So what is there to be said that    Best MMORPG ever created. I understand some reviews at launch, however Elder Scrolls Online was never a bad game to begin with. It's launch was one of the smoothest ever, when you look at Warlords of Draenor and their struggles for 2 weeks, ESO launched in a perfect state. Also not to mention WoD is just a "small" expansion and not a full game like ESO.

    So what is there to be said that you don't know yet?

    Graphics -> Best in the genre by a big stretch
    Story -> Tie with The Secret World
    Lore -> Best in the genre, Lotro following close, others far behind
    Combat -> Tie with Tera
    PvP -> Best in the genre, close behind DAoC, and then GW2, others far behind
    Crafting -> Best in the genre by a big stretch
    Immersion -> Best in the genre, nobody even close
    Exploration -> Best in the genre, nobody even close
    Dungeons -> Definitively looking the best, with inovative mechanics, and hard skill cap
    Raids -> Lacking at the moment, however the last trial is atm the hardest group content in the genre
    Costumer Support -> Best in the genre
    Community -> One of the best ever, TSW tops it though

    Overally the game is just by far the best MMORPG currently on the market. Be advised though, this game is not for children, it was clearly made for adults and mature people. Expect realism even though it's a fantasy world. There won't be flying unicorn, 10m chickens etc.

    If you just came out of kindergarten though, then I recommend WoW.    … Expand
  73. Calcium
    Dec 22, 2014
    8
    I'm rating this game based on my CURRENT experience - not what I encountered at launch. Personally, I think the majority of the negative reviews are a result of several game-breaking bugs Zenimax (true to form) failed to patch for 6-8 months following launch.

    Onto my review.. Pros - Gorgeous graphics clearly engineered by people who knew what they were doing. My gameplay    I'm rating this game based on my CURRENT experience - not what I encountered at launch. Personally, I think the majority of the negative reviews are a result of several game-breaking bugs Zenimax (true to form) failed to patch for 6-8 months following launch.

    Onto my review..

    Pros

    - Gorgeous graphics clearly engineered by people who knew what they were doing. My gameplay experience didn't suffer horribly playing on a lower end machine before I finally replaced my old clunker computer.

    - Vibrant music. Rich, immersive environment. ESO mixed the melodies from Morrowind, Oblivion, and Skyrim producing a beautiful, nostalgic feel.

    - Despite the fact this is an MMO, the main story-line was surprisingly attention-grabbing. I found myself wanting to level faster simply so I could complete the next part in the series.

    - Unlike other MMOs, ESO broke away from repetitive gather & deliver quests while leveling. Many (not all) side quests are actually quite involved & I found myself completing them not for the xp or gear rewards but merely because they captured my interest.

    - Many dungeon fights while extremely difficult at times, are incredibly creative. I find it far more enjoyable to defeat a boss with tricky mechanics vs. the plain old tank & spank most MMOs fall prey to. A fine example is where mobs jump on a random player and hook him/her up to a mid-evil torture device. Better figure that one out fast. ;)

    - I really enjoyed being able to see the homelands of many neglected races. Not to mention the fact each race's homeland has unique architecture & stunning environment. The artists did not hold back and breathed life into lands we could only read and imagine throughout the Elder Scrolls series.

    Cons

    - Banking & bag clutter. This issue is exacerbated by the fact gear, pets, collectible toys, etc. are stored in your actual inventory. Trust me, it matters and takes away from gaming experience as you find yourself dealing with full bags mid-dungeon and creating pack mule alts.

    - No auction house. This is (obviously) tied into difficulties players experience with clutter. However, they do have trading guilds and some see this as a more enjoyable feature than a full auction house. Personally I prefer convenience, yet I can understand the logic behind not having to compete with an entire server when pricing items.

    - For lore nuts, it's a bit weird when you find a book that wasn't written until a few ages after ESO. This is barely a con but I know it bugs a few people.

    - The way dungeon quests are executed is absolutely abysmal and really takes away from my gameplay experience. Basically, whomever talks to the NPC first, acquires the quest (and by default others in the group do as well) and the event starts. However, let me point out that only one person actually speaks with the NPC before the NPC runs off and usually that is when combat initiates. Once the dungeon is completed, you don't have the opportunity to re-do the initial story quest. There are dailies and even several high level variations of each dungeon. However, as I said the story quest will no longer be accessible to you. It's.... a really stupid design and I hope they change this in the future.

    That concludes my review. Overall, I would definitely recommend this game. Before I finish this however, I'd like to address the countless 0-5 reviews as they are not without merit given the dates. When this game was first released it was so riddled with bugs certain factions couldn't even level - mine included. At level 25 I had to skip every dungeon/group quest for my faction & dozens of area quests. At this point, the only activity I could participate in was PvP as entire areas would bug out & when I tried preemptively completing the higher lvl areas I'd wind up one shot. Since I literally couldn't play, I canceled my sub for 6-8 months and returned when it was fully patched and was shocked (in a good way.)

