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
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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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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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