    ESO was nowhere near ready for release when it launched. However, the game it is today is far smoother & very enjoyable. Nothing like before. I rarely experience bugs & even then they're usually so insignificant that I only notice when one of my OCD guildies points it out. Also, ESO has been regularly updating & releasing new material making me hopeful for its future. That said, this is an MMORPG. If you are looking for a full RPG style game, you probably won't enjoy this for long. Other than that exclusion criteria, if you're looking for a new MMO you can enjoy from level one through Veteran/Raid content, you hit the jackpot. :)    … Expand
  74. Nikademus
    Dec 4, 2014
    8
    One of the few handfuls of MMOs out there that don't rely on "loot" as the primary incentive to keep playing (as opposed to good storytelling or fun gameplay). Gorgeous graphic, sound, and music; voice acting is great too.
  75. silvan415
    Dec 1, 2014
    10
    Felt I needed to come to the defense of this game. This is a fantastic game, unique to the genre and true to the mythos behind it. I've been a player of the Elder Scrolls series since Elder Scrolls 3, Morrowind. Although aware of the previous titles, they were before my time (or rather I was wrapped up in Ultima Underworld 2). What I'm trying to say is that this game holds true to allFelt I needed to come to the defense of this game. This is a fantastic game, unique to the genre and true to the mythos behind it. I've been a player of the Elder Scrolls series since Elder Scrolls 3, Morrowind. Although aware of the previous titles, they were before my time (or rather I was wrapped up in Ultima Underworld 2). What I'm trying to say is that this game holds true to all of the mythology behind the Elder Scrolls series and even builds on it.
    Now its not a perfect game: My experience with it is that its an incredible game, gorgeous and organic and true to the world, but its unforgiving if you don’t have a mission-plan for your character. There is no way to change your appearance and no ‘respec’ for your character. The skill path you choose is set in stone unless you suddenly win the Tamriel lottery, so if a skill path doesn’t work for you better delete and re-roll. To ‘respec’ you have to buy point by point at a rededication shrine, which can add up very quickly.
    The thing that truly makes this a unique MMO experience is that although there are four unique classes, the rolls of those classes are not set in stone. You can play as a tank Sorceror, or a DPS Dragon knight/Templar. You can essentially wield any form of armor and any weapon of your choosing as any class. Right now I’m playing a pure cut and dry sorcerer, cloth wearing and ‘lightning spec’. At the peak of my power I’m turning into lightning and using dark-jedi style lightning attacks against mobs of enemies.
    Now what truly impressed me about this game is the organic nature in which the animations coincide with one another. Unlike skyrim, you never feel like you’re ‘slicing’ through an enemy. The animations mesh together in such a way that there are times you feel as if your character is engage in actual combat situations. Too many MMO’s have the silly ‘slash and hit till they’re dead’ animation, this game requires actual skill. Power attacks require blocks, you have to time your attacks just right to manage hits, and you can get stunned if you power attack into a block. This is honestly something I haven’t seen since Phantasy Star Online 1. You certainly can’t button mash to get your way, and its is certainly more intelligent than WoW.
    Drawbacks:
    Clunky interface that is at times difficult to maneuver
    Needs work on enemy targeting
    ‘open ended’ but ‘unforgiving’ in difficulty (just like its predecessor titles)
    Difficulty grouping with slow and clunky group finders and dungeon finders. Like all MMO’s that try to herd you into having to group, this MMO becomes frustrating when the enemy difficult randomly shoots above to what you can easily handle. I like questing by myself, so there are times this game becomes frustrating and unplayable.
    Plusses:
    Beautiful well rendered open ended organic world
    Open ended classes that aren’t Pidgeon holed into designated roles
    Solid story with excellent voice acting with voices like Malcolm Mcdowell, Kate Beckinsale, Bill Nighy, Lynda Carter and Michael Gambon ( Dumbledore in Harry Potter)
    Amazing crafting system for those who enjoy crafting
    Phenomenal PVP with an end result of being nothing short of the Emperor of Tamriel ( if you can hold on to the title long enough…)    … Expand
  76. Wolfmoon2682
    Nov 30, 2014
    10
    It's so sad that Skyrim fanboys have dragged this game through the mud! It's a wonderful mmorpg! It's NOT Skyrim online! To be fair there was a lot of hatered surrounding the game since it was announced by people who thought it should never be made. Well if you can wrap your head around the fact that this is an MMORPG and not a single player TES game there is no reason to not like it.It's so sad that Skyrim fanboys have dragged this game through the mud! It's a wonderful mmorpg! It's NOT Skyrim online! To be fair there was a lot of hatered surrounding the game since it was announced by people who thought it should never be made. Well if you can wrap your head around the fact that this is an MMORPG and not a single player TES game there is no reason to not like it.

    It breaks away from traditional WoW garbage like stareing at cooldowns and DPS charts. It's more about action than waiting for some scripted raid boss to pop it's ability. It offers the freedom of exploration in a gorgeous world with deep lore and a great storyline. Amazing PvP and crafting. This is a great mmorpg so ignore the haters!    … Expand
  77. EV1LMADEFL3SH
    Nov 26, 2014
    10
    Best MMO I have played in a long time. well worth the money, after six months of playing, I still find myself playing this game for hours on end after a days work. This game might be the game the internet loves to hate, but it is so much fun.
  78. Tahoenvy
    Nov 17, 2014
    9
    ESO has set the benchmark for MMO graphics, they are GORGEOUS. I'm played every MMO out there since EQ in 99, some for only a few hours because they were so bad, some for years. Elder scrolls just blew me away with their innovative graphics. Bethesda is by far the best game company there is. Well worth the cost of the software and the monthly subscription. As a matter of fact I preferESO has set the benchmark for MMO graphics, they are GORGEOUS. I'm played every MMO out there since EQ in 99, some for only a few hours because they were so bad, some for years. Elder scrolls just blew me away with their innovative graphics. Bethesda is by far the best game company there is. Well worth the cost of the software and the monthly subscription. As a matter of fact I prefer the sub games so you don't have to deal with so many DB's… Expand
  79. Bruroz
    Nov 9, 2014
    10
    This game is really really good. I'm so glad I purchased it and didn't listen to all the bad hype. Having played wow since vanilla and gw2 since launch this game truly blows away my expectations of a mmorpg . YES THIS IS A MMORPG. It's got some really nice similarities to skyrim but in a mmorpg style. I find the graphics amazing, the questing the best ever. The crafting system isThis game is really really good. I'm so glad I purchased it and didn't listen to all the bad hype. Having played wow since vanilla and gw2 since launch this game truly blows away my expectations of a mmorpg . YES THIS IS A MMORPG. It's got some really nice similarities to skyrim but in a mmorpg style. I find the graphics amazing, the questing the best ever. The crafting system is the best I've seen. Don't listen to the bad hype if you played mmorpgs this is one not to pass up. I'm so glad I didn't. I actually bought it for the pvp content because that is all I do, but this game has brought a nice reminder of how questing used to be enjoyable. Exploration was so fun in wow when I first played it and unlike gw2 this game has brought that spark I've been looking for. Don't get me wrong gw2 is a terrific game but non comparable to eso in anyway.… Expand
  80. Beaveri
    Nov 8, 2014
    10
    One of my favourite games! I have always played elder scroll games since Morrowind. ESO offers frequently new content. I like both PVP & PVE. Interesting quests.
  81. LunaNosCustodit
    Nov 7, 2014
    8
    The Elder Scrolls: Online was a game that everyone thought would be awesome in theory, but in reality turned out far different than most people hoped for/expected. If you come into the Elder Scrolls: Online expecting an Elder Scrolls game ala Skyrim or Oblivion, you are going to hate it. Come into it expecting what it really is, however, and it's a well put together game with ambition andThe Elder Scrolls: Online was a game that everyone thought would be awesome in theory, but in reality turned out far different than most people hoped for/expected. If you come into the Elder Scrolls: Online expecting an Elder Scrolls game ala Skyrim or Oblivion, you are going to hate it. Come into it expecting what it really is, however, and it's a well put together game with ambition and a few missteps. The Elder Scrolls: Online is an attempt at catering to both Solo and MMO fans, as much of the early game can be completed without the aid of another, even if it makes the experience more fun. It does this well, until the more poorly balanced VR content (which they're actually removing so this point will soon be moot.) With each major update (so far 5,) there have been huge changes and additions to the game. It's hardly the same formula it was back in beta. ZOS obviously cares about their game, and there has been a huge amount of care and detail put into the world itself. Sure, there are some annoying quest bugs and errors that can ruin some things. But if you expect a game of this scale to be bug free, you really don't understand how MMOs work.

    All in all, I very much enjoy The Elder Scrolls: Online far more than any MMO I have ever dabbled in. Wildstar, FFXIV, GW2, TERA. They had strong points, but ESO caters to what I'm looking for in an MMO. It's not for everyone; nothing is. But I really think the general negativity some have for this game is very unwarranted and strange. I really hope they add some sort of a trial so that newcomers can give the game a whirl. It's very different than it was during Beta, but the price tag might stave off potential subbers.

    It's not perfect. But I can't think of an MMO that is.    … Expand
  82. Jappp
    Oct 16, 2014
    8
    This not an Elder Scrolls (Skyrim) sequel. This is not meant to be a single player game you can finish in x hours.
    This is an MMO.
    I love elder scroll games, played them all through and through. I did not expect a similar game. Hence, I enjoyed this game from the start. With all its bugs, glitches and exploits (most of which have been fixed and weren't game breaking to begin with).    This not an Elder Scrolls (Skyrim) sequel. This is not meant to be a single player game you can finish in x hours.
    This is an MMO.

    I love elder scroll games, played them all through and through.
    I did not expect a similar game.

    Hence, I enjoyed this game from the start. With all its bugs, glitches and exploits (most of which have been fixed and weren't game breaking to begin with).
    Pve is quite immersive with a good story, phenomenal voice acting and challenging end game content. Last may seem repetitive but what you gonna do, it's at least on par with single player games these days. Nice thing is you can skip most if you really want. It's probably worth the initial payment, but you shouldn't buy this if you only enjoy single play RPG elements.

    Pvp was amazing. Balanced classes, interesting objectives providing different strategic angles and good enough reward system.
    Notice I say was as ZOS kinda killed it with the latest patch. They gave every alliance it's own campaign to dominate, which bores me to death.
    Sure they could have fixed some abilities faster than they did but perfecting stuff like that takes time and I personally think it's part of the challenge to figure out a way to weather this OP stuff.

    I definitely get that they need monthly payment to keep the servers up but its way too much for an unfinished game pvp wise. I should expect them to have balanced everything to perfection by now. I think I have the right to expect that as I have never paid as much for any other game.

    The game is great.
    The monthly fee is not.    … Expand
  83. Noshido
    Oct 14, 2014
    10
    A lot of people have given this game a lot of grief. To be perfectly honest I really don't get why. I have been playing this game since its early release, and it has been one of the best game experiences I have ever had. This game has massive environments to explore, its fully voice acted, and has an entertaining combat system. I have already leveled 7 characters to veteran ranks, and evenA lot of people have given this game a lot of grief. To be perfectly honest I really don't get why. I have been playing this game since its early release, and it has been one of the best game experiences I have ever had. This game has massive environments to explore, its fully voice acted, and has an entertaining combat system. I have already leveled 7 characters to veteran ranks, and even with the few bugs that exist, have yet to see a real show stopping issue. Something else to consider is that this game has good graphics for an MMORPG. Now I am not saying there the best, Crysis 3, Witcher 2, or other similar one player games will always hold that title, especially since they don't have to give you thousands of hours of content to play. A person can blast through Crysis 3 in a day, but an MMO has to give you more and ESO does. In its category it stands out for its visual appeal, and yes there are bugs, but when you think about the monumental scale of work they have done its nothing worth complaining about. I have been playing video games since the original Nintendo, and have played just about every genre of game from tactical to rpg to shooters and more, and I can say that this is the best game I have ever played. Don't listen to the people who tear this game down, try it and you might just be surprised.… Expand
  84. Ultrabonz
    Sep 30, 2014
    8
    Good and underrated MMORPG.

    If you hate this game, it's probably because you've expected a follow up to Skyrim. The thing is: If you wanna play Skyrim, then play Skyrim. This is not Skyrim, or Oblivion. This is an MMORPG taking place in the Elder Scrolls universe. Don't compare this game to singleplayer RPG's, compare it to other MMORPGs. As an MMORPG, I can highly recommend TESO to    Good and underrated MMORPG.

    If you hate this game, it's probably because you've expected a follow up to Skyrim. The thing is: If you wanna play Skyrim, then play Skyrim. This is not Skyrim, or Oblivion. This is an MMORPG taking place in the Elder Scrolls universe. Don't compare this game to singleplayer RPG's, compare it to other MMORPGs.

    As an MMORPG, I can highly recommend TESO to anyone who doesn't just rush to the next higher level, but is willing to explore the world, find its secrets, and talk to NPCs. TESO offers more story in 5 hours than WoW in 50 hours. If you don't care about story or dialogues or characters and just want to level up as easy and as fast as possible, then stick with WoW. This game is different.

    The stories and quests don't reach the level of Skyrim or other good singleplayer RPGs, but the standard here is way above WoW and most other MMORPGs. The only other MMORPG which offers the same kind of elaborate and interesting quests is Secret World. Again: If you prefer generic, repetitive quests which only serve to level up your character, then look elsewhere. I play TESO to experience the world and its stories, levelling up is just a nice sideeffect for me.

    If you skip all the dialogues anyway and never take your time, then you miss the essence of what makes TESO better than WoW, imo. In TESO, it pays to be an explorer and it pays to be patient. You don't just follow the quest marker to your next quest/quest hub. Instead, you wonder what's behind the tall rocks to your left or how you can get to that small island in the top left corner of your map.

    I would have preferred more solo instances, though. When you enter a huge palace in order to poison some guy and steal his key to a chest where you find the document you need to obtain, it sadly becomes quite absurd when three other players are doing the same thing at the same time in the same "realm" as you are. Since houses and dungeons are loaded separately anyway, why not make them instanced to you or your party? This would have made a lot more sense and the way it is done now really kills the immersion sometimes.

    Also, fast travel could be improved. There are waypoint shrines scattered across the map. I expected to only be able to fast travel from waypoint to waypoint, but once you've discovered a particular waypoint, you can fast travel there from anywhere on the map, which doesn't make a lot of sense and again hurts the immersion.

    Also, you can always see the whole map right from the beginning. There is no "fog" on the map which disappears once you enter a new area. This is something WoW does better, imo.

    The graphics are good for the most part, especially the lighting. Only downside are washed out textures which don't look so good when you get close. World design is very interesting, with a rather realistic look and enough landmarks which stand out and help your orientation. Music is solid but could be better.

    Combat system is a step up from the typical MMO/WoW formula. Maybe that doesn't say much because let's be honest: combat in WoW is not tactical at all - just spam your skills over and over again, that's all.
    The combat in TESO might not have alot of depth, either, but at least it's entertaining.

    Just look at all the 0 and 1 reviews here. They often hate TESO for not being like Skyrim or WoW or both of them. Well, TESO is TESO, folks! It is different. If you want the same thing you've already played, why don't you just play WoW of Skyrim again? Don't be stupid: We all want the "Übergame" which offers the best of WoW and Skyrim and The Witcher and any other RPG. But this is not going happen. TESO is pretty good at what it does. And if you just rushed through the game in two weeks and complain about the lack of endgame content, then let me tell you this: I don't give a fck about the endgame. I wanna play the game, not the end of the game. You guys probably didn't give a fck about the NPCs and quests, because you're used to WoW, where they both don't matter at all. But that only means you missed half of the game. Then maybe TESO just isn't the game for you. But "completing" the whole game and then punish it with a 0 or a 1 is just really dumb and says alot more about you than about the game. I could never get past lvl45 in WoW, because it just became really boring and mindnumbing repetitive.

    Why some people want to complete and reach the endgame of an MMORPG they totally hate is beyond me. What I do know: Their opinion is best to be ignored.    … Expand
  85. SGAR
    Sep 27, 2014
    8
    Looking through other reviews I notice that quite a fair few of the complaints are centered around the previous Elder Scrolls titles, and while I am a huge fan of the series I can't help but feel that this game would have been rated much higher had people compared it to other MMOs rather than Skyrim.

    One of the first things I noticed upon starting the game for the first time was that it    Looking through other reviews I notice that quite a fair few of the complaints are centered around the previous Elder Scrolls titles, and while I am a huge fan of the series I can't help but feel that this game would have been rated much higher had people compared it to other MMOs rather than Skyrim.

    One of the first things I noticed upon starting the game for the first time was that it looked remarkably good, and not just for an MMO, I found this game very attractive. Even the launcher has atmosphere. The next thing I found was that it also sounded remarkably good, the score for this game sounds nothing short of epic, a word I don't use lightly. After taking in the ambiance for the better part of five minutes I created my character. The character creation is as good as any I've seen from any other game, when choosing a class I did feel that my choices were limited as there are only four. Character made I entered the game.

    The tutorial is done in something like a prison in a different dimension, the area was a little dull, but since I spent so little time there I didn't mind. One thing worth making note of is that John Cleese makes an appearance as a voice actor in the tutorial.

    Which brings me to the voice acting. It's very well done.

    Now the gameplay. The fighting is set up somewhere between MMO and other Elder Scrolls titles, and I think it works. The hits seem solid and there is a bit that goes into combat beyond what I've come to expect from other MMOs. Enemy AI seems smart, if only for that they can use more than one attack. Crafting is one of my favorite things in this game, being able to destroy old armor for some materials to make new, better armor I find rewarding. Leveling feels rewarding, and happens often enough to not feel like a grind fest.

    The quests are varied enough to not get repetitive, and often feel worth doing.

    Overall the game is very enjoyable and accessible if you have the money and time. This is an MMO anyone expecting a single player game will be disappointed, through no fault of the game.

    TL;DR Don't expect Elder Scrolls Six when buying this, Expect an Elder Scrolls based MMO and you might just have a good time.    … Expand
  86. eariel
    Sep 5, 2014
    10
    Great game. I'm playing from the beta and I still have cravings. This is the best MMO I've played since ages. Unfortunately some bugs still remain but I really love the game, the atmosphere and graphics. The community is very mature and PVP is simply terrific.
  87. kartharian
    Sep 3, 2014
    10
    Made an account just to let my voice be heard. Great game. Hands down the best MMO ive played since wow in 2008. The devs go their own way and dont follow the MMO trends of the EQ/WoW clones. Watch some gameplay videos and even a questing video and see for yourself
  88. Shrufire
    Aug 19, 2014
    10
    This game is good. Really good. It's not your standard MMO. The game plays like an elder scrolls game. You go around doing a lot of quests in a beautiful world. The way quests work are great. They aren't your normal quests with maybe a second part to it. Each quest is it's own story. It can be anything from a village being attacked by a swarm of daedra, to a noble being controlled by aThis game is good. Really good. It's not your standard MMO. The game plays like an elder scrolls game. You go around doing a lot of quests in a beautiful world. The way quests work are great. They aren't your normal quests with maybe a second part to it. Each quest is it's own story. It can be anything from a village being attacked by a swarm of daedra, to a noble being controlled by a daedra and sending out his soldiers to kill a peaceful group of people. You also have a lot more freedom with classes. You can make your classes use any weapon you want. I've seen people play a Nightblade (ESO version of a rogue) using a 2-handed sword and a healing staff. They were pretty good. The PVP is the best PVP I've played in an MMO. The PVP here is pretty much Planetside level. You've got a 3 way war and you're suppose to try to push enemies out of forts while taking them yourself. There have been some pretty cool battles. Grinding isn't a great option if you want to level fast. The fastest way to level is by doing quests while killing everything that moves. I got the game from a key retailer so I was able to get my copy for cheap, but even at full retail the game is worth the price. It's a great game that will keep you playing. It's pretty much Skyrim with multiplayer. The best part is that everyone is on one giant mega server. You also have the option to join 5 different guilds. There's just so much that you can do in this game it's just amazing. It's worth a play and with each faction having it's own storyline along with it's own different quests you have a lot of replay value here.… Expand
  89. drogon1
    Aug 14, 2014
    9
    I have been playing ESO since launch. ESO had made some poor design decisions (essentially no XP in dungeons among others) that made the game unplayable for me (I do not play MMOs to primarily solo quest in). I gave the game essentially a big fat Zero.

    Now, after a couple of updates, I am thrilled with the direction the game is going in. It is now a 9/10 for me as far as MMOs go. I    I have been playing ESO since launch. ESO had made some poor design decisions (essentially no XP in dungeons among others) that made the game unplayable for me (I do not play MMOs to primarily solo quest in). I gave the game essentially a big fat Zero.

    Now, after a couple of updates, I am thrilled with the direction the game is going in. It is now a 9/10 for me as far as MMOs go. I honestly haven't had this much fun in an MMO since DAOC. If you're an MMO fan, I encourage you to try the game yourself and ignore the negative comments.    … Expand
  90. Addax13
    Aug 12, 2014
    10
    Talk about just loving a game. Everyone else has gone into all of the pros and cons, so I won't. But after about 103 hours, I just had to say something in behalf of this game. I have a pretty decent computer to play it on, but the zones and dungeons look better than any other MMO I've played and are just so fun. It gets my vote for game of the year.
  91. Miryks
    Aug 4, 2014
    10
    Very fun game deserves more good reviews. Shouldn't be pissed of at because of the 15$ subscription... Get a job. You have to remember that these people have spent the last 6 years making this game for us all. and for 60$ its being thrown at your face. The 15$ subscription allows for them to keep making great content for you every 6 weeks and keep making The Elder Scrolls series!
  92. Kattsylt
    Aug 2, 2014
    8
    Im really baffeled by the awful reviews this game gets. But by reading through alot of em i begin to understand why.

    * People expect this to play exactly like Skyrim, it obviously wont be. Why people even expected that is beyond me. Its a mmo, not a single player game. As far as im concerned, it still feels enough like an ES game to pass as one. * People expect that there would be no    Im really baffeled by the awful reviews this game gets. But by reading through alot of em i begin to understand why.

    * People expect this to play exactly like Skyrim, it obviously wont be. Why people even expected that is beyond me. Its a mmo, not a single player game. As far as im concerned, it still feels enough like an ES game to pass as one.
    * People expect that there would be no bugs. This is a new mmo and its huge even at release. There were bugs at release but a lot of those has already been squashed which is very impressive.
    * People that expeted there to just as much content in this as in other mmo's that have been running for nearly ten years. Do i even have to tell people how mindnumbingly stupid that expectation is?
    * People even post bad reviews because they didnt like the voice acting... Even if that was true its obviously not breaking the entire game...
    * That there are not enough updates. Its been out for four months, one big update has already been released and another big one is coming soon. You expected major updates every other week?

    As for me.
    Im happy with the game and i enjoy it alot. I've played ES-series since Arena and this really does feel like another game in the series.

    One thing i love is the customization choices you have with your character. I like to play in a lot of different styles and roles and here i can do so without having to create and lvl up a different alt for each purpose. There are different class abilities but each class can play all roles if they so wish. Dragon Knight healer? No problem at all. And if you want to you can just change it into an archer or tank later on.

    The crafing is wonderful. And its actually usefull in different to other mmo's. You can get into end game content with only crafted gear with your chosen set bonuses. There are set that drops in raids that are better but the crafted gear is more than sufficient.

    If you like Elder scrolls and online gaming i dont see why you wouldnt like this game. Even if you dont like mmo's the game can mostly be played as a single player game too if you feel like it. I know that a lot of players do just that and enjoy it.    … Expand
  93. SlachtungFyand
    Aug 2, 2014
    10
    I'm an Elder Scrolls fanatic, so when I heard about ESOs release I was thrilled. I'd be able to explore most of Tamriel! The MMO part of it caused my elation to take a serious nosedive though when I looked up the meaning of MMO. Bought the game anyway, and I'm glad I did.
    It feels like an Elder Scrolls game, It draws you in and makes you feel like you're a part of that huge, expansive    I'm an Elder Scrolls fanatic, so when I heard about ESOs release I was thrilled. I'd be able to explore most of Tamriel! The MMO part of it caused my elation to take a serious nosedive though when I looked up the meaning of MMO. Bought the game anyway, and I'm glad I did.
    It feels like an Elder Scrolls game, It draws you in and makes you feel like you're a part of that huge, expansive world. I still am not crazy about the MMO part but I'm getting used to it. I'm disappointed there is no player housing and I miss being able to interact with the environment like sitting in chairs, diving in water, collecting treasures and displaying them in your player home, having a companion.
    Graphically it's beautiful, which makes exploration a treat. The Scenery is varied and colorful. Morrowind looks different from Skyrim which looks different from Auridon... One drawback to exploring though is different zones go up in level and the critters/enemies are leveled to those zones. So exploring in Deshaan which is level 30 means level 30 enemies. So if you're level 12 you can't freely run around merrily exploring Deshaan cause you will be quickly killed by the many critters and bandits regardless of your prowess with a sword and shield or how skillful you are at kiting.
    Never liked third person perspective til this game, it adds to the combat, I can keep all the enemies in my line of sight and plan my attacks and defense better. And being able to control my character's direction with the mouse makes for smooth and quick movement when in combat or running for your life from much higher level enemies..
    The character creation is phenomenal! I can actually create a sexy Dunmer chick and that's saying something! And the freedom to customize your character however you want. You don't have to strictly adhere to certain class mold types like other games do. You can be a Nord sorcerer wearing heavy armor and wielding a 2 handed greatsword... and if you didn't like that you could change to sword and board and medium armor. Anything goes.
    I've been enjoying the quests, especially those that involve the Nords, they are hilarious. "When we asked Hraelgar Stonecrush to help defend the town, he accused me of being "fancy." I assume that's an insult in Skyrim. Also, I think he was drunk." -Drathus Othral
    Have had only one bug so far and that was in the quest Hrogar's Hold - Protecting the Hall... and I've been playing since the last beta. I will say since the last big v1.2.3 update my game has been crashing 3 - 5 times in a day of playing. It's kind of starting to frost my backside a bit cause Zenimax isn't offering any help with this issue. I submit the error reports but I never hear anything back from support.
    Bit expensive to get started with this game but I think it's well worth the money. I just won't buy my husband a Christmas present this year and that'll make up for the expense. (He's been naughty anyway)
    Over-all, I highly recommend ESO. I like it a lot. I'd actually love the game if they'd have player housing, let me store my treasures in my home and sit in a chair at my dining table with my handsome male Dunmer companion and my pet cat :).    … Expand
  94. cjkaine
    Aug 1, 2014
    10
    I thoroughly plunged through this game, as being a beta tester and such I rushed into it and fell in love with it. Now most people hate this game because its not Online Skyrim, which it very well is not. Such as Skyrim was nothing like oblivion and Oblivion much different from morrowind and then so on with the Rest of the series. Every game has told a new story in a new and unique way withI thoroughly plunged through this game, as being a beta tester and such I rushed into it and fell in love with it. Now most people hate this game because its not Online Skyrim, which it very well is not. Such as Skyrim was nothing like oblivion and Oblivion much different from morrowind and then so on with the Rest of the series. Every game has told a new story in a new and unique way with each game comes new ideas have the fans of the series become so blinded by skyrim?… Expand
  95. Derythor
    Jul 30, 2014
    9
    I think it's an excellent addition to the Elder Scrolls franchise, as well as an excellent MMO. I have a hard time staying onto MMO's due to the vanilla feel of many of them now-a-days. Definitely a nice reprieve from the over-generic "WoW" feel to everything. The crafting is a nice addition, as is the guild operations (guild stores add a much nicer feel than the auction house).I think it's an excellent addition to the Elder Scrolls franchise, as well as an excellent MMO. I have a hard time staying onto MMO's due to the vanilla feel of many of them now-a-days. Definitely a nice reprieve from the over-generic "WoW" feel to everything. The crafting is a nice addition, as is the guild operations (guild stores add a much nicer feel than the auction house). Honestly, the only negative I have against the game, is comparing it to the single player titles. I miss the exploration of ruins JUST to explore ruins. The game has much more potential, and I'll be eager to see how Zeni handles the franchise! 9/10… Expand
  96. Barzenak
    Jul 27, 2014
    8
    I have played many mmo's over the years starting with Asheron's Call beta, WoW, LoTR, D&DO, Rift and STO. I do love exploring and playing with family and friends and so I bought this for myself and my wife. I always loved Oblivion and Skyrim and even though this had mediocre reviews I finally picked it up on sale on steam for half off. I have to say I really fell in love with theI have played many mmo's over the years starting with Asheron's Call beta, WoW, LoTR, D&DO, Rift and STO. I do love exploring and playing with family and friends and so I bought this for myself and my wife. I always loved Oblivion and Skyrim and even though this had mediocre reviews I finally picked it up on sale on steam for half off. I have to say I really fell in love with the game's look and feel as it is familiar but new. The quest system is more alive feeling and the lands are full of things to see and do. I can not comment yet on the later or end game content and we will see how the larger group questing goes but so far so good. I highly recommend this game if you enjoy exploration and a more action oriented combat system. Graphically, it is one if not the best looking mmo's I have seen. Installation was flawless although on my wife's pc I had to do some messing with the setting to not get the black screen so many are complaining about. She has a Ati card as I do and the newest drivers but I have to switch it to sue direct x 9 instead of 11 to get it to run.… Expand
  97. kdkade
    Jul 23, 2014
    10
    Incredible game. You actually get to feel like it's rpg, and you're only going to hate it when you're in rush mode. The overall reaction to this game makes me weep for today's gaming society.
  98. Fineck7
    Jul 23, 2014
    10
    Very unique MMO that does feel a lot like an Elder Scrolls game. Quest, crafting and graphics are the best I have seen in an MMO and the combat is a lot of fun. If you love MMOs as well as the Elder Scrolls series then this is the game for you.
  99. TheRealMalice
    Jul 20, 2014
    10
    10/10 - Superb graphics, music, gameplay, and most of all, it looks and feels well made and highly polished.
    If you like MMOs (especially RPing) then this is the game for you!
    If you want Skyrim, move along, this is NOT it! (Thankfully). The bad scores are from the kids that get to max level in a week and cry they are bored. I've been playing MMOs for well over 10 years now and this is    10/10 - Superb graphics, music, gameplay, and most of all, it looks and feels well made and highly polished.
    If you like MMOs (especially RPing) then this is the game for you!
    If you want Skyrim, move along, this is NOT it! (Thankfully).
    The bad scores are from the kids that get to max level in a week and cry they are bored.
    I've been playing MMOs for well over 10 years now and this is the best one in a long time.
    Haters gonna hate! WoW & WS are that way.... Cheeribye! >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>    … Expand
  100. Alexanderschwed
    Jul 20, 2014
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Für mich persönlich, mit Gw2 zusammen, eins der besten MMOrpg die es gibt.

    Die Atmosphäre und Detailgrad ist einzigartig.
    Die Quests sind Abwechslungsreich und mal Traurig und mal Lustig und immer sehr spannend!
    Das AvAvA ist grandios und für mich als Ex-Daocler ein Traum.
    Für mich kommt nur ein P2P Spiel in Frage,weil ich eigentlich jedes F2p durch habe und sie teilen sich eines "Schlechte Community" "L2P Kids" usw*
    Ich finde diese Paywall ganz erfrischend und finde es das beste Geschäftsmodell,denn im Leben gibt es nichts umsonst!
    Wer regelmäßig Content will,muss eben Zahlen.

    Ihr solltet es antesten und einfach ausprobieren und euch nicht an die Reviews halten. Denn ihr selber entscheidet !

    Ich bereue keinen Euro und zahle regelmäßig mein Abo seitdem es raus ist und habe viel Spaß im Spiel.    … Expand
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#4 Most Discussed PC Game of 2014
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#14 Most Shared PC Game of 2014

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Metascore
71

Mixed or average reviews - based on 64 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 27 out of 64
  2. Mixed: 36 out of 64
  3. Negative: 1 out of 64
  1. CD-Action
    Jul 23, 2014
    60
    Eight years of development, a team consisting of even 250 people at some points, budget reaching hundreds of millions of dollars. It’s a pity that this ‘Skyrim Online’ disappoints both fans of previous Bethesda games and MMORPG veterans who expected some fresh air in the stale genre. [06/2014, p.44]
  2. LEVEL (Czech Republic)
    Jul 8, 2014
    60
    A well done MMO that can lure players not familiar with the genre. But if you've played MMOs before, this one doesn't offer anything new, nor anything exciting.
  3. DarkStation
    Jun 16, 2014
    50
    60 days was more then enough time for me to determine that I would rather spend my time elsewhere.
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